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INSTALLATION
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PULLING THE CABLE
Whenever you run the cable farther than 4-1/2 feet from a hole in a stud or joist (open attic space,
going up walls, etc.), fasten the cable to the joists or studs using cable clamps or appropriately
sized cable staples. The cable should not have large sags in it, nor should it be too tight. Try to
protect the cable from being stepped on in attics or other unfinished crawl spaces. There are guard
strips, raceways and conduits which can be used to protect the cable. Consult the local building
code for special requirements in your area.
CONCEALING MICROSENSOR CABLE IN EXISTING WALLS
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routes to the interior walls or ceilings of your home. Interior walls in almost all North American
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see when you look at the painted wall board, plaster, or paneling is only the skin of the wall. Behind
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the studs and the joists is the space for the wiring and plumbing of your home.
Exterior walls are different. They must insulate the house from the heat and cold outside, so they
are stuffed with insulation. The national building code requires that the hollow wall space in exterior
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it very difficult to retrofit long lengths of cable. In some areas of the country the exterior walls are
constructed of solid masonry, and have no hollow space for cables.
