Instruction Sheet
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AMP NETCONNECT* Undercarpet
Communications Cabling System
4-Pair Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) Cable
1499119-1 and -5 and 1499539-1 and -5
408-3194
02 MAY
11 Rev K
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Undercarpet 4-pair UTP cables shown in Figure 1 are
used in undercarpet communications applications.
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric
units [with U.S. customary units in brackets].
Figures are not drawn to scale.
To obtain information on AMP NETCONNECT
products, call PRODUCT INFORMATION at the
number at the bottom of this page, or visit the
AMP NETCONNECT website at
www.ampnetconnect.com.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 5, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
The cable is provided on a reel that has a hole in the
center. The cable unwinds with the printed side of the
cable on top. The cable has a wing on each edge with
twisted-pair conductors inside a center rib.
3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT:
It is recommended that a qualified
technician install the undercarpet communications
cable.
To avoid personal injury, ALWAYS DISCONNECT
the electrical power before beginning work on any
circuit.
3.1. Planning
Before starting installation, understand the following:
— The communications cable should be installed after
the power cabling system is installed and just prior
to installing the carpet.
— Communications cable runs may cross the power
cable top shield; however, the crossing should not
occur where the power cable is tapped, spliced, or
folded.
— Except at crossings, the communications cable
should NOT run on top of the power cable top
shield or run closer than 152.4 mm [6 in.] to the
power cable top shield.
— DO NOT allow the communications cable to cross
other communications cable.
— If possible, routing of the communications cable
should be planned to avoid high traffic areas and
areas under desk chairs.
3.2. Transition Box, Communications Transition Block,
and Floor Fitting
Install the transition box, communications transition
block, and floor fitting according to the instructions
included with the product.
Instruction sheet included with product is:
408-10336 — Surface Mount Wall Transition Box
408-10412 — Flush Mount Wall Transition Box
408-3368 — Category 5e Communications
Transition Block
408-10009 — Category 6 Communications
Transition Block
408-3179 — Low-Profile Floor Fitting
408-8843 — Multimedia Dual Data Kit
408-3129 — Conductor Direct Connecting
Receptacle (DCR) Kits
3.3. Prepare Floor Surface
Level or patch all uneven floor surfaces. Fill in and
smooth all holes and cracks, and remove all
projections, ensuring a smooth and continuous floor
surface. Seal all porous floors.
The communications cable must be installed onto a
clean and level floor surface.
3.4. Communications Cable
1. Cut a notch in the wall to allow the cable to radius
to the floor.
UNDERCARPET
COMMUNICATIONS
CABLE
LENGTH
PERFORMANCE
LEVEL
1499119-1
0.
76 m [250 ft]
Category 5e
1499119-5
30.5 m [100 ft]
1499539-1
0.
76 m [250 ft]
Category 6
1499539-5
30.5 m [100 ft]
NOTE
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DANGER
STOP
NOTE
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CAUTION
20.32 mm [.80 in.]
Internal Diameter
Reel
Printed Side
of Cable
Wings
Conductors
