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INSTALLATION, ASSEMBLY & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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1 INSTALLATION, ASSEMBLY & MAINTENANCE MANUAL BASEBALL BACKSTOP No No No No No No INSTALLER NOTE: Upon completion of the installation/assembly of this baseball backstop, make sure this instruction manual is in the possession of the owner or facility manager, to save for future reference. INST PORTER ATHLETIC, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

2 Dear Customer: Congratulations on purchasing the Porter No Competition Baseball Backstop. This quality built backstop features the unique design for maximum player and spectator safety, while providing many features for the ultimate in competition play. Your athletes and spectators should enjoy thousands of hours of practice and competition on Porter equipment. This booklet is intended to be used for the initial set-up of your No , & Baseball Backstop, and as a guide for the safe use and maintenance of the backstop. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING THE SET-UP WORK, OR MAINTENANCE, OF THIS UNIT. If after reviewing this manual you have any questions, please feel free to consult our factory. Porter Athletic, Inc South 25 th Avenue, Broadview, IL U.S.A., Toll Free: (888) Phone: (708) Fax: (708)

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM / DESCRIPTION PAGE No. Parts List No No No IDENTIFICATION, MISUSE, MAINTENANCE, Identification of Major Components 5 Warnings on Misuse of Baseball Backstops 6 Maintenance Check List 7 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Assembly of Backstop 8-12 Final Overview 12 Guarantee 13 WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THIS EQUIPMENT. SET-UP / ASSEMBLY OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE DONE ONLY BY ADULTS, WHO ARE PHYSICALLY CAPABLE OF DOING SO. 3

4 PARTS LIST Item No. Part No. Quantity Quantity Quantity Description 1 WOOD x x 12 x 10-0 Lg. wood plank 2 WOOD x x 12 x 20-0 Lg. wood plank 3 UPRT003480xx Upright 4-1/2 Ø x 24 Lg. UPRT003490xx Lower Upright 5-9/16 Ø x 24 Lg. UPRT003500xx Upper Upright 5-9/16 Ø x 11 Lg. 4 CLFF1070x Chain Link Fence Fabric 10-0 x 70-0 CLFF1080x Chain Link Fence Fabric 10-0 x 80-0 CLFF10120x Chain Link Fence Fabric 10-0 x CLFF0870x Chain Link Fence Fabric 8-0 x 70-0 CLFF0880x Chain Link Fence Fabric 8-0 x 80-0 CLFF08120x Chain Link Fence Fabric 8-0 x TUBR008340xx Horizontal Rail 1-5/8 Ø x 10-0 Lg. 7 FENC000090xx Truss Rod 3/8 Ø x 10-6 Lg. 8 FENC000060xx Tension Bar ¼ x ¾ x 118 Lg. 9 FENC000070xx Tension Bar ¼ x ¾ x 94 Lg. 10 BRKT000330xx Plank Bracket End For 4-1/2 Ø BRKT000370xx Plank Bracket End For 5-9/16 Ø 11 BRKT000340xx Plank Bracket Corner For 4-1/2 Ø BRKT000380xx Plank Bracket Corner For 5-9/16 Ø 12 BRKT000350xx Plank Bracket Intermediate For 4-1/2 Ø BRKT000390xx Plank Bracket Intermediate For 5-9/16 Ø 13 FENC000010xx Brace Band 4-1/2 Ø FENC000110xx Brace Band 5-9/16 Ø 14 FENC000020xx Hog Ring 9 ga. steel 15 FENC000030xx Rail End Cap 1-5/8 Ø 16 FENC000040xx Steel Tie 12 ga. x 18 Lg. FENC000130xx Steel Tie 12 ga. x 22 Lg. 17 FENC000050xx Steel Tie 12 ga. x 8-1/4 Lg. 18 FENC000080xx Tension Band 4-1/2 Ø FENC000120xx Tension Band 5-9/16 Ø 19 FENC000100xx Truss Rod Tighteners 3/8 20 PCAP000630xx Pipe End Cap 4-1/2 PCAP000640xx Pipe End Cap 5-9/16 21 HDWE020450E Carriage Bolt 3/8 x 2-1/2 Lg. (Grade 5) 22 HDWE020270E Carriage Bolt 5/16 x 1-1/4 Lg. (Grade 5) 23 HDWE030010E Hex Nut 5/16 24 HDWE030020E Hex Nut 3/8 25 HDWE040010E Lockwasher 5/16 26 HDWE040020E Lockwasher 3/8 Heavy 27 HDWE050040E Flatwasher 3/8 (USS) 28 HDWE090570E Allen Cup Pt. Set Screw 5/8 x 1 Lg. 29 HDWE011840E Hex HD Cap Screw ½ -13 x 6-1/2 Lg. (Gr. 5) 30 HDWE030730E Convex Locknut ½ -13 All Metal (Gr. C) BASEBALL BACKSTOP COLOR / FINISH SUFFIX CODE Pipes, fittings and hardware are hot dipped galvanized or powder coated black, brown and green. Douglas Fir wood planks are painted black, brown and green. Chain link fence fabric is galvanized or vinyl bonded black, brown and green. ADD TO PART NUMBER TO DESIGNATED COLOR / FINISH. BLACK X = 2 XX = 02 GREEN X = 4 XX = 04 BROWN X = 8 XX = 08 GALVANIZED X = G XX = G0 TOOLS REQUIRED: Power Drill 1/2 Wood Bit Tape Measure 3/4, 9/16 & 1/2 Wrenches 5/16" Allen Wrench Two-Way Post Level 2x4 Lumber Hand-held circular saw or reciprocating saw Additional equipment shall be needed for installation. 4

