Daktronics Scoreboard Trumpet Horn - Manual (Page 11)

24 VDC Trumpet Horn Installation (LED Solar Power Option Only) 5
Section 2: 24 VDC Trumpet Horn Installation
(LED Solar Power Option Only)
The following section describes the 24 VDC trumpet horn installation for a solar-powered LED
scoreboard.
Note: Disconnect power to the scoreboard before installing the horn!
2.1 Equipment
The trumpet horn kit consists of:
 a horn
 a metal mounting angle
 a 24 volt outdoor horn harness
 assorted #10 screws, tapping screws, and nuts
2.2 Location
The horn entrance panel is typically located in the center of the lower half of the scoreboard
(refer to the component location drawings included in the scoreboard manual for specific
location). The horn will be mounted directly to this entrance panel. The panel may be secured
only by screws, or it may have hinges that allow it to swing open.
2.3 Horn Preparation
Reference Drawings:
Horn Assembly ....................................................................................... Drawing A-320004
1. Insert bushings into the appropriate 3 /
8
" holes in the mounting angle.
2. Thread the two wires from the horn through the top of the mounting angle.
3. Attach the horn to the mounting angle using the #10 hardware provided.
4. Thread the two wires through the
3 /
8
" hole in the rear of the mounting angle.
2.4 Horn Installation
Reference Drawings:
Template, Hole Drilling, Trumpet Horn .................................................... Drawing A-83502
Installation Diagram: Solar Power Scoreboard ...................................... Drawing C-315892
Assembly Horn Kit Option ...................................................................... Drawing A-321327
1. Locate the horn entrance panel (see Section 2.2). There should be a 2" knockout on
this panel. Remove this knockout. If the knockout has not been provided, use
Drawing A-83502 as a guide to drill one
3 /
8
" hole and two 7 /
32
" holes in the panel.
Note 1: Be careful not to damage any internal components when drilling!
Note 2: The knockout may have been removed at the factory.