Datacomm electronics 45-0041-wh User manual

Use DataComm 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 or sideways.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

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

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.

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. Connect

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 entire 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.

DataComm Electronics, Inc.

6349 Peachtree Street

Norcross, GA 30071-1725

888.223.7977

770.662.8205

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Instruction / Installation Sheet

DataComm Electronics 45-0041-WH Recessed Low Voltage Media Plate with Duplex Surge Suppressor

Parts Included:

1. 45-0041-WH Recessed Low Voltage Media Plate

2. Old Work Electrical Box with 4 mounting screws

3. 15 Amp/125 Volt Duplex Surge Suppressor

5. Four (4) Screws

Tools Needed:

1. Drywall Saw

2. 6 Ft. Tape Measure

3. Pencil

4. Phillips Screwdriver

Fig. 3

Fig. 1

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Fig. 4 Fig. 6

the hot line (black) wire to the brass colored terminal screw and neutral (white) wire to the silver colored terminal screw. Be sure to connect the grounding

(green) or bare grounding wire to the green colored terminal screw. 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.

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1. The green light emitting diode (LED) is “on” when power is “on” and surge protection

is present.

2. The green LED will “flash” when surge protection has been lost.

3. The green LED will be “off” when power to the receptacle is “off”.

4. In units equipped with an audible alarm, the alarm will sound continuously if surge

protection is lost. The alarm may be silenced by turning the “ALARM OFF” screw on

front of the receptacle clockwise.

5. This device features an internal protection that will disconnect the surge protective

component at the end of its useful life but will maintain power to the load - now

unprotected.

WARNING

DataComm Electronics’ products shall be installed and used only as indicated in DataComm Electronics’ product instruction

sheets.

Instruction sheets are available online at www.datacommelectronics.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.

Surge Suppressor Specifications

ONLY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS SHOULD INSTALL THIS PRODUCT

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Inside the Hubbell Surge Protection Receptacles are two 22mm square MOV’s providing 240 joules /15000A of surge protection for each mode. Meets UL

Standards 1449 3rd Edition and 498: CSA Certified. Damage-alert alarm sounds when surge protection is no longer functioning and keeps sounding until

the muting screw is utilized or the receptacle is replaced. Power-on indicator light verifies instantly that power is available at the receptacle and the

suppression circuit is fully functional; light off means power has been interrupted, flashing light indicates surge protections circuitry has been damaged.