Chapter 5: Wiring the DC Connectors
Required Materials and Tools
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The procedure requires the following materials:
One 12 AWG stranded grounding wire. The standard color for the
wire is green with a yellow stripe.
One 16 AWG minimum stranded power wire for the 48/60VDC or
-48/-60VDC connection. The standard color for the wire is red.
One 16 AWG minimum stranded power wire for the RETURN
connection. The standard color for the wire is black.
One ring lug suitable for a M4/#8 stud and 12 AWG wire. An
example of a ring lug is shown in Figure 22.
Note
The grounding and power wires should be stranded wires. Do not
use solid wires.
This procedure requires the following tools:
Crimping tool
7mm wrench or nut-driver
7mm, 15 in-lb torque wrench (optional)
3mm (0.125 in.) flat-head screwdriver
3mm (0.125 in.), 5 in-lb torque, flat-head screwdriver (optional)
Note
You must provide the wires, ring lug, and tools. They are not
included with the switch.
Figure 22. Ring Lug