ERICO Aluminum Steel Case Grounding Stud Assembly User Manual

INSTRUCTION SHEET

Aluminum/Steel Case
Grounding Stud Assembly

Follow instruction as listed below for proper installation.

Caution: Use only hardware as supplied with the grounding stud assembly.

1. Use a 2" hole saw with 1/4" diameter pilot drill to remove insulation.
Note: Drill only deep enough to remove insulation. (See Figure 1)

2. Remove insulation from inside of case and clean both sides (inside and outside) of case. Remove any dirt, oil,
adhesive, and/or residue on case with a solvent. The contact surface must be bright, clean, and without presence of
oxides.

3. Place item 1 (Bellville Washer), then item 2 (Flat Washer) over the threads of ground stud assembly and insert into
the drilled hole from outnside of the case. (See Figure 2)

4. Install item 2 (Flat Washer), then item 1 (Bellville Washer), then item 3 (Hex Nuts). Tighten nuts to secure grounding
stud. Recommended torque to not exceed 4 ft. lbs. [5.4Nm]

5. Included with the grounding stud assembly is additional hardware for mechanical grounding.

Grounding Inside the Bungalow:

6. Install item 5 (Hex Nut), then item 4 (small Flat Washer), then
No. 6 wire (terminated by compression lug), then item 4
(small flat Washer), then item 5 (Hex Nut). Torque not
to exceed 4 ft. lbs. [5.4Nm] (See Figure 2)

7. Apply high temperature silicone sealant
around washers to protect from moisture.
(See Figure 2)

2" Hole Saw

Inside

Item 2
Item 1

Item 3
Item 3

Item 4

Item 5

Item 4

Item 2
Item 1

Figure 1

Aluminum/Steel
Case

1/4" diameter Drill

Insulation

Outside

Grounding Stud
Assembly

Item 5

No. 6 AWG

Solid wire.

Terminated with

compression lug

(Sold separately)

WARNING:

ERICO products shall be installed and used only as indicated in ERICO product instruction sheets and training materials. Instruction sheets are available at

1.

www.erico.com

ERICO products must never be used for a purpose other than the purpose for which they were designed or in a manner that exceeds specified load ratings.

2.
All instructions must be

3.
Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow ERICO's instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property

4.
damage, serious bodily injury and death.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
All governing codes and regulations and those required by the job site must be observed.
Always use appropriate safety equipment such as eye protection, hard hat, and gloves as appropriate to the application.

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and from your ERICO customer service representative.

completely

followed to ensure proper and safe installation and performance.

IP7401A_B

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Seal with high
temperature silicone
sealant (both sides)

Figure 2

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