E247 Install and Test

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00. Install and test a Jack and Plug ../../RGT_Website_assets/ajax-loader.gif

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01. Jack with pre-soldered Connection Wire, lead-in wire with Plug 01D.png

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02. The Jack fits into a 1/2" hole, usually in the Foundation 02D.png

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03. Take the nut off of the Jack 03D.png

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04. Tacky Glue - be generous 04D.png

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05. The Jack will fit 3/8" or 1/2" thick foundations... if thicker, cut a pocket from the inside leaving 1/2" 05D.png

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06. The Jack from the inside... currently the wires are red and black 06D.png

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07. Punch a hole in each lead of the tapewire 07D.png

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08. The Connecting Wire with 1/4" or so stripped 08D.png

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09. I generally put the red wire in the copper and the black wire in the blue 09D.png

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10. A small hollow eyelet on the EL66 tool 10D.png

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11. Insert the Eyelet beside the wire in the hole 11D.png

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12. Drive the eyelet all the way into the hole 12D.png

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13. The Eyelet 'stakes' the wire - pressing it sideways against the Tapewire 13D.png

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14. Connect the Lead-in wire to the Power Supply: striped side to the "+" 14D.png

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15. The Plug is not connected at the Jack - test the Power Supply
Note, a 20 watt Power Supply has to connect with an extension cord for this test. 15D.png

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16. If the Testlight fails to light up, check to be sure it's working 16D.png

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17. If the Testlight isn't working, a Hong-Kong style plug on a light fixture will suffice 17D.png

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18. Some Power Supplies need an extension to one screw for the Testlight to reach both isdes 18D.png

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19. ... A test at the Plug may be easier and tells you "all is well" 19D.png

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20. Plug the Lead-in Wire into the Jack 20D.png

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21. Testing the inside of the Jack 21D.png

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22. Testing the end of the Connection Wire 22D.png

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23. Testing the Tapewire 23D.png

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24. Everything good? Rejoice! If not, go to "Troubleshooting" 24D.png

Install and test a Jack and Plug
More photos of these steps Troubleshooting Up to slide #19 (with the Plug not plugged in) tests the Power Supply and Lead-in Wire. After that tests the house wiring and connection (see steps 7 - 13).	DHTMLGoodies.com 00. Install and test a Jack and Plug ../../RGT_Website_assets/ajax-loader.gif DHTMLGoodies.com 01. Jack with pre-soldered Connection Wire, lead-in wire with Plug 01D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 02. The Jack fits into a 1/2" hole, usually in the Foundation 02D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 03. Take the nut off of the Jack 03D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 04. Tacky Glue - be generous 04D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 05. The Jack will fit 3/8" or 1/2" thick foundations... if thicker, cut a pocket from the inside leaving 1/2" 05D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 06. The Jack from the inside... currently the wires are red and black 06D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 07. Punch a hole in each lead of the tapewire 07D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 08. The Connecting Wire with 1/4" or so stripped 08D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 09. I generally put the red wire in the copper and the black wire in the blue 09D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 10. A small hollow eyelet on the EL66 tool 10D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 11. Insert the Eyelet beside the wire in the hole 11D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 12. Drive the eyelet all the way into the hole 12D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 13. The Eyelet 'stakes' the wire - pressing it sideways against the Tapewire 13D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 14. Connect the Lead-in wire to the Power Supply: striped side to the "+" 14D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 15. The Plug is not connected at the Jack - test the Power Supply Note, a 20 watt Power Supply has to connect with an extension cord for this test. 15D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 16. If the Testlight fails to light up, check to be sure it's working 16D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 17. If the Testlight isn't working, a Hong-Kong style plug on a light fixture will suffice 17D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 18. Some Power Supplies need an extension to one screw for the Testlight to reach both isdes 18D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 19. ... A test at the Plug may be easier and tells you "all is well" 19D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 20. Plug the Lead-in Wire into the Jack 20D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 21. Testing the inside of the Jack 21D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 22. Testing the end of the Connection Wire 22D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 23. Testing the Tapewire 23D.png DHTMLGoodies.com 24. Everything good? Rejoice! If not, go to "Troubleshooting" 24D.png
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