Daktronics FB-2025 - Mechanical Installation; Footings & Beams; Lifting the Scoreboard

Mechanical Installation 11
Section 3: Mechanical Installation
Mechanical installation consists of installing concrete footing and steel beams and mounting the
scoreboard and accompanying ad panels to the beams.
3.1 Footings & Beams
The installation specification drawings listed in Appendix A show the recommended number
of beams and spacing between them. The drawings also indicate the size of beams required to
support the scoreboard at different heights and at various wind speeds. Use the following
table to determine which drawings provide the installation specifications for each model:
Models
Drawing Title
Number
BA-1518, BA-1524, MS-2918
16' Width Scoreboard Installation Specs
A-298975
FB-2018, FB-2019, FB-2020,
FB 3010, SO-2018, SO-2019
18' Width Scoreboard Installation Specs
A-302416
SO-2011
20' Width Scoreboard Installation Specs.
A-303616
FB-2021, FB-2022, FB-2023,
MS-2009, SO-2021, SO-2022,
SO-2023
25' Width Scoreboard Installation Specs
A-316750
BA-3718
28' Width Scoreboard Installation Specs
A-316971
FB-2024; FB-2025, FB-2026,
FB-2027
32' Width Scoreboard Installation Specs
A-317264
BA-3724, BA-2013
Installation Specifications, BA-3724
A-126445
The column and footing size dimensions are to assist with estimating installation costs. They
are estimates only and are not intended for actual construction purposes. Be sure that the
installation complies with local building codes and is suitable for the particular soil and wind
conditions. 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.
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.
3.2 Lifting the Scoreboard
Larger scoreboard sections and message centers are shipped equipped with eyebolts used to
lift them. The eyebolts are located along the top of the cabinet for each scoreboard or
scoreboard section. Daktronics scoreboards use
1
/
2
" and
5
/
8
" shoulder-type eyebolts mounted
to a
1
/
8
" aluminum plate or steel nut plate.
Daktronics strongly recommends using a spreader bar, or lifting bar, to lift the display.
Spreader bars ensure the force on the eyebolts remains straight up, minimizing lifting stress.