GE Legend Installation Manual
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Legend
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Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the housing and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Wiring and addressing the dome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing the camera assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Installing the bubble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Turning on the passcodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Troubleshooting, maintenance, support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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Conventions used in this document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety terms and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Product description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operational requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Minimum load requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cable requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cable management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Power cable size and length requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Flush-mount housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Preparing the mounting surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installing the housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Pendant-mount housings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preparing the mounting surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparing the cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wiring the housing board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Alarm/relay connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Data connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Video connection s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Addressing the camera site and setting the protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting your Legend dome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Diagnostic LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Common installation issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Resetting the dome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Rebooting the dome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Cleaning the bubble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Spare parts list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Contacting technical support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Online publication library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Appendix. Installing the individual mounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
GEA-102 wall-mount arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Installing the wall-mount arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Opening a conduit hole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
GEA-114 T-bar ceiling support kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Installing the T-bar ceiling support kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Preface
This is the GE Legend Installation Manual. It provides an overview of the product and detailed instructions
explaining how to install all models. There is also information describing how to contact technical support if you
have questions or concerns. For programming and operation instructions, refer to the Legend User Manual.
To use this document effectively, you should have the following minimum qualifi cations:
• a basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components; and
• a basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical connections.
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Read these instructions and all ancillary documentation entirely before
installing or operating this product. The
most current versions of this and related documentation may be found on our web site. Refer to Online
publication library on page 41 for instructions on accessing our online publication library.
Note: A qualified service person, complying with all applicable codes, should perform all required hardware installation.
Conventions used in this document
The following conventions are used in this document:
Bold Menu items and buttons.
Italic Emphasis of an instruction or point; special terms.
File names, path names, windows, panes, tabs, fields, variables, and other GUI elements.
Titles of books and various documents.
Monospace Text that displays on the computer screen.
Programming or coding sequences.
Blue italic Hyperlinks to cross-references, related topics, and URL addresses.
Safety terms and symbols
These terms may appear in this manual:
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
Cautions identify conditions or practice s that may result in damage to the equipment or other property.
Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in equipment damage or serious personal injury.
References
If you want to investigate related topics, these other documents may prove helpful:
•GESecurity. Legend User Manual (1052027)
•GESecurity. KTD-405 Controller Keypad User Manual (1036547)
•GESecurity. Networking Cable Types Technical Reference Guide (1047213)
•GESecurity. ASCII Protocol Reference Manual (1038010)
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Introduction
The installation of domes has been made much easier with many of Legend's innovations. All coaxial and UTP
connections are built into the housing, and programming and addressing are site-tied to the housing. Site-tied
memory allows you to replace cameras or move them between housings without having to reprogram them for
each new site, because the camera will operate using the housing memory. As you install the first dome, you
will find many other enhancements that make installation easier and quicker.
The general steps for installing your dome include:
• preparing the mounting surface and installing the mount (if used) and housing;
• preparing the cables and wiring the housing;
• addressing the camera site, setting the protocol, and setting the termination;
• installing the camera assembly; and
• installing the bubble.
Product description
Legend is the next generation PTZ dome camera that maintains and enhances many of the features of
CyberDome that you have come to rely on. The Legend protocol is backward compatible, so you can replace
older domes in an existing analog system with Legend domes. The hardware, however, is not backward
compatible. Other enhancements that relate to performance and operation include replacing gears and belts
with SilkTrak™ direct-drive technology for smoother camera travel, replacing the text-based on-screen display
(OSD) programming interface with an easy-to-use graphical programming interface, and providing passcode
protection that prevents unauthorized personnel from changing programming settings while still allowing
operator access. The dome also now offers an Ethernet connection to flash software upgrades over a standard
IP network using a standard web browser. For additional details, refer to the data sheet and the user manual,
which provides the programming instructions for all of the dome’s features.
Product contents
The Legend system consists of the following:
• 1 housing
• 4 connectors (one 2-pin for power, one 4-pin for data, one blue 12-pin for six alarms, and one green
12-pin for two alarms, two relays, UTP video, and small screw driver)
• 2 manuals (installation and user, which covers programming and operation)
• 1 PTZ camera assembly
• 1 bubble (mirror bubbles are shipped with cotton gloves for special handling)
• 1 mount (wall-mount and flush-mount versions only)
You may receive the package contents in one large carton containing three boxes (four with wall-mount
versions), or if shipped individually, you may receive three (or four) separate boxes. One box will contain the
housing, connectors, and manuals. The PTZ assembly, bubble, and mount (for wall-mount versions) are each
shipped in separate boxes.
