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15. Snip off excess wire ends, if necessary.
Attention! Avoid excessive wire loops when connecting the wire to the punch down block.
For now, set the junction box to one side leaving it disassembled. You will reassemble it and
mount it on the wall when you have grounded the system.
6.6 Grounding the System
The AB-Access System must be properly grounded in order to protect it and the building it is
installed on from lightning damage. This requires grounding both the outdoor transceiver and
indoor junction box. The following Table 6-8 describes the tools you will need to ground the
system.
Table 6-8 Required Tools and Equipment
Tools Equipment Quantity
Mallet Grounding rod 1
Wire stripper #8 braided copper wire
Wire cutters Grounding lugs 2
Hex wrench Grounding clamp 1
6.6.1 Installing a Grounding Rod
1. Place the grounding rod to allow for the shortest possible path from the grounding cable to
the outdoor Subscriber Units.
2. Drive the grounding rod into the ground at least eight inches from the ground surface.
3. Attach a grounding clamp on the grounding rod. You will use this clamp to attach grounding
wires for both the outdoor Subscriber Unit and indoor junction box.