DataComm 45-0010 User Manual

Instruction / Installation Sheet

DataComm Electronics, Inc.
6349 Peachtree Street
Norcross, GA 30071-1725

888.223.7977

770.662.8205
www.datacommelectronics.com

Parts Included

1. Recessed Media Box

2. Wall Plate

3. Wall Plate Screws (4)

4. Retrofit Mounting Tabs (4)

5. Retrofit Mounting Wings with Screws (4)

6. Black Foam Tape

7. #6 Wood Screws (2)

8. Small Threaded Screws (4)

9. Screwdriver (Not Pictured)

For New Construction with Stud Mounted Installation Only

1. Select the location for mounting the recessed media box.

2. See Figure 2: Break the four (4) retrofit mounting tabs

3. Using the stud positioning marks – align the recessed

4. Using the two supplied wood screws, secure the

5. Next, install the drywall (wallboard) with a cutout opening

6. Tighten the four (4) wing bracket mounting screws.

7. Using the four (4) mounting screws, install the flexible

Installation of the recessed media box for new construction is

now complete. See wiring instructions for low voltage and line
voltage installation.

Installation Instructions for Retrofit Only

1. Select the location for mounting the recessed media box.

2. The recessed media box is designed to be mounted

3. Locate the four (4) drywall opening locating pins on the

4. While inserting the recessed media box into the wall, the

5. Use the four (4) mounting screws to install the flexible

: See Figure 1

off. It is very important to break off all four (4) retrofit
mounting tabs when installing for new construction.

media box to the stud.
recessed media box to the stud through the two (2)

mounting holes.
of approximately 7-3/8” x 5-5/16”.
When wing bracket screws are tightened, the box is

drawn firmly against the drywall.
cover plate.

between two studs. Using a stud finder, locate and mark
the studs that are behind the drywall. Make sure the
studs are at least 11” apart.

back of the cover plate (see Figure 3). After selecting
the location for the recessed media plate, press the back
of the cover plate against the drywall allowing the four
drywall opening locating pins to mark the outline of the
recessed cable plate opening on the drywall. Use a ruler
or straight edge object to connect the drywall locating pin
holes to form an opening for the recessed media box.
Using a drywall saw, cut the traced opening out of the
drywall thus creating a hole approximately 7-3/8” x
5-5/16” to insert the recessed media box into the wall.

four (4) retrofit mounting tabs will stop the recessed
media box at the drywall. Next, tighten the four (4) wing
bracket mounting screws. When wing bracket screws
are tightened, the box is drawn firmly against the drywall.

cover plate.

DataComm Electronics 45-0010 Recessed Media Box

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:

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

5/18/09 Rev. 2

Low Voltage and Line Voltage Wiring Instructions:

This product is to be installed in accordance with all electrical codes

and regulations. Please consult a qualified licensed electrician if you
are unable to understand any part of the instructions.

Low Voltage Instructions

:

See Figure 4: Select the desired top or bottom opening in the

recessed media box and pull your low voltage cables through the
recessed media box opening. If you use keystone connectors,
connect your low voltage cables to the keystone connectors and
insert the keystone connectors into any standard size keystone
wall plate. Using two (2) of the four (4) supplied threaded screws,
install the standard size keystone wall plate inside of the recessed
media box. The standard size keystone plate mounting holes will
line up with the junction box tabs.

Line Voltage Instructions

:

Warning: Turn off the power at your circuit breaker or fuse and

test the power to make sure it is off before wiring.

1. See Figure 5: Use a standard retrofit junction box (Allied Moulding
or Carlon). Select the top or bottom opening in the recessed media
box and install the retrofit junction box. Tighten the two mounting
screws on the retrofit junction box to secure the retrofit junction box
to the recessed media box.

2. Run the electrical wires to the retrofit junction box and install the
desired line voltage device (using line voltage device’s installation
instruction sheet) to support your application needs. Install a
standard size wall plate to cover your line voltage device.

3. Once all the line voltage wiring is complete and the standard size
wall plate is securely in place, turn power back on.

4. Use the provided black foam to seal any unused openings.

Finished Installation

: See Figure 6

CAUTION

 Never install low or line voltage wiring during lightning

storms.

 Never install low or line voltage wiring in wet locations

unless the wire is specifically designed for wet locations.

 Never touch un-insulated low or line voltage wires or

terminals unless the wire has been disconnected at its
source.

 Use caution when installing low or line voltage cables.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

 Read and understand all instructions.
 Follow all warning and instructions marked on the product.
 Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath

tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.

 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

5/18/09 Rev. 2