MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONThe mechanical installation includes installing the posts and mounting the softball timer to the posts. Post Installation The softball timer mounts on two posts. Typically installers will use steel pipes or I-beams. In order to reduce the glare from the sun on the front of the softball timer, position the posts so that the front of the softball timer is angled away from the afternoon sun, if possible. The mounting hardware will accommodate posts up to 4.5 inches outer diameter. Sink the posts in reinforced concrete footings. Figure 1 shows the spacing of the posts for a 1064 softball timer. The specifications for the posts and concrete footings are dependent upon the expected local wind and soil conditions, the height of the softball timer from the ground, and the local building codes. Electro-Mech Scoreboard Company assumes no responsibility for installations performed by others.
The softball timer is attached to the posts at four points. Figure 2 shows the location of the mounting points on the rear of the softball timer.
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