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# Pre Installation

This section describes the recommended location and environment required for best performance of the Onyx FHM and the materials and tools needed to install the Onyx FHM.

## Installation Location

The Onyx FHM is designed to be installed in either a 19-inch standard rack or chassis that conforms to EIA-310 dimensions, or to be mounted flush to a wall.

When front mounted in a 19-inch Rack or Chassis, the rack or chassis must have a front-to-back clearance (depth) of no less than 10.9 inches (277mm).

The Onyx FHM is air cooled by its integrated fans and relies on intake air that has a temperature of -40°C to 65°C. Ideally, the rack/chassis shall reside in an indoor climate-controlled environment. Additionally, if a 19” server chassis is utilized, adequate airflow through the chassis and clearance of at least 6 inches (153mm) from the front doors of the chassis must be ensured.

Do not install the Onyx FHM where the relative humidity of the surrounding air can exceed 95% or where it will be exposed to falling or dripping water or other liquid contaminates.

To best ensure long-term performance of the Onyx FHM, install the device in a location with minimal dust in the environment, or where dust mitigation (air filtering) is present.

## Common Installation Tools

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| Adjustable Torque Driver                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | #2 Phillips Driver Bit                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Percussion Drill or                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | <p>4mm Concrete Drill Bit<br>2mm / 4mm HSS Drill Bit<br>3/8-Inch HSS Drill Bit</p>                                                                                                                                                                        |
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| Level bar                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | 10mm Wrench                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | #2 Phillips-Head Screwdriver                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Hydraulic Crimping Tool                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
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| Wire Stripper capable of 6 AWG and 14 AWG wire                                                                                                                                                                                                            |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |

## Other Required Items (Installer to Provide)

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
A length of 6-AWG Green/Yellow to terminate to the Onyx FHM Grounding Lug.

Terminated end shall have 0.5 +/- 0.02 inch (12.7 +/- 0.5 mm) of insulation removed.

<p align="center"><strong>Stripped 6-AWG Wire Details</strong></p>

<figure><img src="https://4084968256-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgSxa0NIdBp5aDw7Lf2N9%2Fuploads%2FpihzuFLN2jmCfIDpfjUl%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=0dbb4059-4794-4765-a09b-d2a4a3daf91d" alt="" width="338"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}


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