H312KIT
Service
Center
Enclosure
Installation
Instructions
1. PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
The Model H312KIT is an ETL Listed structured wiring service center
enclosure featuring 19 grid inches of mounting capacity in two 9-1/2”
columns. OpenHouse and ChannelPlus structured wiring modules snap
securely into the enclosure’s mounting grid.
The enclosure mounts in the wall between standard 16-inch spaced
studs, or it can be surface mounted. The fl exi-mount system features four
fl exible mounting tabs on the sides of the enclosure. The fl exi-mount tabs
compensate for varying stud spacing and allow for adjusting the depth of
the cabinet for fl ush-mounting with all thicknesses of drywall.
A snap-on cover that can be screwed shut is supplied with the enclosure.
The vented cover has a raised interior, allowing for easy wiring and better
component cooling.
Eight combination conduit knockouts (four along the top, two on the
bottom, and one on each side) that fi t either 2” or 1/2” conduit fi ttings
are provided. The enclosure has an additional knockout on the bottom to
mount a single-gang junction box for AC outlet installation.
2. ENCLOSURE
FEATURES
3. PRE-WIRE
RECOMMENDATIONS
4. ENCLOSURE
MOUNTING
5. OPTIONAL
J-BOX
INSTALLATION
6. OPTIONAL
ENCLOSURE
COUPLING
7. CABLE
INSTALLATION
8. PAINT SHIELD INSTALLATION
9. MODULE
INSTALLATION
10. COVER INSTALLATION
LIMITED WARRANTY
Linear LLC warrants this OpenHouse product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 15 years.
The time period will be measured using the date code labeled on the product. Linear LLC is not responsible for
damage to the product resulting from the buyer’s improper handling, stocking or warehousing of the product. Any
implied warranty arising from the sale of the product including implied warranties of merchantability and fi tness
for purpose are limited. Linear LLC shall not be responsible for any losses, damages or expenses, whether
direct, consequential, or incidental arising from the use or the inability to use the product. Some states and
countries do not allow limitations or how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation or incidental
or consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply. The Linear LLC warranty gives specifi c legal
rights in addition to other rights, which may exist and vary from state to state and country to country.
The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of products returned, freight prepaid, to Linear LLC, there is NO
PROVISION FOR LABOR COST OR OTHER REIMBURSEMENTS OF ANY KIND.
1. Failures due to product abuse, such as negligence, improper use, and electrical surge including damage from
lightning, water damage or other damage due to natural disasters are not covered by the warranty. The most
common form of product abuse is surge damage caused by lightning.
2. The warranty shall also be voided by any tampering with the date code, labels or other markings on the
product.
3. Products that are damaged in transit to Linear LLC due to improper packaging or by the carrier (shipping
company) will not be covered under the warranty. If the product was damaged or lost by the carrier, it is the
sender’s responsibility to create a claim against the carrier.
4. The user is responsible for all labor costs associated with removing, reinstalling and returning the product to
Linear LLC.
Linear LLC, at its option, will repair or replace the defective product. Replacements will be made from B-Stock,
if an exact replacement is not available, Linear LLC, at its option, will select the nearest equivalent product. The
user is responsible for freight charges to Linear LLC. Linear LLC will return warranted repaired or replacements
by UPS Ground or an equivalent service. A customer may pay the additional costs for second-day or next-day
service.
All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization Number (RPA#). Contact
Linear Technical Services at 1-800-421-1587 for an RPA# and other important details.
(760) 438-7000
USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123
Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340
www.linearcorp.com
PRINTER’S INSTR
UCTIONS:
INSTR,INSTL,H312 - LINEAR P/N:
227554 B - INK:
BLA
CK - MA
TERIAL:
20 LB
. MEAD BOND - SIZE:
11.000”
X 8.500”
- SCALE:
1-1 - SIDE
1 OF 2
227554 B
®
The cables in an OpenHouse structured wire installation are “home run” from the various rooms to
the service center enclosure location. Two types of cables are commonly used for communication and
entertainment:
Cat-5e
, 4-UTP (four
U
nshielded
T
wisted
P
airs) for Ethernet network data, intercom, or
up to four telephone lines.
