
Grounding and Earth Connection Notes
effective grounding and Earthing system that not only provides for the safety of the service personnel responsible for
The key to the success of lightning protection is single-point grounding so the components of the grounding system
connections in the enclosure and connections to Earth. Single-point grounding in the enclosure is achieved by bonding
all electrical connections to the enclosure, including the connection to Earth, as close together on the enclosure as
ground rods.
Safety Ground and Earth Connection
enclosure.
All ground rod connections must be made by means of a listed grounding clamp suitable for direct burial or
exothermic welding.
Power Output Return
Communications Grounding
to the enclosure. For systems using an embedded transponder, the grounding connection is typically made either
manual for installation procedures.
Alpha strongly recommends on communication cables the use of a surge arresting device electrically bonded to the
Alpha Enclosure.
mandatory for personnel safety and critical for the proper
operation of the cable system.
WARNING!
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