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.
Each piece of the provided 10
’ X 3” angle iron has two holes provided for a lifting shackle or
clevis. Choose two of the 10
’ angle iron as the top mounting angle iron. Ensure that the pin
for your clevis will pass through those holes. If not, it is easier to make changes before
going further, whether a smaller clevis or a larger hole is required.
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 of the
10’ X 3” 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.
Arrange 6 each 2” X 4” X 8’ wooden boards into two rows, three in each row, roughly seven
feet apart on the ground in front of where you are to install the scoreboard. This will serve
as a “table” for assembly and helps to keep the face of the scoreboard off of the ground. If
the scoreboard uses wireless communication, remove the antenna from the panel it is
mounted on until the scoreboard is mounted.
