AXIS 216FD/216FD-V/216MFD/216MFD-V Installation Guide Page 5ENGLISHENGLISHInstall the hardwareMount the cameraThe AXIS 216FD/216FD-V/216MFD/216MFD-V can be mounted with the cables routedthrough the wall/ceiling, or from above or below. There are cover plates for the openings onboth sides of the dome cover. The AXIS 216FD-V/216MFD-V can also be fitted with a metalconduit for protecting the cabling when connected via the side openings. See theillustrations on page 4.1. Using the drill template, drill two holes in the ceiling/wall.2. Route and connect all the required cables. See Connect the cables, below.3. Fasten the camera unit to a ceiling or wall, using screws and plugs appropriate for theceiling/wall material.4. Ensure the camera is positioned so that the tamper-proof screws can be tightened usingthe supplied screwdriver.Mounting on a hard ceilingTo mount the AXIS 216FD/216FD-V/216MFD/216MFD-V on a hard ceiling, check that theceiling material is sturdy enough to hold the weight of the camera.The camera can also be secured using a plate or board that better carries the weight of thecamera, and which is more suitable for securing the screws.The AXIS 216FD/AXIS 216MFD can also be mounted using the AXIS 216FD/AXIS 216MFDDrop Ceiling Mount, which allows the camera to be mounted more discreetly. Please seewww.axis.com for all available mounting accessories.! IMPORTANT! - The casing of the AXIS 216FD/216FD-V/216MFD/216MFD-Vis not approved for outdoor use - the product may only be installed in indoorenvironments.Plate orHard ceilingAXIS 216FD/216FD-VScrewsboard216MFD/216MFD-V