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DETERMINING LOCATION AND ORIENTATION
The scoreboard should be positioned so that the greatest number of spectators can easily view it.
Also, consider the best orientation of the scoreboard should the system be used to score a daytime or
afternoon game. The scoreboard should be positioned so that sunlight does not glare off of its face.
In the U.S., placement on the South or West side of the field is recommended. Consult with the local
building or zoning department before final determination and installing the scoreboard.
Helpful Installation Tips:
When removing the scoreboard from its packaging, do not pry against or cut into the
scoreboard. Cut the packing straps and remove the box.
Inspect the unit for shipping damage according to the instructions on page 1.
When installing the poles/I-beams that support the scoreboard, it is important to keep the
spacing accurate and the faces straight. If you are using beams, a good way to keep the
faces straight is to clamp a length angle to the beams as they are placed, and if necessary,
provide bracing until the concrete has cured. The poles/beams should be allowed to stand
overnight for the concrete to cure enough to support the scoreboard.
INSTALLING MOUNTING POLES OR I-BEAMS
NOTE: The following information for installing the mounting poles/beams are suggestions
only. Local codes, field placement, scoreboard options, customer preference, and other
special considerations will determine the specifics of your installation, including footer
specifications, above ground height, and total length of the poles/I-beams.
1. Install the two (2) mounting poles/I-beams (supplied by the customer) on the field with
4’
center spacing and with 16
’-6” of pole/I-beam above ground (refer to the figures below).
