Assembling and connecting the safety ground wire
Prerequisites
WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supply units (PSUs), a qualified electrician
must perform all connections to DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to
DC power or installing grounds yourself. All electrical wiring must comply with applicable local
or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow all safety instructions that came with the product.
Steps
1.
Strip the insulation from the end of the green/yellow wire, exposing approximately 4.5 mm (0.175
inch) of copper wire.
2.
Using a hand-crimping tool (Tyco Electronics, 58433-3 or equivalent), crimp the ring-tongue
terminal (Jeeson Terminals Inc., R5-4SA or equivalent) to the green/yellow wire (safety ground wire).
3.
Connect the safety ground wire to the grounding post on the back of the system using a #6-32 nut
equipped with a locking washer.
Figure 72. Assembling and connecting the safety ground wire
1.
#6-32 nut
2. spring washer
3. grounding post
4. safety ground wire
Figure 73. Removing the safety ground wire
1.
#6-32 nut
2. spring washer
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