Preparing the mounting surface — flush mounting

When the display is flush mounted, the glass/bezel will be flush with the mounting surface. Flush mounting requires the same cutout hole as surface mounting, plus an additional rebate around the edge of the cutout to recess the display fully in the mounting surface.

Note

The following procedure is for preparing the mounting surface for flush mount installations. For surface mounting details refer to: Preparing the mounting surface — surface mounting

Note

Before preparing the mounting surface, ensure that:

  • your selected location meets the location requirements. For details refer to: Location requirements

  • you have identified cable connections and the route that the cables will take.

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  • A — Cutout (when flush mounting, the cutout will be the same dimensions as the cutout used for surface mounting).

  • B — Flush mounting requires an extra rebate to recess the display fully in the mounting surface.

Important

When flush mounting, the fixings go through holes drilled in the rebated, and therefore thinnest, part of the mounting surface. Before preparing the mounting surface, ensure that sufficient surface thickness will remain (once rebated) to take the weight of the display. The final rebated area must be at least as thick as the display’s bezel (15.00 mm (0.59 in)), in order to ensure that the display sits entirely flush with the mounting surface. Due to these requirements, not all mounting surface types and materials are suitable for flush mounting the display. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the mounting surface is suitable for flush mounting. If the mounting surface is not suitable, the display must be surface or trunnion mounted instead.

  1. Mark the Cutout line on the mounting surface, as identified on the supplied mounting template
  2. Mark on the mounting surface the locations for the 4 holes for fixing screws, as identified on the supplied mounting template.
  3. Mark on the mounting surface the Flush mount rebate line, as identified on the supplied mounting template.
  4. Use a drill and an appropriate size drill bit or hole cutter to cut out the corners of the Cutout line.

    The corner diameter for each display is:

    • 33.00 mm (1.30 in) — Axiom® 2 Pro 9.

    • 37.00 mm (1.46 in) — Axiom® 2 Pro 12.

    • 37.00 mm (1.46 in) — Axiom® 2 Pro 16.

  5. Use a jigsaw or similar cutting tool to cut out the remainder of the Cutout area.
  6. Drill the 4 fixings holes at the marked location using a 3.7 mm (5/32”) drill bit.
  7. Use a router hand tool to recess the marked Flush mount rebate area, to a depth of 15.00 mm (0.59 in).
  8. Carefully (and temporarily) fit the display to the cutout area, to check for a good fit. Do not use any fixings at this time. If the fit is very tight, it may be necessary to remove the display and file the edges of the cutout to achieve a better fit, using a half round file and/or sandpaper. Alternatively, if the fit is loose and there is a visible gap between the display’s outer bezel and the cutout, this will need to be filled with marine-grade sealant or suitable packing material to fill the gap. This should only be done once the display has been secured to the surface using the fixings, as described in the next mounting procedure.