Door Jamb Switch Installation

I like to use a speed square for this but any small straight edge will work.

Door jamb switch installation. Connect the black and white wires individually to the terminals or wire tails coming off of the switch. Do this all the way up the frame and on both sides of the door. Step 2 trace the location of the switch. Step 3 cut the mounting hole.

Create recess for box ears to ensure switch plate is flush to door jamb when installed. First choose the place where you want the switch to be installed. Mount the switch to the door jam. Step 4 fit the junction box into.

If using a recessed unit place it into the previously cut out hole. Otherwise mount the switch on. Insert the switch junction box into the door jamb and fasten it to the wood using the supplied screws. To mark out on where you want to cut the door jamb use the mounting template that comes with switches.

On the hinge side start with the bottom and top of the jamb. Step 1 plan the location of the switch. To install a door jamb start by measuring the door frame and cutting the wood to size. Carefully fold the wires into the junction box and put the cover plate on.

This means that the switch will be installed. Connect the ground wire to the grounding screw. Then park the hinge side of the door frame with 2 inch 18 gauge brad nails. Slip shims under the side jamb until the head jamb is level.

Shim between the hinges and studs positioning the shims so that about half the shim is above the hinge which will help you later when nailing. Start by flushing up the door jamb on the hinge side with the drywall. 3 remove a knock out in junction box to accommodate cable entry. Switches are mounted on the hinged side of the door jamb.

Use manufacturer supplied or recommended hardware to attach. 4 insert cable through knock out and secure to box with approved connector not provided. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Then use a nail gun to secure the 2 pieces together before attaching the other side of the jamb in the same way.

Shim between the side jambs and the studs to fill in the spaces between them. 5 fasten box to door jamb with 4 wood screws provided. Usually the switch will be installed above the top hinge if there is enough space for it.