3M DE343 Operating manual

December 2005 • 78-6970-9432-0 • Copyright © 2005, 3M Company. All Rights Reserved.
Product Safety Guide
Including Installation Instructions
3 Digital Easel

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3M™ Digital Easel
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Introduction
3M™ Digital Easel
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Safety Information
Please read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of this
3MTM Digital Easel, model DE343. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Intended Use
The 3M Digital Easel, model DE343, was designed, and intended for use indoors via a USB data
communications cable connected to a desktop or laptop computer. Use in an outdoor operation has not been
tested and could damage the easel, peripheral equipment, and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition.
Underwriter’s Laboratories has only evaluated this product for wall installation on 1/2 inch drywall minimum.
This 3M Digital Easel is not intended for use by unsupervised children.
Explanation of Signal Words and Symbols in Safety Labels and Instructions
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage.
Attention: Read Accompanying Documentation
24 Lbs/11 Kg
Risk from muscular strain—24 lbs. (11 kg)
 WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with exposure to hazardous voltage:
• Do not use the 3M Digital Easel in an outdoor and/or wet environment
To reduce the risk associated with use of alcohol based cleaners:
• Follow all instructions and recommendations on the product label and Material Safety Data Sheet when using
any commercially sold whiteboard cleaner
To reduce the risk associated with muscle strain:
• Always use more than one person when installing or removing the 3M Digital Easel
To reduce the risk associated with tripping:
• Position the 3M Digital Easel’s USB data cable so that it will not be tripped over
To reduce the risk associated with the various hazards related to the 3M Digital Easel:
• Please read, understand and follow all safety information contained in this installation manual prior to the
installation and use

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Introduction 3M™ Digital Easel
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 WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with impact:
• Always provide proper adult supervision when using the 3M Digital Easel around children
• Always place the 3M Digital Easel on a stable and level surface
• Install the 3M Digital Easel on a wall with 1/2 inch thick drywall minimum.
• Use only 3M recommended wall mounting hardware
• Follow all installation instructions carefully
• Make sure mounting screws are properly sized to handle the weight of the 3M Digital Easel
• Make sure mounting hardware is securely anchored to a solid structure
• Proper installation and/or servicing must be preformed by qualified service technicians, as outlined in the
installation instructions. Failure to do so could result in serious injury and/or damage to the 3M Digital Easel
• At least two qualified service technicians should perform the installation procedure. Serious personal injury
and/or damage can result from dropping the 3M Digital Easel
To reduce the risk associated with choking:
• Keep batteries away from children and pets.
 CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with impact:
• Always provide proper adult supervision when using the 3M Digital Easel around children
• Always place the 3M Digital Easel on a stable and level surface
• Install the 3M Digital Easel on a wall with 1/2 inch thick drywall minimum.
• Use only 3M recommended wall mounting hardware
• Follow all installation instructions carefully
• Make sure mounting screws are properly sized to handle the weight of the 3M Digital Easel
• Make sure mounting hardware is securely anchored to a solid structure
• Proper installation and/or servicing must be preformed by qualified service technicians, as outlined in the
installation instructions. Failure to do so could result in serious injury and/or damage to the 3M Digital Easel
• At least two qualified service technicians should perform the installation procedure. Serious personal injury
and/or damage can result from dropping the 3M Digital Easel
To reduce the risk associated with choking:
• Keep batteries away from children and pets.

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3M™ Digital Easel
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Installation
Installation
Note: Photos and/or illustrations may not match exactly the hardware provided.
Installing the Wall Bracket
Unpacking Wall Bracket and Hardware
1. Stand the shipping container on its bottom side on the floor.
2. Open the top side of the shipping container.
3. Remove the 3M Digital Easel and accessories from the shipping container.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with muscle strain:
• Always use more than one person when installing or removing the 3M Digital Easel
4. Locate and remove the wall bracket and hardware.
Installation for a Hollow Wall-Drywall
 WARNING
• Install the 3M Digital Easel on a wall with 1/2-inch-thick drywall minimum.
• Use only 3M recommended wall mounting hardware.
• Follow all installation instructions carefully.
• Make sure mounting screws are properly sized to handle the weight of the 3M Digital Easel.
• Make sure mounting hardware is securely anchored to a solid structure.
• Proper installation must be performed by qualified service technicians, as outlined in the installation
instructions. Failure to do so could result in serious injury and/or damage to the 3M Digital Easel.
1. Determine the desired location of the unit.
2. While holding the bracket in place, use a
carpenter’s level to ensure the proper level and then
mark a minimum of two hole locations on the wall.
Ensure that no studs are behind the hole locations.
Note: Drawings may not depict actual hardware used.
3. Using a Phillips screw driver, screw the supplied
anchors into the wall until they are flush with the
wall surface using one for each identified hole
location.

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3M™ Digital Easel
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Installation
4. Align the wall bracket holes over the wall anchors
and secure with the provided washer and anchor
screws. Confirm that the wall bracket is level
before tightening the screws.
Note: For other types of wall material (e.g. wood,
concrete, concrete block) use mounting hardware
that is properly rated for the weight of the unit and is
intended for specific wall material.
Hanging on the Wall
1. If possible, position the 3M Digital Easel in front
of the wall where the bracket is located. Position
the unit on the floor on its backside so that the top
is closest to the wall.
2. Clear the path from the unit to the wall where it
will be hanging.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with muscle strain:
• Always use more than one person when installing or removing the 3M Digital Easel.
3. With one person holding each side of the unit,
carefully lift it into position so that the bracket slot
is above the wall hanger bracket and then lower
into mating position onto wall hanger bracket.
Ensure that the unit is securely in place before
releasing.

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3M™ Digital Easel
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Installation
4. Remove the “L” bracket from the bottom of the
unit, and rotate it so that the half-round portion
is flat against the wall. Align the bracket with the
mounting hole, and mark the bracket hole location
on the wall.
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5. Using a Phillips screw driver, screw the supplied
anchor into the wall until it is flush with the wall
surface for the identified hole location.
6. Secure the unit to the wall by attaching the “L”
bracket to the 3M Digital Easel and wall using the
provided washers and anchor screws.

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