Extron Electronics AVTrac Corner Cut Solution User Manual
Extron, Avtrac, Corner cut solution
Extron
®
AVTrac
®
Corner Cut Solution
Overview
This guide describes how to cut and install the AVTrac with a 90° bend. Before
starting, read the AVTrac User Guide for important information about selecting
and preparing the installation site, installing the connectivity box, running
cables, and finishing the installation.
CAUTION:
Check the bend radius of your cables (see figure at right),
including the high voltage flex conduit. Ensure that when
multiple cables are present, they can all bend 90° without
damage and without obstructing the passage of other cables.
When the flexible conduit provided is bent through 90° it leaves
a space that is approximately 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) wide and
0.67 inches (1.7 cm) high for running AV cables.
CAUTION:
If the total of lengths A plus B (see figure at right) is greater
than 8 feet, you will need additional 4 foot AVTrac extension
kits (part number 70‑645‑04).
Required Tools and Equipment
To cut and prepare the 90° track, you may need some or all of the following items that are not provided by Extron:
•
Tape measure
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Blades for cutting plastic ramps and aluminum
track (one for each)
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Marker
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Rafter tool or angle measuring tool
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Safety glasses
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10 inch sliding compound miter saw
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File or deburring tool
IMPORTANT:
By this point, the installation site must be prepared. If necessary, remove carpeting. For
complete information, consult the AVTrac User Guide, available at
.
Preparing the 90° AVTrac
1.
Decide where the first section of the AVTrac (from the wall to the bend)
will run. Assemble the track components, ensure they are all level at one
end and measure the maximum length along the outside edge (A).
2.
Mark the maximum length on the outside edge of the track (be sure you
are marking the correct side of the track) and draw a line at 45° across
all the pieces to mark the outside edges of the outside plastic ramp, the
aluminum track, and the inside plastic track.
3.
Determine where the second section of the AVTrac (from the bend to the
connectivity box) will run and measure the maximum length along the
outside edge (B).
4.
Mark the maximum length on the outside edge of the track (be sure you
are marking the correct side of the track) and draw a line at 45° across
all the pieces to mark the outside edges of the outside plastic ramp, the
aluminum track, and the inside plastic track.
CAUTION:
Mark the pieces before making any cuts, and make
sure that the cuts will be in the correct orientation.
NOTE:
The aluminum base track runs under the connectivity
box. The cover track runs up to (but not under) the
connectivity box. Cut the cover track 12 inches shorter
than the base track to accommodate the connectivity box
(see the figure at right).
Wall
Outside Plastic Ramp
Aluminum Track
Connectivity Box
A
B
Inside Plastic Ramp
12"
Connectivity Box
Conduit
Bend (turn)
Radius
A
B
1.5" (typ)
Wall
AV Cables