Mounting the Switch
Flexible Mounting Guidelines
• Flexible mounting requires a strut channel for mounting the assembly. Strut channel is a structural system
• Bolts and screws to attach the mount to the strut channel are not supplied in the accessory kit. You need
• One flexible mount is required per switch.
• See
• Wall Mounting - The complete assembly of the flexible mount, mounting brackets and the switch weighs
• Maintain 3-inch of space to any surface above the flexible mount to allow proper cooling.
• Only a trained and qualified electrician should be allowed to complete the wiring of the direct-wired
• All power connection wiring should conform to the rules and regulations in the National Electrical Code
• Switches will power up on insertion. Remove and re-insert to power cycle when direct wired, or cycle
• Switches can be hot-swapped.
Mounting the Switch
Flexible Mounting
The Catalyst Digital Building Series Switch offers multiple flexible mounting options. Installing the switch
in a flexible mount requires either of the following :
• Flexible mount with IEC C14 power junction box (CDB-MNT-FLEX-C14)
• Flexible mount with direct-wired junction box (CDB-MNT-FLEX-DIR) — Plenum-rated
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used by electricians, HVAC professionals, plumbers, etc. to mount mechanical and electrical components
in buildings.
to obtain these from the manufacturer of the strut channel. The bolt used to attach the mount to the strut
channel must match the strut nut.
Prohibited Mounting Orientations
list of prohibited mounting orientations. These will cause overheating.
• Horizontal stacking
• Port facing down
• Ports facing up
15 lbs for the wall mount case. When mounted directly on a surface, care must be taken to choose
fasteners that can safely hold the switch and mounting hardware, which weighs 15 lbs (6.8 kg), under
all use conditions.
junction box (CDB-MNT-FLEX-DIR).
(NEC), as well as local codes.
at breaker.
section for unsupported mounting orientations. Following is a
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