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 00-31
Project 12032
L. Audio Cable Shields: All balanced audio cable shields shall be grounded at one point only.
For ungrounded portable equipment, such as microphones, the shield shall be connected at
both ends but grounded at only one end.
M. Video Receptacles: All video receptacles shall be insulated from the mounting panel, outlet
box, or wireway.
N. Non-continuous cable supports
1. Audiovisual cables shall be supported AFC with adjustable non-continuous cable
supports.
2. Non-continuous cable supports shall provide a bearing surface of sufficient width to
comply with required bend radii of audiovisual cables.
3. Non-continuous cable supports shall have flared edges to prevent damage while
installing cables.
4. Installation and configuration shall conform to the requirements of the current revision
levels of ANSI/ EIA/TIA Standards 568 & 569, NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code),
applicable local codes, and to the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
5. Do not exceed load ratings specified by manufacturer.
6. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for allowable fill capacity for each size non-
continuous cable support.
7. Non-continuous cable supports shall be ERICO CableCatTM J-hook series or
approved equal.
3.03 REPAIR/RESTORATION
A. Any damage to any installed work or product caused by the unpacking, transporting,
assembly, connecting, or configuring of the product shall be repaired at no charge to the
Owner.
3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Once installed and the System Checkout is complete, the system shall be demonstrated as
operational to the Owner.
1. If the AV system fails to meet the requirements of this document or those stated by the
technical documentation, then the Owner shall reject the installed system and the
contractor shall be given notice (either oral or in writing) to correct the failure.
2. If unable to overcome repeated performance deficiencies within thirty (30) days, and if
requested to do so by the Owner, remove the equipment and replace at no expense to
the Owner.
3. No warranties shall begin until the Owner has authorized final acceptance in writing.
4. Right to Revoke Acceptance: If any equipment and/or goods which have been
previously accepted, specifically or by the making of payment, are found to have
defects, damage, deficiencies, or fail to conform to the specification, for any cause not
attributable to the Owner, the Owner may revoke acceptance.
B. Conduct pre-acceptance tests
1. Perform all system performance checks on the installed systems prior to final
acceptance testing. The Owner / AV Consultant, may witness the pre-acceptance tests.
The Owner / Architect may inspect and operate system components in order to
evaluate installation progress and technical compliance prior to acceptance testing.
C. Contractor System Checkout