Installing the Ground Wire
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All Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes. E8
To install the ground wire, perform the following procedure:
1.Prepare an adequate length of 14AWG stranded grounding wire for the ground connection.
1.Strip 0.25 in. (.635 cm) of insulation from the ground wire and crimp it into the ground wire ring lug (provided).
2.Remove the Kepnut from the ground wire post (see Figure 5 on page 35).
3.Secure the ground wire ring lug on the ground wire post using the Kepnut, as shown in Figure 11.
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Figure 18. Lining Up the Ground Wire
4.Secure the fiber cable and ground wire to the enclosure by wrapping the wire tie around the cords and cutting off the excess wire tie.
5.Cut a notch into the bottom of the grommet to accommodate the fiber optic cable and ground wire and reinsert the grommet.
6.Seal the grommet with tape (not provided) and silicone sealant (not provided.)
7.Connect the other end of the ground wire to the building’s grounding electrode, according to local and national electrical codes
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