Extron Electronics AVTrac (482) User Guide - Manual (Page 10)

Before Getting Started
Planning
AVTrac can be installed before new carpeting is fitted or retrofitted under preexisting carpet. It can also be
installed in new construction before the drywall and carpeting is in place. Retrofitting the track in a space
with existing carpeting and furniture requires some extra preparation to remove the carpet and prepare the
floor for laying the track.
Before installing the AVTrac, determine whether the installation will be in new construction, under preexisting
carpet tiles or under preexisting carpet rolls, and follow the appropriate installation instructions (see page 7).
Read and follow all instructions carefully.
NOTE: All structural steps and electrical installation should be performed by qualified personnel in
accordance with local and national building codes and local and national electrical codes.
Floor Considerations
AVTrac is designed to be installed only underneath commercial grade carpeting 1/4 inch to 5/16 inch
(0.6 to 0.8 cm) in thickness. It can be installed under new or preexisting carpet tile or carpet roll.
AVTrac is not designed to be installed under vinyl composite tile (VCT).
To install AVTrac over most types of flooring, consult the “AVTrac Above Floor Installation Solution,” which is
available on the
Extron website .
In-Wall Cable Routing Considerations
Locate a convenient junction box in the wall or ceiling for power. The AC power module is rated at 20 A,
maximum, and no fuse is used on the box. Extron recommends that the AC conduit be connected to a
junction box that is wired directly to a 20 A main circuit.
Cables should be run in walls that have drywall cavities. The wall should be free of windows, studs, pipes, or
other obstructions that could hinder cable runs (see the figure below).
Extron AVTrac ®
Floor Mount Raceway System
Speakers
AC Junction Box
Projector
Studs
Window
LAN
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