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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

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Model VSBX-744LED 

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Page 1: ...1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR Model VSBX 744LED www varsityscoreboards com ...

Page 2: ...TION AND ORIENTATION 5 Helpful Installation Tips 5 INSTALLING THE MOUNTING POLES BEAMS 5 DETERMINING INSTALLATION TYPE 6 ASSEMBLING AND MOUNTING THE SCOREBOARD 7 Installation Type B 9 RUNNING CONNECTING THE CONTROL CABLE 11 At the scorekeeper s location 11 At the scoreboard 12 RUNNING CONNECTING THE ELECTRIC SERVICE 13 TESTING THE INSTALLED SYSTEM 13 Connecting cable controlled systems 14 Connecti...

Page 3: ...d 1 Junction box cover with built in 5 pin din socket 1 20 ft din cable with male 5 pin plugs 1 150 roll of control cable or longer if customer specified For wireless systems Optional 1 Wireless transmitter with interface cable 1 Keyboard mounting bracket for transmitter Optional parts 1 Internal Battery Pack for LCD Keyboard Controller NOTE INSTALLATION HARDWARE NOT SUPPLIED CHECK LOCAL CODE FOR ...

Page 4: ...ny options such as sponsor panels or protective nets according to the installation instructions included with each option package 6 Test the installed system PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Overall Dimensions 8 0 tall x 24 0 long x 8 deep shipped in six 6 sections Weight Hanging weight approx 1510 lbs Shipping weight approx 1560 lbs Mounting Requirements 3 8 steel I beams W8 X 31 or 3 8 OD galvanized steel...

Page 5: ...t 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 of the 3 X 12 angle to the first and middle beams and the middle and third 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 sc...

Page 6: ...tion 7 The required dimensions for the footers vary from city to city and state to state depending on the soil conditions scoreboard size and the building and sign codes for your area Consult with local building officials for the required pole sizes and footer construction regarding this installation A local architect structural engineer or sign installer may also be a source of assistance NOTE CO...

Page 7: ... BE LEFT FOR ACCESS TO THE REAR OF THE UNIT AS THE ELECTRONIC MODULE ACCESS AND ALL POWER AND SIGNAL CABLE ACCESS DOORS ARE LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE SCOREBOARD 24 CLEARANCE IS RECOMMENDED Installation Type A 1 After unpacking the scoreboard arrange the panels in order A G from left to right face down with the top away from the mounting poles or I beams Keep the panels aligned at the top and agai...

Page 8: ...ween cabinets C and D 10 Connect crossover cables between cabinets C and D as in Step 4 above 11 Install any options such as sponsor panels horns or protective screens according to the installation instructions included with each option 12 Run and connect the control cable for cable controlled systems No additional installation is necessary for Wireless Remote Control systems as the wireless recei...

Page 9: ...ls aligned at the top and against each other making sure not to pinch cables that may be hanging outside of each cabinet 2 Install crossover nipples between cabinets Failure to install crossover nipples will void the warranty Connect wiring in each of these sections 3 Join the cabinets using the 3 X 12 mounting angle making one assembly 4 a 5 Connect ALL crossover cables between cabinets as in the...

Page 10: ...ther end mounting pole or I Beam 11 Weld or bolt the mounting angle to the poles or I Beams you are clamped to and follow the same procedure at the bottom of the scoreboard clamp and weld or bolt Follow by welding or bolting the angle to the center pole or I Beam at the top and bottom It may be necessary to use clamps here as well 12 At the top sponsor panel clamp the two 2 X 2 X 12 angle to the I...

Page 11: ...burial rated cable in conduit is recommended for extended trouble free use If the cable is not direct burial rated cable then it must be buried in a sealed watertight conduit The same is true for the electric cable powering the scoreboard Both cables may be buried in the same trench but they must be kept at least 6 apart If conduit is required for both separate conduits must be used The control ca...

Page 12: ...ation refer to the diagram on the following page 2 From the ground run the control cable through sealed rain tight conduit then through a rain tight conduit fitting into the left side of the signal cable power access door and into the scoreboard 3 Inside the scoreboard connect the control cable leads to the appropriate terminals on the terminal block according to the label above the terminal block...

Page 13: ...ELECTRICIAN FOR THIS PORTION IDEALLY THE SCOREBOARD WILL BE POWERED FROM A DEDICATED 120 VOLT 20 AMP CIRCUIT ADDITIONALLY SINCE THE SCOREBOARD S POWER SHOULD BE TURNED OFF AFTER EACH USE THERE SHOULD BE EASY ACCESS TO THE POWER SWITCH OR CIRCUIT BREAKER IF ACCESS TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS NOT AN OPTION INSTALL A SWITCH SOMEWHERE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE EVEN IF UNDER THE SCOREBOARD AT AN ABOVE AVERAGE H...

Page 14: ...OPTION key while turning the controller ON The controller s LCD will briefly display the controller s software version When the display changes and reads SELECT DIAG MODE DIGIT TEST press ENTER The LCD will now read SEGMENT TEST SEGMENTS OFF 4 NOTE None of the scoreboards components should be lit at this time If any components are lit especially with a solid 8 check the crossover connections betwe...

Page 15: ..._________ Date Installation Completed _________________________________ Company or Person Responsible For Installation address phone number ________________________ This document confirms that the installation for the 6 ft x 24 ft Football Scoreboard has been completed All structural wiring and power requirements have been met This unit has been tested in scoring and diagnostic modes ensuring the ...

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