6Pelco Installation Manual C1487M-H (1/01)
HARD CEILING INSTALLATION
IN-CEILING MODELS
STEP 1 - PREPARE CEILING
b. Draw a circle on the ceiling using the compass tool and a
pencil. Cut the circle out of the ceiling.
STEP 2 - INSTALL THE BACK BOX
a. Attach the conduit fitting, lock nut, and safety chain bracket.
Install a safety chain/cable (not supplied) that will support up
to 16 pounds (7.3 kg).
b. Turn the thumb screw and open the hinged door to the back
box. Pull wiring into the back box through the conduit fitting.
Refer to Tables A and B in the Appendix for wiring distances.
c. 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.
ATTACH SAFETY CHAIN HERE
CEILING TILE
a. 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.