Controlled Products Systems Group SLIDESMART DC 10F - Manual (Page 39)

Installing the Earth Ground
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An earth ground refers to the grounding rod and accompanying equipment ground which need to be installed
to safeguard against potential electrical shock and damage to personnel and equipment.
DANGER
!
The potential for lightning discharge exists with all gates, fences and gate operators. National Elec-
tric Code (NEC) requires a separate earth ground in addition to the required equipment ground.
HySecurity recommends grounding the operator with a separate earth ground rod to shield the operator
against electromagnetism and other electrical signals that may cause erratic operation with or damage to the
Smart DC Controller.
NOTE
If you do not ground the operator with a separate earth ground rod, you risk voiding the
Limited Warranty.
For earth grounding requirements, refer to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 780 - Standard for
the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. Highlights of the standard include.
• The ground rod is a solid copper rod: minimum requirements: ⅝" (16mm) diameter and 10 feet (3m) in
length.
• The ground rod is driven into the earth (refer to local codes for proper depth requirements).
• The ground rod is electrically bonded to the chassis with a single length of un-spliced 6AWG copper wire
less than 3 feet (91cm) long.
• Local jurisdictions may impose additional requirements above the NEC and NFPA 780. Consult the local
codes and regulations regarding requirements in your area.