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
- #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)