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Chapter 3: Installation
3.4 Protective Grounding
Protective grounding studs are provided along with grounding jumper wires that electrically bond the enclosure doors to the
enclosure chassis.
WARNING: To avoid injury to persons or loss of life, ground each enclosure individually to the dedicated branch circuit ground.
3.4.1 Connecting Main Protective Grounding Stud to the Dedicated Branch Circuit Ground
Connect the dedicated branch circuit ground connector to the main protective grounding stud located inside at the bottom rear
of the enclosure chassis uisng a listed ring or closed-loop terminal.
3.4.2 Connecting Main Protective Grounding Stud to the Protective Bonding Conductors
Connect the rear doors to the main protective grounding studs located inside at the bottom and top rear of the enclosure chassis
using a listed ring or closed-loop terminal. Connect the front door to the grounding stud located inside at the bottom front of the
enclosure chassis using a listed ring or closed-loop terminal.
3.4.3 Parts Not Bonded to Protective Earthing Terminal
The following parts are not effectively bonded to the protective earthing terminal: rails, front to back rail horizontals, and the key-
board assembly. If these parts need to be bonded to the protective earthing terminal, do so in accordance with Article 250 of the
National Electric Code.
3.4.4 Shelves Bonding
Accessory shelves should be reliably secured and bonded to the ServShield enclosure rails by thread cutting screws, star washers,
and nuts.