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 or sideways.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
This product is designed for retrofit work only because the old workbox cannot be attached to a stud.
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. Connect
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
2. Old Work Electrical Box with 4 mounting screws
3. 15 Amp/125 Volt Duplex Surge Suppressor
5. Four (4) Screws
Tools Needed:
1. Drywall Saw
2. 6 Ft. Tape Measure
3. Pencil
4. Phillips Screwdriver
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Fig. 6
the hot line (black) wire to the brass colored terminal screw and neutral (white) wire to the silver colored terminal screw. Be sure to connect the grounding
(green) or bare grounding wire to the green colored terminal screw.
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.
