Installation
March 2014 – Revision 2.0
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3M™ Drive-Thru Systems Model G5 and Model XT-1
Installation Manual
Installation
Overview of Installation
Installation involves the following main steps:
1.
Design the installation
2.
Install the battery charger and begin charging the batteries.
3.
Install the order point speaker and microphone assemblies.
4.
Install the base station(s).
5.
Install the vehicle detector loop(s).
6.
Install accessory boards in the base station(s).
Required Materials (Not Supplied)
•
Standard or surface-mount conduit (metal or plastic) to enclose all
system wiring.
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Assortment of sheet metal screws and wall anchors
•
Sufficient 18 to 20 AWG, (1.02 to 0.81mm diameter) shielded twisted-
pair audio cable, sufficient in length to connect the speaker and
microphone assembly from the order point to the base station.
•
Recommend basic tool kit - screw drivers, pliers, wire strippers,
crimping tools, scissors, soldering iron, solder, crimp caps, electrical
tape, wire ties, etc
Important Note:
The twisted pair of wires for the microphone connection
must be shielded
for
proper operation. In duplex systems, microphone and speaker cannot be in
the same jacket unless specially designed for duplex such as 3M™ Cable part
number 78-8117-4313-3.
•
Sufficient shielded twisted-pairs of audio cable to connect other
components such as grill monitor speaker, vehicle detection device, etc.
Design the Installation
There are multiple ways to install the intercom system. Before you begin you
must understand how many components you will be installing and where they
must be installed. Use the installation checklist (if available) and these
instructions to assist you in designing the system.