Precision CAM Cowcam, User Manual

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SETTING UP AT THE BARN: MOUNTING THE CAMERA
The first step to setting up at the barn is mounting the camera. You will need your
camera, camera power supply, camera power cable, camera cable, mounting hard-
ware, and your mount. If you have a fixed camera, you will not need the mount,
camera power cable, or camera power supply.
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It is ok to mount the camera outside as it is completely weather proof, however
we don't recommend mounting it directly below the eaves trough or roof line
as this will expose the camera to more water and ice which may hinder its
performance.
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You will need to have a power connection within 30 feet of the camera
mounting location. If you have a fixed you do not have to worry about this as
the camera is powered through the camera cable.
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Before starting the installation, make sure you will be able secure the camera
mount directly to a stud or into a solid pole. If this is not possible, we
recommend reinforcing with
3/4” plywood or better.
Your mounting kit includes: 1 camera mount, 4 track bolts, 4 washers, 4 lock nuts, and
4 lag bolts.
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The first thing you need to do is set the 4 track bolts in the mount to create
studs for the camera. To do this, put the bolt through the correct hole, then on
the opposite side, stack up the 4 washers on the bolt with the nut on top, then
tighten the nut until the track bolt pulls itself into the hole. You can also use a
hammer to set the bolts in place if you wish.
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To determine what holes to put the track bolts in, put the camera over the
mount and observe which holes line up with the mounting plate of the camera.
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Now, place the mount where you wish to install the camera, mark out and drill
the 4 mounting holes with the appropriate sized drill bit, and fasten the mount
with the 4 included lag bolts.
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