PS Engineering PAC15 - Manual (Page 7)

PS Engineering Inc. ®
PAC15EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System
Installation and Operator’s Manual
200-015-0000 Page 2-1 Rev. 1, Jan. 2014
Section II - INSTALLATION
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1.1 SCOPE
This section provides detailed installation and interconnection instructions for the PS Engineering
PAC15EX Audio Controller with Intercom.
Please read this manual carefully before beginning any installation to prevent damage and post-
installation problems. Installation of this equipment requires special tools and knowledge.
2.1.2 Certification Requirements
NOTE
The PAC15EX is not approved for installation in aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate.
2.2 Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection
Use care when unpacking the equipment. Inspect the units and parts supplied for visible signs of shipping
damage. Examine the unit for loose or broken buttons, bent knobs, etc. Verify the correct quantity of
components supplied with the list in Section 1.6 (B). If any claim is to be made, save the shipping mate-
rial and contact the freight carrier. Do NOT return units damaged in shipping to PS Engineering. If the
unit or accessories show any sign of external shipping damage, contact PS Engineering to arrange for a
replacement. Under no circumstances attempt to install a damaged unit in an aircraft. Equipment returned
to PS Engineering for any other reason should be shipped in the original PS Engineering packaging, or
other UPS approved packaging.
2.3 Equipment Installation Procedures
2.3.1 Cooling Requirements
Forced air-cooling of the PAC15EX is not required. However, the units should be kept away from heat
producing sources (i.e. defrost or heater ducts, dropping resistors, heat producing avionics) without ade-
quate cooling air provided.
2.3.2 Mounting Requirements
The PAC15EX must be rigidly mounted to the aircraft structure, The unit may be mounted in any area
where adequate clearance for the unit and associated wiring bundle exist.
To prevent noise, avoid installing the unit close to high current devices or systems with high-voltage pulse
type outputs, such as DME or transponders. Avoid running the interconnecting bundles near any high
current wires.
2.3.3 Audio Controller Mounting Rack Installation
Remove the unit from the mounting tray by unscrewing the 3/32" hex-head screw that is in the center of
the unit. Carefully slide the unit free of the tray. Set the unit aside in a safe location until needed.
The unit can be installed horizontally, with two mounting flanges (430-200-0042), six #6-32 clip nuts
(475-630-0002), and six FHP 6-32 x ½" screws (475-632-0012). to attach the tray to the flanges with the
screw head on the inside of the tray.