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Mini-Dome Camera Installation Manual
2. Using the camera mounting base as a guide, mark
the center of the mounting base and the position of
the three mounting screws on the mounting surface
as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 Mark the mounting holes and center
3. Cut the center hole for the video/power cable
connectors (typically 9/16” or more) as shown in
Figure 3.
Figure 3 Cut the cable hole
4. Drill the three mounting holes as shown in Figure 4
using a bit sized according to the mounting
hardware you will use.
Figure 4 Drill the mounting holes
5. Use a deburring tool to eliminate sharp edges from
the center hole to prevent video cable damage.
6. If using rivnuts, install stainless steel rivnuts as
shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 Install stainless steel rivnuts
7. If using the flat head sheet metal screws or other
hardware, install hardware to secure camera base to
surface.
NOTE:
Application of blue Loctite is recommended on
the camera base mounting screws to prevent
loosening.
Figure 6 Install the camera base
8. Remove the protective covering from the camera,
and remove the dome from the camera plate by
unscrewing counter-clockwise.
9. Feed the camera cable harness through the center
hole, and pull gently until the camera is against the
base.
The cable will be accessed from inside the vehicle
through an appropriate access panel for later
connection to the DVR. When the camera pigtail
BNC is connected to the video cable, wrap the BNC
connector with electrical tape.
10. Use the three machine screws with red nylon
washers to attach the camera to the base. Hand
tighten the screws until snug.
