HP FlexFabric 12900 series Installation Manual page 112

When you bend cables, bind them as shown in
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core break, do not tie up the cables in the bending area.
Figure 78 Binding cables where they must be bent
Route, bind, and attach excess cables for easy, safe maintenance activities and proper operations.
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Do not tie power cables to slide rails.
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• When you connect a cable to an articulated part, for example, when you connect a grounding
cable to a cabinet door, leave enough slack in cables and make sure they are not stressed from any
movement of the part.
Cables must be protected at points where they might rub or come in contact with sharp edges or
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heated areas. Use high temperature cables near heat sources.
• Securely fasten cables and take adequate measures to prevent loose connections.
Figure 79 Securely fastening cables
(1) (1)(2) (1) (1)(2)
(1) Flat washer
Fasten heavy or rigid power cables at the connectors to relief stress.
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Do not use tapping screws to fasten the connecting terminals.
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Bind together cables that are the same type and routed in the same direction.
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Table 59 lists the cable bundling specifications.
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(3) (3)
(2) Spring washer
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78. To avoid excessive stress causing cable
(3) Nut