Earthing Instructions

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Canopies

1. Measure a length of wire needed to connect the canopy to the nearest radiator or socket, plus some spare to allow it to be made secure, avoiding the danger of tripping people up or being torn from the canopy.
2. Take the plastic coating off both ends of the wire.
3. Weave one end of the wire through the netting material of the canopy and secure in place.
4. Attach the other end of the wire :-
   1. To a metal part of an earth bonded radiator.
      • You may need to scratch away the paint off a small area to ensure wire to metal contact. Tape in place.
      • Some plumbers use plastic pipes in the radiator system. These systems will not be connected to the house earth. (you should use b)
   2. To the earth pin of a standard plug. Plug it into a socket and the canopy will be connected to the house earth, whether the switch is "on" or "off".

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Paint (Internal)

Follow Steps 1 and 2 above.

3. Tape one end of the wire to the painted surface. You may want to splay the wires to get maximum contact.
4. as step 4 for canopies (see above)

You may want to buy an earthing lead. The copper square is backed with conductive glue which you can stick on to the painted surface, after removing the paper backing. The aluminium foil square is then stuck over the copper square to help prevent the wire from being pulled away from the wall. You can then paint over it.

Paint (External)

We recommend you buy a special earthing kit, which comes with full instructions.