VARSITY Scoreboards 3359 User manual

MODEL 3359
Installation Manual

MODEL 3359
INSTALLATION
WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for
the period specied in the warranty from the date of invoice.
SERVICE
Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1-800-411-3136
https://www.varsityscoreboards.com/support/contact-support.html
(link to ll out support request on website)

A NOTE
TO INSTALLERS
If you are installing this scoreboard for a client, please return the manual to
the individual in charge of the scoreboard upon completion of installation.
SCOREBOARD DIMENSIONS
8.0’ tall x 20.0’ wide x 8.0” depth

TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODEL 3359 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
DETERMINING LOCATION AND ORIENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–18
INSTALLING MOUNTING POLES OR I-BEAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–18
MOUNTING THE SCOREBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–18
TESTING INSTALLED SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–18

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MODEL 3359 INSTALLATION
(1) 20’ x 8’ Baseball
Scoreboard
Shipped in 5 sections
Please inspect all shipping containers upon arrival for damage and ensure
that you have all of the parts listed below:
ITEMS IN
LARGE PACKAGE(S)
(2)Mounting Tools
20’ mounting angle irons
and hardware (nuts, bolts,
washers)
x 2

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(1) LCD Wireless
Keyboard Controller
(1) 12-volt adaptor
ITEMS IN
ACCESSORY BAG
(1) Sport Inserts
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
REPORTING SHIPPING DAMAGE
Shipping damage must be noted at the time of delivery. The shipper is not
responsible for shipments that aren’t sighted for as damaged upon arrival.
The shipper is responsible for ling a claim, unless shipped 3rd party.
1 /
Note “DAMAGED” on the Delivery Receipt Form, including details
of the type of damage to the freight and packaging.
2 /
Ask the delivery driver to call the local terminal and report im-
mediately.
3 /
Contact Varsity Scoreboards immediately while the delivery
driver is still present to report the damage
A. Phone number
B. Email

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
4/
Mount the scoreboard to the poles / I Beams.
Note: Mounting hardware supplied by the customer.
This manual will walk you through the installation of the scoreboard.
While care has been taken to consider the many scenarios for installation,
some general information applies to all. Follow this guide as closely as
possible to ensure proper installation.
1 /
Review the product specications below to determine your
specic installation hardware.
2/
Determine the scoreboard’s location and orientation.
3/
Install the mounting poles / I Beams.
Note: I Beams supplied by the customer.
6/
Test the installed system.
5/
Install any options, such as sponsor panels or protective nets,
according to the installation instructions included with each
option package.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT
Hanging weight = approximately 867 lbs
Shipping weight = approximately 1005 lbs
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
20’ L x 8’ W x 8” D - shipped in five (5)
sections
CONSTRUCTION
22-gauge galvanneal steel cabinet with powder coat nish for strength,
durability, and lasting appearance
INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend this model to be installed between (2) 8” steel I-beams
(W8 x 31).
Total length determined by local codes, customer preferred mounting
height, and scoreboard options. Concrete Footer depth /diameter as
well as pole/concrete specications must be based on customer’s local
building codes, soil conditions, and wind loads. Flat Stock mounting
brackets and bolts are supplied.
Support structure and mounting hardware supplied by installer/others.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
SCOREBOARD
(1) 20-amp, 120-volt, 60-hertz, grounded AC circuit, disconnect switch at the scoreboard is
recommended. Specific power requirement information is also marked on the scoreboard’s serial
number label, located on the scoreboard. Power consumption is 144 watts.
LCD WIRELESS KEYBOARD CONTROLLER
(1) 12-volt adaptor in a standard 120V outlet to charge the controller
NOTE: To maintain the life of the LCD controller, in between games or seasons, store the keyboard in
a place where you can keep the adapter plugged in year-round, helping regulate the battery voltage.

