Chapter 2: S86A System Design Overview Introduction; Pre-Wire - Elan s86a Installation Manual

S86A
E L A N H O M E S Y S T E M S
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Chapter 2: S86A System Design Overview
Introduction
The first step to a good design is to map the system. It is advisable to mark up a copy of the house floor plan with
speaker, keypad, touch panel, volume control, and equipment locations etc. Make sure that all locations are
decided upon before pre-wiring commences so that all necessary wiring and installation hardware is in place. This
unit will be interfacing with other components such as amplifiers, source components, communications controllers,
serial controllers, and user interfaces, so it is essential that ALL system components are accounted for prior to the
pre-wire stage.
Secondly, make a detailed list of all components. Include source equipment, keypads, touch panels, volume
controls, amplifiers, communications gear and the S86A itself. Be sure to include necessary electrical boxes,
structured wiring enclosures, telephone lines, rough-in brackets, patch cords, power supplies, etc.
Rack Mounting
Use ELAN's RMK3 Rack-Mount Kit when installing the S86A in an equipment rack.The RMK3 is designed to facili-
tate mounting ELAN dual rack-space integrated Multi-Room Controllers and Amplifiers into standard 19" equipment
racks in order to provide optimum air flow and heat dispersion for these units. The RMK3 will take up three rack
spaces when installed.

Pre-Wire

This section will explain the specifics of pre-wiring for an S86A system. Care should be taken at this stage to ensure
a properly operational system.
Most system wiring is "home-run" from the device being installed (a keypad, for example) back to the equipment
location.
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