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STANDARD RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE 001-281 | ISSUE 3 | SEPTEMBER 2010 | PAGE 1 OF 2

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G Hardware Ground Kit
(HDWR-GRND-KIT)
1. COMPONENTS
The hardware ground kit consists of:
(2) Ground wires
(2) Mounting screws
(1) Bus bar
(1) Ground clamp
(2) Nuts
2. GROUNDING ARMORED CABLE
Step 1: Use a cable knife to score the outer sheath
of the armored cable approximately 1 in
(2.5 mm) long on the side of the cable
opposite from where the clamp will be
installed. Flex the sheath to split it.
NOTE: Make sure you do not damage the inner sheath.
Step 2: Position the base of the grounding clamp
under the armor. The stops of the clamp
should just touch the outside of the armor
and sheath. Tap the sheath above the
ground base to set the teeth.
Step 3: Place the ring terminal on the ground wire
over the stud with the ground wire jumper
perpendicular to the cable.
Step 4: Position the top plate over the ring terminal
and outer sheath. Secure with the nuts
provided using a 3/8-in. terminal tool.
NOTE: Do not tap on the top plate. Additional ground
wires may be placed between the two nuts.
Step 5: Cover the completed assembly and the slit
in the cable with a few wraps of vinyl tape.
Step 6: Install the cable into the unit as shown in
the cabinet-specifc instructions provided.
1
2
3
4
1 in (2.5 cm
)
TPA-3140
Base plate
Stop
TPA-3144
TPA-3143
TPA-3143
Vinyl tape
TPA-3137
STANDARD RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE 001-281 | ISSUE 3 | SEPTEMBER 2010 | PAGE 2 OF 2
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3. CENTRAL MEMBER GROUNDING
There is some style variation between central
member grounding/strain-relief hardware among
Corning Cable Systems products. Most styles
consist of an upside down U-shaped washer and
a screw/bolt.
In cases where there are two fat washers
back-to-back secured by a nut, the ground
wire jumper ring connector goes between the
two washers.
In all cases, the ring connector must go over the
screw/bolt and be secured, while the U-shaped
washer maintains contact with the central member.
Refer to the instruction provided with your particular
unit for more information.
4. GROUND BUS INSTALLATION
Step 1: Secure the ground bus to the unit using the
two screws provided unless stated otherwise
in the hardware-specifc instruction.
Step 2: Determine how the building/central ground
wire (not provided) will enter the ground bus.
The ground wire will be routed along the same
path as the incoming/feeder/distribution cable
unless stated otherwise in the hardware-
specifc instruction.
Step 3: Cut the wire 3/4 in longer than the distance to
the ground bus. Strip back the sheath 3/4 in.
Step 4: Insert the stripped ground cable end into the
ground bus and secure using the retention
screws in the bus.
Step 5: Repeat procedure for ground wire jumpers.
TPA-3137
Central
member
Buffer tube
Flat
washer
U-shaped
washer
Yarn
TPA-3145
3/4 in
TPA-3142