Installation Methods; Surface Mounting (Datatrack Only) - ETC DataTrack Planning And Installation Manual

Installation Methods

DataTrack can be:
• suspended by threaded rod, aircraft cable, or drop ceiling T-track
• surface-mounted directly to a ceiling
DataTrack Backbone can be:
• suspended using threaded rod and standard Unistrut
A variety of mounting accessories are available. See
more details.
It is important that the track system is properly installed to relieve stress on connection joints. Stress on
the connection joints due to weight overload and/or unlevel track installation may cause improper
connection of the joints. This will cause poor performance of the system.
Suspended track mounting using threaded rod or wire rope causes the most stress on the connection
joints. When using the suspended mounting method, be sure the connection joints are secure. It is
strongly encouraged that installers use more than the minimum required number of suspension points
when mounting DataTrack by a cable or threaded rod or when mounting DataTrack Backbone by
threaded rod.
Properly installed surface-mounted track (DataTrack only) will relieve stress on the connection joints.
When planning your installation, consider track stability as well as suspended load capacity when
determining the number of attachment points to the structure.
Be sure to follow the installation instructions supplied with each component when installing the track
system.
Note:

Surface Mounting (DataTrack Only)

• Determining the appropriate mounting hardware is the responsibility of the installing contractor.
• Pre-punched holes are positioned every 8 in (20.32 cm) in the track for
surface mounting or attaching the track to Unistrut hardware or other
mounting hardware.
• Self-tapping screws can be used in places where there are no pre-punched
holes to improve the stability of track connection points.
• Pre-drilling holes for bolts or other attachment hardware is also permissible.
Drilling DataTrack (If Required)
See
Note:
CAUTION:
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DataTrack suspended by threaded rod or wire rope will move when mounting and
adjusting fixtures. If this is undesirable, consider surface mounting instead.
Mounting points may interfere with fixture track adapters depending on the
hardware used for installation. Consider the desired fixture locations when
determining mounting point locations.
DataTrack must only be supported by the top of the track. Do not wall-mount
track or attach through the side walls of the track.
It is the responsibility of the installer to provide suitable hardware for
attaching track to the building structure and to ensure that the structure is
sufficient for the load of the track system and attached fixtures.
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hardware
DataTrack Mounting Accessories
page 15
on .
DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual
page 42
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Figure 2:
Pre-punched
hole