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The scoreboard should be positioned so that the greatest number of
spectators can easily view it. Also, consider the best orientation of the
scoreboard should the system be used to score a daytime or afternoon
game. The scoreboard should be positioned so that sunlight does not glare
off its face.
In the U.S., placement on the South or West side of the eld is
recommended. Consult with the local building or zoning department
before nal determination and installing the scoreboard.
DETERMINING LOCATION & ORIENTATION

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INSTALLING MOUNTING POLES OR I-BEAMS
The following information for installing the mounting poles/
beams are suggestions only. Local codes, eld placement,
scoreboard options, customer preference, and other special
considerations will determine the specics of your installation,
including footer specications, above ground height, and total
length of the poles/I-beams.
Consult with local building ofcials for the required pole sizes
and footer construction regarding this installation. A local
architect, structural engineer, or sign installer may also be a
source of assistance.
1 /
Install the two (2) mounting poles/beams (supplied by the
customer) on the field 12’-0” (twelve feet, zero inches) center to
center with 18’-6”(*) of pole/beam above ground (refer to the
installation diagram below). If a sponsor panel is to be mounted
above the scoreboard, leave 21’-0” (*) of pole/beam above
ground (an additional 31”).
Remember: Keep boom and lines away from power lines to
avoid shock or electrical burn
2 /
The poles / I-beams must be set into concrete footers. Make
sure the poles are level and plumb and spaced on recommended
12’ centers. The mounting faces of poles/I-beams must be
straight with each other.
NOTE: IF THE POLES/I-BEAMS ARE NOT IN ALIGNMENT — SHIMS MAY
BE NEEDED TO MOUNT THE SCOREBOARD PROPERLY. MOUNTING THE
SCOREBOARD WITH THE POLES/I-BEAMS OUT OF ALIGNMENT MAY
DAMAGE THE SCOREBOARD AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
RE-USING OLD COLUMNS
If you plan to re-use old columns to install your scoreboard,
please take measurements of your columns and call technical
support at 800-411-3136 to discuss further instructions.
18’ - 6” To
Top of Beam/
Pole With No
Sponsor Panels
Depth
Determined by
Local Codes
20’
4’
8’
10’
Depth
Determined by
Local Codes
12’
12’
I - BEAM
12' @ Centerline
PIPE
12’ @ Centerline
6"

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IMPORTANT:
*TO ASSEMBLE, LIFT, AND INSTALL USING
THIS METHOD, YOUR LIFTING DEVICE MUST BE
CAPABLE OF LIFTING IN EXCESS OF 2000 LBS.
IF YOU DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO THAT TYPE OF
LIFTING DEVICE, YOU MAY NEED TO ASSEMBLE/
LIFT/INSTALL IN SECTIONS.
MOUNTING THE SCOREBOARD
1 /
After unpacking the score-
board, arrange the panels in
order A – E from RIGHT to
LEFT, face down, with the top
away from the mounting
poles or I beams. Keep the
panels aligned at the top and
against each other, making
sure not to pinch cables that
may
be hanging outside of each
cabinet.
2 /
Join the cabinets using the
3.5” X 20’ mounting angle,
making one assembly.
3 /
Install crossover nipples
between cabinets. Failure to
install crossover nipples will
void the warranty. Connect
wiring in each of these
sections.
BACK OF SCOREBOARD

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5 /
Lift the assembly from the
top angle irons to a vertical
position, still resting on the
ground and install the top
sponsor panel if included in
the installation. (refer to
page 14 for sponsor panel
instructions)
TOP OF SCOREBOARD
Mounting Flat Stock Mounting Flat Stock
3/8” x 1 1/2” Bolts 3/8” x 1 1/2” Bolts
6 /
Pick the scoreboard up high
enough to install the bottom
sponsor panel if included in
the installation.
7 /
Raise the scoreboard to the
mounting poles or I Beams
and at the proper height, use
a clamp at one pole or I beam
to hold that corner in place.
8 /
Using a level in the top chan-
nel of the scoreboard, slowly
raise the scoreboard to level
it and clamp to the other end
mounting pole or I Beam.
9 /
Weld or bolt the mounting
angle to the poles or I Beams
you are clamped to and follow
the same procedure at the
bottom of the scoreboard,
clamp and weld or bolt. Follow
by welding or bolting the
angle to the center pole or I
Beam at the top and bottom.
It may be necessary to use
clamps here as well.
10 /
If any other options were
purchased, install them by
referring to their specic
installation instructions.
4 /
Connect ALL crossover
cables between cabinets as in
the
“Cable Connections” image
below, making sure the red
stripe on the edge of the
ribbon cables are aligned
when connected. The power
harnesses are male/female
and cannot be connected
incorrectly.
Crossover Ribbon
10 Pin Header
Power Harness
Crossover Ribbon

