aPbox Installation and Operations Manual
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aPbox Installation
Preparation
Ensure that you have the following before installation:
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Personal protective equipment (Safety glasses, gloves, protective shoes, dust masks)
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Electric drill with
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5/32" Brad Point Bits or 5/32" twist drill bits for drilling mounting holes in wooden
walls.
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1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/2", 2" wood drill bits for drilling cable conduits in wooden walls.
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1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/2", 2" hole saw drills for drilling cable conduits in masonry or
concrete walls.
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Hammer drill with
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1/2", 3/8" Masonry Bits for drilling mounting holes in masonry or concrete walls.
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1/2", 3/8", 3/4", 1", 1-1/2", 2" diamond core drills for drilling cable conduits in
masonry or concrete walls.
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Socket wrench, extension bar and 4pcs 1/4" expansion bolts
The tools is for installing expansion bolts.
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Torque wrench
With various slotted screwdriver heads for mounting the aPbox on the wall connector
cables and checking torque.
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Torque wrench extension rod
6
” (
150mm) and more extension rod to mount the aPbox on the wall.
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Utility knife
Used for unboxing.
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Wiring tools
Wire stripper, Wire cutter, Utility wire shear
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Stud finder
Detects the location of the wires in the wall to prevent short circuits before drilling
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Multimeter
Used to measure the voltage and current.
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Work light
For lighting during power-off
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Spirit level
Used to the aPbox is level.
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Marker
Marks the mounting hole location.
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Camera
Records the installation process.
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Deep Cut Band Saw
For thin-walled steel pipe or PVC pipe cutting.
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Knockout Tool Kit
Used to enlarge the hole or to make new holes when the conduit diameter is larger than
the aPbox knockout hole, or if any new hole needs to be made.
