Physical System Installation
Physical Installation
Familiarize yourself with these steps before you get started.
The basic installation order is as follows:
Mount the cabinet on the wall.
Mount the HandyTrac Touch system keypad on the wall beside the cabinet.
Install second cabinet (if applicable)
Insert key panels in the cabinet(s)
Requirements
Customer must supply the following:
- Minimum rating of 450VA. Required as part system warranty. Provides surge protection and backup battery power.
Mounting fasteners
- Minimum 50 lbs load capacity for masonry, drywall, wood or metal studs.
CAT5e ethernet cable (not included)
The HandyTrac warranty requires the system be connected to a UPS battery backup.
Tools Needed
Drill & drill bits
Level
Phillips head screwdriver
Internet Connection
Available Options:
Certified Wi-Fi Dual Band 2.4G/5G 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Standard 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Mount the Cabinet
Minimum 9 screws required for cabinet install
To achieve the recommended height, stack the system shipping box on top of the key cabinet shipping box. This will give you a platform 44” high.
Place the cabinet on top of the boxes, then place a level on top of the cabinet.
We strongly recommend attaching the cabinet to a stud. Align at least one (1) stud with one of the six (6) drilled mounting holes at the top of the cabinet.
Use a pencil to mark your holes. A minimum of nine (9) screws are required for mounting the cabinet to ensure proper plumb, squareness, and stiffness.
When all holes are marked, use screws that penetrate at least two (2) inches into the stud or wall that are capable of holding at least 50 lbs. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for all anchors.
Lift the cabinet into place and tighten all fasteners snug, but not fully. Place your level on top of the cabinet and check repeatedly as you tighten all of the fasteners.
Cabinet Alignment
Check the gap between door and door frame on all sides. If the gap is not uniform all the way around, the cabinet will have to be shimmed to compensate for the uneven wall surface.
- Use metal or plastic for shimming. Wood and rubber do not hold their shape well.
- If the door gap at top is greater than bottom, shim the top of the cabinet at right hand corner.
- If the door gap on the bottom is greater than the gap on the top, shim the bottom of the cabinet at the right hand corner.
Mount the HandyTrac Touch
Before mounting the keypad, gently feed the electronic lock cables through the electronic lock cable port on the right side of the key cabinet. Make sure all three cables are in good condition. Fasten the keypad to the wall with your mounting hardware.
Connect the electronic lock, light, and switch connectors inside the key cabinet. The ends of each connector are labeled.
Push extra cable lengths inside the main Touch console and snap the cables into the retaining clips on the inside of the cabinet. This prevents contact with the key panels during operation and protects the cables.
Apply the “Scan Here” sticker under the bottom right of the system. When placed under the system as depicted, the sticker will give employees a good spot to aim for when scanning badges and keytags.
Installation of Second Cabinet (if applicable)
Install the included spacer on the outside of the Right-Hand cabinet (marked RH).
This spacer will allow enough extra room for employees to comfortably scan keys in and out in addition to providing protection for the electronic lock and light wiring.
Mount the second cabinet the same as the first and feed the cables from the control box through the spacer. Connect the wiring the same as the first cabinet and clip down wires. HandyTrac recommends a “left cabinet, control box, right cabinet” mounting order.
Insert the Key Panels
The panels should be placed in alphabetical order from front to back in the cabinet (AB/CD/EF/GH).
Do not remove the key tags from the hooks. Key tags are pre-assigned to units and key hook locations. Keys must be matched using the key map included with the setup packet.
Multiple Cabinet Key Panels
The panels that belong in each cabinet will be shipped in separate boxes according to the cabinet in which they need to be installed.
Larger systems (over 800 hooks) will contain additional labeling on the packaging to indicate which panels belong with each touchpad. If you are unsure which panels belong in which cabinet, please contact HandyTrac Technical Support at 888-458-9994.
System Power
UPS Battery Backup (Customer Supplied)
Plug the HandyTrac Touch power cable into a UPS Battery Backup. Be sure the HandyTrac Touch System is connected to a plug that includes both Battery Backup and Surge Protection.
Turn the system on using the power switch on the bottom-right of the Touch system.
If your system does not power on, check to make sure the battery is connected in your UPS battery backup and that it is powered on.
Follow the manufacturer’s installation and safety instructions for your UPS battery backup.
Your warranty will be voided if a UPS battery backup is not installed.