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2.0 Safety Instructions
2.1 Important Information
Warning: Do not remove the covers or housing. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Warning: The Schrader Valves on the camera's dome are for factory use only. Do not attempt to add any
gas to the camera head.
NFPA 70 (Articles 800.30 and 830.30), National Electric Code
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requires that a listed primary protector be
installed on the conductors of outdoor communication circuits entering a premises, as close as possible to
the point of entrance. The primary protector must be appropriate to the circuit type (PoE, PoE++, or Eth-
ernet).
Warning: Voltages that present a shock hazard may exist on PoE circuits. Use caution to avoid direct con-
tact with exposed, bare Ethernet circuit conductors or connector contacts.
Warning: Some models of this camera system operate from 24 Vac. Use care working with equipment con-
nected to 24 Vac.
Warning: Do not use y-cables or other non-standard wiring schemes.
Caution: In order to prevent damage or deterioration of the optical system avoid pointing the camera system
directly toward the sun.
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Installation must be done by qualified installers, and conform to all local codes and regulations.
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All servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel. Procedures in this manual do not
require entry into the housing of the camera system. The unit contains sensitive devices that can be
damaged by static discharge. To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the unit by static dis-
charge do not perform any servicing other than described in these instructions. If the unit is defective,
please contact the Customer Service Department for technical assistance.
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It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the mounting methods are safe and adequate for the loca-
tion.
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Use only stainless steel (SS) hardware to fasten the mount to an outdoor surface.
2.2 Grounding
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To provide protection against electrical surges induced by lightning, static charges, or any other cause,
the camera and cabling system must be properly grounded to earth. For installation on a building, the
camera must be bonded (that is, provided with a low impedance connection) to the building’s structural
earth ground system. For installation on a metal pole with a proper ground system at the base, the cam-
era must be bonded to the pole. For installation on a non-grounded or insulated support, the camera
must be grounded with an adequate ground strap or wire between the camera and a nearby ground sys-
tem, or to a ground system installed at the base of the support. Failure to adequately ground the cam-
era may lead to failure of the camera. This applies to low voltage (24 Vac and PoE cameras) as well as
to 120 Vac cameras.
Failures due to surges are not covered by the warranty, as they are not
due to defects in material or workmanship, and it is the installer’s responsibility to meet these
