WW A R N I N G
lReferto your interactive whiteboardsy stem’s specifications (availableat
smarttech.com/support)for its weight. Check your local building codes to ensurethat your
wallc ansupport this weight, and use appropriatemountinghardwaref oryour wall ty pe.
lIf you areinstalling the interactive whiteboardsys tem on drywall, use all the includedtoggle
bolts.I f one of the bracketholes aligns with a w all stud, use appropriatehardwarein that hole
insteadof a toggle bolt.
If you’rereplacing a SMARTBoard500 or 600series interactive whiteboardw ith the SMARTBoard
800series interactive whiteboardon drywall, you must remove the wall-mountbracket and mounting
hardware,andthen install all the mounting hardwareandbrackets s uppliedwith your SMARTBoard
800series interactive whiteboardinstead.
Tohelp ensurethat y ourinteractive whiteboardis mountedcorrectly, make sure thec olorsof thewall-
mounthangeron the back of the interactive whiteboardand the wall-mount bracketare the same.
Choosing a height
SMART includesa mounting template with each interactivew hiteboardsystem. I f you lose this
template,contact your authorizedSMAR T reseller.Us ingt his templateensures that you can do the
following:
lMountthe projectorat asafe height for headspace clearance, while maintainingenoughspace
forairflow and installation access above the unit.
lPositionthe projector at the correct heightabove your interactive whiteboardto align the
projectedimagewit h the touchs creen.
Dimensionson the template recommenda distance from the floors uitablefor adults of average
height.You should considerthe generalheight of your user community when you choosea position
foryour interactive whiteboard.
CH A P T E R 2
Installingyourinter activewhiteboard system
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