Daktronics COLORSMART BB-3102, Display Manual

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Mechanical Installation 7
Section 3: Mechanical Installation
Mechanical installation consists of lifting and permanently mounting the scoreboard and any optional
advertising panels or message centers. The mechanical specification drawings listed in
Appendix A
show measurements, cable attachment points, and mounting weights for each scoreboard model.
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.
Below is a general overview of the entire installation process. Each step is detailed in the sections that
follow, and the instructions are presented in the general order in which events should occur.
1. Plan and install the hoist or static-suspension structure.
2. Provide power circuit(s) and outlet(s) at the scoreboard location.
3. Provide a power outlet at the control location.
4. Route signal cable from the control location to the scoreboard location, and install the
junction box (if the system is not controlled by radio).
5. Assemble the scoreboard frame.
6. Attach the lower ad panel supports to the frame, if required, and mount the lower
ad panels.
7. Mount the scoreboard sections to the frame and join them at the top.
8. Route and connect all power cords and signal cables around the top of the scoreboard.
9. Mount the upper ad panels or message centers, if required.
10. Mount ad panels atop the message center, if required.
11. Make power and signal connections between message center sections and/or power
connections for backlit ad panels, if required.
12. Attach the corner shrouds.
13. Lift the scoreboard assembly and static-mount, or lower the hoist and attach it to the
scoreboard assembly.
14. Make the final power and signal hookup to each tier of the display (scoreboard tier,
backlit ad panel tier, message center tier).
3.1 Lifting the Scoreboard
Daktronics ColorSmart scoreboards are shipped equipped with a single eyebolt for lifting the
display into place. The eyebolt is located in the center of the top of the scoreboard cabinet.
Daktronics indoor scoreboards use
3
/
8
" eyebolts. Use the single eyebolt at the top of the
scoreboard section only to lift the display into position for assembly.
Note: Eyebolts are intended for lifting only. Do not attempt to permanently support the
display by its eyebolt. Daktronics assumes no liability for damages resulting from
incorrect setup or lifting methods.