Meets the New Code Requirements
of 2008 NEC ® Section 250.94 for
Intersystem Bonding Termination!
Intersystem Bonding
Termination Meter Box
Ground Clamp
Intersystem Bonding Termination
Meter Box Ground Clamp
Fast, Easy Grounding to Meet
2008 NEC® Requirements!
New 2008 NEC® Section
250.94 Requirements
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An intersystem bonding termination for
connecting intersystem bonding and grounding
connectors required for other systems shall be
provided external to enclosures at the service
equipment and at the disconnecting means for
any additional buildings or structures.
The intersystem bonding termination device shall
not interfere with opening a service or metering
equipment enclosure.
The intersystem bonding termination shall have
the capacity for connection of not less than three
intersystem bonding conductors.
The Blackburn® Intersystem Bonding Termination Meter
Box Ground Clamp provides a convenient, reliable
grounding for coaxial or telephone drop wire runs to
meet new requirements of the 2008 NEC®. Available
in two sizes, this versatile, adjustable, two-piece clamp
can mount either vertically on the side or horizontally
across the top of any meter box in service — without
interfering with cover removal.
Features
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Single shallow, pointed bolt enables fast and easy
installation and positive ground connection
Dual steel points on slotted bracket penetrate painted
surface, also providing a positive ground connection
Sturdy, reinforced, two-piece construction ensures
long and safe service life
Steel clamp brackets mechanically galvanized to
ASTM B695 with stainless steel hardware for superior
corrosion resistance
Accepts the full range of #14 to #6 AWG ground wire
commonly used in the CATV and telephone industries
Meets or exceeds industry requirements, Bellcore
standards and 2008 NEC® Section 250.94 requirements
UL Listed
Fast and Easy Installation
1 Assemble brackets, selecting the pair of slots best suited
for the size of the meter box, and engage rivets into slots.
2 Apply dab of RTV sealant or equivalent to contact point
of bolt and steel points on slotted bracket to prevent
corrosion of exposed base metal.
3 Tighten bolt securely to 20 lb. in. torque.
4 Place end of ground wire into hole of ground terminal,
and tighten nut for 10–12–14 AWG and for 6–8 AWG
110 lb. inches.
Intersystem Bonding Termination Meter Box Ground Clamp
Cat.
Number
Adjustable
Range
Accepts
Ground Wire
Std. Pkg.
Qty.
UPC
Number
IBT1
IBT2
7"–101⁄4"
111⁄2"–151⁄4"
#14 to #6 AWG
#14 to #6 AWG
10 per bag/50 per box
10 per bag/50 per box
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