RG-6
coax for television (cable or antenna), satellite dish, cable modem,
audio, video and audio/video RF modulator signals.
See the following table for pre-wire cabling recommendations.
TYPICAL ROOM
MEDIA CENTER
HOME OFFICE
GOOD
1 Cat-5e / 1 RG-6
1 Cat-5e / 3 RG-6
1 Cat-5e / 2 RG-6
BETTER
2 Cat-5e / 1 RG-6
2 Cat-5e / 3 RG-6
2 Cat-5e / 2 RG-6
BEST
2 Cat-5e / 2 RG-6
3 Cat-5e / 3 RG-6
3 Cat-5e / 3 RG-6
Good...
Typical room:
phone, TV
Media center:
phone, satellite receiver, AV modulators
Home offi ce:
phone, TV, cable modem
Better...
Typical room:
phone, TV, Ethernet, intercom
Media center:
phone, TV, Ethernet, satellite receiver, AV modulators
Home offi ce:
phone, TV, Ethernet, cable modem, intercom
Best...
Typical room:
phone, TV, Ethernet, satellite receiver, intercom
Media center:
phone, TV, Ethernet, satellite receiver, AV modulators, fast data
Home offi ce:
phone, TV, Ethernet, satellite receiver, cable modem, intercom
VENTED
ENCLO
S
URE
COVER
ENCLO
S
URE
FLEXI-MOUNT
TAB
S
(4)
COMBINATION
2" / 1/2" KNOCKOUT
S
(
8
TOTAL)
COVER
S
CREW
S
(4)
OPENHOU
S
E
MOUNTING
GRID
S
INGLE-GANG
J-BOX
KNOCKOUT
S
URFACE
MOUNTING
HOLE
S
(4)
DRYWALL
S
TUD
ENCLO
S
URE
ADJU
S
T DEPTH
TO 1/
8
" ABOVE
DRYWALL
ATTACH ENCLO
S
URE
TO
S
TUD
S
WITH
FOUR
S
CREW
S
REMOVE JUNCTION
BOX KNOCKOUT
ON ENCLO
S
URE
IN
S
TALL
S
INGLE-GANG
JUNCTION BOX
S
ECURE WITH
FOUR
S
CREW
S
CAUTION: THE AC OUTLET
AND AC POWER WIRING
MU
S
T BE IN
S
TALLED BY
A LICEN
S
ED ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR
REMOVE
CARDBOARD
PAINT
S
HIELD
S
AVE IT FOR
LATER U
S
E
ROUTE CABLE
S
THROUGH
KNOCKOUT
S
INTO CABINET
ROLL UP CABLE
S
MULTIPLE ENCLO
S
URE
S
CAN BE JOINED TOGETHER
U
S
ING ONE OR MORE
OPENHOU
S
E MODEL H271
2-INCH COUPLING TUBE
S
H271 COUPLING TUBE
REVER
S
E PAINT
S
HIELD TAB
S
AND
S
LIDE THE
S
HIELD INTO ENCLO
S
URE
PAINT
S
HIELD
HOOK MODULE INTO GRID
2
4
PU
S
H BUTTON
TO LOCK MODULE
INTO GRID
5
MODULE IN
S
TALLED
READY FOR HOOK-UP
AFTER WALL PAINTING
REMOVE AND DI
S
CARD
THE PAINT
S
HIELD
1
S
WING MODULE INTO PLACE
3
S
NAP COVER
ONTO ENCLO
S
URE
IN
S
TALL FOUR
COVER
S
CREW
S
(OPTIONAL)
PRE
SS
BOTH
CLIP
S
INTO
COVER
S
LOT
S
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