Alarm.com Solar Stake Accessory (ADC-VACC-SS) - Installation Guide
The Alarm.com Solar Stake (ADC-VACC-SS) is an accessory product that enables flexible mounting of an ADC-V731B camera and its Solar Panel Accessory (ADC-VACC-SP4W) around the perimeter of a property, independent of a wall or existing structure. This ground-stake mounting solution lets you position the camera and solar panel for optimal field of view and sun exposure.
Pre-installation checklist
- Solar Stake Accessory (ADC-VACC-SS) and included installation hardware
- 4MP Indoor/Outdoor Battery Camera with Two-Way Audio and Integrated Spotlight (ADC-V731B)
- Solar Panel Accessory (ADC-VACC-SP4W)
- Wrench or pliers for hex nuts
- Rubber mallet
Important: Do not use a steel hammer instead of a rubber mallet. Striking the coated metal directly may chip the finish and can bend the threaded stud.
In the box
- Pole segment (x5)
- End piece (has a brass 1/4" threaded insert at one end)
- Camera mount bracket
- Pole clamp
- Bolts and hex nuts (x2)
- Adjustable pivot
- Knurled locking knob
- 1/4" tripod screw
- Solar mount
- Ground stake
Installation
- Connect the five pole segments by screwing them together at their threaded couplings. Align each male end with a corresponding female coupling of the next segment, and turn clockwise until snug.
Important: Do not overtighten the pole segments while connecting them. - Attach the end piece (i.e., the piece with the brass 1/4" threaded insert at its tip) last, oriented so the threaded insert sits at the top of the assembled pole.
- Position the camera mount bracket near the top of the pole, and below the end piece.
- Open the pole clamp and fit it around the pole.
- Insert the two bolts through the clamp and thread on the hex nuts, tightening evenly on both sides until the bracket is firmly clamped and will not slide or rotate.
- Align the camera's tripod socket with the 1/4" tripod screw on the bracket's swivel end. Turn the camera clockwise until snug.
- Loosen the knurled locking knob to adjust the camera's angle as desired, then retighten the knob to lock it in position.
- Attach the solar mount to the top of the pole by threading its mounting stud into the threaded insert on the end piece. Turn the solar mount clockwise until it is secure and seated flat.
- Connect the Solar Panel's USB-C cable to the camera's USB-C port.
Note: The port is located on the back of the camera, underneath the rubber cover. Lift the cover to reveal the port and insert the cable. - Locate the threaded coupling at the base of the pole (i.e., the end opposite the end piece and mounts). Thread the stake's threaded stud into this coupling and turn clockwise until snug.
- Tighten the hex nut against the coupling to lock the stake in place and prevent it from loosening.
- Adjust the two legs of the stake so they are positioned at a 90° angle in relation to each other.
Important: A 90° angle gives the stake a wider, more stable footprint in the ground and helps keep the pole from twisting or leaning. - Position the assembled hardware where at its final installation location, holding the pole upright.
- Using a rubber mallet, tap the top of the stake's crossbar (i.e., the bend between the two legs) to drive the legs into the ground until the stake is firmly seated and the pole stands vertically on its own.
Important: Only strike the stake itself with the rubber mallet when installing into the ground. Do not strike the pole, the mounted camera, or the solar panel. - Use the camera's live view to verify the setup is installed and oriented as desired.