General Information

•Prior to beginning the installation of the telephone entry system, we suggest that you become familiar with the instructions, illustrations, and wiring guidelines in this manual. This will help insure that you installation is performed in an efficient and professional manner.

•The proper installation of the telephone entry panel is an extremely important and integral part of the overall access control system. Check all local building ordinances and building codes prior to installing this system. Be sure your installation is in compliance with local codes.

•When used to control a door or pedestrian gate, try to locate the telephone entry system as near as possible to the entry point. The unit should be mounted on a rigid wall to prevent excessive shock and vibration from closing doors or gates. Continuous vibration and shock from slamming doors or spring-loaded pedestrian gates will damage the circuit board. Under no circumstances should the unit be mounted directly to a moving door or gate.

•ADA mounting requirements for door control. The mounting of the unit shall be in such a way that the LCD display is positioned so that it is readily visible to and usable by a person sitting in a wheelchair with an approximate eye level of 45 inches and shall comply with the following requirements:

1.If mounted vertically or tipped no more than 30 degrees away from the viewer, the center line of the LCD shall be located a maximum of 52 inches above grade.

2.If the clear floor space allows only forward approach to the system, the maximum high forward reach allowed is 48 inches above grade to the top of the keypad.

3.If the high forward reach to the system is over an obstruction of greater than 20 inches but less than 25 inches, the maximum high forward reach allowed is 44 inches above grade to the top of the keypad.

4.If the clear floor space allows parallel approach by a person in a wheelchair, the maximum high side reach shall be 54 inches above grade to the top of the keypad.

5.If the high side reach is over an obstruction of 24 inches or less, the maximum high side reach allowed is 46 inches above grade to the top of the keypad.

•When used to control a vehicular gate with an automatic gate operator, the telephone entry system must be mounted a minimum of ten (10) feet away from the gate and gate operator, or in such a way that a person cannot operate the entry system and/or touch the gate or gate operator at the same time.

•Be sure that the system is installed so that it is not directly in the traffic lane. Goose neck mounting post and kiosks work well for these type systems. When planning where to locate the system, take into consideration traffic lane layouts, turn around lanes for rejected access, conduit runs, power availability, etc.

•Environmental factors must also be taken into account. Surface mount units are designed for direct outdoor installations, however it is preferable to protect them from direct exposure to driven rain or snow whenever possible. Flush mount and wall mount units must be protected from direct exposure to the elements. Be sure that ample lighting is provided so that guest can read both the directory and the operating instructions at night.

•This telephone entry system contains a number of static sensitive components that can be damaged or destroyed by static discharges during installation or use. Discharge any static prior to removing the circuit board from the lobby panel by touching a proper ground device.