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  • Page 1 PLAYMATE Pickleball Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Pickleball Machine Owner’s Manual Serial #: _____________ METALTEK 455 Kitty Hawk Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 Tel: 919.544.0344 Fax: 919.544.1430 www.playmatetennis.com Rev. A...
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  • Page 5 Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of METALTEK. METALTEK provides this document “as is”, without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the particular purpose.
  • Page 6 Dear Valued Customer, Congratulations on the purchase of your new PLAYMATE Pickleball Machine. We have packed over 45 years of experience and dedication into the production of each and every ball machine that leaves our high-tech facility in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is our mission to build the most durable, dependable, and player-friendly machines.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ..........14 Raising the Handle ........16 Lowering the Handle ........17 Charging the Battery-Pack ......18 Mounting the Battery-Pack ......20 Removing the Battery-Pack ......22 Operating Instructions ......... 24 METALTEK LIMITED WARRANTY ..... 31 Rev. A...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction The best way to improve your pickleball game is to practice. That may sound like simple advice, but it’s advice we take very seriously here at PLAYMATE. We believe that the best way to practice your game is to spend some quality time on the court with a ball machine.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, injury to persons, and other damage when using this product, please follow these basic safety precautions. 1. Read all instructions carefully before operating this machine. 2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, never immerse any part of this machine in water or any other liquid.
  • Page 10 11. NEVER place hands or any other body part near moving parts, including but not limited to the feeding disk and pitching wheels. Pitching wheels can cause severe burns! Rev. A...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Your new PLAYMATE should have arrived securely packed. Inspect the ball machine for any damages that could have occurred during shipment. If the machine is damaged please save the box and all packing for inspection purposes. Inside the packing box, you should have found the owner’s manual, warranty card, battery charger, battery-pack, and handheld remote control.
  • Page 12 Use the hardware pictured below to mount the handle. Use the smaller bracket on the inside of the hopper as shown below with the flat side of the bracket facing the inside wall of the hopper. Rev. A...

  • Page 13: Raising The Handle

    Raising the Handle 1. Loosen the triangle head screws a few turns. 2. Pull up on the handle until it stops and then lower the handle at an angle to lock in place. Tighten the triangle head screws. Rev. A...

  • Page 14: Lowering The Handle

    Lowering the Handle 1. Loosen the triangle head screws a few turns. Pull up on the handle at an angle and then lower the handle. 2. Tighten the triangle head screws. Rev. A...

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery-Pack

    Charging the Battery-Pack ALWAYS CHARGE THE BATTERY-PACK! We recommend that you charge your battery-pack for up to 6 hours before the first use. Anytime the ball machine is not in use, the battery-pack should be plugged into the charger and charged in a climate controlled area.
  • Page 16 Charging the Battery-Pack continued… 2. Plug the power cord into the charger. 3. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. Rev. A...

  • Page 17: Mounting The Battery-Pack

    Mounting the Battery-Pack The ball machine will not operate or turn ON without the battery-pack properly mounted. 1. Grab the battery-pack by the handle and line it up with the guides on the bottom back of the ball machine. 2. Line up the hasp with the slide in hole while lining up the tabs on the bottom and slide the battery-pack downward until it “clicks”.
  • Page 18 Mounting the Battery-Pack continued… 3. Plug in the battery-pack with the black connector. Rev. A...

  • Page 19: Removing The Battery-Pack

    Removing the Battery-Pack WARNING: Unplug as shown here before removing battery-pack to prevent damage. 1. Squeeze the black connector and pull it straight out. 2. Grab the battery-pack by the handle. Rev. A...
  • Page 20 Removing the Battery-Pack continued… 3. Press the battery-pack lock button. 4. While pressing the battery-pack lock button, pull the battery- pack up and out. Rev. A...

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Direction Pattern Set the direction to where the balls are sent. Choose straight ahead, left & right, etc. For a custom pattern, press the white targets on the pickleball court. Spin Turn the knob clockwise for topspin. Turn the knob counterclockwise for backspin.
  • Page 22 Operating Instructions continued… POWER- There is a large power switch located on the side of the ball machine. This switch controls the power to the machine. When it is illuminated, power is being supplied. 1. FEED RATE – This knob determines how frequently the balls are pitched.
  • Page 23 Operating Instructions continued… 5. SPIN - This knob controls both TOP and BACKSPIN of the ball being thrown. Turning this knob clockwise will give TOPSPIN, counterclockwise BACKSPIN, if this knob is at 12:00 o’clock it will be a flat ball. 6.
  • Page 24 Care and Maintenance With proper care and maintenance, your PLAYMATE pickleball machine should last for years and years of effortless operation. These few basic steps will help to keep your machine in great shape, and deter any future mechanical problems.
  • Page 25 Care and Maintenance continued… 2. STORING – When the machine is not in use, it should be stored in a proper and secure fashion. Ideally, it should be placed in a dry and clean area that offers shelter from the elements.
  • Page 26 Balls jam repeatedly disk. Make sure only one ball is allowed to enter at one time. If feed wire is missing, call METALTEK for service. - Antenna is not facing - Reposition antenna upward Remote does not...
  • Page 27 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (EST) If you experience difficulty with your METALTEK Products, please feel free to contact us at one of the following numbers: Toll Free (USA): 1-800-776-6770 Tel: 919.544.0344 Fax: 919.544.1430...

  • Page 28: Metaltek Limited Warranty

    This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for three (3) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, METALTEK will repair or, at its option, replace components that are determined to be defective, and shall do so at no charge.
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  • Page 32 800.776.6770 www.playmatetennis.com METALTEK 455 Kitty Hawk Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 919.544.0344 tel 919.544.1430 fax...

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