Legrand 4 Zone Audio Distribution Outlet, IS-0280 Installation guide

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INSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION SHEET
4 ZONE AUDIO DISTRIBUTION OUTLET IS-0280 REV.O
Page 1 of 2
301 Fulling Mill Road, Suite G ©Copyright 2004 by OnQ Technologies, Inc All Rights Reserved.
Middletown, PA 17057 www.onqhome.com
(800)-321-2343
Innovations in Home Living.
364741-01 White
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364741-02 Almond
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364741-03 Ivor
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1. Introduction
This On-Q Home 4 Zone Audio Distribution Outlet, PN
364741-xx, provides the distribution of an amplified stereo
audio source to four (4) pairs of speakers through On-Q Home
Impedance Matching Volume Controls, P/N 364520-xx.
NOTE: Failure to ensure proper impedance to the audio amplifier
may result in damage to the audio equipment and speakers.
2. Description
The 4 Zone Audio Distribution Outlet comes in the form of a Decorator
outlet which fits into standard outlet boxes or On-Q Home Mud Ring,
PN 364524-01 New Construction or PN 364525-01 Retrofit. The front
contains 4 Audio Binding Posts, (see Figure 1), which accept an
amplified (speaker level) audio signal from the audio source equipment.
Figure 2
Figure 1
The rear contains 4 detachable 4 position Terminal Blocks with screw
terminals, (see Figure 2), which accept speaker wires coming from the
On-Q Home Impedance Matching Volume Controls, P/N 364520-xx.
3. Installation
Installation of the On-Q Home 4 Zone Audio Distribution Outlet, is best accomplished at multiple times during new
construction, at “Rough-in” before the drywall is installed, and at “Trim-out” after the drywall is installed and painted.
A. “Rough-in” steps, 4 Zone Audio Distribution Outlet:
1. Cable Rough-in:
a. Run 16/4 or 14/4 high quality speaker wire from the 4 Zone Audio Distribution Outlet location to the
volume control locations and 16/2 or 14/2 from the volume control locations to each speaker location, leaving
extra cable at both ends. Clearly label each cable as it is installed.
B. “Trim-out” steps, 4 Zone Audio Distribution Outlet:
NOTE: Always use proper stripping and crimping tools to assure reliable terminations.
1. Identify the speaker wires coming from the volume controls.
2. Strip ends of these wires ¼ to 3/8 inch.
3. Insert each speaker wire into the appropriate speaker screw terminal on the 4 position Terminal Block, keeping
left and right, “+” and “-“ identified. Tighten screw to firmly secure the wire.
INSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION SHEET
4 ZONE AUDIO DISTRIBUTION OUTLET IS-0280 REV.O
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301 Fulling Mill Road, Suite G ©Copyright 2004 by OnQ Technologies, Inc All Rights Reserved.
Middletown, PA 17057 www.onqhome.com
(800)-321-2343
Innovations in Home Living.
4. Push speaker Terminal Blocks onto the pins located on the rear of the 4 Zone Distribution Outlet. Be sure the
“+” and “-“ signs are aligned properly. Do not cross pins or damage might result.
5. Connect speaker wires to speakers keeping polarity constant so speakers are in proper phase.
NOTE: Label each cable clearly to indicate cable location to assist in possible trouble shooting efforts.
6. Identify the pair of speaker wires coming from the audio source.
7. To make a connection to the front of the binding post, strip off approximately 1/2 to 3/4” of insulation from wire
conductor.
8. Unscrew the front binding nut. Insert the wire conductor into the hole on the binding post barrel. Screw front
binding nut back in place until wire is secure.
9. If you are using a banana plug connector on the front of the binding post, simply “plug” the banana plug
connector straight into the front of the binding post. Spade crimps may also be used if desired.
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