GE CyberDome II User manual

CyberDome II
Installation Manual

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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Conventions used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Safety terms and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operational requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Minimum load requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cable requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cable management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Power cable size and length requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Chapter 2. Installing the housing and cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Various mounting and housing styles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Flush-mount housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Preparing the mounting surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pendant-mount housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Preparing the mounting surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing the housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preparing the cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Chapter 3. Wiring and the dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Components used for basic and advanced operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wiring the housing board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Chapter 4. Installing the camera assembly and dome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Set the protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setting the camera’s address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installing the camera assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing the dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Chapter 5. Troubleshooting, maintenance, support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Housing board power indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Common installation issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cleaning the dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Contacting technical support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Online publication library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix A. Installing the individual mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
GEA-102 wall-mount arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installing the wall-mount arm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Opening a conduit hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
GEA-114 T-bar ceiling support kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installing the T-bar ceiling support kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Preface
This is the GE CyberDome II Installation Manual. This document includes an overview of the product and
detailed instructions explaining:
• how to install the housing; and
• how to attach the camera.
There is also information describing how to contact technical support if you have questions or concerns.
To use this document effectively, you should have the following minimum qualifications:
• a basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components; and
• a basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical connections.
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 website. Refer to Online
publication library on page 37 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:
Safety terms and symbols
These terms may appear in this manual:
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.
Blue italic (Electronic version.) Hyperlinks to cross-references, related topics, and URL addresses.
Monospace Text that displays on the computer screen.
Programming or coding sequences.
CAUTION: Cautions identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the equipment or other property.
WARNING: Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in equipment damage or serious personal injury.

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This chapter provides an overview of your CyberDome II dome system, including
product contents and system requirements.
In this chapter:
Installation overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operational requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Minimum load requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cable requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cable management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power cable size and length requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Installation overview
The installation of domes has been made much easier with many innovations that are now available in the
CyberDome II™ line of domes. All coaxial, UTP (certain models only), and data connections are built into the
housing, and configuration parameters are stored in the housing as well. Addressing is still done on the camera.
Housing memory allows you to replace cameras or move them between housings without having to reprogram
them for each new site. 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 PTZ camera assembly; and
• installing the dome.
Product description
CyberDome II is a line of advanced pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras. In addition to powerful cameras,
CyberDome II features a graphical programming interface for easier customization of camera settings, and
passcodes for protection against unauthorized access.
The CyberDome II protocol is backward compatible with the Digiplex protocol. You can replace older PTZs in
an existing Digiplex system with CyberDome II PTZs. You can also place just the camera in a CyberDome
housing, however; some of the functionality will not be there.
Be aware that the power requirements for CyberDome II and CyberDome are different. Refer to Power
requirements on page 7 and Power cable size and length requirements on page 7.
Product contents
The CyberDome II consists of the following:
• Housing.
• Package containing two connectors (one two-pin for power and one six-pin for UTP video and data),
and a small screwdriver.
Note: The select version of CyberDome II will only have a 2-pin connector for primary RS-485 data. There is no UTP
video or auxiliary RS-485 data.
• Manuals (installation and user, which covers programming and operation).
• PTZ camera assembly.
• Dome (mirror domes are shipped with cotton gloves for special handling).
• 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

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housing, connectors, and manuals. The PTZ assembly, dome, and mount (for wall-mount versions) are each
shipped in separate boxes.
Inspect the packages 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.
System requirements
For proper operation, adhere to the following operational, load, cable, and power requirements for CyberDome II
domes.
Operational requirements
CyberDome II contains a built-in receiver that decodes commands originating from a compatible controlling
device, such as a keypad or ASCII control software. A minimum of one controlling device is required for
operation. See Figure 1. From the keypad, an operator can pan, tilt, and zoom the camera, find presets, and
start preset and ShadowTours. A typical advanced system is shown in Figure 2 on page 4. For additional
details, refer to the data sheet, user manual, or application guide.
Figure 1. Basic point-to-point system
KTD-405 controller keypad Cyberdome II
camera

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Figure 2. Typical advanced system
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POWER 12VDC
BIAS
SWITCH
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RS485
A
B
A
B
+
AUDIO KEYPAD RS485 RS485
A
B
RS422IN
RS422OUT
SPEAKERSHIELD
SPEAKER
REMOVABLE TERMINALSTRIP
EARTHGROUND
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POWER 12VDC
BIAS
SWITCH
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RS485
A
B
A
B
+
AUDIO KEYPAD RS485 RS485
A
B
RS422IN
RS422OUT
SPEAKERSHIELD
SPEAKER
REMOVABLE TERMINALSTRIP
EARTHGROUND
Digital recorder
Video
loop-
through
Matrix switcher
Dome
Mon 1 Mon 2 Mon 3 Mon 4
Data distributor
Controller
keypad
Controller
keypad
Video
RS-485 data
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Minimum load requirements
Table 1 lists the load requirements for all CyberDome II dome configurations.
Cable requirements
Table 2 lists the requirements for the cables that connect to the dome.
Note: When using unshielded twisted-pair cable for video and data, the wires can share the same jacket but must remain
separate twisted pairs.
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 according
to local codes.
Table 1. Minimum load requirements of dome configurations
Minimum load Dome configuration
100 lb. • Rugged, cast aluminum pendant-mount housing (with any mount)
• Heavy-duty housing (with any mount)
• Pressurized housing gooseneck (specia)
• Swing-arm mount (with any dome except heavy duty or flush-mount)
50 lb. All other dome and mount configurations
Table 2. Cable requirements
Operation Cable requirement
Length
feet meters
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
Power 24 VAC cable. To determine the size of cable needed for individual applications, see
Power cable size and length requirements on page 7.
Video 75 ohm coaxial cable; or
22 gauge (0.64 mm) unshielded, two-conductor, twisted-pair (UTP) cable
Note: Use only crimp-on BNC connectors. Do not use screw-on connectors.

