Preparing the mounting surface — retrofit / offset mounting

Retrofit / offset mounting requires one cutout hole. When the performance display is retrofit / offset mounted, the glass / bezel and case will protrude from the mounting surface.

Note

The following procedure is for preparing the mounting surface for retrofit / offset mount installations. For flush or surface mount installation details, refer to:

Important

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.

Installation Surface mountingSurface mounting

  1. Mark the cutout line and drill hole locations identified on the supplied mounting template on the mounting surface.
  2. Use a drill and an appropriate size drill bit to drill the holes required at the marked locations.
  3. Use a drill and an appropriate size hole cutter to cut around the cutout line. The retrofit / offset mount cutout diameter is 90.94 mm (3.58 in).
  4. Use a half round file and / or sandpaper to smooth any rough edges or burs on the cutout hole.