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5151 Everest Dr., Unit #6, Mississauga, ON N0B1T0
Telephone: 905-366-3377 Fax: 905-366-3378
Toll-Free: 1-877-226-3369
Web: www.camdencontrols.com
C A M D E N
K E Y S W I T C H E S
Installation Instructions
MADE IN CANADA PAGE 1 OF 1
Section 1 __________________
General Description
Camden key switches are designed to work with
most 1”, 1 1/8” or 1 ¼” mortise cylinders, and with
different types of cams.
One or two switches may be installed, eithe
momentary and/or maintained (alternating on/off).
Section 2__________________
Installation
Mounting
1. The switch(es) provided may be mounted in
either the left or the right hole on the back of the
faceplate. Thread the octagonal nut (spacer ring)
on to the bushing (stalk) of the switch before
placing the switch in the hole.
2. Insert the switch up through the bottom of the
desired hole. Secure the switch in place b
screwing the round threaded washer onto the top
of the switch.
3. Fit the mortise cylinder through the front of the
faceplate being sure to align the grooves on the
sides of the cylinder with the corresponding
“retainers” on the back of the faceplate.
4. Push firmly on the cylinder, until it snaps into
place, lying flush in the front of the faceplate
(aluminum models only). Note that some
cylinders may appear not to fit in the faceplate. I
the grooves on the side of the cylinder are
irregular and do not align with the retainers on
the back of the faceplate, use a metal file to file
down the retainers slightly. Note – do not file the
retainers off completely as they prevent the
cylinder from spinning in the faceplate.
5. Thread the brass cylinder lock ring onto the bac
of the cylinder, and tighten in place.
6. Turn the key in the cylinder, and ensure that the
cam hits the top of the switch squarely in the
centre. Adjust the switch in the slotted hole
until the cam hits in the center. It does not affect
operation if the cam or the cylinder rests
against the switch, so long as the switch is no
fully depressed until activated by a turn of the
key. If the cam does not depress the switch, o
blocks the switch from resetting, raise or lowe
the octagon nut located under the switch, as
needed. Extra spacers are provided and ma
be used as required.
7. Once the electrical connections are completed
(see below), attach the unit to the switch box,
wall, or receptacle box using the supplied
tamperproof, or stainless steel Phillips screws.
For outdoor use, place the rubbe
weatherproofing gasket behind the faceplate
prior to securing to the back box or wall.
Wiring
Momentary: SPST switches have normally open
(N.O.) or normally closed (N.C.) contacts. SPDT
DPDT: switches have both N.O. and N.C. contacts.
All contacts are rated 6 amps @ 120 VAC.
Leads are color coded as follows:
Normally open (N.O.) Blue (or Green)
Normally closed (N.C.) Orange
Common Grey (or Black)
Alternate Action: (Applies to SPDT & DPDT
switches). There will always be a closed
connection between the Grey and one of the
Orange wires, and an open connection with the
other Orange wire. Pushing the switch will alternate
between the two orange wires, opening one
connection and closing the other.
Leads are color coded as follows:
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Filename: Keyswitch Instructions.doc
Revision: 1/5/06 12:56 PM
Grey
•Orange (open)
•Orange (closed)