User manual for graphic reader board
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1. PERSONA SIGN MAKERS IMAGE BUILDERS TABLE OF CONTENTS AS aa a 2 Safety NOteS 3 OVvervieW 4 Some component assembly required 4 Components of the product 4 Graphic panel velcro attachment 5 6 Graphic holder US 2m anon nn nnn nn nn nn enn nn nn ana nn nnnnnnnnannnnanannanananmnnn 7 Change arm aSSeMbly nn nn nnn nnn nn nnn nn nnn nn nn nna 8 9 Opening the Sign 9 Attaching graphic panels to holders 9 Copy Graphic changing 10 11 Cleaning and Maintenance 12 Re painting touch Up 12. Without pulling down turn the opening eye until it is perpendicular to the face of the sign It should lock into position This completes your change over operation mm mocha Ade ts j Fr Meca me m i Graphic Reader Board User Manual Page 11 PERSONA SIGN MAKERS IMAGE BUILDERS Maintenance A supervisor should be alerted if the graphics reader board doesn t illuminate correctly or at all because of faulty wiring or burned out fluorescent bulbs DO NOT attempt to correct any problems yourself as there are hazardous voltages present INSTALLER ee To access inside strike plate DANGER A Voltage Hazard of sign remove nh cara P a o these 3 screws i IS Sign uses nazarqous voltages tnat may cause serious injury X or death Do not modify the safety features of the sign in any rom me aten TF way to acquire access to this hazardous voltage strike plate in the center of the cabinet Cleaning Care should be taken when cleaning the reader board sign Abrasive cleaners including some window cleaners and solvents such as gasoline lacquer thinner acetones and chlorinated solvents will damage plastic Plastic faces should be washed with a mild soap detergent and warm water mixture A sponge cloth or soft clean woven fabric can be used but without using a lot of pressure Rinse thoroughly with clean water Dry faces by taking a clean chamois cloth of cellulose tissue and blotting the wa
3. photo 6 Newvsp W Provider Graphic Reader Board User Manual Page 7 PERSONA SIGN MAKERS IMAGE BUILDERS Initial Copy Graphic changing Use the pictures and illustrations to change the graphic and copy in your graphics reader board The panels are marked A B C amp D and must be put up in that order 1 Take the graphic holders and put them back to back as they were when they were shipped Carry the graphic holders graphic hangar bars and graphic change arm out to the graphics reader board and hang the graphic holder one of the screws mounted directly under the sign on each side of the support pole NOTE The illustration on the right shows the empty graphic holder which would be hung opposite the graphic holder full of graphic panels For the initial graphic installation the empty graphic holder would not be used 12x1 1 screw each side of pole Full Graphic Holder Holder NOTE The graphic changer head must be attached to the change arm and the length of the change arm must be adjusted so you Can reach approximately to the top of the sign before opening or changing graphics on your graphics reader board eee Side 2 2 Take the 1 bolt out of the rachet base and leave on 1 star washer With the bend in the changer head toward the change arm as shown in photo 1 put the bolt through the hole in the changer head put the other star was
4. ends of the panels photo 6 as you slide the alignment pins of the hangar bar into the slots on top of the panel until they bottom in the slot then push the ends of the panel against Sa A the hangar bar ALIGNMENT SLOT VELCRO Graphic Reader Board User Manual Page 9 PERSONA SIGN MAKERS IMAGE BUILDERS 6 Take the change arm and slide the changer head slots up to the alignment pins on the hangar bar You may have to lay the graphic panel mounted on the graphic hangar on the ground as in photo 1 When the changer head is in position as in photo 2 you can pick the graphic up 7 Lift the graphic up the sign photo 3 and place it on the hangar bar channel at the top of the sign starting on the left hand side Photo 4 shows how the graphic hangar sits on top of the hangar bar channel Photo 5 shows the slot on the back of the graphic hangar that is to align on top of a locator pin in the hangar bar channel for consistent graphic placement When you have the graphic on the channel move the graphic back and forth slightly so it can drop onto the alignment pin The A panel is now in place Photo 6 shows the pane properly installed on the reader board GRAPHIC PANEL r Aw wn ate ae ot righ Ti aad ALIGNMENT GRAPHIC GRAPHIC HANGAR HANGAR CHANNEL BAR Graphic Reader Board User Manual PERSONA SIGN MAKERS IMAGE BUILDERS 9 Mount panel B to a g
5. for your convenience Topics to be covered Overview This section explains the purpose and parts of the reader board Graphic Panel velcro attachment This section covers the procedure for aligning and attaching self adhesive velcro pieces that will allow the graphic panels of the reader board to be attached to the graphic hangar bars Copy Graphic changing This section covers the graphic and copy changing procedures and provides pictures and illustrations to help you in this area Cleaning and Maintenance This section covers processes and methods to keep your reader board clean without damaging paint or plastic faces graphics or letters Re painting touch up This section covers guidelines for any re painting or touch up necessary to maintain the appearance of your reader board Graphic Reader Board User Manual Page 2 PERSONA SIGN MAKERS IMAGE BUILDERS Safety Notes Look for these symbols in the users manual to maximize safety and protection Follow all warning instructions to maintain safe operation of your signs Hazardous voltage warning DANGER A Voltage Hazard This sign uses hazardous voltages that may cause serious injury or death Do not modify the safety features of the sign in any way to acquire access to this hazardous voltage Lifting warning WARNING Lifting hazard Single person lift could cause injury Use assistance when moving or lifting Wind s
