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Installation Considerations
IntelliPad Mounting Location
Convenient mounting locations for the
IntelliPad include:
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Near entryways or exits
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Near a desk
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At your bedside
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Close to a telephone
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Near other wall controls
CAUTION:
DO NOT INSTALL THE INTELLIPAD
INTO ELECTRICAL BOXES WITH 110 VOLT DEVICES
Some states or municipalities allow devices such
as the IntelliPad to be installed into the same
electrical box as 110 volt devices, provided a
“low-voltage partition” is used between the
devices. We do not recommend this. Speaker
wires can act as an “antenna” for electrical
noise. Locating speaker wires too close to a light
switch or dimmer may cause a “popping” or
“buzzing” sound to be heard through the
speakers. If you must locate the IntelliPad near
electrical devices, install it in a separate metal
electrical box, ground the box to the electrical
system ground, and route the speaker wires
several feet away from the electrical wiring.
Concealing the Cable
If you have doubts about whether you are capa-
ble of concealing wires in your walls, consult a
Niles dealer or professional installer. They have
special tools, techniques, and experience to make
the impossible possible. The installer can provide
you with an estimate before any work is done.
P-Rings and Electrical Boxes
The mounting depth of the IntelliPad is 2 1/2”.
When installed, the unit extends 2” behind the
sheetrock wall (assuming 1/2” sheetrock). For
installation, you must choose between a two-
gang standard light switch plaster ring (p-ring)
or a two-gang standard 36 cubic in. (or larger)
electrical box. Suitable p-rings and electrical
boxes are available from your Niles dealer or
local electrical supply company. Using the p-
ring is best because it gives you unobstructed
access to the full depth of the wall. In some
instances, the use of a p-ring may be inappro-
priate, such as in a retro-fit (existing) installa-
tion, or when building codes require that wall
devices be enclosed in electrical boxes. Contact
your local building code and inspection depart-
ment if unsure.
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