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Catalyst 3650 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter3 Power Supply Installation
Installing a DC Power Supply
Warning
Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DCcircuit.
Statement 1003
Warning
This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
the protective device is rated not greater than: 25 A.
Statement 1005
Warning
A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.
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Warning
Hazardous voltage or energy may be present on power terminals. Always replace cover when
terminals are not in service. Be sure uninsulated conductors are not accessible when cover is in
place.
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Note The grounding architecture of this product is DC-isolated (DC-I).
Equipment That You Need
•Ratcheting torque screwdriver with a number-2 Phillips head that exerts up to 15pound-force inches
(lbf-in.) of pressure.
•Panduit crimping tool with optional controlled-cycle mechanism (model CT-720, CT-920,
CT-920CH, CT-930, or CT-940CH).
•Wire-stripping tools.
•12-gauge copper ground wire (insulated or not) for the single-hole ground connection.
•8-gauge copper ground wire (insulated or not) for the dual-hole ground connection.
•Dual-hole ground lug and two screws (included in the DC Power Supply Accessory Kit) and
single-hole ground lug and screw (included in the Switch Accessory Kit). The dual-hole lug is
required for the grounding of the switch in a NEBS installation where the DC supply is the only
NEBS compliant power supply option.
•Four leads of 12-gauge copper wire.
•Four fork-type terminals from the DC power supply accessory kit. The terminals must be the proper
size for M3 screws in a Dinkle DT-35-B25-style terminal block.
Grounding the Switch
Follow the grounding procedures at your site and observe these warnings:
Warning
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
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