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title: "Mechanical installation"
canonical: "https://docs.cuesystem.com/space/SCSG/495681631/Mechanical%20installation"
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> ℹ️ **Free space of 3 cm** or more must be left around the unit to enable free air flow to **cool the unit**.

The unit is equipped with four cut-outs in the mounting brackets. Use these cut-outs for fixing screws.

The controlCUE-basic can be installed in the following ways:

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<summary>Tabletop installation</summary>

Simply place it on any horizontal surface (table, shelf, etc.). Attach the unit with suitable screws using the cut-outs in the mounting brackets.

![image](media://f90b5118-6768-46f6-9689-359f9f929324)

![signCUE-three_tabletop.png](media://8b3770dc-eee5-49fb-9030-38afb0e1caa6)
</details>

<details>
<summary>Under-desk installation</summary>

For installation under the desk, attach the unit with suitable screws using the cut-outs in the mounting brackets.

![image](media://a70d943a-2d7c-40a3-abf7-c04f00bd0c4d)

![signCUE-three_under_desk.png](media://34e842f8-8353-460f-974e-34de3e5804f5)
</details>

<details>
<summary>Installation on a vertical surface</summary>

For installation on the wall, attach the unit with suitable screws using the cut-outs in the mounting brackets.

![signCUE-instalation_v3.png](media://efcafefa-5885-498c-9c3e-66de48a89b57)
</details>