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Installation Manual V2.0 Valcom Wireless Analog Clock V-AW12A / V-AW16A and V-AW12B / V-AW16B V-AW12LP / V-AW16LP and V-AW12BLP / V-AW16BLP Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Current as of July 2016...
CLOCK OR REPEATER BEFORE POWERING THE - V-AW12A/V-AW16A SECONDARY WIRELESS CLOCKS 27-32 - V-AW12LP/V-AW16LP A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must 33 - 39 - V-AW12B/V-AW16B be properly installed, powered, and set up BEFORE 40 - 46 - V-AW12BLP/V-AW16BLP you attempt to set up a wireless clock system.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Important Safety Instructions DANGER WARNING SHOCK HAZARD FIRE HAZARD • Keep the electricity to this device • Always follow your national and turned OFF until the clock installation regional electrical codes or ordinances.
Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Identify Your Clock A label containing the part number of your clock is attached to the clock movement. ORIGINAL CLOCKS B-MODEL CLOCKS BATTERY-POWERED BATTERY-POWERED V-AW12A V-AW12B V-AW16A...
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INSTALL, POWER, AND SET YOUR MASTER CLOCK OR REPEATER BEFORE POWERING THE SECONDARY WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
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Transmitter, and continue the process. System Setup Options There are three ways to operate a system of Valcom’s Wireless clocks. The user may choose one or a combination of the options listed below: 1. No clocks are used for transmission. This option should only be taken if the user already has a main high-powered transceiver and as many repeaters as needed to cover the premises.
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Either follow the previous instructions listed under “Manually setting a connection between two or more Valcom Wireless clocks”, or perform the following steps: 1. Install the batteries in the clocks while close to the main transceiver.
WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
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F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Wall Mount Installation - V-AW12A / V-AW16A 1) Use the mounting bracket, a pencil, and a level to 2) Place the two wall anchors into the holes, then trace two holes on the wall, then use the 1/4 inch screw the two #10 self-tapping screws through the drill to drill holes at the locations of the two marks.
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F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Wall Mount Installation - V-AW12A / V-AW16A 5) Place the cover back onto the battery pack. You 6) Slide the long, protruding part of the mounting should hear a snapping noise as the locking tab bracket into the clock case keyhole.
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WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Wall Mount Installation - V-AW12LP / V-AW16LP 1) Install the single gang box in the wall. Leave at 2) Run power wiring to the gang box. least 17 inches between the bottom of the gang For 24V power use the ORANGE and YELLOW wires box and ceiling.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Wall Mount Installation - V-AW12LP / V-AW16LP 6) First remove the gearbox pin, then attach the 5) Place the two wall anchors into the holes, then screw the two #10 self-tapping screws through the power connector to the port on the movement.
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WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Wall Mount Installation - V-AW12B / V-AW16B 1) Place the mounting piece on the wall. Leave at 2) Use a pencil to mark the positions of the top two...
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Wall Mount Installation - V-AW12B / V-AW16B 5) First remove the gearbox pin, then insert the 6) Place the cover back onto the battery pack. You batteries into the clock. If the clock is within range should hear a snapping noise as the latches engage.
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WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Wall Mount Installation - V-AW12BLP / V-AW16BLP 1) If you are installing a new gang box in the wall, 2) Run power wiring to the gang box.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Wall Mount Installation - V-AW12BLP / V-AW16BLP 5A) If you do not wish to attach the mounting piece 5B) Use a pencil to mark the positions of the top...
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Wall Mount Installation - V-AW12BLP / V-AW16BLP 7) First remove the gearbox pin, then attach the 8) Lay any excess wiring across the strain relief base, power connector to the port on the movement.
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WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
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If any of the items listed in the kits are missing, you may contact Valcom and order a replacement kit.
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F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12A / V-AW16A 1) Detach the mounting plate from the mounting 2) Place the mounting plate on the wall or ceiling. pole by unscrewing the two screws. Set the screws If you are installing a gang box in the wall, leave and pole aside for later.
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5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12A / V-AW16A 5 5B 5) Insert the #8 screws through the mounting plate 5B) If you are installing the clock atop an gang box, and into the anchors.
