Connecting the Power Cables
Installing the Hardware
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Perform the following steps to connect a pair of power cables to a filter; see Figure 4-13 on page 4-15:
1. Remove the power safety cover; see Figure 4-14:
a. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosed the captive screws at the lower edge of the cover.
b. Lift the cover up and out to release the tabs that are inserted in the slots on the rear of the chassis.
2. Connect a power cable as follows:
a. Insert one end of the power cable into the lug.
b. Slip the tool over the compression lug and squeeze the handles several times to grip the connector.
c. Continue to squeeze the handles until the automatic tool release indicates a completed compression.
3. Repeat step 2 to connect the second power cable to the terminal stud labeled “RTN”.
4. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to connect the power cables to each of the other power filters.
5. Install the power safety cover; see Figure 4-14:
a. Insert the tabs on the top edge of the safety cover into the slots on the rear of the chassis.
b. Push on the lower edge of the cover so that the captive screws are inserted in the screw holes.
c. Thumb tighten the captive screws; then, using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the safety cover to the
rear of the chassis, using 5.0 inch-lbs torque (0.6 Newton-meters) maximum.
Caution
Risk of equipment damage. A DC-powered system uses –48 VDC power, is powered from a
fuse panel, and can be damaged by overloaded circuits. To reduce the risk, ensure that the
fuses in the external fuse panel are suitably rated for the installation in accordance with the
National Electrical Code (in the United States) or applicable local jurisdiction (outside the
United States) installation requirements.
