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This document provides comprehensive installation instructions for the MacGregor Legacy Series Small Baseball Scoreboard, Model MSB3003L5CP. The scoreboard is designed to display game information for baseball or softball, including HOME and GUEST scores, INN (inning), BALL, STRIKE, and OUT counts. Its baseball-shaped design, complemented by criss-cross bat sport panels, gives it a distinctive aesthetic suitable for sports fields.
The installation process begins with a thorough overview, guiding the user through each step from initial inspection to final testing and warranty activation. Before starting, installers are advised to carefully inspect all shipping containers for damage and verify that all parts listed in the accessory bag and large packages are present. In the event of shipping damage, specific instructions are provided for reporting the damage, emphasizing that the shipment should not be refused. Instead, the damage should be noted on the Delivery Receipt Form, and the carrier and manufacturer should be notified immediately. This ensures proper claim filing and avoids issues with warranty coverage.
Determining the optimal location and orientation of the scoreboard is a critical first step. The scoreboard should be positioned to maximize visibility for spectators and minimize glare from sunlight, especially for daytime or afternoon games. For installations in the U.S., placement on the South or West side of the field is recommended. Local building and zoning departments should be consulted for final approval before proceeding with installation.
The mounting of the scoreboard involves installing two customer-supplied mounting poles or I-beams. These supports must be set into concrete footers, ensuring they are level, plumb, and spaced 4 feet on center. The total length of the poles/I-beams, as well as the footer specifications, will depend on local building codes, desired mounting height, and any additional scoreboard options. A crucial warning is given: the scoreboard should not be mounted directly to a wall; a minimum clearance of 18-24 inches must be maintained behind the scoreboard for access to the control module, power, and signal cable connections.
Once the poles or I-beams are in place, the scoreboard itself is mounted. This involves attaching mounting flat stock to the scoreboard using provided hardware, then using a lift device to raise the scoreboard to the desired height. It is essential that the poles/I-beams are in proper alignment; if not, shims may be necessary to ensure correct mounting. Misalignment can damage the scoreboard and void the warranty. The scoreboard must be secured to each pole/beam at both the top and bottom using mounting flanges. Depending on whether steel I-beams or galvanized steel poles are used, the flanges can be welded or bolted to the supports.
Following the main scoreboard installation, the sport panels are attached. This includes four sport panels, along with various braces, bolts, washers, and nuts. The top sport panel is placed first, aligning a corner and slipping it over the cabinet flange, taking care not to damage the vinyl graphics. Support braces are then bolted to the back of the sport panel and the top flange of the scoreboard. The two side sport panels and the bottom sport panel are installed similarly, using support braces and sheet metal screws.
A distinctive feature of this scoreboard is the attachment of criss-cross bats. This step involves placing two angle brackets on the top outside corners of the scoreboard and securing them with bolts and tex screws. The barrels of the bats, which come with attached braces, are then attached to these angle brackets using wing nuts. The braces on each barrel are also secured to the angle brackets. The process is repeated for the bottom outside corners, attaching angle brackets and then the handles of the bats (also with attached braces) to these brackets using wing nuts, and finally securing the handle braces.
For cable-controlled systems, running and connecting the control cable is a key step. This cable must be run in a separate conduit from the electrical service. It should extend from the scoreboard to a location within 10 feet of the scorekeeper’s position, terminating in a 2”x4” wall box. Inside the scorekeeper’s location, a wall plate with a built-in 5-pin DIN socket is installed, and the control cable wires are connected according to a color-coded chart. It is emphasized that if the cable wires do not match the colors shown, the connections should be made to the black, green, and white conductors, avoiding the red terminal, and ensuring the same color match-up at both the wall plate and the scoreboard. At the scoreboard, the control cable is run through a sealed, water-tight conduit into the signal/power access door and connected to the appropriate terminals on the terminal block.
Running and connecting the electric service is another critical phase, for which it is strongly recommended to use a licensed electrician. The scoreboard requires a 120-volt, 20-amp, 60 Hz grounded AC circuit, connected to a power disconnect switch or circuit breaker. A watertight, non-fusible disconnect switch with a 20-amp ground fault interrupter and a safety ground should be installed. The scoreboard has a ½” knock-out on the lower right corner for the electrical service conduit. The connections are standard black, white, and green (ground) wires, and the cover must be replaced once complete. For the keyboard controller, a 120-volt, 15-amp, 60 Hz grounded AC circuit in a standard duplex outlet is needed, unless an optional internal battery pack was purchased.
The final stage is testing the installed system. For cable-controlled systems, the supplied 20-ft control cable is connected between the controller and the junction box cover at the scorekeeper’s location. For wireless systems, the wireless transmitter is connected to the controller via an interface cable. To test the scoreboard, the 12-volt DC wall transformer is connected to the controller and plugged into a live outlet. The scoreboard power is turned ON using the disconnect switch or circuit breaker. The HOME/GUEST SCORE and INNING displays should initially read “0,” with other displays blank. A diagnostic mode can be accessed by holding the OPTION key while turning the controller ON, allowing for a segment test where all displays count from 0-9 in unison or turn on solidly. After exiting diagnostic mode, the controller is set to scoring mode, and the system is thoroughly tested by simulating a game, adding and subtracting runs, and changing innings. It is important to turn both the controller and the scoreboard OFF after each use; if the scoreboard remains ON without the controller, the INNING digit will flash as a reminder.
Finally, to activate the warranty, a warranty activation/installation & completion sign-off sheet must be completely filled out, signed, and returned/faxed to the Scoreboard Service Company. This sheet confirms that all structural, wiring, and power requirements have been met, and that the unit has been tested in scoring and diagnostic modes, ensuring its functionality. This document also serves as a record for technical support, with customer service contact information provided.
General| Category | Golf Clubs |
|---|---|
| Brand | MacGregor |
| Shaft Material | Graphite |
| Series | Legacy |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
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