DataComm 45-0031-WH Recessed Low Voltage Media Plate with Duplex Receptacle User Manual

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Use DataComm Electronics’ Recessed Low Voltage Media Plate with Duplex Surge Suppressor to install low voltage cables behind your flat panel TV, your
amplifier or other audio and video devices. This media plate can be installed upright, sideways.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

This product is designed for retrofit work only because the old workbox cannot be attached to a stud.

This product is designed to alert you if you ever lose surge protection. The SurgeBloc

Protects connected loads from potentially damaging voltage spikes

(surges) caused by lightning strikes near the line, or the switching of inductive loads on the line (motor loads) as well as from RFI (radio frequency interference).
The SurgeBloc

cannot survive, or provide protection in the rare event of a direct lightning strike on the service power line.

The SurgeBloc

alerts you to the

failure of the surge protection component by means of an audible signal. If alarm sounds, device has “received” power surges in excess of its capacity and is no
longer functioning as a surge protector. To shut off alarm, simply unplug the surge module and replace with a new SurgeBloc

module to restore surge

protection. Note: When alarm sounds and the module is removed, the receptacle still functions as a normal duplex receptacle without surge protection.

WARNING:

Before installing this product, be sure the power is off by switching the circuit breaker to off or removing the fuse(s). Test the power to make sure
the power is off. Be sure to install the Media Plate with Duplex Surge Suppressor in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local
codes.

Installation Instructions:

Fig. 1

Top view - shows needed space between the drywall and the studs. Receptacle side of the media plate must be 3” from the stud but no more than 5”
(review picture carefully).

Fig. 2

Using the template supplied (see page 2 of instruction sheet), trace the opening needed. Using a drywall knife, cut a hole in the drywall the size of the
template. See Figure 1 before tracing your opening.

Fig. 3

Run the source of power to the included workbox.

Fig. 4

Using the supplied surge suppressor, connect the Recessed Media Plate to the piece of 12/2 or 14/2 with ground UL approved building wire, using the
supplied three wire nuts. Connect the hot line (black) wire to black wire, neutral (white) wire to white wire and grounding (green) wire to the (green) or
bare grounding wire. For shock protection, this UR, UL recognized component receptacle must be properly grounded. Caution – use copper wire only
with this receptacle. Once you have wired the surge suppressor, screw the suppressor into the work box until the receptacle is firmly secured.

Fig. 5

Now use the four screws provided to secure the work box to the mounting studs on the backside of the of the media plate.

Fig. 6

Pull all video and audio cords through the recessed opening. Starting with the receptacle side of the media plate, slowing slide the plate into the
opening. Swing the opposite side of the plate into position until the entire media box is flush with the wall. Now screw down the screws with wings;
these wings fasten tightly against the back of the drywall. Switch on the circuit breaker to on or insert the fuse(s). Plug all necessary video and audio
cables. Install your flat panel TV mounting bracket per the flat panel TV bracket manufacturer’s instructions.

DataComm Electronics, Inc.
6349 Peachtree Street
Norcross, GA 30071-1725
888.223.7977
770.662.8205
www.datacommelectronics.com

Instruction / Installation Sheet

DataComm Electronics 45-0041-WH Recessed Low Voltage Media Plate with Duplex Surge Suppressor

Parts Included:
1.

45-0041-WH Recessed Low Voltage Media Plate

Old Work Electrical Box

15 Amp/125 Volt Duplex Surge Suppressor

Three (3) Wire Nuts

5. Four

(4)

Screws

Tools Needed:
1. Drywall

Saw

6 Ft. Tape Measure

3. Pencil
4. Screwdriver

Fig. 3

Fig. 1

Fig. 5

1/5/11 Rev. 2

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Fig. 2

Fig. 4

Fig. 6