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OWS Field Installation
OWS Field Installation
Grounding the OWS Enclosure
This section provides instructions for grounding the OWS enclosure.
Grounding Caution
Parts Required
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Ground wire assembly (with ring terminator)—must be 18 gauge AWG wire, or greater.
Tools Required
You must ALWAYS install an external grounding wire. The ground connection must be
complete before connecting power to the OWS enclosure—a simple continuity check
between the enclosure and the ground termination point can confirm this. Grounding of
the OWS must comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, unless local
codes in your area take precedence over the NEC code.
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3/16 inch nut wrench
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Wire stripper (if necessary)
1.
Connect the ground wire to the
ground terminal on the bottom of
the OWS enclosure.
Make sure the lock washer is in
place and that the nut is securely
fastened.
2.
Connect the other end of the
ground wire to a grounding strap
attached to a grounded surface,
such as a cold water pipe (or
other suitable ground termination
point, compliant with NEC and
local standards).
On pole-mounted OWS
enclosures, if the pole (or pole
stand) is already grounded, you
may use one of these items as the
ground termination point.
Ground Wire
Connect to a
suitable ground
termination
