Mounting The Smart Product - SMART Board 4000 Series Installation Best Practices

CHAPTER 2
INSTALLING THE PRODUCT
Look for wall mounts that meet the following requirements:
Requirement
Support the wall type
Approved by a
regulatory body
Allow for adequate
ventilation

Mounting the SMART product

The electrical and mechanical components of a SMART product are designed to work properly
when the SMART product is mounted in the orientation described in its installation instructions.
Mounting the SMART product in a different orientation can cause malfunctions and will void the
SMART product's warranty.
SMART products are designed for vertical mounting only: 90° relative to the floor, plus or minus
5°–15° for tolerance, depending on the SMART product (consult the SMART product's
documentation). SMART doesn't support mounting SMART products at other angles or in a
horizontal orientation.
There are a number of potential hazards of mounting a SMART product in a non-standard
orientation or angle:
Mounting a SMART product horizontally (like a table top) can cause the glass to sag, damaging
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the SMART product or interfering with the SMART product's touch system.
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Determine the types of fasteners and mounting materials that are
needed based on the wall's structure and the total weight (the SMART
product and its accessories and additional components).
SMART makes the following recommendations to help you properly
assess the wall:
Have a qualified technician assess the installation wall.
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Talk to the building facilities group about the wall's construction.
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If you're still not sure of the wall's suitability, consult a construction
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contractor or the wall's manufacturer.
If you still can't get suitable answers, have an engineering analysis
performed for the wall.
Use only mounts that have an Underwriter Laboratories (UL) or similar
approval marking. This approval indicates that an independent body has
tested the mount for proper adherence to safety considerations. If the
mount is not approved by a regulatory body, it may fail to support the
SMART product.
Consider air flow and ventilation when choosing mounting hardware.
The SMART product should have at least 2" (5 cm) of clearance on all
sides or 4" (10 cm) if the SMART product is installed in a recessed area.