Daktronics DA-1000 Outdoor Decorative Accent - Manual (Page 11)

Installation 5
2.3 Square & Arch Truss Mounting
Two standard mounting methods are available for Daktronics square and arch truss
decorative accents.
I-Beam Clamps
Mounting hardware includes mounting channels; unistruts; spring nuts; I-beam clamps; 1 /
2
-
13 x 3" bolts, flat washers, and lock washers; and 3 /
8
-16 x 1" bolts, flat washers, lock washers,
and nuts. Refer to Figure 4 and Drawing A-1111650 in Appendix A.
Note: I-beams must have a flange thickness of 1 /
4
" – 3 /
4
". If flange thickness is greater
than 3 /
4
", longer bolts will be required at added expense.
1. Position the accent at the front of the beams, and lift it to the desired height.
2. Use the self-drilling screws to attach a mounting channel to the top rear of the accent.
The mounting channel should be as close to center on the beams as possible.
3. Attach the piece of unistrut to the mounting channel with the included 3 /
8
" hardware,
as shown in Figure 4.
4. Place spring nuts into the unistrut. Twist the spring nuts until they are perpendicular
to the unistrut channel (refer to Figure 5).
Note: Accents require four spring nuts per beam (two at the top and two at the bottom).
Figure 4: Unistrut Attachment, Side View