Inspect the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do not use the
unit; contact the supplier immediately. If you need to return the unit, you must ship it in the original box.
Spare parts can be purchased for the domes. See Spare parts list on page 40.
System requirements
Operational requirements
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Legend contains a built-in receiver that decodes
commands originating from a compatible controller
keypad. A minimum of one keypad is required for
operation. See Figure 1. From the keypad, an
operator can pan, tilt, and zoom the camera, find
presets, and start macros and ShadowTours. A
typical advanced system is shown in Figure 2. For
additional details, refer to the data sheet, user
manual, or application guide.
Figure 2. Typical advanced system
Digital recorder
Video
loop-
through
Matrix switcher
Figure 1. Basic system
SWITCH
BIAS
REMOVABLE
TERMINAL STRIP
POWER
12 VDC
EARTH GROUND
A
RS485
B
A
RS422 IN
B
A
RS422 OUT
78910653214
78910653214
B
SPEAKER SHIELD
AUDIO KEYPAD RS485 RS485
+
SPEAKER
Dome
Local alarm
inputs
(dry contacts)
N/O
COM
N/C
Local relay
outputs
Mon 1
Mon 2 Mon 3 Mon 4
SWITCH
BIAS
REMOVABLE
TERMINAL STRIP
POWER
12 VDC
EARTH GROUND
A
RS485
B
A
RS422 IN
B
A
RS422 OUT
78910653214
78910653214
B
SPEAKER SHIELD
AUDIO KEYPAD RS485 RS485
+
SPEAKER
Controller
keypad
SWITCH
BIAS
REMOVABLE
TERMINAL STRIP
POWER
12 VDC
EARTH GROUND
A
RS485
B
A
RS422 IN
B
A
RS422 OUT
78910653214
78910653214
B
SPEAKER SHIELD
AUDIO KEYPAD RS485 RS485
+
SPEAKER
Controller
keypad
Data distributor
Alarm input
module
Alarm chassis
Alarm inputs
1 8
Alarms/relays
Video
RS-422 data
RS-485 data
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Minimum load requirements
Table 1 lists the load requirements for all Legend dome configurations.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Table 1. Minimum load requirements of dome configurations
Minimum load Dome configuration
100 lb. • Rugged, cast aluminum pendant-mount housing (with a ny mount)
50 lb. All other dome and mount configurations
For safety, the mounting surface, hardware, and procedure used for securing the dome must support the
weight of the dome, mount (if used), cables, and any structural or environmental vibration accordi ng to
local codes.
• Heavy duty housing (with any mount)
• Pressurized housing (with any mount)
• Swing-arm mount (with any dome)
Cable requirements
Table 2 lists the requirements for the cables that connect to the dome.
CAUTION
CAUTION
When flashing softwar e upg ra d e s to the do me over a standard IP network via the dome's Ethernet
connection, ensure that the netw ork is secur ed fro m unautho rized access. Lik e all Ethernet connections , the
dome's Ethernet connection has no security against unaut horized access. Y ou may consider connecting the
Ethernet cable only when you are flashing the dome, unless you have the dome connected to a secure,
isolated network.
Table 2. Cable requirements
Length
Operation Cable requirement
Alarms and relays 22 to 26 gauge (0.64 to 0.4 mm) unshielded, two-conductor, twisted-pair (UTP) cable
Data For RS-422: 22 gauge (0.64 mm) unshielded, two-conductor, twisted-pair (UTP) cable 10,000 3,000
For RS-485: 22 gauge (0.64 mm) shielded, two-conductor, twisted-pair (STP) cable 3,000 900
Ethernet (for
flashing software
upgrades)
Power 24 VAC cable. To determine the size of cable needed for individual applications, see
Video 75 ohm coaxial cable; or
Note: When using unshielded twisted-pair cable for video and data, the wires can share the same jacket but must remain
separate twisted pairs.
CAT-5 Ethernet cable (without cable boots) 385 100
Power cable size and length requirements on page6.