6. of graphics panels 3 Change arm Device expandable from 6 to 18 to change reader board graphics or letters and open cabinet 4 Cabinet opening attachment Attachment for the change arm to open the graphics reader board for service graphics or copy changes 5 1 Velcro pieces Velcro pieces to be attached to the graphics panel in the field Graphic Reader Board User Manual Page 4 PERSONA SIGN MAKERS IMAGE BUILDERS 6 Graphics hangar bar These 8 parts 4 per frame come with pieces of velcro that will be the points where the graphic panels attach to the hangar bars 7 Graphics holder Aluminum pieces designed to keep your reader board graphics in order for carrying and installation 8 12 x 1 12 Self tapping screws These screws will be inserted into the pole supporting the sign to hang the graphics holders on when changing the graphics Graphic Panel velcro attachment Use the following instructions to apply the self adhesive velcro to the graphic_panels for your graphic reader board When your receive your graphics panels they must be modified by attaching pre cut self adhesive velcro pieces in designated spots that will allow them to_be attached to the graphic hangar bars that are included in the graphics reader board kit Care must be taken during this procedure to clean both hands and panels so that there is no oil or residue of any kind this will interfe
7. 2 Overview of Graphic Reader Board kit This document is to familiarize you with the graphic reader board components assembly and usage If you have never used this product please read and understand this manual before continuing This document is to be used for both the 2 x 8 and 3 x 8 Graphic reader board signs Graphic reader board with graphic panels installed Description and purpose of the graphics reader board This reader board is unique in the it gives you an opportunity to market and display your products with either graphic panels or copy letters Internal illumination allows continuous communication to potential passing customers passing by day or night and they will be able to see either option from a distance which will stimulate them visually With the inter changeable copy and graphic panels the options are endless WARNING Do not attempt to change the graphics in the reader board if the wind speed is 10 mph or above This may damage the graphic or cause bodily injury to the operator from a free falling graphic Only the operator should be allowed to stand underneath the reader board during the hanging changing process Graphic Reader Board User Manual Page 1 PERSONA SIGN MAKERS IMAGE BUILDERS Preface Introduction This document contains all information necessary show you how to set up change graphics and maintain your reader board Each area will be explained and visualized
8. Reader Board User Manual Page 6 PERSONA SIGN MAKERS IMAGE BUILDERS Attachment of graphic panels to graphics holders 1 Each graphics reader board comes with 2 graphics holders to store and carry the graphic panels Photo 1 shows how the holders are shipped back to back attached by velcro in photo 2 Photo 3 shows the velcro for attaching the graphic panels and the horizontal alignment lines to keep the panels even as you put them on the holder The holders have a hole in the upper part and can be hung on a wall to store them as in photo 4 New VSP Provider Reminder Wait until after the 24 hour waiting period to put panels on the graphics holders NOTE The graphics in the pictures are not in the correct order the pictures are just for reference 2 On the front top of the graphic panels you will notice the graphics are marked A B C amp D This is the order that they must be hung in the sign from left to right To stage them on the graphics holder you must start with the D panel as it will be installed last photo 5 Line up the left end of the panel and using the alignment lines press the panel into place on the graphic holder 3 Continue to attach the panels upward on the graphics holder in the D C B A order When you have them all attached you will have another set to attach for the second reader board Attach them in the same way until you have 8 graphics panels on the graphics holder
9. her on the bolt and thread it into the changer rachet photo 1 3 Align and tighten the changer head as shown in photo 2 Use a 1 2 wrench for this taking care not to strip threads on the blue plastic changer head 4 5 16 X 1 BOLT 2 5 16 STAR WASHER 3 CHANGER RACHET PIECE 4 RACHET BASE 5 1 4 EYEBOLT 6 CHANGE ARM 7 CHANGE ARM COLLAR 8 ALUMINUM GRAPHIC CHANGER Graphic Reader Board User Manual Page 8 PERSONA SIGN MAKERS IMAGE BUILDERS 4 Note the correct position to open and close the sign face standing in the wrong position may cause problems opening and closing the graphics reader board Use the hook attachment on the end of the change arm photo 1 Hook the opening eye photo 2 of the reader board sign with the J bolt of the change arm and pull down to open the sign After the sign is open the gas struts will assist in opening it the rest of the way 4 510 ge OPENING CABINET You re now ready to mount the graphic panels to the graphic arms and hang them in your reader board On the graphic hangar bars in photo 3 you will notice there are 2 velcro pieces that will be the mounting point for the graphics panels photo 4 shows how the velcro pieces align on the graphic hangar bar and the graphic panels Photo 5 shows the mounted graphic 5 Mount the A panel to the hangar bar by bending back the top
10. inutes after mixing or use Temperatures exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit will shorten pot life Graphic Reader Board User Manual Page 12
