Daktronics Galaxy GS6, Installation And Operation Manual

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Section Splicing
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4 Section Splicing
Display Section Numbering
For displays with multiple sections, each section is
numbered for easy installation. For a two-section display,
the bottom section is 201 and the top section is 101. Refer
to Figure 3 .
For four-section displays, when looking from the front, the
lower-left display section is 201 and the section to the
right is 202; the upper row of sections are 101 on the left
and 102 on the right. Refer to Figure 4 .
Section Splicing
1� Ensure the splice key is inserted
in the channel of the bottom
section. Refer to Figure 5 .
2� Attach a crane or lift truck to
the lift eyes of the top section
and apply tension.
3� Unbolt the top section of the
display from the truck bed and
unbolt the A-frame.
4� Lift the display top section off the truck high enough
to spin around 180°.
5� Starting at one end of the display, use the splice tool
to draw the top section into the bottom until the
splice key is fully engaged. Refer to Figure 6 .
6� Ensure display sections are aligned and that LEDs are
also in alignment.
7� Attach the splice plates and splice T-clips along the
section splice. Refer to Figure 7 . Use an
11
/
16
" impact
wrench or ratchet to tighten all nuts on the splice
plates and splice T-clips.
Section 201
Section 101
Figure 3: Two-Section Display
Section Numbering
Section 201
Section 101
Section 202
Section 102
Figure 4: Four-Section Display Section Numbering
Top
Section
Bottom
Section
Splice
Key
Splice Channel
Figure 5: Installed Splice Key
Top
Section
Bottom
Section
Figure 6: Aligning Display Sections with
Splice Tool
Splice
Plate
Bolt
Nut
Washer
Display Face
Bottom
Section
Top
Section
Figure 7: Installed Flat Splice Plate