Connecting The Grounding Wire; Figure 29: Stripping The Stranded Grounding Wire - Allied Telesis AT-x510-28GTX Installation Manual

Connecting the
Grounding Wire
This procedure requires the following tools:
Crimping tool
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7mm wrench
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7mm, 15 in-lb torque wrench (optional)
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3mm (0.125 in.) flat-head screwdriver
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3mm (0.125 in.), 5 in-lb torque, flat-head screwdriver (optional)

Note
You must provide the wires, ring lug, and tools. They are not
included with the switch.
To connect the grounding wire to the grounding post, perform the following
procedure:
Warning
When installing this equipment, always ensure that the power supply
ground connection is installed first and disconnected last.
Note
Only one grounding post on the switch should be connected to the
building protective earth. The second grounding post should not be
used. Allied Telesis recommends using the grounding post for power
supply 1 (PSU 1).
1. Strip an adequate amount of insulation from one end of the ground
cable, for the ring lug. The amount may vary depending on the type of
ring lug, but 6.5mm (0.25 in) is typically sufficient. Refer to Figure 29.
Figure 29. Stripping the Stranded Grounding Wire
2. Insert the grounding wire into the ring lug and use a crimping tool to
secure it. Refer to Figure 30 on page 78.
x510 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacks
6.5 mm
(0.25 in.)
E11
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