Description
The Pedestal PRO 4.5x6 Steel Hood is a rugged outdoor rain guard designed to shield access control devices from rain, snow, and sun. It’s ideal for entryways, parking facilities, and gated entries where reliable device operation and a clean installation matter.
- Unit specs: Hood footprint 4.5" x 6"; top overhang 2.75"; back box depth 0.5"; material 14-gauge steel; finish outdoor polyester powder-coat with UV inhibitor; face plate with a single gang cutout; removable back mounting plate for a low-profile footprint; hidden mounting hardware; knockouts for surface mounting; ships foam-wrapped; customizable color and dimensions (lead times may apply).
- Dimensions: 4.5" x 6" hood footprint with a 2.75" top overhang for effective weather shielding.
- Material: 14-gauge steel designed for outdoor use and durability against the elements.
- Finish: Outdoor polyester powder-coat with UV inhibitor to resist sun exposure and weathering.
- Back box & mounting:.5" deep back box with removable back mounting plate and hidden mounting hardware for a clean, low-profile installation.
- Face plate: Includes a single gang cutout to accommodate standard access control devices.
- Compatibility: Designed to be used with single gang electrical boxes for devices that are more than 0.5" deep.
- Surface mounting: Knockouts indicate where to drill holes for surface mounting.
- Protection scope: Shields card readers, intercoms, keypads, and entry/exit buttons at pedestrian or vehicular access points.
- Customization: Available in customized power-coating colors and with modified height, width, or depth; additional costs and lead times may apply.
- Shipping: Each hood ships foam-wrapped for safe transport.
- Brand trust: Pedestal PRO is a leading manufacturer trusted by a global network of security professionals.
This hood directly addresses common weather-related issues that can impact access control devices. By providing a dedicated shield over the device surface, it helps maintain readability and responsiveness of readers and keypads, reducing weather-driven maintenance and downtime. The design emphasizes a low-profile footprint with hidden hardware for a neat, professional appearance that blends into entryways, parking structures, and gated entries. With plug-and-play compatibility to standard single-gang boxes and clear surface-mount knockouts, installation is straightforward for installers and integrators. For sites with unique color schemes or size constraints, customization options deliver a tailored fit, though they may involve extra costs and longer lead times.