Crimping guidelines

To connect the PSUs to data center power you should use 8 AWG or larger wires depending on the wire length and the power requirements of your chassis. The ends of these wires must be fitted with UL approved ring terminals for 8/M4 studs with ext ring diameter < 9.8 mm. Use the following information to crimp and prepare these wires.

Do not crimp energized wires.

Follow these crimping guidelines:

• Strip the insulation from cable. Be careful not to nick cable strands which may later result in stands breaking.
• Cable end should be clean: wire brush or clean with emery cloth if necessary. Insert cable into connector until it stops. The insertion length must approximate the stripped length of cable.
• Insert connector in die and compress between the markings beginning near the tongue of the connector. Using the wrong installing die may result in a defective connection.
• After crimping, remove all sharp edges, flash or burrs.