Pakedge B-WX-1 User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
B-WX-1
WX-1 In-Ceiling/In-Wall Bracket

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Package contents
• B-WX-1 In-Ceiling/In-Wall Bracket
• Installation Guide
• Installation screws
B-WX-1
The B-WX-1 In-Ceiling/In-Wall Bracket is designed to mount the WX-1 directly into any wall or
ceiling.
Important: Read all instructions before attempting to install the bracket.

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B-WX-1 mounting
To install the bracket:
1 Press down on the AP bracket to release the AP bracket from the push latches on the
in-ceiling bracket.
AP bracket
In-ceiling
bracket

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2 Swing the AP bracket out from the in-ceiling bracket.

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3 Slide both hinge arm locks towards the inside of the in-ceiling bracket to the open position.
Hinge arm
locks
Hinge arm lock
open position

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4 Press the hinge arms towards the center of the AP bracket to release the hinge pins from
the hinge mounting holes on the in-ceiling bracket. While holding the hinge arms inward,
slide the AP bracket out from the In-ceiling bracket.
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1
2
Hinge arm
Hinge arm
Hinge
pin/hole
Hinge
pin/hole

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5 Place the WX-1 into the AP bracket
as shown, then secure it with the
provided screws.
Note: Install the AP bracket such
that the LAN/Reset/DC/Kensington
lock ports are aligned with their
respective labels on the AP bracket.

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6 Using the supplied template, cut a
10 1/4” x 7 5/8” rectangle at the
desired mounting location for your
WX-1.
7 Route an in-wall Ethernet cable
through the opening of the in-ceiling
bracket, then insert the in-ceiling
bracket into the cutout.

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8 Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the mounting ears.
Note: Do not use excessive force when tightening the mounting ears, or the mounting ear
threads may become stripped.

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9 Plug an Ethernet cable into the WX-1, then press the hinge arms towards the center of the
AP bracket.
10 While holding the hinge
arms inward, insert the AP
bracket/WX-1 assembly into the
in-ceiling bracket.
11 Align the hinge pins on the hinge arms
with the hinge mounting holes on the in-ceiling bracket, then release the hinge arms.
Make sure that the hinge pins are fully inserted into the hinge mounting holes and the AP
bracket/WX-1 assembly is able to swing freely.
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1
2
Hinge
mounting
hole
Hinge mounting hole
Hinge pin
Hinge pin

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12 Slide both hinge arm locks away from the in-ceiling bracket to the closed position.
Hinge arm lock
closed position

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13 Swing the AP bracket/WX-1 assembly into the in-ceiling bracket until the AP bracket is
secured to the two push latches. An audible click will be heard when the AP bracket is
secured to the push latch.
Note: Make sure the hinge arm locks are in their closed position before swinging the AP
bracket/WX-1 assembly into the in-ceiling bracket.

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Installation with optional pre-construction bracket
(Pre-construction bracket sold separately)
1 Place the pre-construction bracket against the bottom of the ceiling studs at the desired
mounting location, then mark locations for the mounting screws.
2 Drill 1/16” pilot holes at the marked locations, then secure the pre-construction bracket to
ceiling studs using the provided hardware. (Note: The Pakedge logo should face out.)
3 Install sheetrock over the pre-construction bracket. Make note of where the cutout on the
pre-construction bracket is when installing the drywall.
4 Cut an opening in the sheetrock using the cutout on the pre-construction bracket as a
guide.

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Accessing WX-1 LAN/Reset
1 Press the center of the WX-1 in towards the ceiling/wall until the AP bracket has been
released from the two push latches. An audible click can be heard when the push latches are
released.

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2 After the AP bracket has been released from the push latches, swing the WX-1 out from the
in-ceiling bracket.

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3 Slide the hinge arm locks towards the inside of the in-ceiling bracket to the open position.
Hinge arm lock
open position

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4 Press the hinge arms towards the center of the AP bracket to release the hinge pins from
the hinge mounting holes on the in-ceiling bracket.
5 While holding the hinge arms inward, slide the AP bracket out from the in-ceiling bracket to
access the LAN port and Reset button.
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Note: Follow the “Mounting” section’s Steps 9-13 to insert the AP bracket/WX-1 assembly
back into the in-ceiling bracket.

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