LOBSTER Elite grand five le Owner's Manual

LOBSTER Elite grand five le Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® play more. win more. ®...
  • Page 2 • Never put wet tennis balls in machine. ® 7340 Fulton Avenue www.lobstersports.com North Hollywood, CA 91605 sales@lobstersports.com tel 800.526.4041 fax 818.764.6061 customerservice@lobstersports.com All rights reserved. PLAY MORE. WIN MORE. & the distinctive product configuration of the Lobster ELITE are registered tradem arks of Lob-ster, Inc.
  • Page 3: Machine Setup

    MACHINE SETUP Intended Use Lobster tennis ball machines are intended to be used in a dedicated tennis facility. For safety reasons, players should stand on the opposite side of the tennis net at a minimum of 35 feet away from the machine. Lobster tennis ball machines are designed to throw tennis balls only.
  • Page 4: Charging Instructions

    Similar to a car battery, the battery in your ball machine will need to be replaced depending on use and care. Replacement batteries are available on our website can be installed by the owner or the machine can be sent to Lobster for maintenance. A video tutorial on battery replacement is available on the support...
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL Power – Push and hold the POWER button to turn the machine on. Battery level is shown at startup. Both the horizontal and vertical motors will perform functional checks to calibrate the machine when it is turned on or off. Remote –...
  • Page 6: Line Function

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Court Placement / Test Button Your Lobster elite grand five le is a computerized tennis machine and has been designed to keep the ball in the full singles court. • Ensure that the main power switch is in the up or on position.
  • Page 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Depth Your Lobster machine will throw balls randomly from short to deep. Shot parameters remain at the same setting during play and include: • Position – At the top of the LCD, choose the column you wish the balls to land in.
  • Page 8 CUSTOM DRILLS Program Custom Drills The program function allows you to create your own drills and set up your own training exercises. You may create sequences of shots with anywhere from 1 to 6 balls that will cycle. This allows for many more combinations that will always give you new challenges.
  • Page 9: Editing An Existing Program

    CUSTOM DRILLS & PRE-LOADED DRILLS 5. Selecting and running a drill can be done from the Overall Program Screen • The top line displays your program number. You can change the program number from 1-6 by highlighting the top line with the menu buttons and adjusting the number with settings buttons.
  • Page 10 PRE-LOADED DRILLS CONTINUED Pre-Loaded Court Drills Each of the 12 drills consists of 6 shots in a designated pattern, changing location, ball speed and spin. To alter difficulty, the feed rate can be adjusted. Grinder – utilizes the full back court with different types of spin. Power Baseliner –...
  • Page 11 PRE-LOADED DRILLS CONTINUED Beginner – drill to help beginners improve and build confidence. Intermediate – drill that will help intermediates improve their court coverage and execute a variety of shots. Advanced – drill for advanced players to develop higher shot tolerance and learn to quickly identify ‘opportunity’...
  • Page 12: Remote Control Setup

    REMOTE CONTROL SETUP Grand Remote Controls (optional) The optional grand remote or the smartphone remote allows you to operate many of the functions on your elite grand ball machine from a distance. To activate your remote, press the button located on the control panel. When the LED is lit the machine will accept commands from your controller.
  • Page 13 • On your device, go to the “settings” button and click “Wi-Fi”. A network called “Lobster Sports(x)” will be detected. Select this network. • Open the Lobster grand remote control app on your device and allow up to 90 seconds for your machine and device to sync - they are connected when the remote CONNECT/DISCONNECT button says DISCONNECT.
  • Page 14: Optional Accessories

    Lobster ball machines have two server wheels which throw the tennis balls. Like a car, Lobster ball machines can last for decades if taken care of properly. And like car tires, the server wheels will need to be replaced throughout the life of the machine.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    If there is no obvious problem, turn the machine off and back on again to check error message. Troubleshooting information and help videos can be found on our website’s support section. Please visit www.lobstersports.com/support. If the error message continues, call Lobster Customer Service at 800.526.4041 or email customerservice@lobstersports.com for assistance. CLEANING & STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the Machine Always turn the power OFF when cleaning the machine.
  • Page 16: Customer Service And Support

    If an order arrives with shipping damages, contact Customer Service to coordinate sending a replacement. If a replacement part can resolve the issue, Lobster will ship the part immediately. If not, a damage call tag will be issued. Upon pick up of the damaged machine, the customer must call in the pick-up tracking number and a replacement will be shipped immediately.
  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    If such a defect arises and a return authorization request is received by Lobster Sports within the applicable Warranty Period, Lobster Sports will, at its option and to the extent permitted by law, either (1) repair the Product at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or (2) replace the Product with a new or refurbished Product.

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