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ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Prepping the Work Area
The steps and photos in this manual illustrate installation in new construction
homes, however Fathom IWS-108 enclosures may also be installed in pre-existing
construction applications. When working with pre-existing construction, you
will need to open a stud bay and expose the studs on either side of the opening.
For pre-existing construction installations, we recommend using masking tape
and a drop cloth to protect the home's interior from construction debris. For
your safety, make sure there are no live electrical circuits/conduits within the
stud bay prior to beginning the installation.
Evaluating the Wall Cavity
The IWS-108 enclosure is designed to mount in between two studs, within
the wall cavity, so anything coming into contact with it can lead to unwanted
vibrations and rattles that cannot be accessed/corrected after the installation.
Before proceeding, verify that your wall cavity meets these requirements:
• At least 75-inches of unobstructed height (measured from the floor)
• Continuous width inside the studs, over the entire 75-inches must be no less
than 14 3/8-inches and no greater
than 15 ½-inches.
• A minimum 3 ½-inches of depth
• Studs on either side of the wall cavity should be straight, plumb and parallel,
without any twisting or bowing.
• If your stud bay has any obstructions, such as wiring, conduits or cross-
members, you'll need to discuss removing or relocating them with your
general contractor, or you will need to choose a different
stud bay.
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