Peerless-AV IBA5-W Installation

Instruction / Installation Sheet

Peerless Industires, Inc. IBA5-W Recessed Low Voltage Media Plate with Duplex Surge Suppressor

Peerless Industries, Inc.
2300 White Oak Circle
Aurora, IL 60502

800.865.8870

708.865.2110
www.peerlessmounts.com

Parts Included:

1. IBA5-W Recessed Low Voltage Media Plate

2. Old Work Electrical Box

3. 15 Amp/125 Volt Duplex Surge Suppressor

4. Three (3) Wire Nuts

5. Four (4) Screws

Tools Needed:

1. Drywall Saw

2. 6 Ft. Tape Measure

3. Pencil

4. Screwdriver

Use Peerless Electronics’ Recessed Low Voltage Media Plate with Duplex Surge Suppressor to install low voltage cables behind your flat panel TV, your
amplifier or other audio and video devices. This media plate can be installed upright, sideways.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

ONLY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS SHOULD INSTALL THIS PRODUCT

This product is designed for retrofit work only because the old workbox cannot be attached to a stud.

This product is designed to alert you if you ever lose surge protection. The SurgeBloc® Protects connected loads from potentially damaging voltage
spikes (surges) caused by lightning strikes near the line, or the switching of inductive loads on the line (motor loads) as well as from RFI (radio frequency
interference). The SurgeBloc® cannot survive, or provide protection in the rare event of a direct lightning strike on the service power line. The SurgeBloc®
alerts you to the failure of the surge protection component by means of an audible signal. If alarm sounds, device has “received” power surges in excess
of its capacity and is no longer functioning as a surge protector. To shut off alarm, simply unplug the surge module and replace with a new SurgeBloc®
module to restore surge protection. Note: When alarm sounds and the module is removed, the receptacle still functions as a normal duplex receptacle
without surge protection.

WARNING:

Before installing this product, be sure the power is off by switching the circuit breaker to off or removing the fuse(s). Test the power to make sure
the power is off. Be sure to install the Media Plate with Duplex Surge Suppressor in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC)
and local codes.

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Installation Instructions:

Fig. 1 Top view - shows needed space between the drywall and the studs. Receptacle side of the media plate must be 3” from the stud but no more than 5”

(review picture carefully).

Fig. 2 Using the template supplied (see page 2 of instruction sheet), trace the opening needed. Using a drywall knife, cut a hole in the drywall the size of the
template. See Figure 1 before tracing your opening.

Fig. 3 Run the source of power to the included workbox.

Fig. 4 Using the supplied surge suppressor, connect the Recessed Media Plate to the piece of 12/2 or 14/2 with ground UL approved building wire, using the

supplied three wire nuts. Connect the hot line (black) wire to black wire, neutral

(white) wire to white wire and grounding (green) wire to the (green) or bare
grounding wire. For shock protection, this UR, UL recognized component receptacle must be properly grounded. Caution – use copper wire only with this
receptacle. Once you have wired the surge suppressor, screw the suppressor into the work box until the receptacle is firmly secured.

Fig. 5 Now use the four screws provided to secure the work box to the mounting studs on the backside of the of the media plate.

Fig. 6 Pull all video and audio cords through the recessed opening. Starting with the receptacle side of the media plate, slowing slide the plate into the opening.

Swing the opposite side of the plate into position until the ent

ire media box is flush with the wall. Now screw down the screws with wings; these wings fasten
tightly against the back of the drywall. Switch on the circuit breaker to on or insert the fuse(s). Plug all necessary video and audio cables. Install your flat panel
TV mounting bracket per the flat panel TV bracket manufacturer’s instructions.

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®

Surge Suppressor Specifications

Clamping Response Time: 1 Nanosecond

2-Pole 3-Wire

Grounding

60 Hz Receptacle

Total Maximum

Surge Dissipation

Maximum Surge

1875W

Current

Peak Suppression

Voltage

Surge Protection

www.peerlessmounts.com

Replacement

Module

800.865.8870

15A-125V

1875W

340 Joules 12,000 Amps 1,000 Volts

Remember in the event your surge unit alarm sounds, simply remove the
replaceable SurgeBloc®. The receptacle still functions as a normal duplex
receptacle without surge protection. The Replacement SurgeBloc®
module #1209 made by Cooper Wiring Devices can be ordered through
your local electrical distributor or contact Cooper Wiring Devices’ Sales
Department at 800.441.3177 or 45-31 Court Square, Long Island, NY 11101.

Hot/Neutral,
Hot/Ground,

Neutral/Ground

Removing the SurgeBloc Module

# 1209

WARNING

 Peerless Industries’ products shall be installed and used only as indicated in Peerless Industries’ product instruction sheets.
 Instruction sheets are available online at www.peerlessmounts.com.

CAUTION

 For shock protection, this device must be properly grounded.
 Use copper wire only with this device.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

 Read and understand all instructions.
 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
 Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near

a swimming pool.

 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

ONLY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS SHOULD INSTALL THIS PRODUCT

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