Daktronics NPN-4100 Series, Manual

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NPN-4100 Series Installation & Service Quick Guide Page 1 of 6
DD3830324
Rev 01
17 January 2019 201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings, SD 57006-5128
www.daktronics.com/support
800.325.8766
Mechanical
Refer to the NPN-4100 Series Border Installation Quick Guide (DD3838321)
before installing the first panel to determine when to install borders.
Install First Panel
1. Measure and mark the correct panel location. Refer to Figure 1 .
Figure 1: Measure & Mark First Panel
Location
X
Y
Figure 2: Mark Mounting Hole
Locations in First Panel
2. Remove the panel from its packaging.
3. Mark the mounting holes in the first panel for pre-drilling. Refer to
Figure 2 .
a. Lift the panel into place.
b. Align the panel to the marked location and verify the panel is level.
c. Hold the panel in place and mark the screw locations through the
mounting screw holes.
d. Remove the panel and return it to its packaging.
4. Pre-drill holes into the tube at the marked mounting locations. Refer to
Figure 3 .
Figure 3: Pre-Drill Holes into Tube Figure 4: Secure Panel to Tubes
5. Secure the panel to the tubes through all four corner mounting
locations. Refer to Figure 4 .
6. Ensure the panel is level and vertically plumb. Refer to Figure 5 . Adjust
the jacking hardware to correct any plumbness issues. Refer to Figure 6 .
Figure 5: Ensure Panel Is Level &
Vertically Plumb
Figure 6: Adjust Jacking Hardware
Adjust Panel Hardware
Only make small adjustments to the jacking and securing hardware.
Pull Panel Corner to Structure
1. Loosen the jacking hardware. This may pull the panel closer to the
structure.
2. Tighten the securing hardware. This pulls the panel closer to the
structure until it contacts the panel adjustment screws or the rear of the
panel.
Push Panel Corner from Structure
1. Loosen the securing hardware. This may push the panel away from the
structure.
2. Tighten the jacking hardware. This pushes the panel away from the
structure until it contacts the head of the securing hardware.
Secure Panel Corner Spacing
Secure the corner in place to prevent movement after the desired depth is
achieved.
1. Tighten both bolts until they contact the panel or tube.
Connect Top-to-Bottom Panels
1. Remove the panel from its packaging.
2. Place the panel on top of the existing panel, fitting the alignment pins
into the recesses. Refer to Figure 7 .
Figure 7: Set Panel in Place Figure 8: Align Panel Faces
3. Ensure the front edges of the panels align completely. Refer to Figure 8 .
4. Clamp the panels together. Refer to Figure 9 .
Figure 9: Clamp Panels Together Figure 10: Engage Draw Latches
5. Engage the draw latches. Refer to
Figure 10 .
6. Tighten the jacking hardware next to
the existing panel until the panel is
firmly seated against the tube. Refer
to Figure 11 . Tighten the remaining
adjustment hardware until it contacts
the tube.
Figure 11: Tighten Jacking Hardware