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Installation of ADA Keypads
Most ADA Keypads are provided on a custom plate which is 1/8" thick. Typically, screws
provided with these plates are 1" long. The plates do not provide any play once installed. It
is therefore essential that the box in which the keypad is mounted into is completely square.
If the box is even slightly off-angle, the keypad, once installed will appear crooked.
Furthermore, the box used, should be checked against a
keypad to make certain that the keypad and circuit board will
fit into the box. The box should be close to flush with the
surface of the wall but should not extend beyond the surface
of the wall. The plate should rest flush on top of the wall. The
dimension of an MC-1010's circuit board (double gang
keypad) 3.5" wide by 2.8 inches tall and will fit some double-
gang masonry boxes but may not fit all types. For MC-100
OD All Weather Outdoor Keypads (double gang keypad),
ADA suggests using a watertight masonry box.
When installing a keypad, be extremely careful with the handling of the plate and screws. The
plates can easily be scratched if handled improperly.
When wiring the keypad, you can remove the screw terminal connector from the keypad's circuit
board and first connect the wire to the connector. The shield (or ground) wire is typically
completely exposed (without a jacket) and will require taping. This protection will prevent the
ground wire from making contact with circuit board traces once the keypad is installed. Since
the other wires are not exposed when they are inserted into the connector, they will not require
taping.
1-3/4"
2-3/4"
DOUBLE
GANG
MASONRY
BOX
