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Planning conduit and grounding installation
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 53
Planning conduit and grounding installation
It is important to plan the order in which you install conduit and connect the grounding coils to prevent
difficulty.
The difficulty could arise when:
• Installing the second conduit after the first conduit is in place. The access panel could be difficult to
remove if inflexible conduit is already installed.
• Installing any conduit after the grounding coils are connected without slack. If the grounding coils are
installed without slack, it may be difficult to back the access panel away from the cabinet in order to
attach the conduit.
The installation process documented here assumes that you can install power cables and conduit and
backhaul cables and conduit at the same time. This only requires removing the access panel once. If you
need to install these items at different times, you might want to take the following steps:
• When you connect the grounding coils, run the wires straight out from the cabinet side for about one
foot to enable the access panel to be backed away from the cabinet later for conduit installation.
• When you install the first conduit, install a stub conduit for the second opening. Make sure the stub
conduit is plugged properly to seal the inside of the cabinet from damage from the environment. This
prevents the need to open the access panel later, which might requiring disassembling the first conduit.
NOTE
This installation process does not specify the type of conduit you
use or the manner of installation. The site planner must specify
all conduit according to local standards and codes.
CAUTION
Improper selection or installation of conduit may compromise the
EMI/RFI integrity of the system.