Step 3: Prepare the ground connections
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Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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Proper grounding of the meter helps:
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Provide a safe path to protective ground (earth)
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Protect the electronic circuitry in the meter
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Ensure and maintain meter accuracy
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Properly operate noise filtering within the meter
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Properly operate communications ports
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Comply with all local and national regulations
- Remove any paint, oxidation or other surface coating or contaminants that prevent proper electrical ground connection.
- Use a ring or spade connector and 2.08 mm2 (14
AWG) wire to connect the switchboard case ground to protective ground
(earth).
Rear view of switchboard with breakout panel option Rear view of switchboard with breakout cable option