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Mechanical Installation 2-1
Section 2: Mechanical Installation
2.1 Installation Overview
Mechanical installation involves the following procedures:
Attachment of the caption module to the scoring, or digit, module.
Mounting the digit module to a wall or mounting structure.
These steps are described in greater detail in the following sections.
2.2 Installing Caption Modules
Reference Drawing:
Caption Module Detail.................................................. Drawing A-130840
Attach the caption module and the optional advertising panels to the digit module
before attaching the digit module to a wall or beams.
Caption modules are attached to the top or bottom of a digit module with #10
machine screws. Refer to
Drawing A-130840 . Before attaching the caption module,
note its orientation. The top and bottom flanges for holding the caption panel are
different sizes. Be sure the module is oriented so that the deeper flange, or guide, is
toward the top.
To insert a caption panel, fit the top edge of the caption into the module's upper
guide; lift the panel slightly, pressing back, then drop it into the bottom guide. The
construction of the flanges allows the caption panels to be lifted out for changing,
rather than having to slide them out one end.
Note: Because they are movable, the caption panels must be properly positioned in
relation to the scoreboard digits for different events.
2.3 Lifting the Scoreboard
Reference Drawings:
Lifting the Scoreboard.................................................... Drawing A-44548
Daktronics scoreboards and message centers are shipped equipped with eyebolts that
are used to lift the displays. The eyebolts are located along the top of the cabinet for
each scoreboard or scoreboard section.
Daktronics strongly recommends using a spreader bar, or lifting bar, to lift the
display.
Using a spreader bar ensures that the force on the eyebolts is straight up,
minimizing lifting stress. Lifting methods are shown in the illustration below and in
Drawing A-44548 .