12Precautions for InstallationThis camera is designed to be usedindoors.This camera is not operable outdoors.Do not expose this camera to direct sunlight forhours and do not install the product near aheater or an air conditioner. Otherwise, it maycause deformation, discoloration and malfunc-tion. Keep this camera away from water andmoisture.Installation placeDo not place the unit in the following places:• Locations where it may get wet from rainor water splash• Locations where a chemical agent is usedsuch as a swimming pool• Locations subject to humidity, dust, steamand oil smoke• Locations in a specific environment wherea solvent or a flammable atmosphereexists• Locations where a radiation, an X-ray, astrong radio wave or a strong magneticfield is generated• Locations where corrosive gas is pro-duced, Locations where it may be dam-aged by briny air such as seashores• Locations where the temperature is notwithin –10 °C to +50 °C.• Locations subject to vibrations (This prod-uct is not designed for on-vehicle use.)• Locations subject to condensation as theresult of severe changes in temperatureBe sure to remove this product if it is notin use.Shielded (STP) network cables must beused with this unit to ensure compliancewith EMC standards.Before installation• The camera mount bracket described onpage 20 shall be used to mount the cam-era.• When this camera and camera mountbracket are mounted on a ceiling or a wall,use the screws described on page 20. Thescrews to be used are not provided.Prepare the screws according to the mate-rial, structure, strength and other factors ofthe mounting area and the total weight ofobjects to be mounted.• Ensure that the mounting surface, anchorand screws are sufficiently strong.• Do not mount this product on a plasterboard or a wooden section because theyare too weak. If this product is unavoidablymounted on such a section, the sectionshall be sufficiently reinforced.Prepare them according to the materialand strength of the area where this prod-uct is to be installed.• The screws must be tightened with anappropriate tightening torque according tothe material and strength of the installationarea.• Do not use an impact driver. Use of animpact driver may damage the screws.• When a screw is tightened, make thescrew at a right angle to the surface. Aftertightening the screws or bolts, performvisual check to ensure tightening is enoughand there is no backlash.Fall prevention measuresWhen the external safety wire is connected,select a connection point resulting in that noth-ing will hit people after the mount bracket isdamaged. The wire length shall be adjusted toremove slack.