INSTAL® Installation Instructions

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General instructions for cable trunking installations

Standard SFS 6000 is followed in cable trunking installations in Finland. In other countries, local regulations and standards must be followed.

INSTAL® cable trunkings are designed for the installation of electrical, telecommunication and data cables as well as related mounting boxes and sockets.

IP rating 41. Closed with a cover, Instal® is also suitable for humid conditions (installation according to installation instructions).

Cables, mounting boxes and sockets must be in accordance with relevant installation regulations and standards.

Wires and cables are installed inside cable trunkings. Mounting boxes and sockets are installed on the trunking´s opening. After installation, the cable trunking will be closed using the system´s covers. Depending on the situation, other things can be installed in cable trunkings. For example, pipes and other components related to building service technology. Installation of other than electrical construction products requires confirmation and approval from the manufacturer or seller of the products.

INSTAL® Cable Trunking System Installation and Operation Manual (pdf) »

Technical information

Rated Voltage 230/400 V
IP rating 41 (when covers on place)

Materials:

Aluminium parts: extruded aluminium
Plastic parts: injection molded plastic
Steel parts: galvanized sheet steel
Painted products: Powder coated (electrostatic powder coating)
Standard color white RAL9010
Anodized products: natural anodized color (EN 000)

Approval:

FI (Finland) certificate
S (Sweden) certificate
N (Norway) certificate
D (Denmark) certificate
CE marking
Requirements of the Standard EN 50085-2-1 are being met
Requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) are being met
Requirements of the RoHS directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) are being met

Compatible sockets and mounting boxes

Most of the mounting boxes and sockets available on the markets can be installed on INSTAL® cable trunkings.

When installing traditional recessed sockets to Instal® cable trunkings, a separate mounting box Basic MB is required.

Quick to install sockets such as ABB ProDuct series´ sockets do not require separate mounting box.

NB! Sockets´ compatibility to cable trunkings and Basic MB must be ensured.

Socket and mounting box compatibility to Instal® and Inform systems (pdf) »

Cable trunking cover installation

Cable trunking covers lock in place when pressed on the fixture opening.

Joint installation

Joints are installed to grooves inside cable trunking base and locked by included screws. Two joints are required to form a joint.

Corner piece installation

Cable trunking base is pushed inside the corner piece, after which it can be extended with another cable trunking base from the other side of the corner piece.

End plate installation

End plates are installed by pressing them on the cable trunking.

Cable shelf installation

Cable shelves are installed by locking them to the cable trunking base’s groove as shown in the image.

Cable shelf installation

Cable shelves are installed by locking them to the cable trunking base’s groove as shown in the image.

Wall bracket installation

The cable trunking base is suspended on the wall bracket’s hooks from the grooves in cable trunking base

Wall bracket sizes

There are five different sizes of wall brackets. Cable trunking can be installed 20-125mm from the wall depending on the selected bracket size.

Adjusting piece installation

Adjusting piece is installed to the wall bracket as shown in the image. Adjusting range 0-24mm.

Decorative rib installation

Decorative ribs are installed to the wall bracket as shown in the image. Decorative ribs are used to close the gap between the cable trunking and wall.