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title: "Where is the grounding lug on my Element or Fusion console chassis?"
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# Where is the grounding lug on my Element or Fusion console chassis?

### Scope

This applies to Element and Fusion consoles.

For grounding information on QOR consoles, click [here](/v1/docs/where-is-the-grounding-lug-on-my-qor-console-chassis).

### The Stud

As our Fusion and Element manuals state, "(Each console) must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or other equipment grounding conductor using the threaded grounding stud located inside the connections bay."

How do I get to the stud?

Open the bay by flipping open the overbridge above the faders, exposing the connection panel of the console.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/5f71145e-bb93-4f7d-ad8e-c1d6d5d5b87f-image.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A34%3A14Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A34%3A14Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=k%2BeRGSVhqTYtM4zY4yRvhy65PaYnt7jlpJh0Y5qq%2FrM%3D)

You will see the stud inside the panel on fader-side of the connections bay.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/d2f81987-6521-4ff7-8934-cc83712bf761-image.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T18%3A34%3A14Z&se=2026-11-12T19%3A34%3A14Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=k%2BeRGSVhqTYtM4zY4yRvhy65PaYnt7jlpJh0Y5qq%2FrM%3D)

For ground sources, we recommend, in order of preference:

1. “Station Ground,” the heavy copper strap found in the walls and floors of many radio studios
2. AC Safety Ground — the “3rd prong” of a nearby outlet
3. A bonded electrical conduit

> [!CAUTION]
> #12 AWG GREEN stranded wire is the minimum wire gauge acceptable for grounding the console.

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