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Cable Routing Wall Plates Wall Fishing

Cable Routing Wall Plates Wall Fishing. Introduction. This section instructs you on how to route cable, install wall boxes and wall plates, and conceal cable by performing basic wall fishing techniques. Objectives. Once you have completed this module, you should be able to:

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Cable Routing Wall Plates Wall Fishing

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  1. Cable RoutingWall PlatesWall Fishing

  2. Introduction This section instructs you on how to route cable, install wall boxes and wall plates, and conceal cable by performing basic wall fishing techniques.

  3. Objectives Once you have completed this module, you should be able to: • Properly and discretely route cable from the LNB to the IRD • Install a wall box and wall plate on the inside of the home • Properly perform basic wall fishing

  4. Cable Routing

  5. Session Topics Cable Routing • Pre-Installation walk through • Discretely route cable from the LNB to the receiver • Attach routed cable to the structure using approved attachment devices • Insert drip loops and service loops where needed • Determine and execute a safe point of entry • Properly weather seal point of entry

  6. Tools and Parts Suggested Tools and Parts

  7. Routing Cable VIDEO http://satinstalltraining.com

  8. Pre-installation • Plan the cable route • Interior and exterior • Review with the customer

  9. Routing Guidelines • Be discrete with your cable route • Avoid eyesores and Hazards

  10. Routing Guidelines What is right or wrong with this picture?

  11. Cable Routing Routing Guidelines • Follow the lines of the structure and route the cable at right angles

  12. Cable Routing Routing Guidelines • Did the tech follow the lines of the structure and route the cable at right angles? Remember to always keep the ODU at least 10’ from all utility lines. This is a poor and unsafe ODU location!!!

  13. Cable Routing Routing Guidelines • Is the cable route discrete? • Will the cable become damaged? • Is it a safety hazard for the customer?

  14. Cable Routing Cable Attachment • Variety • Depends on the surface • Nail and screw crew clips are the most common

  15. Cable Routing Other Cable Attachments • Vinyl Siding Clips

  16. Cable Routing Attachment Guidelines • Clip placement • 18” - 24” apart on horizontal runs • 36” apart on vertical runs • NEC (always follow local codes!) • Cannot zip-tie to home’s external electrical conduit housing • Cannot be run parallel within 2” of internal electrical • Techs should not be within 10 feet of an aerial power line (house aerial drop) • Never attach cable to the roof of the structure

  17. Cable Clip Placement Cable clips placed at even spaces can cause “harmonic distortion”

  18. Cable Routing Routing Guidelines • Drip Loops

  19. Cable Routing Routing Guidelines • Service Loops

  20. Quick Review What do you remember? • Where do you route cable? • How do you route cable? • How do you attach cable? • What are drip and service loops?

  21. Cable Routing Point of Entry • Location where the cable enters the customer’s home

  22. Cable Routing Point of Entry: Exterior Wall Entry • Inspect interior and exterior • Same height as existing wall plates • Ensure there are no hidden obstacles • Electrical • Plumbing • Ventilation

  23. Inside the Wall

  24. Inside the Wall

  25. Inside the Wall

  26. Cable Routing Point of Entry: Exterior Wall Entry • Mark a location on the wall that is free of obstacles • Drill from the inside to the outside • Drill through the drywall and stop drilling • Move bit from side to side to double-check for obstacles “Measure Twice Drill Once” from a fixed reference point in order to verify location of the hole.

  27. Cable Routing Point of Entry: Drilling through Carpet • Determine location • Cut 1” x 1” “X” • Fold back tabs • Insert ¾” conduit • Drill through floor • Pull cable through conduit • Remove conduit • Fold carpet tabs down

  28. Cable Routing LNB to Ground Block

  29. Cable Routing LNB to Ground Block

  30. Quick Review Answer the Cable Routing Check Point questions in your workbook.

  31. Cable Routing Ground Block to IRD

  32. You Decide Good? Bad?

  33. You Decide Good? Bad?

  34. You Decide Good? Bad?

  35. You Decide Good? Bad?

  36. You Decide Good? Bad?

  37. Exercise • Written • Fill in the blank or select the best answer • Hands-on • Station #1: Attachment Devices • Station #2: Drip and Service Loops • Station #3: Drilling Point of Entry

  38. Wall Boxes and Plates

  39. Session Topics Wall Boxes and Plates: • Determine best height and location for the wall box and plate • Install a wall box and wall plate

  40. Tools and Parts Suggested Tools and Parts

  41. Wall Boxes and Plates Wall Boxes • Standard outlet box • Dry wall box • Mud ring (Not used after construction of the home is completed)

  42. Wall Boxes and Plates Wall Plates • Single RG-6 Cable • Dual RG-6 Cable • Single Cable with Phone Jack • Dual Cable with Phone Jack • Phone Jack All F-81 barrels must be rated to 2250MHz

  43. Wall Boxes and Plates Determine Location • Height of the wall plate • 3 inches from a stud

  44. Wall Boxes and Plates Wall Box Installation • Mark the location • Be sure to identify wall material, and potential hidden hazards such as electrical wires and piping • Use wall box as template • Use a level • Lightly trace the template • Drill a hole in each corner • Cut out the hole using drywall saw

  45. Wall Boxes and Plates Wall Box Installation • Knock out a tab to route the cable through • Pull cable through slot • Slide wall box into hole • Use screw driver to tighten against drywall

  46. Wall Boxes and Plates Wall Box Installation • Attach cable and wire to back of wall plate • Torque to specification • Screw wall plate on to wall box

  47. Exercise Hands-on • In groups of three • Take turns installing a wall box and plate • Complete at least three installations • When you feel confident and are ready to be evaluated, raise your hand

  48. Wall Fishing

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