All About Outdoor Digital Signage Installation: A Stage-by-Stage Breakdown ✨
So you've just ordered a brand new LED sign to spiff up your storefront or announce your grand opening . But before you can see it dazzling passersby, there's an important process to follow: installation!
This blog post will walk you through the different stages involved in getting your sign up and running smoothly. Let's dive in!
Stage 1: Planning and Permitting (Min Duration: 2 Weeks)
This initial stage lays the groundwork for your sign's arrival. Here's what happens:
- Conduct a site survey: Our team will visit your location to measure the space and determine the optimal placement for your sign.
- Create engineered drawings: We'll design your LED sign to comply with local ordinances and ensure a secure fit.
- Research local regulations: We'll make sure your sign adheres to all relevant size and lighting restrictions.
- Submit permit application (if required): Depending on your location, a permit might be necessary. We'll handle the application process for you.
- The approval process: ⏱️ Permit approval can take anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on your city's procedures.
- Revise drawings (if necessary): ✏️ If the permit office has any concerns, we'll make adjustments and resubmit the drawings for approval.
Stage 2: Production and Delivery (Min Duration: 4-6 Weeks)
Once the planning and permitting are complete, it's time to bring your sign to life!
- Manufacture the LED sign: ️ We'll start building your sign, including the display and lightbox (if requested).
- Quality and Safety Checks: We'll conduct thorough inspections to ensure your sign meets the highest quality and safety standards.
- Programming: We'll customize your sign's firmware according to your specifications.
- Packaging: We'll securely package your sign for safe transport to the installation site.
- Electrical permit (if required): If needed, an electrical permit will need to be obtained (value added service) to ensure your sign will be getting adequate voltage.
- Prepare the installation site: An electrician may need to prepare the wiring.
Stage 3: Installation (Min Duration: 1 week)
The final stage is when your sign gets mounted and starts shining bright!
- Ship the sign: We'll deliver your completed sign to the nearest local installation friendly-site.
- Assemble the sign: The team will put together the frame and fit the LED display and lightbox (if applicable) into place.
- Prepare the installation site: Any necessary preparations will be made to ensure the sign can be mounted safely and securely.
- Fortify the structure (if necessary): If the planned location requires additional support, we'll take care of it.
- Install and test the sign: Our team will mount the frame and the sign, connect the electrical wiring, and perform functionality tests to guarantee everything works perfectly.
Conclusion
There you have it! This comprehensive breakdown should give you a clear picture of what to expect during the installation process for your new LED sign. Now you can sit back, relax, and get ready to see your sign become a beacon for your business!
Note: The timelines mentioned are estimates and may vary depending on your specific project and location.