Engineering Analysis; Selecting Mounting Hardware - SMART Board 4000 Series Installation Best Practices

CHAPTER 2
INSTALLING THE PRODUCT

Engineering analysis

An engineering (structural) analysis may be necessary for determining if a wall can support the
SMART product. Get an engineering analysis if:
You can not find the wall's studs
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using appropriate tools, such as a
stud finder
You are unsure of the wall's
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construction and the person in
charge of the building can not
answer your questions
The wall is not connected at both the floor and ceiling
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The wall is a modular panel system
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The wall is also bearing the weight of additional hardware or furniture (such as cabinets or
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bookshelves)
There are special zoning requirements (for example, earthquakes)
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The wall exceeds typical construction practices (for example, taller than 8' or 2.4 m)
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Selecting mounting hardware

The mounting hardware required for installation varies according to the type of wall onto which the
SMART product is being mounted.
This table describes different types of hardware and the types of wall on which it's appropriate for
use.
Wall type
Drywall over
wood studs
Drywall over
steel studs
Solid concrete,
concrete masonry unit
or brick
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Mounting hardware
Wood and lag screws
Toggle bolts and
butterfly anchors
Concrete screws and
anchors
Details
Threads on these screws are widely spaced.
These screws have wider threads.
These bolts/anchors have "wings" that open
inside a hollow wall, bracing against the wall to
secure the fastener.
IMPORTANT
SMART does not recommend using metal
screws.
These screws typically have alternating high
and low threads and can be designed for use
with a sleeved insert.