How to Wire a Home Intercom
Home intercoms are tools for communicating with family members throughout the house. While you have the option of installing a wireless system, a wired home system will improve clarity. With a wired home intercom system, you will eliminate the frustrations of signal interferences.
Choosing to wire your own system will save you money. The installation will require basic carpentry and wiring skills.
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Instructions
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Turn off the power before you begin the process of installation. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock.
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Select a master station. This location should be conveniently located. The master station is where you will operate all functions for your home intercom system.
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Measure the master station hole. Determine how large an opening needs to be cut for the master station installation. Place your master station on the wall between two studs. Using a pencil, lightly trace the master station.
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Cut the opening for your master station. Drill 3/8-inch holes into the wall at the four corners of your penciled outline. Use your saber saw to cut out the hole. Place the master station in the hole to ensure a proper fit. Trim the edges if necessary.
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Wire your master station. Your master station is the only station connected to the home's electrical system. Refer to the installation instructions. Each system will have specific wiring instructions. Locate the power source nearest to your master station. Attach the cable to the power source. Drill a 1/2-inch hole in the dry wall near the power source. Using metal fish tape, push the tape through the hole towards your master station until it cannot go any further. Make sure your cable is with it. Return to your master station to retrieve the wire. You should see the metal fish tape with the cable attached. Attach the cable to the master station.
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Select the location for the substations. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to prepare your substations for mounting.
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Connect your substations to the master station. This will involve running a cable from your master station to each substation. You will need to drill a few small holes while running your cable through the wall to the master station if you are running your cables around corners, turns and down hallways. Consider having all wires run to the basement. Then you will only have to run cables up and down as opposed to around corners.
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Connect all cables and communication wires. Refer back to your instructions. Certain systems may require different techniques. The wires are typically color-coded. Connect the wires and cables to your units and test your unit before you complete your installation.
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Screw your units into the wall to complete installation. Turn on the power and test your intercom system.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are not familiar with wiring, please consult a professional. While these are basic steps to wiring your home intercom system, always refer to the instruction manual that comes with your product.
