Specifications

Technology Upgrade Video Equipment 28 5400-3
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Location of the video mounts shall be finalized throughout the building prior to installation.
B. Locate all equipment to be installed, and make certain that space is available for
maintenance and service during the life of the system.
C. If any changes from the drawings are required, the Contractor shall submit a proposed layout
of the displays to the Engineer for approval prior to installation.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Ensure that the wall where a display will be mounted can support the weight of the mount
and the display.
B. Coordinate with the Lighting Contractor on location of all displays. Ensure that lighting will
not impede the viewing of the image.
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Display Mounts:
1. Each display that is to be ceiling or wall mounted shall have a UL listed mount.
2. Contractor shall match the display with the manufacturers recommended mount.
3. Verify that the mount is rated to support the weight of the display.
4. Install all mounts so that the display is not located in a main traffic way where persons
might injure themselves by running into the mount or display.
5. Ensure that the mount can support the weight of the display, and that the wall can
support the combined weight of the display and the mount. Secure to the wall using
appropriate supporting screws and lugs.
6. Where attaching to a drywall wall, attach through or into the stud and not just through
the drywall.
7. When ceiling mounting a projector or display, provide the required length of pipe
extension to meet the desired height of the display.
8. Contractor shall ensure the safety of all persons by securely installing the correct
mounts for each display or projector.
B. Monitors, Flat Panel LCD, and Plasma Displays:
1. Displays shall be installed where shown on the drawings. Contractor shall field verify
the location of all displays prior to final installation.
2. When mounting the displays to the wall, the Contractor shall verify that the mount is
the correct size, and will support the weight of the display.
3. When mounting the display from a drywall wall, the Contractor shall connect into or
through the wall studs. Attachment just into the drywall is not acceptable.
4. When mounting the displays to the wall, locate them to minimize the possibility that
they will be in the path of persons walking near the unit.
5. Contractor shall verify ADA compliance with the installation of all projectors and
displays.
6. The display shall be connected to the source via patch cables. The Contractor shall
provide and install all patch cables required.
7. Contractor shall test that the display works with the inputs, and that the remote control
(if applicable) has batteries and works with the system.
8. Contractor shall set up the display so that the picture is clear and set the correct
color, brightness, contrast, etc. Install all display items so that glare from natural or
man made light is minimized for all those that will view the display.
a. Setup and tune all CATV channels. Eliminate all unused channels and the
owners injected channels.
9. When mounting the display, the Contractor shall ensure that it is installed and
secured to minimize the chance of falling and causing possible injuries.