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Installation Guide
®
AVTrac
International/Universal Models
Floor-mount Raceway with Modular AAP
Connectivity for A/V, Data, and Power
68-1562-01
Rev. A
09 08
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Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it. Th
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Introduction Overview ® This manual describes the AVTrac components and provides instructions for installation. LAN AC Junction Box Speakers Projector ® ® Ext Extron ron AV AVTr Trac ac c AVTrac Floor System Low-profile Raceway System Wheelchair Accessible AVTrac is a low-profile raceway system designed The slope of the side and end ramps is less than 1:12 to safely and discretely run power, data, and A/V (1 inch of rise for each 12 inches run, approximately cables from a wall to a table, pod
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Kit Contents Box 1 The AVTrac Kit is shipped in two boxes. • Box 1 contains the track and ramp components. • Box 2 contains the connectivity box, the conduit and accessory components. Check the contents of each box to ensure all items are present. Side Ramp (2) Rubber Strip (1) (only with #42-122-xx models) Plastic Template (1) Aluminum Aluminum Cover Track (1) Base Track (1) Checklist for contents of box 1 8' (2.44 m) aluminum base track (1) 7' 2" (2.18 m) aluminum cover track (1) 8' (2
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Kit Contents Box 2 Check the contents of each box to ensure all items are present. 5/32" Masonry Bit (1) and Double-sided Tape (1 roll) 3/16" Masonry Screws (30) AC Power Module (1) Installation Guide (1) Cover AAP Plate for AC Power Module (1) Connectivity Box (1) Unwired AC Power Conduit (1) End Ramps (2) Checklist for contents of box 2 Connectivity box (1) with 6/32" nut (1) to secure AC power module 9.35" (23.7 cm) quarter-circle end ramps (2) Cover AAP plate for AC power module (1)
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Before Getting Started Planning AVTrac can be installed before new carpeting is fitted or retrofitted under pre-existing carpet. It can also be installed in new construction before the wall 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 pre-existi
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Room Considerations Determine the A/V requirements for the room. Extron provides a complete range of AAPs that can be purchased separately to provide fully customizable central connectivity. Select the best configuration for existing furniture, equipment, cables and the AVTrac. It may help to mark the position of the track using a marker pen or tape. The connectivity box must be positioned under a podium or table to avoid creating a tripping hazard. AVTrac can be cut or extended to meet th
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Before Getting Started, cont’d Tools and Equipment Required for Installation Almost everything you need to install your AVTrac system has been included. You will need some basic tools and materials depending on the facility and requirements. You can visit www.extron.com for a full range of cables and components for populating the connectivity box. All structural steps and electrical installation should be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with N local and national building codes
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Installation Step 1: Floor By this point you must have decided exactly where the AVTrac will be installed, checked the contents of the kit, and gathered the tools that you will need. Extron recommends consulting a carpeting expert before removing the carpet. 1-1 Determine whether the installation will be in new construction, under pre-existing carpet tiles or under pre-existing carpet rolls, and follow the appropriate instructions. New Construction When AVTrac is being placed in a new bui
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4" (10.2 cm) Installation Step 2: Wall This manual shows an AVTrac installation with cables being run inside a drywall cavity. If the cables from the AVTrac system will not be run inside a drywall cavity, ignore this section and go to Step 3 (Track) on the next page. To run cables from the AVTrac system inside a drywall cavity, follow these instructions: 2-1 If necessary, remove the baseboard from the bottom of the wall and mark where the AVTrac will abut the wall. Mark wall 2-2 Using a dril
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Installation Step 3: Track 3-1 Measure and cut the track pieces to the desired length. N If the track is to be cut, the base track must be 10” (25.4 cm) longer than the cover track. This is the length of the connectivity box, which sits on the base track but not on the cover track (see figure below right). The end ramps will add an additional 9.36” (23.8 cm) to the total length of the installed track. The track should run up to but not enter the hole in the wall. Cut aluminum base tra
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Installation Step 3: Track, cont’d 3-2 Drill mounting holes in the shallow grooves of the Shallow Groove in Base Track base track and side ramps using a 1/4" or 6 mm bit (pre-drill holes) for drilling metal (not supplied). Shallow Groove in Side Ramp (pre-drill holes) N Mounting holes must be a maximum of 3' (91 cm) apart and one must be within 6" (15.2 cm) of each end of the track. Side Ramp Base Track Pre-drill holes in track and ramps To ensure that all components are securely attache
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Tab on side ramp 3-4 Lay the base track on the floor in the prepared mates with groove location. in base track. Mate the tabs in the side ramps with the grooves Side Ramp in the base track, and place the end ramps in Base Track position at the end of the track furthest from the wall. Mate side ramp to base track Drill a 5/32” x 1 1/2” deep hole 3-5 Using the provided 5/32" masonry bit, drill into concrete. 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) deep pilot holes into the concrete Supplied Masonry Screws through
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Installation Step 4: Connectivity Box By this point, the base track, side ramps and end ramps must be securely fastened to the floor. To attach the connectivity box to the base track, follow these instructions: The end of the connectivity 4-1 Reposition the connectivity box, in the correct box with three mounting holes faces back towards the track. orientation, over the pre-drilled holes in the base track (see instruction 3-3). Masonry Screws The end of the connectivity box that has three mou
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Installation Step 5: Power Module By this point, the connectivity box must be securely fastened to the floor. If the AVTrac system does not include the AC power module, ignore this section. To attach the AC power module, follow these instructions: W Switch off all electrical power before connecting the AC conduit to a junction box, and keep power off until installation is complete. C All electrical installation should be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national
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Installation Step 5: Power Module cont’d 5-2 The AC power module must be positioned under the triple AAP socket that is closest to the track. Seat the power module on the stud in the connectivity box. Tabs AC Power Slide the power module side tabs into the slots on Module the side of the connectivity box. Secure the module to the stud on the connectivity box by hand tightening the provided 6/32" nut. N The illustration at right shows the Central European AC power module. Australian, St
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Installation Step 6: AAPs At this point, the track, ramps and connectivitly box must all be securely in place, and the AC power module must be attached to the connectivity box and connected to an AC junction box. To attach the Architectural Adapter Plates (AAPs), follow these instructions: AC Outlet AAP 6-1 Select up to seven AAPs to fill the remaining spaces Cover Plate in the cover of the connectivity box. Openings for AAPs In models without the AC power module, fill all ten spaces Cover o
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Installation Step 7: Finishing Up At this point, the track and connectivity box must be secured to the floor, the electrical power must be connected, and the AAP sockets must be populated. To complete the installation of the AVTrac, follow these instructions: 7-1 Lay the cables and power cords flat against the base track. If necessary, feed excess cable back into the wall. Ensure cables lay flat 7-2 Snap the cover track onto the base track. Fit cover track 7-3 Before cutting and gluing carpe
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7-4 Glue or tape the carpet to the floor and side ramps. N Do not use the supplied tape to attach the carpet to the ramp. The tape is intended only for the attaching the rubber inlay strip to the cover track. Refit carpet 7-5 Using the provided template, trim the wall baseboard to fit snugly around the track. Attach the baseboard to the wall. Use template to cut base board Reattach base board to wall 7-6 For 42-122-xx models, attach the provided rubber strip to the cover track raceway us
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Installation Step 7: Finishing up cont’d The installed AVTrac safely and discretely runs power, data, and A/V cables from a wall to a table, podium, or other furniture. AVTrac installed 18 AVTrac • Installation
