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•Wood chisel
•Dry wall saw
You may not need to use all these tools on each install but having them handy will make the overall installation process easier.
Develop the Job Estimate
It is critical that you determine the complexity of each retrofit installation prior to developing the job estimate. It is hard to predict all the unique situations you will encounter in the field. For this reason M&S Systems recommends you visit each retrofit site prior to developing a job estimate and ordering equipment. During this onsite visit it is recommended that you complete the items listed below:
•Determine the model number and manufacturer of the existing intercom system.
•Count the number of room, patio, and door stations.
•Determine if the door and patio stations are surface or flush mount.
•Remove the master from the wall to see if any
oElectrical running through the wall housing
oTelephone wires running through the wall housing
oStud spacing that varies from a standard 16” on center spacing
oThe type of wire used for room, door and patio station runs (M&S, NuTone or other such as telephone wire) - If you encounter
oA remote transformer o A remote door chime
The answers to the above information will help you scope, price and install the retrofit system.
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