Rockwell Automation Publication 1715-UM001J-EN-P - December 2020 37
Chapter 2          Installation Instructions
Required Tools
The installation and maintenance of the 1715 Redundant I/O System requires 
these tools:
• Screwdriver, 0.8 x 9.0 mm (1/25 x 3/8 in.), for module clamp screws and 
slot filler covers
• Torque screwdriver, 0.6 x 3.0 mm (1/40 x 1/8 in.), for DC power wiring 
terminals
• Torque screwdriver, 0.4 x 2.0 mm (1/64 x 5/64 in.), for field wiring 
terminals
• Two open-end wrenches, 10 mm (0.39 in.), for ground stud nuts
• A 2.5 mm (0.10 in.) Allen wrench
Spacing Requirements
You must consider spacing requirements before mounting your system.
Dimensions are in cm (in.).
Figure 13 - Cabinet
IMPORTANT
Make sure that you meet the minimum spacing requirements 
shown.
Allow 15.3…20 cm (6.0…8.0 in.) between chassis and a heat 
source, and chassis and cabinet, and allow 5.1 cm (2.0 in.) 
between wireway and top or bottom of chassis.
IMPORTANT
When installing the system in a chassis, note that chassis are 
intended to be mounted horizontally only. Install the modules in the 
chassis in a vertical orientation only.
 
 
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15.3 (6.0)
10.2 (4.0)
15.3…20 (6.0…8.0)
10.2 (4.0)
5.1 (2.0)
5.1 (2.0)
15.3 (6.0)
7.7…10.2
(3.0…4.0)