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Bail Mounting a Device with a Swivel Base

NOTICE

Only pan-head machine bolts or self-tapping screws should be used to secure the swivel base. If you use screws with countersunk heads, you may damage the mounting bracket.

You can install the optional swivel base (included) on the bail mount, so you can turn the device for a wider range of viewing angles.

  1. Using the swivel base 1 as a template, mark the pilot holes 2 through the outer three screw holes.

    Swivel mount with callouts
  2. Using a 3 mm (1/8 in.) drill bit, drill the three pilot holes.
  3. Press the hex end of the lock nut 3 into the center recess on the underside of the swivel base.

    The dome end of the lock nut must face the mounting surface.

  4. Align the outer three screw holes in the swivel base with the pilot holes.
  5. Use the included wood screws 4 to secure the swivel base to the mounting surface.
  6. Place the bail-mount bracket 5 on the swivel base.
  7. Insert the swivel-mount bolt 6 through the center hole in the bail mount.
  8. Tighten the swivel-mount bolt with a #2 Phillips screwdriver to securely assemble the bail-mount bracket, swivel base, and lock nut.

    Do not over-tighten.

  9. Loosely install the bail-mount knobs.
  10. Place the device in the bail-mount bracket.
  11. Tighten the bail-mount knobs.
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December 2025
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