AD1301
In-Ceiling Camera Housing
Installation Instructions
Contents - Camera Housing, Allen Wrench, and 114 x 20 screw for camera mount
The Tamper Resistant, In-Ceiling Camera Housing has four 7/8-inch electrical knock-outs. Two knwk-out holes are localed on each
end of the box.
General Inform&inn
Locating and Mounting of Housing
1. Select an appropriate location. Make sure no obstructions or obstacles exist above the ceiling, i.e., joists, wiring, pipes, etc.
2. Measure the ceiling area for the housing or place the housing on the ceiling and trace around it for cut out size and location.
3. Slip the housing into the cut out with the cover of the housing open.
4. Mark the mounting holes cm the ceiling.
5. Remove the housing and drill (or punch out) the appropriate holes in the ceiling.
The housing can be located within two types of ceilings suspended or permanent.
See related information below.
Once the housing is located in the ceiling:
6. Be sure all mounting hardware is tight.
7. Install the camera on the housing cradle.
8. Close the coyer to check for lens clearance to the fmnt window - adjust to approximately l/4-inch.
9. Make fuxd viewing adjustments.
10. Close and secure the cover with l/4-20 tamper proof screws supplied with the housing.
Suspended Ceilings
1. The T-bar ceiling rail kit must be used when installing this housing within a suspended ceiling.
2. Slip the housing box through the hole in the ceiling tile.
3. Attach the rails to the housing using the ten 32x2-inch screws supplied with the rail kit. The rails should rest on top of the ceiling
grid rail.
Note: The rails can be positioned across the front or along the side of the housing.
Additional Support
There are two additional holes in the end of the rails which can be used to attach wires or chains to the joists or
ceiling above the housiig.
4. Electrical and video cable may now be installed.
Permaacnt CeiIImgs (ceilings that are not accessible from behind or above)
1. Electrical and video cable must be pulled through the hole in the ceiling and attached to tbe housing before the housing can be
installed into the ceiling.
2. Attach tbe housing to a shuctual member of the ceiling, or supply additional support.
3. Use the fulluwiag hrudware dependtng MI tbe type of ceibng and back support members - #lO OT #12 wood screws, toggle bolts.
or mouy boIt.9.
CantIon -Care must be taken when installing tbe housing into tbc cutwt bole in the ceiling. Be sare not to pinch
or snag the cable. Be sure cable is dear of all installation hardware.
No*: These imtaIIation inst~ctions are intended only as a recommendation to qualified personnel instatltng this housing. Use these
installation instructions as a guideline. These iastmctions are not to be construed as tbe only means of installation that can he
used. It is recommended that tbe parchasex of this @act contact local governmental authorities and be cognilant of local
regulations regarding safety, electrical, a st~cturai requirements.
To Ckan the Hooniug
Tk housing and window should be cleaned with plain soap and water and a soft cloth.
Never c.leaa tbe window with abrasive cleanas that will scratch the window.
Never wipe tbe window with a dry cloth or paper towels.
Front View
Side View
Bottom View
OPlMlA
January 1994
Printed in USA
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