
Installing on Desktop
Caution If you place the Cisco router on a desktop, do not place anything that weighs more than 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) on top of the chassis.
Grounding the Chassis
You must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground; the ground wire must be installed in accordance with local electrical safety standards.
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To connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Strip one end of the ground wire to the length required for the ground lug or terminal.
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Step 2 Crimp the ground wire to the ground lug or ring terminal, using a crimp tool of the appropriate size.
Step 3 Attach the ground lug or ring terminal to the chassis as shown in Figure 6 or Figure 7. For the ground lug, use the two screws with captive locking washers provided. For a ring terminal, use one of the screws provided. Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver, and tighten the screws to a torque of 8 to 10 
Step 4 Connect the other end of the ground wire to a grounding point at your site.
Figure 6 NEBS-Compliant  Chassis Ground Connection Using Ground Lug
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