BRKT000370xx PLANK BRACKET INTERMEDIATE BRKT000350xx BRKT000390xx PLANK BRACKET - CORNER BRKT000340xx

5 IDENTIFICATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS BRACE BAND FENC000010xx FENC000110xx TENSION BAND FENC000080xx FENC000120xx RAIL END CAP FENC000030xx PIPE CAP PCAP000630xx PCAP000640xx PLANK BRACKET END BRKT000330xx BRKT000370xx PLANK BRACKET INTERMEDIATE BRKT000350xx BRKT000390xx PLANK BRACKET - CORNER BRKT000340xx BRKT000380xx TRUSS ROD TIGHTENER FENC000100xx TRUSS ROD FENC000090xx DOUGLAS FIR WOOD PLANKS WOOD x WOOD x 5

6 WARNING DANGER / WARNING ON MISUSE OF BASEBALL BACKSTOPS Read all warnings thoroughly before using this equipment. Failure to comply with the following instructions and warnings may result in serious injuries and/or property damage. A degree of injury is potential and severe liability problems exist when players or spectators are allowed to hang, climb, stand on or tamper with the baseball backstop structure. Administrators are cautioned and responsible to instill the potential of liability to the coaches, management staff and the personnel responsible for the facility of the misuse and improper maintenance of the baseball backstop structure. There is a high risk of severe injury or even death if these instructions are not strictly followed. The use of a backstop system is to protect the spectators and players where separation immediately behind the home plate area is required for all live games. Bleachers, dugouts/athlete benches and warm up areas that are not protected from the backstop are highly recommended to have protection from stray balls departing the immediate area of play. SERVICE WARNING Adjustment of fence tension or replacement of parts should be attempted only by professionally trained personnel, to prevent injury or damage to this equipment. CAUTION The following steps must be observed to provide the safety and longevity of this baseball backstop: DO NOT allow any individuals to tamper with backstop structure. Keep organic material away from base of posts. Grass, litter, etc. could cause corrosion and/or deterioration. Check entire structure for signs of corrosions and repaint with an exterior grade, rust- resistant enamel paint. Check condition of caulk at top of pipe/posts to pipe caps. Repair or place as required, to keep the connections water-tight. Inspect this structure for wear, loose fittings/hardware, damage and proper stability before each use. Consult a trained service technician or the factory when in doubt. THE OWNER OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. PROPER USE AND SUPERVISION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS ESSENTIAL TO HELP REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES, AND TO INCREASE THE LONGEVITY OF THE STRUCTURE. 6

