Smarthome MC602 Installation Instructions Manual

CONGRATULATIONS!
SMARTHOME.COM(TM) 1-800-SMART-HOME 949-221-9200 http://www.smarthome.com Order #5076
I Your purchase of an M&S music and communications system is an investment that will provide years of enjoyment and
service for your customer. M&S audio products are backed with more than 40 years of experience in the design and manufacture of precision
acoustical equipment for the home. To ensure that your customer receives the high-quality music and voice reproduction that the system is designed to deliver, it is important that each step of the installation be done carefully. If you follow the step-by-step illustrated instructions below, the result will be a successful professional-quality installation. In the event you need troubleshooting assistance, please call our technical staff at l-800-366-9422.
Tools required: Power drill with 1” auger, #2 Phillips screwdriver, wire stripper/cutter and tape measure.
USE ONLY M&S SYSTEMS BRAND CABLE as called out in these instructions. The cable is designed and constructed with electrical characteristics necessary for proper audio performance.
Important: The use of non M&S Systems brand cable will void the product warranty! Note:
cab/e has M&S Systems and the part number printed on it!
USE MS4XSC cable for room stations, remote
controls and. volume controls.
DO
NOT EXCEED 350 FEET
or 1000 FEET for the entire,system.
USE MS4DCXSC for door stations. RUN A SINGLE CABLE from the master unit location
to each room station or control (Home Run).
LOOP CABLE from one station to another. Looping
will cause electronic feedback.
DO NOT STAPLE CABLES! Staples cause shorts. DO NOT SPLICE CABLES. Splices are unreliable
and defeat the signal isolation properties of the cable.
All M&S Systems
of cable for any one run
DO NOT
KEEP MASTER, SPEAKERS VOLUME/REMOTE CONTROLS AT LEAST 18 INCHES FROM FLUORESCENT LIGHT FIXTURES, DIMMER CONTROLS, This includes AC wiring, security cable, and other control wires. These can cause a “hum” or “buzzing” sound in the intercom.
Keep cables away from objects such as heating and air conditioning ducts, metal construction plates, and anything else with sharp edges that can damage the cables.
Outside cable runs should be underground through
PVC conduit. This cable is not weatherproof,
therefore, it must be protected.
If extra cables are run for possible future speaker
additions, care must be taken that these cables do
not get connected to the master unit. Unterminated
cables (no station) connected to the master unit will
cause electronic feedback that will damage the
master unit.
AND ALL OTHER WIRING.
and
The rough-in installation should be made during new construction prior to the application of wall covering material. However,retrofit instructions are included where applicable.
WALL HOUSING
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Careful consideration should be used when determining wall housing location. DO NOT install wall housing in the following locations:
DO NOT Install wall housing in return air ducts.
DO NOT install wall housing in exterior walls
DO NOT Install wall housing underneath cabinets or over counter tops.
DO NOT install wall housing in stud cavities with
other
120/240
DO NOT install wall housing within 18” of dimmers, fluorescent light fixtures, security wiring and other control wiring.
DO NOT install wall housing within 2” of room corners
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AND
appliances.
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Figure 3 -
H6X
Rough-in
HCBX
wall housing
‘,““b”’
Figure 4 -
Mount flush with
back of wall studs
3
HCGX
Rough-in
Install the plastic
standoffs into the
holes in the back of
the wall housing as
shown in figure 1. They will be required to mount the modular
chime during the finish-out phase of the installation.
Locate wall housing side of wall housing flush with back of 2X4 stud approximately 52” high for wall housing is designed to be supported by 16” on
center(OC)
additional sections of wood to provide the necessary support.
Transformer
L-l
CORRECT
Have a qualified electrician run a dedicated line with ground connection from the power panel to the wall housing. The MC602 requires a dedicated power source to assure no interference from other equipment caused by looped power circuits. The ground is necessary for proper radio reception.
studs. If stud spacing is greater than 16” OC, nail
orlentat&n
PI
Figure 2 - wall housing orientation
Figure 1 - Chime
H6X
WRONG!
or
module
HCGX
(Combo). Position back
H6X
or 45” high for
CORRECT
mount
HCGX.
The
d
,
xi
WRONG!
120VAC/60Hz-
from INSIDE
Figure 5 - Transformer enclosure
Drop transformer enclosure from inside the wall housing into the transformer enclosure opening at the bottom of the wall housing. For the TE5 transformer enclosure to the TE2D transformer enclosure following the same procedure as above.
wrll housing
installation
HCGX
Figure
9-
Transfomer
installation
HCGX
combination (combo) wall housing
Figure 6 - Transformer wiring
combo wall housing loop power wire from
Figure 7- Transformer
installation housing
H6X
wall
Figure 6-
wiring
120VAC
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