Altman Lighting 400/450 Series Connector Strip - Manual (Page 2)

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400/450 Series Connector Strip Assembly Instructions
Extended length connector strips (exceeding 6’) are shipped partially assembled and folded. All internal wiring is
complete and all necessary components are included unless noted. Open each shipping container and check the
contents according to your packing slip. The wiring between sections should be undamaged and covered by protec-
tive plastic tubing. Metal parts should be free from scratches and dents. Contact your Altman Lighting representative
immediately if you discover any problems.
Tools required in assembling connector strip:
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#2 Philips screwdriver to assemble strip sections. (power driver w/torque control recommended)
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1/8” Straight blade screwdriver to install wire feed into spring 20A circuits. (included in this package)
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1/2” Hex deep socket & ratchet to assemble hanger brackets.
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Power drill and drill bits.
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Greenlee® or equivalent punch for conduit or metal strain relief. (strain relief not included)
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Large straight blade screwdriver for ground lug and 30A, 50A 60A, and 100A circuits
General assembly information
Fully assembled connector strips can be very long and difficult to move for installation. Assemble the connector strips
in an area with good access to the final installation point.
CAUTION: The section joiners are designed to hold the connector strip together for normal operation and not de-
signed for unusual load stresses such as lifting entire length of strip from one end.
Assembling the connector strip sections
1. Identify which end of the connector strip is the terminal access end (Stage Left, Stage Right) and confirm that
this end is near the power source to be connected to. The terminal access end is identified by label:
TERMINAL ACCESS, and an orange sticker. Outlets and numbering typically face upstage.
2. Carefully remove the connector strip from the shipping container and stretch onto the floor with enough room
to assemble the entire connector strip. Use the cardboard shipping pylons as stands to assist in assembly of
the connector strip.
3. Each section requires fourteen (14) #10 self tapping screws and one steel joiner. (supplied with extra screws)
4. Attach steel joiner to 1st section to be joined with 7 screws and tighten.
5. Carefully slide mating 2nd section onto steel joiner and attach with 7 screws. Make sure electrical wires are
not being pinched or distorted in any way.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 above for all remaining sections.
Section Joiner
1st section
Wires and DMX barrier panels not shown for clarity purposes.
2nd section
Completed Section
Note:
A powered screw gun with torque control will
greatly speed the assembly of the connector
strip.
DO NOT exceed 20 in/lbs of torque when
installing sheet metal screws.
Cardboard
Shipping
Pylon
Be sure to remove ALL protective
packaging materials from around wires
prior to joining sections together.