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Wall mounting
The USB Extender AAP and Decora transmitter and receiver can be installed in an electrical
wall box.
The installation must conform to national and local electrical codes and to the wall plate size
requirements.
The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of the wall
mount transmitters and receivers into a wall or furniture.
1.
Do not connect these units to a centralized DC power source or use beyond their rated
voltage range.
2.
These units must be installed in UL listed junction boxes.
3.
These units must be installed with conduit in accordance with National Electrical Code.
Prepare the site and install the wall box
•
Choose a location that allows cable runs without interference.
•
Allow enough depth for both the wall box, the TP cable and power supply wiring. The
box should be at least 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) deep to accommodate the connectors and
cables.
•
Run the TP and power supply wires into the wall, furniture, or conduits before installing
the wall plate.
NOTE:
TP Cable
(no boot)
One-Gang
Junction Box
Figure 10.
Final installation
Test the USB Extenders for proper operation, then:
1.
At the power outlet (not the extender), unplug the power supply.
2.
Mount the transmitter or receiver into the wall box.
3.
At the power outlet, reconnect the power supply.
The Decora series is designed to mount in a standard single-gang wall box.
2.50 in (6.35 cm)
1.4 in (3.6 cm)
1.6 in (4.1 cm)
Wall Box Depth Profile, AAP and Decora
USB Extenders • Reference Information
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