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Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12A / V-AW16A 8) Attach the base of the pole to the mounting plate so that the lip is on the top of the base, and the holes for the screws are on the bottom of the base. Hang the base on the mounting plate, attach the wires from the bottom of the pole to the wires in the gang box, then screw the other side of the base onto the mounting plate using the two black screws you set aside before.
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F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12A / V-AW16A 11) Place the cover back onto the battery pack. You 12) Slide each clock onto the adapter in the rotation should hear a snapping noise as the locking tab that you wish it to be viewed.
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WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
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If any of the items listed in the kits are missing, you may contact Valcom and order a replacement kit.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12LP / V-AW16LP 1) Install the double gang box in the wall or ceiling. 2) Run power wiring to the gang box. If you are installing the gang box in the wall, leave...
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12LP / V-AW16LP 5) Remove the mounting plate and drill the four 6) Reattach the mounting plate, this time using all holes that were just traced. Insert the four wall four long, silver #8 screws, then insert the four anchors into the holes.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12LP / V-AW16LP 9) Insert the four #8-32x7/16 screws through the 10) Thread at least fifteen inches (38.1cm) of wiring internal-tooth washers, then through the adapter, from the gang box through the bottom of the pole and finally into the pole.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12LP / V-AW16LP 12) Attach the power wires from your kit to the 13) First remove the gearbox pin, then attach wires you threaded through the pole.
WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
If any of the items listed in the wiring kit are missing, you may contact Valcom and order a replacement kit.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12B / V-AW16B 1) Detach the mounting plate from the mounting 2) Place the mounting plate on the wall or ceiling. pole by unscrewing the two screws. Set the screws If you are installing a gang box in the wall, leave and pole aside for later.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12B / V-AW16B 5 5B 5) Insert the #8 screws through the mounting plate 5B) If you are installing the clock atop an gang box, and into the anchors.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12B / V-AW16B 8) Thread at least fifteen inches (38.1cm) of wiring from the gang box through the bottom of the pole until each wire exits through the hole in the adapter.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12B / V-AW16B 10) Remove the back covers from the battery pack by pulling the two latches away to either side and sliding the cover out.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12B / V-AW16B 13 14 13) Slide the clock onto the adapter in the rotation 14) If you feel the need to detach the clock from the that you wish it to be viewed.
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WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
If any of the items listed in the wiring kit are missing, you may contact Valcom and order a replacement kit.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12BLP / V-AW16BLP 1) Install the double gang box in the wall or ceiling. 2) Run power wiring to the gang box. If you are installing the gang box in the wall, leave...
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12BLP / V-AW16BLP 5) Remove the mounting plate and drill the four 6) Reattach the mounting plate, this time using all holes that were just traced. Insert the four wall four long, silver #6-32x1 screws, then insert the anchors into the holes.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12BLP / V-AW16BLP 9 10 9) Insert the four #8-32x7/16 screws through the 10) Thread at least fifteen inches (38.1cm) of wiring internal-tooth washers, then through the adapter, from the gang box through the bottom of the pole and finally into the pole.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12BLP / V-AW16BLP 12) Attach the power wires from your kit to the 13) First remove the gearbox pin, then attach a wires you threaded through the pole.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Flag Mount Installation - V-AW12BLP / V-AW16BLP 15 16 15) Slide the clock onto the adapter in the rotation 16) If you feel the need to detach the clock from the that you wish it to be viewed.
WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
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F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12A / V-AW16A 1) Detach the mounting plate from the mounting 2) Place the mounting plate on the wall or ceiling. pole by unscrewing the two screws. Set the screws If you are installing a gang box in the wall, leave and pole aside for later.
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5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12A / V-AW16A 5 5B 5) Insert the #8 screws through the mounting plate 5b) If you are installing the clock atop an gang box, and into the anchors.
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F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12A / V-AW16A 7) On each clock movement, press the battery cover locking tab and pull the cover away from the clock to access the battery pack. Later models of this clock use the same movements as the B-Model version of the same type.
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F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12A / V-AW16A 9) Place the cover back onto each battery pack. You 10) Remove the outer adapter screws, then slide should hear a snapping noise as the locking tab each clock onto the adapter in the rotation that you engages.
