Recora Neptune NF-2 Foot Switch - Manual (Page 7)

Installation of Switchmats
Surface preparation:
Isolate and lock off the machine power supply at source. Preparing the surface on which
the mats will be placed is important. The area needs to be a clean, smooth surface with
no protruding objects on the floor or crevices in excess of .500" wide.
12H, 15H, 30H 30HD Series Switchmats
Place these free standing Switchmats at the desired location and attach the lead wire(s) to
the power source. Once the electrical connections have been made, the mat should be
tested to insure proper performance. Pressure applied to each mat should perform
required function. If it does not, DO NOT PROCEED until the problem has been
identified and corrected.
14H, 14HD Series Switchmats
Place the mat at the desired location. Align and attach edging to the mat with the lead(s)
exiting through the proper grooves. Connect to the control source and test the mat by
applying pressure to the surface. (If connecting to the Recora FSC control, see
instructions for complete installation). If the test fails, DO NOT PROCEED until the
problem has been identified and corrected. After successful testing, secure edging with
the supplied anchors and screws. Care is to be observed when tightening the aluminum
edging. If the placement surface is uneven or rough, over torquing of the mounting
hardware could activate the mat.
Multiple Switchmat Systems
Multiple Switchmat systems are supplied with an installation drawing indicating the mat
and edging and suggested lead routing in the system.
The system mats should be laid out in accordance with the installation drawing. The
aluminum ramp and active mat connectors are marked according to the drawing.
Align the mats and attach edging, dressing out the leads in accordance with the print
using the Recora installation drawing. (See Waterproof Seal for Lead Cables).
Leave sufficient wire tail length to enable the connection to be remade if a mat is ever
replaced, but ensure that the interconnection wires will fit easily under the trim kit. When
interconnecting the leads between the mats, continuity should be maintained by
connecting wire “A” of the first mat to wire “A” of the adjacent mat, then connect wire
“B” of the first mat to wire “B” of the adjacent mat. Follow this procedure until all mats
in the configuration are connected. Leads then need to be routed to the control circuit via
flexible or rigid surface conduit to prevent damage to the wires. Connect the mats to the
control source and test the system by applying pressure on the surfaces. (If connecting to
the Recora FSC control, see instructions for complete installation). If the test fails, DO
NOT PROCEED until the problem has been identified and corrected.
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