Daktronics SW-2101 Aquatics/Track LED Scoreboard - Manual (Page 9)

Mechanical Installation 3
Section 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 does not assume any liability for any installation derived from the information
provided in this manual or installations designed and installed by others.
2.1 Installing Caption Modules
Reference Drawings:
Caption Layout- 6-Lane Multi-Sport Systems ........................................ Drawing A-130319
Caption Layout- 8-Lane Multi-Sport Systems ........................................ Drawing A-130321
Caption Layout- 10-Lane Multi-Sport Systems ...................................... Drawing A-130801
Caption Module Detail ........................................................................... Drawing A-130840
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 Drawing A-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 Drawing A-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 Drawings A-130319, A-130321, and A-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.