Installing the Alert Camera wall and ceiling mount is simple. Use the recommended tools and drilling template below. As always, use caution to avoid injury.
The base of the wall and ceiling mount is 51.5 mm in width. The base consists of 4 holes, which are 4.5 mm wide.
Recommended tools: Screwdriver, electric drill.
Surface |
Pilot Hole Drill Size |
Pilot Hole Depth |
Softwood |
1.6 mm (1/16″) |
1.2 cm (1/2″) |
Hardwood |
2.0 mm (5/64″) |
1.2 cm (1/2″) |
Wallboard (use anchor) |
4.5 mm (3/16″) |
2.3 cm (7/8″) |
Pre-drill pilot holes before securing the camera to the surface. For soft, hollow surfaces such as wallboard, sheet rock and drywall, use the provided plastic anchors.