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Mechanical Installation 7
Section 3: Mechanical Installation
Mechanical installation consists of lifting and permanently mounting the scoreboard, statistics panels,
and game/shot clocks. The mechanical specification drawings listed in
Appendix A show the
recommended number and spacing of wall anchors for specific scoreboard models.
Be sure that the installation complies with local building codes.
Note: Daktronics does not assume any liability for any installation derived from the information
provided in this manual or installations designed and installed by others.
3.1 Lifting the Scoreboard
Most Daktronics ColorSmart scoreboards and statistics panels are shipped equipped with at
least one eyebolt for lifting, as well as pre-drilled holes along the top and bottom of each
cabinet for wall attachment. Eyebolts are located along the top of the cabinet for each
scoreboard or scoreboard section. (The smaller game/shot clocks do not require eyebolts and
are not equipped with them.) Daktronics indoor scoreboards use
3
/
8
" eyebolts.
Daktronics strongly recommends using a spreader bar, or lifting bar, to lift the display.
Spreader bars ensure the force on the eyebolts remains straight up, minimizing lifting stress.
Figure 4
illustrates the preferred scoreboard lifting method on the left and an acceptable
alternative lifting method on the right. When lifting the display:

Use a spreader bar if possible.

Use every lifting point provided.
Cables and chains attached to the eyebolts and directly to a center lifting point, as shown in
the right-hand example in
Figure 4 , can create a dangerous lateral force on the eyebolts and
may cause the eyebolts to fail. The smaller the angle between the cable and the top of the
display, the lighter the sign must be to safely lift it. If this method must be used, ensure a
minimum angle between the chain and scoreboard of at least 45°.
Do NOT attempt to lift the display if the angle is less than 45°.
Figure 4: Lifting Methods