Extron electronic 42-122-xx manual Before Getting Started, Planning, Floor Considerations

Before Getting Started

Planning

AVTrac can be installed before new carpeting is fitted or retrofitted under pre-existing carpet. It can also be installed in new construction before the wall and carpeting is in place. Retrofitting the track in a space with existing carpeting and furniture requires some extra preparation to remove the carpet and prepare the floor for laying the track.

Before installing the AVTrac, determine whether the installation will be in new construction, under pre-existing carpet tiles or under pre-existing carpet rolls, and follow the appropriate installation instructions (see page 7). Read and follow all instructions carefully.

NAll structural steps and electrical installation should be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national building codes and/or local and national electrical codes.

Floor Considerations

AVTrac is designed to be installed only underneath commercial grade carpeting 1/4" to 5/16" (0.6 to 0.8 cm) in thickness. It can be installed under new or pre-existing carpet tile or carpet roll.

AVTrac is not designed to be installed under vinyl composite tile (VCT).

In-Wall Cable Routing Considerations

•Locate a convenient electrical junction box in the wall or ceiling for power. The AC power module is rated at 10 A, maximum, and no fuse is used on the box. Extron recommends that the AC conduit is connected to a junction box that is wired directly to a 10 A main circuit.

•If cables are run in walls, the walls should be run in drywall cavities. The wall should be free of windows, studs, pipes, or other obstructions that could hinder cables runs (see the figure below).

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AC Junction Box

Speakers

Studs

Window

Projector

Extron AVTrac™

Floor Mount Raceway System

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