Required Tools and Materials for Installing a 300 W DC Power Supply

You need the following tools and materials to install or remove a 300 W DC power supply.

• Two spade terminals (Tyco part number 328281 or equivalent) for connecting the input power cables (provided)
• One ring terminal (Tyco part number 2-320561-4 or equivalent) and screw with captive lock washer (type 6-32 UNC) for connecting the ground wire (both provided)
• #14 AWG copper cable for grounding the power supply and connecting the power supply to the DC power source. (DC power and grounding cables are not included with the power supply.) Recommended insulation colors are:
  • Red for the –48 V connection (–)
  • Black for the –48 V RTN connection (+)
  • Green or green with yellow stripe for the ground connection
• Connection hardware appropriate to the installation site:
  • Hardware for connecting the power wires to the DC source
  • Hardware for connecting the ground wire to the site grounding point
• Stripping tool
• Crimping tool for attaching the lug to the ground wire
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• Torque screwdriver and wrench or torque driver with attachments for tightening screws and nuts
• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• Thermal protective gloves (required for removal of a power supply)

Connection lugs for power and ground and a screw for connecting the ground wire are shipped with the power supply.