Grounding the SRX240 Services Gateway

The following tools and parts are required for grounding the SRX240 Services Gateway:

• Grounding cable for your services gateway—The grounding cable must be minimum 14 AWG (2 mm²), minimum 90°C wire, or as permitted by the local code.

• Grounding lug—Ring-type, vinyl-insulated TV14-6R lug or equivalent for your grounding cable

• Washers and 10-32x.25-in. screws to secure the grounding lug to the protective earthing terminal

• Phillips (+) screwdrivers, numbers 1 and 2

Figure 1 shows the SRX240 grounding point.

Figure 1: Grounding the SRX240 Services Gateway

You ground the device by connecting a grounding cable to earth ground and then attaching it to the chassis grounding points using one M3 screw.

Table 1 lists the specifications of the grounding cable used with the device.

1. Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.
2. Verify that a licensed electrician has attached the cable lug to the grounding cable.
3. Place the grounding cable lug over the grounding point on the upper rear of the chassis.
4. Secure the grounding cable lug to the grounding point with the screw. Apply between 6 in.-lb (0.67 Nm) and 8 in.-lb (0.9 Nm) of torque to the screws.
5. Dress the grounding cable and verify that it does not touch or block access to the services gateway components and that it does not cause create a tripping hazard.