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CommScope Drop Cable User Manual

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Run and Attach the Cable to the Ground Block/Buried Installation

NEC Article 820 states that the ground block should be attached to the wall as close as possible to the electri-

cal meter. Both the ground wire and the coaxial cable connections should run horizontally. The grounding wire

should be as straight as possible.

The preferred bonding method is to attach the ground block’s bonding wire to the

electrical meter ground wire with a wire not less than 14 AWG in size. For recommen-

dations regarding ground wires sizes, please refer to the National Electric Code (NEC

820-40) or your local building code. If bonding the ground block to the meter is not

possible, you may bond to an exterior metal cold water pipe running into the earth. As

a last resort, you may drive an 8’ ground rod into the earth and attach the bonding wire

to that, but you will need to ground ALL of the grounds of the residence to that rod.

Special Circumstances for Mobile Homes

Bond mobile homes at the electrical service tap. If there is no service tap, you may bond to the frame of the mo-

bile home using a wire no smaller that 12 AWG. NEVER bond to the siding of a mobile home.

Connectorize the Cable and Form a Loop

Once the ground is attached, cut the coax so that you

have a sufficient amount to reach the ground block com-

fortably plus about another 1’ (30 cm). Connectorize the

cable (see page 9.9/Coax connectorization.) and attach it

to the ground block, Then form a 6 inch (15 cm) diameter

loop and secure it with a cable tie. This extra cable will be

useful if you ever need to re-connectorize the cable.

tech tip:

test the

ground with

a voltmeter

to ensure it’s

properly

connected

Attaching to the Ground Block per NEC 830 7.2

Connecting to the Buried Drop