Preparing The Enclosure For Wall Mounting; Surface Mounting - Kidde ARIES Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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2-4.1

Preparing the Enclosure for Wall Mounting

For either mounting configuration:
1. Remove the keys from the envelope taped to the top of the enclosure and open the
2. Disconnect the ground wire that connects the enclosure door to the back box.
3. Remove the control unit front door first by unlocking it and rotating the door
4. Lift up the door to allow the door's hinge pins to clear the mating-hinge sockets on
5. Remove the separately packaged power supply, printed-circuit board, and plastic
6. Locate the top of the cabinet approximately 66" above the floor so that the control
2-4.2

Surface Mounting

To surface mount the control unit:
1. Mark and pre-drill holes for four mounting bolts using the dimensions shown in
2. Insert the upper two fasteners in the wall. Leave approximately 1/4" protruding
3. Slip upper keyholes of the back box over the two protruding screws. Tighten the
4. Insert and tighten the two lower screws.
5. Attach wiring conduit to the enclosure via the enclosure knockouts, and pull the
August 2013
door to the control unit.
approximately 90° from its closed position.
the back box.
bag (i.e., ship kit) containing installation hardware, and set them and the front door
aside in a safe location to prevent damage.
unit's display is positioned at a convenient height for viewing system events and for
entering operator commands.
Figure 2-2. The installer must supply the mounting bolts (up to size 1/4-20). There
are two holes and two keyhole slots in the enclosure's rear panel that serve as a
template for surface mounting.
1.000
1.000
16.500
17.000
Figure 2-2. Back Box Mounting Dimensions
for both screws.
screws.
required number of wires through the conduit to the enclosure. Leave
12.250
0.281 Diameter
Holes Typ (2) Places
2-6
19.456
P/N 06-236530-001

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