User guide

CENTER FOR ALLIED HEALTH AND ATHLETICS FF&E April 24, 2014
SECTION 27 41 00 AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEMS
Marshall Craft Associates, Inc. 27 41 00-29
Project 12032
2. All discrepancies discovered and any discrepancies which are apparent at the date of
submission of bids, shall be immediately corrected without additional charge to the
Owner.
3. Any proposed network switches for inclusion in the Audiovisual System installation
must be Cisco Managed switches.
4. Clearly label all user controls for intended use and nominal setting. These labels shall
be engraved and filled, or equal. Note: “Dymo” labels are not acceptable.
5. All equipment to be rack mounted shall be supplied with the appropriate rack mount
kits.
6. Each rack enclosure shall have a single button on/off power distribution panel to
include pull out lights and LED voltage indicator (Furman M-8Dx or equal) located in
the first available rack unit.
7. All equipment racks to include removable, locking front doors and a 4” diameter, low-
noise fan.
8. All rack and instructor stations shall include “security type” screws to secure rack-
mounted components.
9. In rooms containing wireless microphones or assisted listening system, provide an
antenna distribution system inclusive of remote antennas as needed to support
transparent coverage throughout the space(s).
10. Coordinate implementation of all wireless devices with CC IT department.
11. In rooms containing auto tracking camera systems, provide one (1) day of
manufacturers set up and programming.
12. Provide a spare replacement lamp for each projector specified.
B. Physical Installation:
1. Provide system identification plate as shown below. Plate shall occupy the first
available rack unit in all AV equipment racks. If more than two (2) racks are positioned
together, one (1) plate for every two racks is acceptable. Product: Liberty Cable #
C2121-28046-RHIM-Template2
2. All equipment shall be firmly secured in place unless requirements of portability dictate
otherwise. Unless granted specific permission by the Owner, install and secure all
boxes, equipment, etc., plumb and square.
3. Fastenings, mounting brackets and supports shall be adequate to support their loads
with a safety factor of at least five (5). A safety chain or cable will be tied to all
equipment suspended from above.
4. In the installation of equipment and cable, consideration shall be given not only to
operational efficiency, but also to overall aesthetic factors.
3.02 AUDIOVISUAL CABLE INSTALLATION
A. All cables, regardless of length, shall be marked with wraparound cable markers at both
ends. There shall be no unmarked cables at any place in the system. Marking codes used
on cables shall correspond to codes shown on “as-built” drawings and/or run sheets. The
labeling and numbering system will be coordinated with the Owner.
B. All wired microphones shall include a 30ft. patch cable with heavy-duty jacket and XLR
connectors.
C. Loudspeakers operating at 8 ohms shall be installed with 12AWG cable as a minimum size/
diameter.