Haier HLC15E-D, Руководство по обслуживанию

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interference from external sources, such as electrical lines. The NEC dictates minimum safe clearances
for wires, but it is best to keep as much distance between your speaker wires and any potential sources
of interference
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you don't want to get all the way through your install only to discover your speakers
"buzz" or "hum" constantly. The wire you use is as important as the equipment itself. The type of copper
and how thick it is, the jacket protecting the copper, the distance it's run
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all of these impact how
your system will perform. Make sure you're choosing wire that is the proper material and has a thick
enough gauge for the location and distance it will be run. There are also different wire ratings that
dictate what kind of wires are run in different areas of a house. For example, certain wires are "in-wall"
rated, while others are rated for what is run outside, underground, in HVAC ducts, etc. Since this is
spelled out by the NEC and in any local restriction codes, it is strongly recommended that you make
use of a professional installer if you're unsure of local ordinances.
Wire Running Techniques
Beginner Skill Level
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1 or 2 hours, depending on room
Track molding
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This concealment option is an adhesive-backed, hollow, plastic trim that
can hold wiring on the inside. When the wires are run inside the trim, the adhesive sticks it into
place against baseboards, in corners, etc. The trim can also be painted, so it blends better with
the background.
Horizontal channeling
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This involves cutting out a path in the wall for the wire to flow
though. Some damage, due to the wall notching or stud drilling, is expected with this technique.
After you run wire though the channel, you will need to patch the hole in the wall.
Intermediate Skill Level
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2 hours, depending on room
Carpet fish
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This technique uses a specially designed flat wire to run between the carpet
and the pad. This should usually be routed through low-traffic areas to avoid wear on the wire.
Start by pulling up a section of carpet, usually near where your wire will be run to or from. Then,
feed carpet tape or another suitably long device from the start to the finish of your run and tape
the wire securely.
TECHTIP:
When taping wire, make sure to "taper" the wire in a wedge or cone shape
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any corners or edges on your tape job can catch and hamper your efforts. This works
best with two people
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one to feed the wire and one to pull from the other end.
Intermediate Skill Level
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2 hours, depending on room
Wall fish
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This technique uses access from a basement or attic to run wires up or down a wall.
Interior walls are usually empty, but exterior walls will often be blocked with insulation.
TECHTIP:
If you have access to a wall where you need a wire fished, drill up from the
lower level or down from an upper level into the center of the wall. Once you have an
access hole drilled, run your wire fish tool, such as a flex rod, down to where you need the wire
run. Tape your wire and feed it through the wall to your desired location.
Attaching the Bracket to the TV/Mount to the Wall
Intermediate Skill Level
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3 to 5 hours with little
or no experience
Securing Your TV to the Wall