AXIS P14 Camera Series

Preparations

• If applicable, disassemble the device according to the instructions in this document.
• Clean all parts to be repainted thoroughly to remove grease, dust, or oil.
• To ensure reassembly and functionality of the product, mask any openings (for example for screws, LED indicators, or microphones) before you paint.

Pretreatment of Parts

Depending on the part material and type of paint applied at factory, different pretreatment should be done for the new paint to adhere as well as possible. Clean the parts properly to remove oil, grease and dust.

For more information on the materials used in the product, see its datasheet at axis.com.

• Powder coated parts: Use a primer. Alternatively, remove the original powder coating down to the base material, using fine sandpaper, and clean the parts before painting.
• Anodised and chromated parts: Use a primer.
• Uncoated stainless steel: No special pretreatment is needed, but make sure that the surface is clean before painting.
• Plastic: Use a primer.

Disassembly

Diagram showing disassembled parts of the AXIS P14 Camera Series. Labeled parts include: 1. Back plate, 2. Bottom base cover, 3. Camera unit, 4. Holder, 5. Weathershield, 6. Lid.

• 1. Back plate
• 2. Bottom base cover
• 3. Camera unit
• 4. Holder
• 5. Weathershield
• 6. Lid

Disassembly Steps

1. Remove the bottom base cover.
2. Remove the lid from the bottom base cover.
3. Remove the weathershield.
4. Remove the holder from the weathershield.

Diagram showing further disassembled parts. Labeled parts include: 7. Lock screw, 8. Screw, 9. Arm cover, 10. Pin.

• 7. Lock screw
• 8. Screw
• 9. Arm cover
• 10. Pin

5. Remove the lock screw, the screws and the arm cover.
6. Remove the pin.

Masking

Visual representation of camera components requiring masking before painting.

1. Make sure all necessary preparations of the camera unit has been made. See Preparations on page 3.
2. Mask all screw and screwholes.
3. Mask the entire top surface of the bottom base cover.
4. Mask the entire bottom surface of the bottom base cover.
5. Mask the back of the lid.
6. Mask the underside of the weathershield.
7. Mask the holder.
8. Mask the inside of the arm cover.
9. Mask everything between the foot and the ball joint.
10. Mask the slots for the weathershield.
11. Mask the front of the camera.

Repainting

1. Apply a thin and even layer of spray paint according to the instructions of the paint manufacturer.
2. Let the paint dry.
3. To get a better coverage and clearer color, apply a second layer of spray paint.
4. When the paint is dry, remove the masking.

Reassembly

1. Place the pin in the recess in the arm.
2. Attach the arm cover, the four screws and the lock screw. Do not tighten the lock screw. Tighten the four screws with 1 N m (0.7 lb ft) tightening torque.
3. Attach the weathershield.
4. Reassemble the camera. Tighten the screws with 1.2 N m (0.9 lb ft) tightening torque.