7 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Perform a complete inspection of this baseball backstop at least quarterly (four times a year). Check for deterioration of system s wood planks and its hardware for attachment. Tighten, repair or replace as required. Check base of upright posts for corrosion and clean away debris to prevent such. Check entire backstop for structural integrity and signs of corrosions and repaint with an exterior grade, rust-resistant enamel paint. Check all fittings, bands and hardware, repair or replace as required. Check condition of caulk at pipe caps at top of uprights. Repair as required to keep water-tight. Check concrete footing for corrosion and deterioration and repair as required. Check all chain link fence fabric for wear, loose fittings, damage and repair or replace as required. Inspect entire backstop structure for deterioration, damage and proper stability before each use. Consult a trained service technician or the factory when in doubt. 7

8 ASSEMBLY OF BACKSTOP NOTE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT. ASSEMBLY OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE DONE BY PHYSICALLY CAPABLE ADULTS ONLY. These Baseball Backstops are provided with a factory-applied finish of powder-coated paint or zinc plated galvanizing. Great care must be taken during the installation of these backstops to protect the finish from damage. 1. Unpack and identify all parts and proper quantities (refer to Parts List on Page 4). 2. Be sure the area where backstop will be placed is reasonably level before digging footing holes. 3. Locate and dig eight (8) footing holes at 24 Dia. by 54 deep for the backstop, dig nine (9) footing holes at 24 Dia. by 60 deep for the backstop and dig thirteen (13) footing holes at 24 Dia. by 60 deep for the backstops. (Refer to Details A, B & C for dimensions) Layout DETAIL A DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN PLAN VIEW ARE TO CENTER OF POSTS/FOOTINGS 8

9 Layout DETAIL B DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN PLAN VIEW ARE TO CENTER OF POSTS/FOOTINGS Layout DETAIL C DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN PLAN VIEW ARE TO CENTER OF POSTS/FOOTINGS 9

4. For the 331025 backstop the uprights are one continuous pipe. For 331036 and 331039 backstops the uprights are bolt together two piece sections.

DETAIL D 5. Place the plank to column connector brackets on the upright/post. Be sure to place the right bracket on the proper upright.

10 4. For the backstop the uprights are one continuous pipe. For and backstops the uprights are bolt together two piece sections. Bolt the two sections together with ½ -13 x 6-1/2 Lg. hex head bolts and ½ -13 convex locknuts, use two for each upright. The 24 Lg. section will be the section positioned into the concrete footing. DETAIL D 5. Place the plank to column connector brackets on the upright/post. Be sure to place the right bracket on the proper upright. The end brackets shall have the surface the wood planks mount to face the field side and the mounting holes closest to next post (See Detail E & F ). Position the brackets approximately 7-0 from the end of the upright that will be placed in the footing. With 5/8 allen set screws provided affix bracket at given height. Do not over tighten set screws, these brackets will be adjusted at a later step. DETAIL E NEXT POST END BRACKET TYPICAL LAYOUT CORNER BRACKET DETAIL F INTERMEDIATE BRACKET END BRACKET 10

11 6. Place the Uprights in the footing holes and support in a plumb position with the top of the posts at 20-0 above finished grade and 4-0 below for the For the and place the uprights at 30-0 above finished grade and 5-0 below (See Detail G ) SLOPE TOP OF CONCRETE FOOTING APPROXIMATELY 3" BELOW GRADE FOR DRAINAGE 1 2 " 3" SLOPE TOP OF CONCRETE FOOTING APPROXIMATELY 3" BELOW GRADE FOR DRAINAGE DETAIL G 1 2 " 3" CONCRETE FOOTING 4'-0" 4'-6" CONCRETE FOOTING 5'-0" 5'-6" 2'-0" FOOTING DETAIL 2'-0" and FOOTING DETAIL 7. Pour the concrete into each of the footing holes. The concrete footing must be a minimum three (3) inches below grade and the top sloped to approximately 3 below grade for proper drainage (See Detail G ). Wait a MINIMUM of 17 hours before proceeding or until concrete has thoroughly cured. 8. Loosen the center Plank Bracket of rear section from the height specified in Step No. 5. Lower down so the bottom edge is no more than 1-1/2 above the level grade. (This can be done by use of a standard 2x4 placed on the grade and lowering the bracket till it is just resting on 2x4). Using a level, set the remainder of the brackets to line and grade. Before tightening the 5/8 set screws align the surfaces the wood planks will mount to and be sure to face them on the field side. 9. Place the Brace Bands in the locations with the end caps in place for installing the horizontal rails. Use the 5/16 carriage bolts, lockwashers and nuts to secure in place. Start at the top of the uprights and orient the horizontal rail end caps in opposing directions as to make the rails align (See Detail H, I, J & K ). The will have 4 rows. 3 will be spaced 5-0 center to center from the top. The 4 th row will be spaced 2-9 from center of rail above the grade. It will be positioned just behind the top end of the plank brackets (See detail K ). The and will have 6 rows, 5 rows will spaced 5-0 center to center apart from the top. The 6 th row will be spaced 2-9 from the center of rail above grade (See Detail K ). Horizontal rails are over sized and must be field cut to correct length. DETAIL H DETAIL I 11

