Mechanical Installation
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2 Mechanical Installation
Important Notes:
• Read and understand these instructions before installing the display.
• Do not drop the transmitter/controller or allow it to become wet.
• Disconnect power when servicing or not using the display.
• Do not modify the display structure or attach any panels or coverings without the
express written consent of Daktronics, Inc.
Sign Structure Design
•
Structure design is critical and should be done only by a qualified individual.
• It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the sign structure and the connectors
are adequate.
• The customer must also ensure the installation meets local standards.
• Daktronics is not responsible for installations, the mounting structure or its structural
integrity, or for the quality of the mounting hardware used to attach the displays to
the support structure. Structure and attachment must conform to all applicable local
and national building codes.
Ventilation and Temperature Requirements
Fuelight
™
Petroleum Price digit displays are front ventilated. The display must NOT be
fully enclosed inside a support structure or sign or behind a sign face of plastic, glass, or
other material. The front of the display must be exposed to the air to allow for convection
cooling.
Fuelight
™
displays are designed to operate in ambient temperatures ranging from -40°F
to 120°F (-40°C to 49°C). However, overall sign structure design and ventilation should
keep the Fuelight
™
display cabinet interior below 140°F (60°C).
Items to consider when designing a sign package to house LED price displays include:
• Solar gain from the black face of the displays
• Solar gain from other sign cabinet surfaces
• Heat gain from electronics inside the displays
•
Passive or active airflow with adequate intake and exhaust areas
Daktronics is not responsible for high-temperature failure due to inadequate ventilation.
Display Installation
1�
Remove existing displays.
2�
Provide a rectangular opening in the sign structure to accommodate the Fuelight
™
Petroleum Price display. Refer to the
Shop Drawing
for cutout dimensions.
3�
Ensure there is a continuous minimum depth of 2.5" (64 mm) within the cutout to
accommodate the body of the Fuelight
™
display.