22 gauge (0.64 mm) unshielded, two-conductor, twist e d-pair (UTP) cable
Note: Use only crimp-on BNC connectors. Do not use screw-on connectors.
feet meters
Cable management
Follow all local codes for cable management. As a general rule, you can fill a cable conduit to a maximum of
60% of its capacity. You must maintain 40% free space. A variety of factors will determine how many cables
you can run into the dome. Capacity limitations include:
• number of cables
• size of the cables
• number of alarms and relays wired
• use of single-conductor or multiple-conductor cable
• use or lack of use of a junction box
Figure 3 provides an illustration of the cable capacity of three typical applications. It is important to note that
all cables of the same gauge are not of the same diameter. Manufacturer, shielding, and rating affect the actual
diameter of cables of the same gauge. GE leaves the selection of the appropriate cable to the discretion of the
installer who is working with the local codes of the installation site.
Figure 3. Three acceptable typical cabling scenarios
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3/4 in. dia. 3/4 in. dia. 3/4 in. dia.
3/4in. dia.
Video
Video
Power
Power
Data
Data
(daisy chained)
(daisy chained)
Data
Data
(daisy chained)
(daisy chained)
Includes:
• Video: one 59U/6U coaxial (0.24in. dia.)
• Data: two 20AWG UTP (0.19in. dia.)
•Power: one 18AWG UTP (0.21in. dia.)
• Ethernet: none
• Alarms: none
• Relays: none
Percentage conduit fill = 31%
3/4in. dia.
Video
Video
Includes:
• Video: one 59U/6U coaxial (0.24in. dia.)
• Data: two 20 AWG UTP (0.19 in. dia.)
• Power: one 16 AWG UTP (0.25 in. dia.)
• Ethernet: CAT-5 (0.16 in. dia.)
• Alarms: none
• Relays: none
Percentage conduit fill = 38%
Alarms (4)
Alarms (4)
Relays (2)
Relays (2)
Ethernet
Ethernet
Power
Power
Data
Data
(daisy chained)
(daisy chained)
Data
Data
(daisy chained)
(daisy chained)
Video
Video
3/4in. dia.
Alarms
Alarms
(multiconductor)
(multiconductor)
Ethernet
Ethernet
Power
Power
Data
Data
(daisy chained)
(daisy chained)
Data
Data
(daisy chained)
(daisy chained)
Includes:
• Video: one 59U/6U coaxial (0.24in. dia.)
• Data: one 20AWG UTP (0.19 in. dia.)
• Power: one 18 AWG UTP (0.21 in. dia.)
• Ethernet: CAT-5 (0.16in. dia.)
• Alarms: 24 AWG UTP (0.11 in. dia.)
• Relays: 24AWG UTP (0.11in. dia.)
Percentage conduit fill = 53%
Note: The diameters for cables of the same gauge will vary per manuf acturer, rating, and shielding. So be aware that
you may get more or fewer cables with in the 60% cond uit fill requiremen t depending on the cabl es that you select.
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Power requirements
All Legend domes require a 24 VAC power supply to operate the domes’ PTZ, camera, and heater/blower (if
present). The start-up and running power requirements vary depending on the model (Table 3).
Table 3. Power requirements at 24VAC (±4 VAC) operating voltage
Model Start-up power Running power
Dome without heater/blower 30 W 16 W
Dome with heater/blower 60 W 36 W
Rugged and HD dome with 25W heater/blower 100 W 66 W
Power cable size and length requirements
Using the proper gauge of power cable will ensure proper operation and avoid voltage drops. See Table 4 for the
recommended cable gauge for varying maximum cable lengths for the different models of domes.
Table 4. Recommended power cable gauges based on maximum lengths for an operating voltage of 24VAC (±4 VAC)
Domes without
heater/blower
Wire gauge
AWG mm
10 2.60 1565 477 780 238 470 143
12 2.05 985 300 490 149 295 90
14 1.62 620 189 310 94 185 56
16 1.29 390 119 195 59 115 35
18 1.02 245 75 120 37 70 21
20 0.81 150 46 75 23 45 14
22 0.64 95 29 45 14 25 8
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(30 W)
feet meters feet meters feet meters
Domes with
heater/blower
(60 W)
HD domes with
heater/blower
(100 W)
Installing the housing and cables
There are three basic mounting styles: pendant, wall, and flush. A pendant-mount lowers a d om e from a
ceiling, a wall-mount extends a dome from a wall, and a flush-mount raises a dome’s bubble even with a
ceiling. See Figure 4. This document provides the instructions for all mounting styles.
