Maintenance CCTV

INTRODUCTION

Effective and regular maintenance of a CCTV surveillance system is essential to ensure that the system remains reliable at all times. Regular maintenance by the maintenance company and effective failure reporting by the user will enable potential problems to be identified at an early stage so that appropriate action can be taken.
Maintaining a CCTV system is preceded by proper planning, design and installation of such systems. See BSIA Form 109 for further information. Whilst maintenance of CCTV systems in the main may be voluntary, there are some legislative requirements recently introduced by Government that may impact on the ongoing maintenance or indeed need for a CCTV system.

NOTICE

1. Cleaning, using a dry cloth for cleaning is sufficient but a moist, fluff-free cloth or leather shammy may also be used. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
2. Heat Sources, do not install the unit near any heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
3. Water, never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
4. Controls adjustment, adjust only those controls specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may cause damage to the unit.
5. Power sources, operate the unit only from the type of power source indicated on the label.
6. Servicing, unless qualified, do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
7. Attachments, changes or modifications, only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Any change or modification of the equipment, not expressly approved by Bosch, could void the warranty or, in the case of an authorization agreement, authority to operate the equipment.

Scope

This work consists of the scheduled preventative maintenance and inspection of CCTV cameras and their housings and pan/tilt units, including the performance of minor repairs/adjustments on as-needed basis. Both traditional and dome type CCTV cameras are covered in this section.

Schedule

All work described herein shall be performed on all CCTV cameras once in two months. All of the work shall be completed on all of the cameras within the specified time limits.

Method

The Contractor shall complete each of the steps listed in the following subsections, if applicable for the specific time and location at which the maintenance is being carried out. The Contractor shall also complete and submit to the General Manager the appropriate checklist form attached to this section. All deficiencies noted during inspection and any recommendations for repairs or component replacements shall be reported to the General Manager. All repairs shall use materials previously approved by the General Manager. Component replacements may require the Contractor to schedule a return to the site. Scheduling of the work shall be done by the Contractor in consultation with the General Manager as soon as the authorization to proceed has been given.

 The Camera Device

Camera Lens and Enclosure

1. Clean lens and enclosure glass plate.
2. Remove dirt, moisture or other foreign substances.
3. Clean camera enclosure filter.
4. Clean enclosure fan assembly.
5. Confirm operation of enclosure fan and heater.
6. Check for damage inside the enclosure, including insect damage, lightning damage, or other mechanical failure.
7. Check enclosure grounds are securely connected.
8. Report any visible damage.

 Camera with Lowering Device

1. Inspect the raising/lowering equipment to ensure that components are not damaged, corroded, and are working properly.
2. Inspect the steel cable inside the conduit and check for any twisting or kinks.
3. Inspect and lubricate winch, steel cable, door hinges and locks
4. Verify that the video signal from the camera is being received at TMC and camera control functions properly.
5. Report any visible damage