September 28, 2004
AlphaEclipse 3600 Series A Sign Installation Instructions (9711-8001C)
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Installation
Installation
NOTE:
For sign that are shipped in multiple sections and must be assembled before installing, see “Shop
drawings” on page 37.
Mechanical installation
Overview
Because every sign installation is unique, there is no single procedure for mounting AlphaEclipse 3600 signs.
This section is only intended as a guide. A set of sign shop drawings is located at the end of this manual. These
drawings should aid in most any type of installation.
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Drill holes as needed in the sign’s steel framework for fasteners, but consult the attached shop drawings
for excluded areas.
Drilling holes in any of these excluded areas will void the sign’s warranty.
When drilling
holes, follow these guidelines:
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Connections must be analyzed by a structural engineer.
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Dissimilar metals should be isolated to avoid galvanic corrosion.
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Any area on the sign’s frame that had paint removed during mounting must be recoated with a paint
recognized by UL test #1332.
Failure to repaint the area will result in accelerated corrosion of the sign’s structure.
Adaptive Micro Systems is not responsible for any failure in the sign’s structure because of this.
(POLANE HS Plus
Polyurethane Enamel is used to paint the sign’s frame during manufacturing.)
Support structure design
The design of a sign’s support structure depends on a number of factors:
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mounting methods
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building codes
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foundation
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sign size
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sign weight
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sign height
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wind loading
Ventilation requirements
If the sign is mounted to a solid surface like a wall, then nothing should block the space between the top,
bottom, and sides of the sign and the solid surface.
If there is an obstruction (as in a monument-style installation), then run duct work (not supplied) from the
bottom side of the sign and laterally to the top of the sign to exhaust hot air. Be sure no rain or snow can enter the
sign through this duct work. To avoid heat build-up and depending on sign size, more space may be required at
the back of the sign to provide ample air flow. Fans can be used to supplement natural air flow. Adaptive Micro
Systems recommends isolating the fresh air intakes from the exhaust air.
All installations, superstructure designs, and connections must be designed and approved by a
qualified structural engineer. Call Adaptive Micro Systems at 1-800-558-7022 for contact information
for structural engineering consultants.
