IBM AnyPlace 4836, Planning, Installation And Service Manual

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Mounting to hollow walls
Hollow walls include walls that are constructed of drywall board that is securely
fastened to wood studs. The studs must make up the main structure and strength of
the wall.
Method 1: Wood surface
Use this method if construction changes to the wall are permitted. This method will
provide the most reliable attachment of the unit to the wall with little risk that the
unit will ever come loose or require ongoing maintenance.
The drywall board is removed in an area approximately 30 cm (12 in.) high that
spans the space between two studs. The two wood studs can be cut back
approximately 38-mm (1.5-in.) by 28-cm (11-in.) high. A 38-mm (1.5-in.) thick by
28-cm (11-in.) high construction grade wood support is attached to the two wall
studs with six lag screws as shown in Table 7. Install the Lag Screws directly into
the center of the studs without pre-drilling a hole. Do not use soap or other lubricant
on the screws during installation. The wood support material should be either solid
wood or plywood. After installation of the support, you can replace and prepare the
drywall board for final finishing.
Table 7. Securing the wood support to the wood studs using lag screws
Lag screw
Screw size: 6.3 mm (1/4 in.) or nominal thread
diameter
Length: 60 mm (2.5 in.) minimum
Use a bubble level to assure that the wall mount plate is mounted squarely. Use six
wood screws to attach the wall mount plate to the wall. Center the wall mount plate
vertically on the wood support. Install the wood screws directly into the wood
support without pre-drilling a hole. Do not use soap or other lubricant on the screws
during installation. See “Fastener types” on page 24 for more information.
After installation, make sure that the screw heads are flush or below the outer
surface of the wall mount plate. Check to make sure that you firmly and securely
attach the wall mount plate to the wall.
Chapter 3. Mounting the IBM Anyplace Kiosk to the wall
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