12 DETAIL J DETAIL K 10. Place the pipe end caps on all the uprights and caulk for a water tight seal. 11. Determine where the 1/2 holes in the 2 x 12 x 10-0 and 20-0 Lg. wood planks need to be drilled. Set the bottom row of wood planks above grade approximately 7/8 for all 3310 backstops. Set rows 2 and 3 approximately 1/4 apart from each other for air circulation. Trim the ends of the boards to insure a tight fit. Mark the boards and place them aside to be installed later. The backstop uses 10 and 20 Lg. wood planks. The and use 20 Lg. wood planks. 12. Install the truss rods and truss rod tighteners using the brace bands and 5/16 hardware supplied. Tighten the rods two turns beyond hand tight with wrench see detail H and I. The 3310 backstop line use 12 truss rods to add structural support. There is one truss rod off each end posts and two in each opposing corners one on the wing and one on the rear (Refer Detail A, B, C for correct positioning). 13. Install the chain link fence fabric for all backstops by first cutting the fabric to length, for the rear panel and the wing panels. Cut wings and rear section fabric 1 foot shorter than dimensions shown in details A, B & C. For all 3310 backstops chain link fence fabric will be tensioned at the end uprights and in the corner uprights. Weave tension bars through fabric at each end. Use the 118 Lg. bar for the 10-0 height fabric and 94 Lg. bar for the 8-0 height fabric. Tension the fabric to the uprights with tension bands and 5/16 hardware supplied, use one less than the height of the fence fabric (10-0 high fence will use 9 tension bands). Space the first tension band at 6 in from the edge of fabric and 12 for each intermediate tension band. Use the 18 or 22 Lg. steel ties for supporting the fence fabric at the intermediate uprights (use the same method for the tension bands). Use the 8-1/4 Lg. steel ties for supporting the fence fabric at all of the horizontal rails, space at 11 apart. Use the hog rings spaced every 6 inches to attach the top and bottom ends of the fabrics together. Note There will be a horizontal overlap of several inches between adjacent sections of fabric. 13.A.For the backstop use the 10-0 high fence fabric a long the top of both wings and rear, then use 8-0 high fabric below the 10-0 fabric on all sections. 12

13 13.B.For the and backstops use 2 rows of 10-0 high fabric a long the top of both wings and rear sections, then use the 8-0 high fabric at bottom. 14. Install the wood planks that were drilled, cut to length and marked in Step 11, using the 3/8 x 2-1/2 lg. carriage bolts, nuts and washers to the plank brackets that were positioned in Step 5. Be sure to have the head of the carriage bolt on the field side and hardware on the outside of backstop as to have a flush surface of the field side. 15. The installation of the Porter Baseball Backstop is now complete 13

14 GUARANTEE GUARANTEE All materials and workmanship of basic materials are guaranteed to be free and clear of defects. Defective material will be repaired or replaced, at our option, subsequent to complete information being received by us concerning the nature of the defect, for a period of one year from the date of completion of the assembly/installation. NAME OF DEALER: NAME OF INSTALLATION COMPANY PHONE #: PHONE #: Porter Order Number: Date of Completion: Care has been taken to fabricate and install this equipment to provide years of safe, satisfactory use and trouble-free service. The key to satisfactory service from this equipment is proper operation and care. Should any malfunctions occur, please notify your supervisor and call your local Porter Dealer or Representative. Porter Athletic, Inc South 25 th Avenue, Broadview, IL U.S.A., Toll Free: (888) Phone: (708) Fax: (708) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE 14

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