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INSTALLING SPONSOR PANELS
NOTE:
DETERMINE NUMBER OF SPONSOR PANELS
BEING INSTALLED AND THEIR LOCATION.
(1) 20’ Long 1-1/2” x
1-1/2” Mounting Angle
(8) 3/8-16 x 3/4” Bolts
(16) 3/8” Flat Washers
(8) 3/8-16 Hex Nuts
(22) #8 x 1/2” Tek Screws
(2) 31” x 10’ Sections
(8) 2” x 8” Mounting
Brackets

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Scoreboard Front
ANGLE TO BE
WELDED OR BOLTED
ONTO I-BEAM
1 1/2 X 1 1/2
MOUNTING ANGLE
3/8-16 X 3/4” BOLT
3/9” FLAT WASHER
3/8-16 HEX NUT
TEK SCREW
MOUNTING BRACKET
(MOUNTED UNDER
SPONSOR PANEL RIM)
BRACKET TO BE WELDED OR
BOLTED TO ANGLE
31”
1 /
Attach the 20’ mounting
angles to the scoreboards’
poles/I-beams with the
bottom of the angle 31” above
the top of the scoreboard for
a top mounted installation.
Attach them 31” below the
bottom of the scoreboard for
a bottom-mounted installa-
tion as illustrated. The angles
should should be flush with
the left and right ends of the
20’ long scoreboard. Welding
is recommended.
If the angle is bolted to the
poles/I-beams, all mounting
hardware is the responsibility
of the installer.
2 /
Before the sponsor panel
sections are lifted into place,
attach four 8” mounting
brackets to each 10’ panel
section and four 8” mounting
brackets to the 8’ panel sec-
tion using the supplied 3/8-16
X ¾” bolts, 3/8” at washers,
and 3/8” hex nuts. The brack-
ets t inside the panel. The
top (for top-mounted installa-
tions) or the bottom (for bot-
tom-mounted installations) of
each panel is pre-drilled for
the brackets.
NOTE: A at washer should
be used both on top and on
bottom of the panel, as
hillustrated above.
3 /
Lift the rst sponsor panel
section into place with the
panel resting on top of the
scoreboard for top-mounted
installations or against the
bottom of the scoreboard
for bottom-mounted in-
stallations, with the face of
the panel at against the
scoreboards’ front 1-1/2” tall
ange, as shown above.
5 /
Repeat steps 3 & 4 to mount
the remaining sponsor panel
sections.
4 /
Weld or bolt the 8” mounting
brackets (already attached
to the sponsor panel
section) to the mounting
angle, as shown below.
Welding is recommended.
If the mounting brackets are
bolted to the mounting angle
all mounting hardware is the
responsibility of the installer.
6 /
Install the tek screws through
the scoreboards front 1-
1/2” tall ange and into the
sponsor panel face spaced
every foot.
*WELDING IS RECOMMENDED
HARDWARE FOR BOLTING
SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER
10’ 10’

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AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE, HAVE
THE INSTALLER TEST THE SCOREBOARD BY
FOLLOWING THE STEPS BELOW:
If any problems arise, please have the installer call Varsity Scoreboards Customer Service at 800-411-3136 while the installer is still
present at the scoreboard.
TESTING THE INSTALLED SYSTEM
Please refer to the OPERATORS MANUAL for startup instructions.
1 /
While holding down the
OPTIONS button, turn the
wireless controller on
2 /
The screen will display
“Select Diag Mode.” Press
the down arrow once to
scroll to “Digit Test.” Press
ENTER.
3 /
The screen will display
“Segment Test” and
“Segments Off”. Press the
down arrow once to dis-
play “Segments On”. When
all segments are on, all
digits should display “8”

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Congratulations!
You’ve successfully installed your
Varsity Scoreboard!
4 /
Press the down arrow
again to display “Digits
Count”. All digits should
continuously count from
0-9
5 /
If all digits turn on and
count, the installer can
then turn off the wireless
controller.

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