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Chapter 2 Cabling and Troubleshooting the CSS

Connecting the Chassis to Ground

3.Insert the stripped end of the grounding wire into the open end of a lug

(Figure 2-10) and crimp the grounding lug securely to the wire. Use the lug manufacturer’s recommended crimping tool and crimping procedure to ensure a proper crimp.

Figure 2-10 Attaching Grounding Wire to Grounding Lug

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Stripped wire Grounding lug

4.Attach the grounding lug firmly to the threaded holes on the chassis using two M5 screws.

•On the CSS 11503 chassis, the holes are located on the left side (looking from the rear) near the bottom rear corner.

•On the CSS 11506 chassis, the holes are located on the right rear panel. The three threaded holes are unevenly spaced to accommodate different lugs.

5.Strip the covering from the other end of the grounding wire. See the table in step 2 for strip lengths for different lugs.

6.Insert the stripped end of the grounding wire into the open end of a grounding lug and crimp the grounding lug securely to the wire.

7.Attach the grounding lug to an appropriate grounding point at your site.

8.Proceed to the “Connecting the Power Cord” section.

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