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Installation Guide

Raceway Sign Installation Instructions

Install raceway-mounted letters and logos by preparing the wall, locating the power and mounting holes, safely removing the raceway from the crate, and fastening each raceway section.

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Raceway Signs

Tools Needed

Level
Safety glasses
Drill
Fasteners
Tape measure
Helper

Before You Start

Inspect the crate before signing for delivery

Lift the sign by the raceway, not by the letters

Have a helper available for long or multi-section raceways

Safety Reminder

Wear safety glasses when drilling holes, and consult a qualified installer or electrician when your wall, wiring, or local code requirements are uncertain.

Step 1

Initial Examination

Inspect the crate for damage before accepting the shipment. If damage is present, document it and contact SignMonkey immediately before signing for the sign.

Unpack the power connection and confirm the sign is ready to be positioned for wall preparation.

Step 2

Prepare the Wall

Measure from the end of the raceway to the power hole. In most cases this is 10 inches from the end of the raceway and 4.5 inches down from the top flange.

Remove the boards from the top of the crate, then measure the overall length of the raceway to determine its physical center.

Place removable tape on the wall at the center location of the raceway. From this point, measure to the raceway edge and place another piece of tape.

Using the measurement from the raceway edge to the power hole, locate and mark the power hole.

Determine the first mounting hole location based on the length and size of the raceway.

Fastener Planning

Additional mounting hole spacing and fastener suggestions are available in the mounting suggestions document and installation video.

Pre-drill the power hole and the first mounting hole.

Step 3

Unpack and Install the Raceway

Unscrew the raceway mounting lip from the crate.

Lift Carefully

Do not lift the sign from the letters themselves. Lift by the raceway because individual letters are not designed to support the full sign weight.

Slide the power wires through the pre-drilled power hole in the wall.

Begin mounting the raceway to the wall through the pre-drilled mounting hole.

With your helper holding the other end, make connections between any adjoining raceways and slide the ends together.

Mount each additional raceway to the wall after leveling it to the raceway directly before it. Continue installing all mounting screws through the top and bottom flange.

Make the final connection to your power source, then turn the sign on.

Need Mounting Fastener Help?

Fastener choice depends on wall material, sign size, backing, and weather exposure.

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