Figure 4. Basic mounting styles
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Pendant-mount
Wall-mount Flush-mount
Flush-mount housings
Preparing the mounting surface
Following are the steps for preparing the mounting surface if you are mounting the housing directly into a solid
surface that does not require reinforcement. For step-by-step instructions for preparing the surface for the
GEA-114 T-bar support kit, see GEA-114 T -bar ceiling support kit on p age 35. If you are installing a GEA-113
T-bar ceiling panel, refer to the step-by-step instructions that came with the panel (1052914).
CAUTION
CAUTION
For all installations, heed these cautions:
• Complet e all installation steps before supplying power to the dome.
• To ensure proper operation of a PTZ unit, install the mount level.
• For safety, the mounting surface, hardware, and procedure used for securing the dome must
support the weight of the dome, mount, cables, and any structural or environmental vibration
according to local codes. See Table 1, Minimum load requirements of dome conf igurations on page4.
T o prepare the mounting surface, see Figure5 and do the following:
1. Mark the position and size of the housing pass-through hole on the mounting surface. The size of the
cutout for the pass-through must be 8 3/8 to 8 7/16 in. (21.27 to 21.42 cm).
2. Following all local codes, cut the housing pass-through hole.
3. Make sure that the facility cables (data, video, power, and alarm/relay) for the dome comply with the
recommendations provided in Cable requirements on page 4.
4. Feed the facility cables through the housing pass-through hole in the mounting surface.
• Pull enough cable to make connections. You can always cut off unneeded length later.
• How many cables you have depends upon how many alarms and relays you are connecting in
addition to the video, data, and power cables, and if you will be installing an Ethernet cable for
flash upgrades. See Wiring and addressing the dome on page 14.
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Installation Manual
Figure 5. Preparing the mounting surface for flush-mount housings being mounted into solid surfaces not requiring reinforcement
Cutout size:
Position and size marked
83/8 to 87/16in.
(21.27 to 21.42 cm)
Installing the housing
With the surface prepared and/or the mount now installed, install the housing.
To install the housing, see Figure 6 on page 9 and do the following:
1. Remove either conduit knockout (side or top) in the housing.
2. Hold the housing up near the housing pass-through of the mount or cutout.
3. Connect a steel safety cable, if required by local codes.
a. Obtain a steel safety cable of 0.125 in. (3.175 cm) maximum diameter that complies with local codes.
b. Snip off the nipple that opens access to the safety cable clip.
c. Feed your sa fety cable through the exposed hole.
d. Secure one end of the safety cable into the safety clip surrounding the exposed hole inside the housing.
e. Secure the other end of the safety cable to the building superstructure.
WARNING
DO NOT run any cables next to the heaters. Doing so could damage the dome or cause an electrical fire.
4. Feed the facility cables through the conduit hole of the housing. Allow enough cable length to make
connections. Figure 6 on page 9 shows how the cables run through the housing.
CAUTION
CAUTION
For safety, the mounting surface, hardware, and procedure used for securing the dome must support the
weight of the dome, mount (if used), cables, and any structural or environmental vibration accordi ng to
local codes. See Table 1, Minimum load requirements of dome configurations on page 4.
5. Attach the housing to the mount or ceiling by screwing the housing tabs open and down.
Figure 6. Installing the flush-mount housing
Safety cable
3/4 in. conduit knockouts (2)
Building superstructure
Housing tabs (3)
(screwed open and down
against the mount or ceiling)
Ceiling ring
Angle brackets (2)
Ceiling
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(snipped off to access
the safety cable clip,
which is inside the housing)
Nipple
Cables fed
through mount
and housing
Clip for safety cable
(inside housing)
Flush-mount cabling
Upper bracket
Power cable
Cables are fed in through:
• the cable entry hole in the side (or top) of
the housing;
• the power cable runs over the top of the
upper bracket and down beside the
power connector; and
• the remaining cables run down through
the center hole in the upper bracket.
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