11. peed warning WARNING Do not attempt to change the graphics in the reader board if the wind speed is 10 mph or above This may damage the graphic or cause bodily injury to the operator from a free falling graphic Only the operator should be allowed to stand underneath the reader board during the hanging changing process Graphic Reader Board User Manual Page 3 PERSONA SIGN MAKERS IMAGE BUILDERS Overview of Graphic Reader board kit This document is to familiarize you with the graphic reader board components assembly and usage If you have never used this product please read and understand this manual before continuing Some assembly is required for the graphics reader board components This reader board is unique in the it gives you an opportunity to market and display your products with either graphic panels or copy letters Some assembly is required at the location which includes the change arm being attached to the graphic changer head and velcro pieces being attached to the individual graphic panels before they can be installed in the reader board sign GRAPHICS READER BOARD PARTS 1 Changer head Attachment for the change arm to change graphic panels Will need to be attached to change arm when received for use 2 Suction cup Attachment for the change arm to change letter panels This comes in the change arm package and will be used when putting copy change letters on the reader board instead
12. raphic hangar bar and lift it up onto the graphic bar channel and seat it the on the locator pin Panel B is in place photo 1 NOTE When properly installed each graphic panel will overlap the panel next to it approximately 3 16 which makes the display look seamless If the graphics don t overlap each other correctly you might have to pull the edge of one graphic slightly forward to complete the overlap To do this slide the changer head under the edge of one of the panels while pressing the graphic next to it down with the other side of the changer as in photo 2 This will align the panels correctly 10 Mount panel C to a graphic hangar bar and lift it up onto the graphic bar channel and seat it the on the locator pin Panel C is in place photo 2 Use the changer head to correct overlap problems as described in the above note 11 Mount panel D to a graphic hangar bar and lift it up onto the graphic bar channel and seat it the on the locator pin Panel D is in place photo 3 Use the changer head to correct overlap problems as described in the above note 12 When you have the panels all in place the sign is ready to be closed Stand in the correct position and using the J bolt end of the change arm hook the opening eye of the latch assembly and pull down on the sign face slowly until it closes If the face doesn t completely close take the J bolt and push on the latch assembly to seat it
13. re with the bond between the velcro and the panels and decrease the life of the bond IMPORTANT NOTE For best results and longevity apply the velcro pieces at room temperature and allow to cure bond for 24 hours before installing on the graphic holder This will improve the bond between the panels and the velcro Graphic Reader Board User Manual Page 5 PERSONA SIGN MAKERS IMAGE BUILDERS Velcro attachment steps 1 Open the graphics panels and remove one Find a clean flat surface and with the panel white side up make sure the panel surfaces in the areas marked by the yellow boxes in photo 1 are clean using alcohol NOTE VERY IMPORTANT PANELS AND HANDS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF ANY OIL OR RESIDUE OF ANY KIND FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN THE VELCRO NOT ADHERING TO THE PANELS CORRECTLY 2 Use a 2 pencil to mark the top left corner of the panel as shown The top gap is 1 8 and the side gap is 1 4 The marked area shows the upper corner of where the velcro will be placed 3 Take the paper backing off a velcro piece and attach it as shown in photo 3 Apply pressure evenly starting at one end of the velcro and working to the other end to improve the bond of the velcro and panel 4 Repeat steps 2 amp 3 on the right corner of the panel as shown in photos 4 amp 5 5 Repeat the marking procedure on the rest of the panels until all 8 are done 4 panels per sign Graphic
14. ter droplets The surface may be easily scratched if rubbed Contamination that can t be removed with detergent can usually be removed with kerosene hexane or painter s nephtha Use the same technique as you did with the detergent and do not rub the surfaces then gently blot the excess with a clean cloth or tissue These solvents can be obtained at a hardware or paint store and should be used according to the manufacturer s directions Any oily film left from a solvent cleaning should be removed immediately with detergent Field Application or Touch up w Spraylat Mark I 1 To assure that the same color is achieved consistently make sure to stir the product well before using If any pigment settling is evident on the bottom of the container which is not unusual loosen it with stirring stick and continue to mix until the color is consistent 2 To spray or brush Mark 1 for field touch up the color base should be mixed in the following manner Mix three parts by volume of color base with one part by volume SM150V SM151C catalyst Stir well 3 Brushing this product is possible in the field using application tools designed for catalyzed urethane products China Bristle Brush strokes should be kept to a minimum to avoid a rough appearance and reduce overall gloss of the product This material has a 1 2 hour pot life after mixing Any unused paint and all mixing and application equipment should be flushed and cleaned within 15 m
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