Installation manual

7.7.1 Recommended Placements of Cables and
Components
For the most efficient use of internal space, Leviton
recommends the following placements in the SMC:
• Coax cable on the right
• Data and phone in the center
• Audio cable on the left
• AC and DC power modules on the bottom of the
enclosure
• Pre-Configured Structured Cabling Panels in the
upper section of the enclosure
All components should be installed in such a way that
cable bends are sweeping and gradual rather than at
right angles. The installer should employ good cable
management practices to avoid twisting and kinking.
7.8 What you need to know
• Lay out your floor plan, including device locations
and cable routing, before starting any structured
cable installation; review your plan thoroughly with
your client.
• Plan Essential or Enhanced Infrastructure wiring
(phone, data, and coax video), plus any additional
wiring needed for applications (multi-location stereo,
home monitoring, multi-room video, etc.)
• Install an appropriate size SMC for current use and
future expansion.
• Use mud rings whenever possible instead of stan-
dard electrical boxes.
• Follow TIA/EIA standards for device locations and
cable selection.
• Install your SMC components and cables in an order-
ly manner as per Leviton’s recommendations.
For more information call your Leviton representative or the Leviton Technical Hotline at 800-722-2082
© Copyright 2001 Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Installation Manual
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SYSTEM
DESIGN
System Design
and Placement-
Laying Out the
Basics
Installer’s Checklist
Cable Usage Recommended Type
Telephone and Data Category 5 or 5e UTP
CATV, TV, DSS, Quad Shielded Coax
and Monitoring
Video Monitoring Category 5 or 5e and RG-6
Camera quad shield coax cable
Speaker Cable Minimum 16/2 stranded
copper, class 2