Templates for mlc 52 and mlc 52 vc (us models), Templates for mlc 52 and mlc 52 vc (us, Models) – Extron Electronics MLC 52 Series User Guide User Manual
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8.
Insert the electrical box into the opening, and attach it to the wall stud or furniture with
nails or screws, leaving the front edge flush with the outer wall or furniture surface.
The following illustration applies to all sizes of electrical boxes.
1-gang wall box.eps
Wall opening
flush with
edge of box
Installation
Cable
Cable Clamp
Screws or Nails
Wall Stud
Figure 53.
Attaching an Electrical Box to a Wall Stud
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If you are attaching the wall box to wood, use four #8 or #10 screws or 10-penny
nails. A minimum of ½ inch (1.3 cm) of screw threads must penetrate the wood.
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If you are attaching the wall box to metal studs or furniture, use four #8 or #10
self-tapping sheet metal screws or machine bolts with matching nuts.
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If you are using a mounting bracket (mud ring) with the electrical box, see
Mounting the MLC to a Decora Mounting Bracket
clips that fasten the bracket to the wall or furniture.
9.
Ground the MLC to the electrical box as follows:
a.
Attach the bare wire end of the provided grounding wire to the Gnd pin of the
6-pole captive screw connector on the MLC rear panel.
b.
Attach the other end of the grounding wire to a screw on the junction box.
10.
If desired, replace the faceplate or button labels on the MLC (see
on page 10).
11.
Cable and test the MLC before fastening it into the wall box, mounting bracket, or
furniture.
Templates for MLC 52 and MLC 52 VC (US Models)
Use these rough-in templates as guides to measure and mark the hole in the wall
or furniture through which the MLC 52 will be mounted. The templates provide
measurements for installing the controller with either an electrical box or a mounting
bracket. You do not need the templates if you are mounting the panel using an external
mounting option.
NOTES:
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These templates are for US models only.
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These templates are
not to scale and are provided for reference only.
The MLC controller requires a depth of at least 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) inside the wall or
furniture.
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