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12 DataTrack System Planning and Installation Manual
Installation Methods
DataTrack can be surface-mounted directly to a ceiling or suspended by threaded rod, aircraft cable, or
drop ceiling T-track. A variety of mounting accessories are available. See
DataTrack Mounting
Accessories on page 37 for more details.
It is important that the DataTrack system is properly installed to relieve stress on connection joints.
Stress on the connection joints due to weight overload and/or unlevel track installation may cause
improper connection of the joints. This will cause poor performance of the system.
Properly installed surface-mounted track will relieve stress on the connection joints. When planning
your installation, consider track stability as well as suspended load capacity when determining the
number of attachment points to the structure.
Suspended track mounting using threaded rod or wire rope causes the most stress on the connection
joints. When using the suspended mounting method, be sure the connection joints are secure. It is
strongly encouraged that installers use more than the minimum required number of suspension points
when mounting DataTrack by a cable or threaded rod.
Be sure to follow the installation instructions supplied with each component when installing the track
system.
Surface Mounting
• Pre-punched holes are positioned every 8 in (20.32 cm) in the track for surface mounting or
attaching the track to Unistrut or other mounting hardware.
• Self-tapping screws can be used in places where there are no pre-punched holes to improve the
stability of track connection points.
• Pre-drilling holes for bolts or other attachment hardware is also permissible.
• Determining the appropriate mounting hardware is the responsibility of the installing contractor.
Figure 2: Pre-punched hole
Note:
Track suspended by threaded rod or wire rope will move when mounting and
adjusting fixtures. If this is undesirable, consider surface mounting instead.
Note:
Mounting points may interfere with fixture track adapters depending on the
hardware used for installation. Consider the desired fixture locations when
determining mounting point locations.
CAUTION:
DataTrack must only be supported by the top of the track. Do not wall-
mount track or attach through the side walls of the track.
It is the responsibility of the installer to provide suitable hardware for
attaching DataTrack to the building structure and to ensure that the structure
is sufficient for the load of the DataTrack system and attached fixtures.