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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
• use of single-conductor or multiple-conductor cable
• 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
• Percentage conduit fill = 38%
• Video: one 59U/6U coaxial (0.24 in. dia)
• Video (UTP): CAT 5 (0.16 in. dia)
• Data: two 20 AWG UTP (0.19 in. dia)
• Power: one 16 AWG UTP (0.25 in. dia)
Note: This graphic shows two types of wiring for video, UTP, and coaxial. Only one can be used at a time.
3/4in. dia.
Power
Ethernet
Data
(daisy chained)
Data
(daisy chained)
Video
3/4 in. dia.
Video
Power
Data
(daisy-chained)
Data
(daisy-chained)
Video (UTP)

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Power requirements
All CyberDome II domes require a 24 VAC power supply to operate the domes’ PTZ, camera, and heater/
blower, if present. The startup and running power requirements vary depending on the model (Table 3).
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 and power draws.
CAUTION: Use only a Class 2 power supply of the required output rating as listed on individual units and specified.
Table 3. Power requirements at 24 VAC (±4 VAC) operating voltage
Model Start-up power Running power Minimum power source to use
Domewithfan 25VA 20VA 40VA
Dome with 12 W heater/fan (x2) 93 VA 45 VA 56 VA
Rugged and HD dome with 23 W heater/fan (x2) 153 VA 66 VA 100 VA
WARNING: Be aware that the power requirements for CyberDome II and CyberDome are different, which may require
new cabling when replacing CyberDomes with CyberDome II domes.
Table 4. Recommended power cable gauges based on maximum lengths for an operating voltage of 24 VAC (±4 VAC)
Wire gauge
Domes with fan
(20 VA)
Domes with
12 W heater/blower (x2)
(45 VA)
HD domes with
23 W heater/fan (x2)
(66 VA)
AWG mm2 feet meters feet meters feet meters
10 2.60 1569 478 784 238 490 149
12 2.05 988 301 494 150 309 94
14 1.62 620 188 310 94 194 59
16 1.29 391 119 196 59 122 37
18 1.02 246 74 123 37 77 23

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This chapter provides instructions for installing the housing and cables.
In this chapter:
Various mounting and housing styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Flush-mount housings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparing the mounting surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pendant-mount housings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Preparing the mounting surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing the housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preparing the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Various mounting and housing styles
There are three basic mounting styles: pendant, wall, and flush. A pendant-mount lowers a dome from a
ceiling, a wall-mount extends a dome from a wall, and a flush-mount raises a dome’s dome even with a ceiling.
See Figure 4. This document provides the instructions for all mounting styles.
Figure 4. Basic mounting styles
There are four basic housing styles: flush-mount, plastic pendant-mount, cast aluminum pendant-mount, and
heavy-duty (Figure 5). Installation is generally the same for all housing styles. There are some differences,
such as how the dome rings attach to the housings (Figure 19 on page 31). Where differences exist, the
instructions will specify.
Figure 5. Basic housing styles
Pendant-mount Wall-mount Flush-mount
Flush-mount Plastic
pendant-mount
Cast aluminum
pendant-mount
Heavy-duty

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Flush-mount housings
Flush-mount and pendant-mount housings require different preparation of the mounting surface and different
installation procedures of the housings. Follow the instructions given here for 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. If the mounting surface does require reinforcement, first install a
GEA-113 T-bar ceiling panel or a GEA-114 T-bar support kit. Instructions for installing the GEA-114 are
available in this manual (GEA-114 T-bar ceiling support kit on page 45). If you are installing a GEA-113, refer
to the instructions that came with the panel (1052914).
To prepare the mounting surface, see Figure 6 and do the following:
1. Mark the position and size of the housing passthrough hole on the mounting surface. The size of the
cutout for the passthrough must be 8-3/8 to 8-7/16 in. (21.27 to 21.42 cm).
2. Following all local codes, cut the housing passthrough hole.
3. Make sure that the facility cables (data, video, and power) for the dome comply with the
recommendations provided in Cable requirements on page 5.
4. Feed the facility cables through the housing passthrough 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 video, data, and power cables you are using.
See Wiring and the dome on page 19.
Figure 6. Preparing the mounting surface for flush-mount housings being mounted into solid surfaces not requiring reinforcement
CAUTION: The flush-mount housing is for indoor applications only. Do not expose it to moisture, or the unit may
become damaged.
CAUTION: For all installations, heed these cautions:
• Complete 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 (if used), cables, and any structural or environmental
vibration according to local codes. See Table 1, Minimum load requirements of dome configurations on
page 5.
Cutout size:
8-3/8 to 8-7/16 in.
(21.27 to 21.42 cm)
Position and size marked

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Installing the housing
With the surface prepared and/or the mount now installed, install the housing.
To install the housing, see Figure 7 on page 13 and do the following:
1. Remove either conduit knockout (side or top) in the housing.
2. Hold the housing up near the housing passthrough 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 mm) maximum diameter that complies with local codes.
b. Snip off the nipple that opens access to the safety cable clip.
c. Feed your safety 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.
4. Feed the facility cables through the conduit hole of the housing. Allow enough cable length to make
connections. Figure 7 on page 13 shows how the cables run through the housing.
5. Attach the housing to the mount or ceiling by screwing the housing tabs open and down.
WARNING: Do not run any cables next to the heaters. Doing so could damage the dome or cause an electrical fire.
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 according to local
codes. See Table 1, Minimum load requirements of dome configurations on page 5.