Section 1: introduction – Daktronics BA-1518 User Manual
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Introduction
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Section 1: Introduction
1.1
How To Use This Manual
This manual explains the installation of Daktronics multi-section outdoor incandescent scoreboards and
provides details for display maintenance. For questions regarding the safety, installation, operation, or
service of this system, please refer to the telephone numbers listed on the cover page of this manual.
This manual would be referred to as ED11973.
Important Safeguards:
1. Read and understand these instructions before installing.
2. Do not drop the control console or allow it to get wet.
3. Properly ground the scoreboard with a grounding electrode at the scoreboard location.
4. Disconnect power when not using the scoreboard.
5. Disconnect power when servicing the scoreboard.
6. Do not modify the scoreboard structure or attach any panels or coverings to the scoreboard
without the express written consent of Daktronics, Inc.
The box at right illustrates the Daktronics drawing numbering system. The drawing number is located
in the lower-right corner of the drawing
label (in the example, 7087-P08A-
69945). In this manual, drawings are
referenced by their last set of digits and
the letter preceding them. In Figure 1,
the drawing would be referred to as
Drawing A-69945. Drawings are
inserted in alphanumeric order in the
Appendix.
1.2
Product Safety Approval
Daktronics Outdoor Scoreboards are ETL-listed, tested to CSA standards and CE-labeled for outdoor
use. Contact Daktronics with any questions regarding the testing procedures.
1.3 Manual
Overview
The Daktronics Multi-Section Outdoor Incandescent Scoreboard Manual is divided into the following
sections:
Section 1:
Provides an overview of this manual, product safety information, and an
explanation of the Daktronics drawing numbering system.
Section 2:
Lists drawings needed to determine the scoreboard model numbers.
Section 3:
Contains tables that show all of the mechanical specifications, circuit
specifications, and maximum power requirements for each model.
Section 4:
Lists drawings needed to determine the location of scoreboard components.
Section 5:
Lists the electrical schematic drawings for each model.
Section 6:
Contains information needed to perform the mechanical installation for each
model.
Figure 1: Daktronics Drawing Label