Service and Maintain

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 The HP POD 240a structural sections, metal raceways, wireways, conduit, boxes, and other external
intersystem components must be bonded with grounding conductors per NFPA 70 in accordance with
NEC (NA) and IEC (EMEA and APJ).
 Bonding of Piping Systems and Exposed Structural Steel must comply with NFPA 70 in accordance with
NEC (NA) and IEC (EMEA and APJ).
Feature Specification
Grounding pad
 A grounding pad is located on the underside of the HP POD 240a at the outside
corner of each IT section, under the electrical panel.
 Grounding pads are located inside the HP POD 240a at ceiling level to bond the
sections together and bond the IT racks.
Grounding lugs
 Grounding lugs cannot be attached to any painted surface.
 Grounding lugs must be compression-type 2-hole lug
Ground rod system or
ground well
Customer must provide an effective grounding system with ground rod or ground well.
IMPORTANT: Before installing the HP POD 240a, consult your local AHJ for applicable codes
and to review site-specific location guidelines. If needed, obtain any necessary permits.
The grounding electrode conductor connections are located on IT sections A and B of the HP POD 240a.The
following figure shows the location for one of the IT sections.
Side view shown