Power Connections (North America) - PTI security systems Falcon XT Installation Manual

Power Connections (North America)

Power connections can be made during initial setup to ensure that
all electrical connections are working correctly, but power should be
disconnected until all AI devices are installed and connected and the
system is ready for testing. Never try to install or connect wire while
the power is connected to the system.
Connect the Transformer
1. Lay out the power cable from the nearest outlet to the controller.
Trim off any excess cable, leaving a little extra length for service.
2. Strip back the power cable insulation 1½ inches on both ends
of the cable. Strip back the ends of both the red and black
wires about ¼ inch.
3. Crimp the spade connectors to the end of the provided 100 foot
power cable. Be sure that the copper wire makes good contact
inside the spade connector and no copper wire is showing
outside of the insulation.
4. Use a small screwdriver to screw the spade connectors onto
the transformer.
5. Connect the
other end of
the cable to the
AC In terminal
slots inside the
controller, using
a precision
screwdriver to
tighten them
down.
C 2: I
hapTEr NSTallaTION
Do NOT plug the
power in until all
wiring is complete. Failure to
observe this warning can result
in electrical shock injury and/or
damage to electronics.
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