Controlled Products Systems Group ICON26 - Manual (Page 15)

EARTH GROUND ROD INSTALLATION
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The earth ground rod must be located within
3 feet from the Telephone Entry System.
The ground wire must be a single, whole piece of
wire. Never splice two wires for the ground wire.
If you should cut the ground wire too short,
break it, or destroy its integrity, replace it with a
single wire length.
Not responsible for improper installation
or failure to comply with all necessary
local building codes.
to the “Chassis Ground” of Telephone Entry System
For the correct wire gauge,
consult the local code
For the correct depth
consult the local code
For the correct diameter, consult the local code
Proper grounding gives an electrical charge, such as from an electrical static discharge or a near lightning strike, a path from
which to dissipate its energy safely into the earth.
Without this path, the intense energy generated by lightning could be directed towards the Telephone Entry System. Although
nothing can absorb the tremendous power of a direct lightning strike, proper grounding can protect the Telephone Entry
System in most cases.
The type and length of earth ground rods vary by region. Contact the building inspector’s office in the municipality where you
plan to install the unit for correct grounding materials and installation procedures.
Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies.
Avoid damaging gas, power, or other underground utility lines.