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The keypad device itself will also fit in a standard electrical box,and you should install 1 or 2
gang (as required) standard electrical boxes to accommodate them before the drywall has
been put into place.
Existing Construction
For existing construction successful implementation can be achieved by using retrofit
electrical boxes that do not require stud mounting,or metal electrical frames commonly used
for telephone and cable installations,which can be placed in a standard opening in the wall.
Care must be taken when using these frames that they must not come in contact with
the back of the unit,or provide a shorting path at the cable connections.
When installing near other switches,make sure the boxes are dead level and lined up with
existing electrical boxes.
Electrical Boxes
To install,due to the varying manufactured sizes of electrical plates and boxes,carefully mark
a level and plumb outline of the switch box using the box itself as a template,and make a hole
in the existing wall with a drywall,or reciprocating saw.
Please be careful and ensure that the space you’re cutting into does not hide any plumbing,
electrical or heating fixtures that could be damaged,or cause personal injury.
Care must also be taken when dealing with outside walls that the vapour barrier should be
repaired if damaged.
Running Cable
A neat and careful installation will increase the customer satisfaction level as well as reduce
the chance of service calls in the future.Run cables inside the walls to the attic,basement,or
crawlspace.If a room is carpeted you can carefully place the cables under the baseboard,or
by carefully lifting the edge of the carpet and placing the wiring between the carpets tack
strip and the wall.Be careful going past doorways,or across a walking path.A cable doesn’t
seem too big until it’s tripped over,or causes an unsightly lump in the carpet.
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