3 | hooking up the transformer – Lencore Spectra Classic: Installation and Operations Manual User Manual

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POWER REQUIREMENTS

FOR SOUND MASKING TRANSFORMERS

Please have your electrician install one or more 120 volt/20

amp circuits in a 4-inch square box (see sample).This electrical

box should be installed above the acoustical ceiling in the

cubicle area or in a centrally located electrical closet.

Typically, one standard junction box can handle up to

(4) 40va transformers or (1) 95va transformer. Be sure to

specify and have your electrician install enough junction

boxes to accommodate the number of units for your specific

project.

HOOKING UP THE TRANSFORMER

Power is to be connected by an electrical contractor. Installer to provide
a UL 1411 recognized transformer with an output of 16/18 volts. Use 16-
18 volt step down transformers. These are designed to be connected to
junction boxes. There is a knock out plug on the side of the junction box:
for the smaller 40va transformer. Several transformers can be connected
to a junction box if you are bringing all of the home runs to a central
area. A sep arate circuit is recommended.

TRANSFORMER CAPACITY CHART*

All

transformers

16|18

v

40va

95va

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33 units

78 units

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21 units

48 units

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12 units

33 units

Junction Box measures

4 inches square, 2 1/8 inches deep

* All capacity information assumes a ratio of one main to two secondary speakers.

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