SnapCab Island Ceiling Installation Instructions

Installation - Tools Needed

IMPORTANT: Unpack and check shipment for any damage. Verify color, size and all parts before demolition.

Step 1: Prepare existing cab shell.

• Protect cab floor.
• If installing new wall panels, remove old wall panels and ceiling. Installation of new ceiling is recommended before installing new wall panels.
• If necessary, paint top 4" of all non-access walls and a 6"-8" border on canopy with matte black paint (not included).

Diagram Description: A simple line drawing of an elevator cab interior, showing walls and a ceiling area, indicating preparation of the existing structure.

Step 2: Temporarily mount 1/4” plywood ceiling template.

• Read instructions located on plywood template to determine upside, downside, front, and back, then position in cab.
• Retrieve supplied wood spring sticks. Depending on cab height, spring sticks come full length or two sections that must be attached together. Spring sticks should be 1/4" - 1/2” longer than dimension from floor to canopy.
• Lift template into place. Wedge spring sticks under template to hold it up.
• Center template, measuring to ensure equal gap on all four sides.

Diagram Description: A line drawing of an elevator cab interior with a rectangular template suspended in the ceiling area, held by spring sticks, illustrating the positioning process.

Step 3: Determine where to drill attachment mounting holes in canopy.

• One installer takes power supply with mounting hardware, plastic bushing, tape measure, drill, Phillips head bit, and 1 1/4" hole saw on top of canopy.
• Installer inside cab communicates location of template holes to installer on top of canopy.
• Determine where holes can/cannot be drilled by viewing/measuring obstructions (door equipment, car top exit, etc.) on top of canopy.
• Multiple hole locations are shown on template to avoid drilling into components on top of canopy.

Diagram Description: A top-down view of an elevator canopy, showing a grid-like pattern representing the ceiling template with several circular cutouts indicating potential mounting hole locations to avoid obstructions.

Step 4: Drill mounting holes into canopy.

• Using selected template holes that avoid equipment on canopy, installer inside cab drills 3/16" pilot holes through canopy at each selected location. A minimum of four holes (one per corner) are necessary, but using all supplied legs is recommended.
• On the ceiling template, circle used holes with a sharpie.
• Remove spring sticks and template from cab.
• Installer on canopy drills using 1 1/4" hole saw on center of each pilot hole.
• Installer on canopy returns to inside cab (leaving tools on canopy at this time).

Diagram Description: An elevator cab interior view with a close-up inset showing a drill creating a pilot hole, and another inset showing a hole saw cutting a larger hole through the canopy.

Step 5: Install down-light power supply box.

• Place supply box on canopy in accessible location. (DO NOT install power supply between drop ceiling & canopy, as this will reduce unit life and void warranty.)
• Drill 1 1/4" diameter hole through canopy where box will be mounted.
• Install plastic bushing in hole. Insert wiring harness through plastic bushing.
• Mount supply box to canopy with (4) supplied self-tapping screws.
• DO NOT supply power to box at this time. For more details, see installation instructions in light kit box.
• Installer on canopy returns to inside cab.

Diagram Description: A line drawing showing a power supply box being positioned on the canopy, with an arrow indicating drilling a hole for mounting and installing a plastic bushing.

Step 6: Attach mounting legs to ceiling frame.

• Match ceiling template up to ceiling frame to assist with locating holes to mount ceiling legs onto frame.
• Position L-shaped legs to point inward toward center of frame. Align hole in mounting leg with hole in ceiling frame.
• Use "Leg to Frame Hardware" to bolt L-shaped legs to perimeter of ceiling frame by inserting bolt from inside frame. Lock washer and 7/16" nut will be on outside of frame perimeter.
• Repeat for remaining legs.

Diagram Description: A line drawing showing a ceiling frame with L-shaped legs being attached to its perimeter using bolts, washers, and nuts. An inset shows a close-up of the connection hardware.

Step 7: Attach toggles and install ceiling.

• Attach toggles to top of bolts on four corner ceiling legs. Toggles are used to temporarily hold ceiling in place.
• Position ceiling so car top exit will align with canopy. Carry ceiling in cab.
• Lift ceiling into place, allowing all toggles to push through and spring open on 1 1/4" holes.
• Once ceiling is hanging by toggles, one installer gathers "Leg to Canopy Hardware", 9/16" Socket & Ratchet or Wrench, reciprocating saw with blade, lock tight, wire strippers, lineman pliers, light power supply instructions and goes on canopy to attach ceiling.

Diagram Description: A line drawing of a cab interior with the ceiling panel being lifted into place, showing toggles passing through holes in the canopy. An inset shows a toggle mechanism engaging with the hole.

Step 8: Permanently attach ceiling to canopy.

• Installer inside cab pushes up one corner while installer on top of canopy removes toggle.
• Once toggle is removed, replace with supplied heavy-duty washer and 9/16" nut.
• To allow for final ceiling positioning, do not tighten nuts completely.
• Repeat for all remaining toggles/bolts.

Diagram Description: A line drawing showing a ceiling panel secured by a bolt and nut from the top, with a toggle being removed from below, illustrating the transition to permanent fastening.

Step 9: Position ceiling and tighten nuts.

• Installer inside cab measures and positions ceiling into cab so an equal reveal surrounds ceiling.
• Once positioned, installer on canopy tightens all nuts. Using lock tight on bolt threads and then double-nutting bolts is suggested.
• Cut off excess bolt flush with nut.

Diagram Description: A line drawing of the completed ceiling panel in place within the cab, with an inset showing a bolt being tightened with a nut and a second nut (double-nutting) for secure fastening.

Step 10: Install down-lights.

• Pull one wire connection from power supply harness to each hole in ceiling (those with red connectors closest to COP).
• Connect plugs from harness and light fixture, pull back springs on light fixture, insert fixture into ceiling hole, gently release springs, push fixture into place.
• Repeat until each light fixture is installed.
• Refer to more detailed installation instructions in the light kit box.

Diagram Description: A line drawing of the installed ceiling with multiple down-lights being fitted into their respective holes. An inset shows a light fixture with springs being compressed for insertion into the ceiling.

Step 11: Make final power connection.

• After installer inside cab connects all down-lights, complete power supply installation.
• Ensure power is off before connecting building power to the light power supply box.
• Bring 120 VAC line into box. Connect hot and neutral wires to terminal strip. Connect ground wire to threaded stud.
• Only if using a key switch or timeout circuit, remove the orange metal jumper. Otherwise, leave the jumper in place.
• Continue to follow the wiring diagram found in the light kit for further instructions.

Diagram Description: A wiring diagram showing incoming building power (hot, neutral, ground) connecting to a terminal strip within the power supply box. A note highlights a metal jumper that may need removal depending on the circuit type.

Step 12: Turn on power and clean.

• After completing electrical connections and closing up the supply box, turn building power on. Replace car top exit if it was previously removed.
• If wall panels are included with this project, move on to wall panel installation instructions.
• If a ceiling only installation, remove any remaining packing material or protective film and dispose of debris.

Diagram Description: A line drawing of the completed elevator cab with the new SnapCab Island Ceiling installed and illuminated, signifying the end of the installation process.