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WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12LP / V-AW16LP 1) Install the double gang box in the wall or ceiling. 2) Run power wiring to the gang box. If you are installing the gang box in the wall, leave...
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12LP / V-AW16LP 5) Remove the mounting plate and drill the four 6) Reattach the mounting plate, this time using all holes that were just traced. Insert the four wall four long, silver #8 screws, then insert the four anchors into the holes.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12LP / V-AW16LP 9) Attach the base of the pole to the mounting plate so that the lip is on the top of the base, and the holes for the screws are on the bottom of the base.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com 11 12 Double Mount Installation - V-AW12LP / V-AW16LP 12) Remove the outer adapter screws, then slide 11) First remove the gearbox pins, then attach the each clock onto the adapter in the rotation that you power connector to the port on each movement.
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WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12B / V-AW16B Included in Mounting Kit (A-SLM-MK-S-1) Description Quantity Picture Mounting Piece (not used) #6-19x7/16 screw Strain relief Included in Wiring Kit (A-WK-MTG-1) #10x1.5 Self-tapping screw...
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12B / V-AW16B 1) Detach the mounting plate from the mounting 2) Place the mounting plate on the wall or ceiling. pole by unscrewing the two screws. Set the screws...
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12B / V-AW16B 5 5B 5) Insert the #8 screws through the mounting plate 5B) If you are installing the clock atop an gang box, and into the anchors.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12B / V-AW16B 7) Remove the back covers from the battery pack by pulling the two latches away to either side and sliding the cover out.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com 10 11 Double Mount Installation - V-AW12B / V-AW16B 10) Slide each clock onto the adapter in the rotation 11) If you feel the need to detach the clock from the that you wish it to be viewed.
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WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12BLP / V-AW16BLP Included in Mounting Kit (A-SLM-MK-S-1) Description Quantity Picture Mounting Piece (not used) #6-19x7/16 screw Strain relief Included in Wiring Kit (A-WK-12-1V)
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12BLP / V-AW16BLP 1) Install the double gang box in the wall or ceiling. 2) Run power wiring to the gang box. If you are installing the gang box in the wall, leave...
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12BLP / V-AW16BLP 5) Remove the mounting plate and drill the four 6) Reattach the mounting plate, this time using all holes that were just traced. Insert the four wall four long, silver #6-32x1 screws, then insert the anchors into the holes.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Double Mount Installation - V-AW12BLP / V-AW16BLP 9) Attach the base of the pole to the mounting plate so that the lip is on the top of the base, and the holes for the screws are on the bottom of the base.
INSTALL, POWER, AND SET YOUR MASTER CLOCK OR REPEATER BEFORE POWERING THE SECONDARY WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
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When I power my clock, it seems to be running a test instead of showing the time. What is it doing? Immediately after power up a Valcom Wireless Clock will run Diagnostic #4 followed by Diagnostic #2. After both tests are complete, it will show the time.
INSTALL, POWER, AND SET YOUR MASTER CLOCK OR REPEATER BEFORE POWERING THE SECONDARY WIRELESS CLOCKS A Valcom Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize.
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If the clock is properly receiving power, follow the instructions listed under “Manually Setting a Connection between two or more Valcom Wireless Clocks”. If this doesn’t work, and you are using a battery clock, try “System Option 2” on page 7.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Diagnostic Test #1 - Signal Information The purpose of Diagnostic #1 is to determine how long it has been since the clock last received a Green synchronization signal.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Diagnostic Test #2 - Signal Quality The purpose of Diagnostic #2 is to determine the quality of the synchronization signal. Green Diagnostic #2 may be enabled by pressing the diagnostic button twice.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com Diagnostic Test #3 - Manufacturing Default (ctd.) While performing Diagnostic #3, an observer may see the clock do the following actions: Green 1. The clock moves the second hand to 00 2.
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Warranty Valcom, Inc. warrants its products only to the original purchaser, for its own use, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under conditions of normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of shipment.
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Valcom, Inc. P. 540-563-2000 5614 Hollins Road F. 540-362-9800 Roanoke, VA 24019 www.valcom.com FCC Statements The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants you to know: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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