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Chapter 1: Installation
This section of the manual explains how to mount your new ESP-MC controller on the
wall and how to connect the wiring.
Mounting the Controller
Before You Begin
Important:
Before installing your controller, make sure that the area around you is
free from dirt and dust and that your hands and arms are clean. This will avoid con-
tamination of the controller’s internal parts.
Warning!
Do not let water or other liquids come in contact with any part inside the
metal cabinet.
Choosing a Location
When choosing the best location to install your wall-mount controller, please consider
the following:
Warning!
This controller must be installed in compliance with local electrical codes.
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Select an area, protected from vandalism, where the user can easily reach the con-
troller. We recommend placing the controller in a utility room.
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Select a location that has access to 120 volt AC electrical power (or the proper
electrical supply voltage outside the United States).
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Choose a flat, stable, vertical surface, where you can mount the controller. Allow
sufficient conduit clearance for the electrical connections at the bottom of the metal
cabinet.
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Allow 14” (35.9 cm) minimum clearance for the hinged cabinet door to swing fully to
the left.
What You Will Need
Before you begin installation, you will need the following tools:
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Phillips Head Screwdriver
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Slotted Head Screwdriver
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Slotted Thin Blade Screwdriver
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Wire Strippers
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Lineman’s Pliers
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Needlenose Pliers
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Tape Measure
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Marking Pencil
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Electric Drill (or Hammer Drill if installing in masonry or concrete wall)
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Nut Driver