You must supply:
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One two-hole UL-certified GND lug to attach the ground wire to the rack
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Two National Electric Code (NEC)-compliant screws to attach the GND lug to the rack
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Anti-oxidant compound
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Crimping tool
1
Measure and cut a length of wire sufficient to reach between the system-installed GND
lug and the rack-end GND lug.
2
Attach the end of the wire to the rack-end GND lug.
a
Coat the bare end of the wire with an anti-oxidant compound.
b Insert the end of the wire into the lug.
c
Crimp the lug end to secure the connection.
Figure 10. Ground wire and GND lug
3
Install the second GND lug in compliance with NEC guidelines on your rack.
Use this assembly to ground the switch.
a
Ensure that the rack mating surface is clean.
b Bring any bare metal to a bright finish.
c
Apply the anti-oxidant compound to the mating surfaces before mating.
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