Pelco DF5 Security Camera User Manual


 
6 C1458M-J (9/08)
BACK BOX
IN-CEILING MODELS, HARD CEILINGS
1. Locate the center point of the mounting location. Drill a hole in the ceiling using a 3/32-inch drill. Insert the compass tool into the hole. Use
a pencil and the compass tool to draw a circle on the ceiling. Carefully cut out the circle.
Figure 1. Preparing the Ceiling
2. Attach a conduit fitting (not supplied), lock nut (not supplied), and safety chain bracket. Install a safety chain/cable (not supplied) that will
support up to 16 pounds (7.3 kg). Install one end of the safety chain/cable to the safety chain bracket and the other end to a support
structure in the ceiling.
Figure 2. Attaching the Safety Chain
3. Prepare the wiring for camera and lens power; refer to Table A and Table B in the Appendix on page 13 for wiring distances. Pull the wiring
into the back box through the conduit fitting.
4. Compress the spring clips on the back box and push it through the hole until the clips spring back. Tighten the screws until you hear a
clicking noise.
Figure 3. Installing the In-Ceiling Back Box
ATTACH SAFETY CHAIN HERE
NOT SUPPLIED
NOT SUPPLIED
CEILING
CEILING
NOT SUPPLIED