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Mechanical Installation
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2 Mechanical Installation
Refer to the electrical installation drawing before beginning the mechanical installation
procedure� It is important to recognize where the electrical wires are located so
knockouts can be removed respectively before the display has been mounted� It will be
easier to install electrical hookup items, route conduits, and attach hookup boxes before
mechanical installation�
• For indoor scoreboards, mechanical installation typically consists of lifting and
permanently mounting the scoreboard to a wall. The mechanical specification
drawings listed in Appendix A show the recommended number and spacing of wall
anchors for indoor scoreboard models.
• For outdoor scoreboards, mechanical installation typically consists of installing
concrete footing and steel beams and mounting the scoreboard to the beams. The
columns, footings, and all connection details must be designed and certified by a
professional engineer licensed to practice in the state of the scoreboard installation.
Be sure that the installation complies with local building codes.
Note: Daktronics assumes no liability for any installation derived from the information
provided in this manual or installations designed and installed by others.
Installing Caption Modules
Reference Drawings:
Caption Layout- 6-Lane Multi-Sport Systems ................................................... DWG-130319
Caption Layout- 8-Lane Multi-Sport Systems ................................................... DWG-130321
Caption Layout- 10-Lane Multi-Sport Systems ................................................. DWG-130801
Caption Module Detail ...................................................................................... DWG-130840
Note: Attach the caption module to the digit module before attaching the digit
module to the wall.
The caption modules are attached to the top or bottom of a digit module with #10
machine screws (refer to DWG-130840 ). Before attaching the caption module, note its
orientation. The top and bottom guides for holding the caption panel are different sizes.
Be sure the module is oriented so that the deeper guide is toward the top.
To insert a caption panel, fit the top edge of the caption panel into the module's upper
guide, and then slide the bottom edge under the lower guide (refer to DWG-130840 ). The
construction of the guides allows the caption panels to be lifted out for changing, rather
than having to slide them out one end.
The caption panels must be properly positioned in relation to the scoreboard digits for
different activities. Refer to DWG-130319 , DWG-130321 , and DWG-130801 for caption
layouts. The drawings indicate the proper location of the digits and caption panels that
will be used for the various events and sports.