ELAN HC4/HC8 INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Chapter 2: HC4/HC8 System Design and
Applications
Introduction
The first step to a good design is to map the system. It is advisable to mark up a copy of
the house floor plan with speaker, touchpad, touchscreen, volume control, and equipment
locations etc. Make sure that all locations are decided upon before pre-wiring commences
so that all necessary wiring and installation hardware is in place. This unit will be
interfacing with other components such as amplifiers, source components,
communications controllers, and user interfaces, so it is essential that ALL system
components are accounted for prior to the pre-wire stage.
Secondly, make a detailed list of all components. Include source equipment, touchpads,
touchscreens, volume controls, amplifiers, communications gear and the HC4/HC8 itself.
Be sure to include necessary electrical boxes, structured wiring enclosures, telephone
lines, rough-in brackets, patch cords, power supplies, etc.
Particular care should be taken to ensure all sub-system wiring is in place as well. Security
systems, lighting, climate controls, etc, all have specific wiring requirements. Verify all
necessary wiring is in place. Refer to the Integration Notes for the devices that you are
installing. These can be found at www.elanhomesystems.com/dealer.
After the drywall is up is not the time to realize that the control wiring for the 3
rd
floor
thermostat was overlooked.
Pre-Wire
This section explains the specifics of pre-wiring for an HC4/HC8 system. Care should be
taken at this stage to ensure a properly operational system.
Most system wiring is “home-run” from the device being installed (a touchpad, for
example) back to the equipment location.
The table on the following page provides an overview of various devices that may be
integrated with the System Controller and the appropriate wiring for them.
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