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ElectraTough ESD floor mat grounding recommendations (printer
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HOT! Our unique interlocking 301AS flooring system is SO
incredibly resilient it can handle the heaviest of rolling loads
yet offers the flexibility of configuration to ANY size, shape, design or future expansion. The ElectraTough
modular esd flooring system is easy to ground. No
more time consuming applications of snaps and cords that
inevitably cause a tripping hazard or simply disconnect at THE
most inopportune moments (like during an audit;).
Grounding Covered Raised Access flooring:
If your ElectraTough modular system is being installed on top of steel or
aluminum topped raised access flooring read no further,
ElectraTough is conductive throughout the entire thickness of
the material. The unique ElectraTough System will ground
through the existing grounded metal panels. If your raised
access panels are NOT metal topped, simply place a strip
of our aluminum foil tape (adhesive side down;) so 3 or 4 inches
is on the top surface of the panel with foil wrapping around the
edge and to the underside of panel. Place ElectraTough on
top of the panel and tape, all electrostatic potential will flow
to the grounded panel base. Note: ElectraTough is fully
conductive and makes GREAT electrical connection when
interlocked. As such one grounded panel is only required
every 200 square feet.
Grounding wall to wall ElectraTough coverings:
If your ElectraTough esd floor mat system will be installed wall to
wall simply run aluminum foil grounding tape
parallel on two opposing walls. "T" off of full length
strips in locations convenient to AC electrical outlets.
Remove AC (plastic) face plate cover. Run strip up wall to
start of cut out for electrical box. Replace plastic AC
electrical face plate cover with metal face plate cover making
sure strip contacts cover. You are
ready to overlay aluminum strips with ElectraTough panels.
As all ElectraTough tiles are conductive and feature excellent
electrical contact between tiles grounding even 1 tile per 200
square feet will insure the conductivity of the entire floor. Test strip to ground
resistance. Your resistance should be <50 ohms.
NOTE: If you prefer to use the plastic
face plate cover: Turn off power to outlet. Carefully
remove the face plate cover of the outlet and loosen the bottom
of the electrical plug from its wall retainer. Most electrical
outlets have 2 small "ears" at the bottom of the outlet that
facilitate as a flush mounting stop. Remove the center screw
(between the ears) and run a piece of the aluminum foil behind
the ears (trim as required). Replace the screw, going through
the foil and pulling the outlet back flush with the wall. Run
strip down the wall and attach to parallel runs. Test strip to ground
resistance. Your resistance should be <50 ohms.
Grounding stand alone ElectraTough "Islands"
without cords or cables.
Grounding stand alone ElectraTough "Islands"
with cords.
Our
115 AS Floor mats ground cords may be used with the
301 AS esd floor mats. United ESD ground cords are easy to
install using our screw on ground terminal kits
(pn 159 AS) Place
small hole in matting material (a hole punch works best). Place
fastener through mat and screw on appropriate (male) grounding
snap lug. Attach ground cord to lug, attach ground cord
ring terminal to electrical ground (the center screw of AC
electrical face plate cover works well).
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