User Manual

Guardian Field Support Manual – Section 2
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The mounting arm provides the Installer with
a degree of flexibility to allow for optimal
installation. Installers need to consider the
effect that vibration can have on the ICS as
a result of the way the mounting arm is
secured.
The KB Article on ICS Mounting Arm
Positions provides more details on the
preferred way to mount the ICS.
Types of Mounting:
WARNING: SM recommends using the Hard mount at all times. The Soft mount option must
only be used when the client has requested that no permanent damage is to occur on the dash
OR you assess that the dash material is better suited to using the soft mount. The client must
acknowledge that the soft mount option will be used, as this comes with greater risk of the
installed components becoming a projectile in the event of harsh braking or impact. On some
dash surfaces, the soft mount adhesion may come lose very quickly.
Hard Mount:
The Hard Mount needs to be screwed or
bolted into the dashboard using the supplied
fasteners. The preference is to bolt rather
than screw in thin plastic surfaces (bolts not
provided). You must use the split washers or
nylock nuts to bolt the plate on the dash.
Alternatively, the self tapping screw can be
used.
Confirm the final ICS position before bolting
the hard mount in place. SM recommends
that you find the most stable place possible
to mount the ICS (noting that some
dashboards are very flexible). The hard
mount can be completely screwed down
prior to affixing the mounting arm.