Allied Telesis manual Grounding the AT-CV5000 Chassis, Frame Ground Connectors

Chapter 2: Installation

Grounding the AT-CV5000 Chassis

To ensure the safe and proper operation of your AT-CV5000 chassis, you must ground the unit to a ground point using either of the frame ground connectors on the rear panel, as shown in Figure 20.

REAR EXP. SLOT

A A B

CVFAN-AT	100-240VAC~	WARNING	WARNING	100-240VAC~
		AT-PWR14	AT-PWR14
		This unit might have more than one power input. To	This unit might have more than one power input. To
		reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all power	reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all power
		inputs before servicing unit.	inputs before servicing unit.
		POWER	POWER
		FAULT	FAULT

Frame Ground Connectors

Figure 20. Frame Ground Connectors

Grounding the chassis requires the following items:

ˆOne ground lug (two are provided)

ˆOne 12 AWG stranded wire or 14 AWG solid wire (not provided)

ˆCrimping tool (not provided)

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Warning

When installing this equipment, always ensure that the frame ground connection is installed first and disconnected last.  E11

To attach the frame ground, perform the following procedure:

1.Use a crimping tool to affix the ground lug to one end of the 12 AWG stranded or 14 AWG solid ground wire, as shown in Figure 21.

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Figure 21. Connecting the Wire to the Ground Lug

2.Remove the lock nut from either frame ground stud on the rear panel of the AT-CV5000 chassis.

3.Place the ground lug on the frame ground stud where you removed the lock nut.

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