Chapter 5: Power Up; Grounding Requirements; Connecting Ground Conductors - Avaya G350 Quick Start For Hardware Installation

Chapter 5: Power Up

Grounding Requirements

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Grounding requirements differ widely from country to country. In addition to the grounding
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instructions presented in this section, you must follow the local electrical installation codes for
your location.
You must use two safety grounds to ensure safe operation of the G350 Media Gateway:
The ground conductor that is part of the AC power cord.
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The field-installed green/yellow conductor, referred to
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as the supplementary ground conductor.
Both safety grounds must be connected to an approved ground (see Chapter 2 of Installing and Upgrading
the Avaya G350 Media Gateway, 03-300394, for the definition of an approved ground). If a power cord
accompanies the G350, use that cord whenever possible.
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WARNING:
Connection of both grounds (the AC power cord and the supplementary ground
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conductor) is required for safe operation of the G350 Media Gateway.
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WARNING:
An improper ground can cause electrical shock, equipment failures, and service outages.
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Connecting Ground Conductors

1. Remove the ground screw on the rear of the chassis adjacent to the ground symbol. Place the
ring terminal of the 10 AWG (4 mm
2. Replace the ground screw on the chassis and securely tighten the screw so the screw cannot be
loosened without the use of a tool.
3. Attach the supplementary ground conductor to an approved ground.
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) supplementary ground conductor on the screw.
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