Preparing the mounting surface — flush mounting

Flush mounting requires the same cut-out hole as surface mounting, and an additional rebate around the edge of the cut-out. When the display is flush mounted, the glass / bezel will be flush with the mounting surface.

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Note

The following procedure is for preparing the mounting surface for flush mount installations. For surface mounting preparation instructions, refer to:

Important

Before preparing the mounting surface, ensure that:

  • Your selected location meets the location requirements. For details, refer to:

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

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  • A — Cut-out (when flush mounting, the cut-out will be the same size as for surface mounting.

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

  1. Mark the cut-out line on the mounting surface, as identified on the supplied mounting template.
  2. Mark on the mounting surface the Flush mount rebate line, as identified on the supplied mounting template.
  3. Use a drill and an appropriate size drill bit or hole-cutter to cut out the corners of the Cut-out line.

    The corner diameter for each display is:

    • 20.00 mm (0.79 in) — 7” and 12” displays.

    • 24.00 mm (0.94 in) — 9” displays.

  4. Use a jigsaw or similar cutting tool to cut out the remainder of the Cut-out area.
  5. Use a router hand tool to recess the marked Flush mount rebate area, to a depth of 8.00 mm (0.31 in).
  6. Carefully (and temporarily) fit the display to the cut-out 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 cut-out 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 edge of the display and the cut-out, 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.