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Copyright © 2005-2006 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
IPN 997-00012-41D December 2006
DC Load Cable Specifications
No DC load cables are supplied.
DC load cables are sized differently, depending on whether you connect to 6A or 25A
DC outlets. All DC load cables must meet the following specifications and no other cable
sizes must be used.
6 A DC Outlets:
UL 1015*, 18 AWG (1mm
2
), multi-strand cable
25 A DC Outlets:
UL 1015*, 12 AWG (4mm
2
), multi-strand cable
Cable Length:
3m (10 feet) maximum
*Required to maintain approval compliance.
APS3-05X and APS6-05X (Rack-Mounted Versions)
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" Terminate the negative load cable(s) at the (-) terminal block(s) of the DC outlet(s).
# Terminate the positive load cable(s) at the (+) terminal block(s) of the DC outlet(s).
Ensure that the polarity at the DC outlet(s) matches the power input polarity of your
equipment. Connecting reverse polarity equipment power cables to the DC outlets of a
power system might cause damage to your equipment. Such damage is not covered by
our warranty.
Ensure that the correct cable sizes have bee used (18 AWG for 6 A outlets and 12 AWG
for 25 A outlets).
$ To ensure reliable connections at the terminal blocks of the DC outlets, torque the clamp-screws
0.4 – 0.6 Nm (3.5 – 5.3 lb-in).
% Use cable-ties (not supplied) and the provided cable-tie holes on the cable support bracket to tie
down the load cables.