Required Tools and Materials for Installing an 1100 W DC Power Supply

You need the following tools and materials to install or remove an 1100 W DC power supply.

• Three copper cables, between #10 and #24 AWG, 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
• #2 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)