Porter 1135 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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1135 Portable Basketball Backstop

Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

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INSTALLER NOTE:

UPON COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION/ ASSEMBLY OF THIS PORTABLE BACKSTOP,

MAKE SURE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IN POSSESSION OF THE OWNER OR

FACILITY MANAGER, TO SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

12/28/2017

INST1135

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Page 1 UPON COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION/ ASSEMBLY OF THIS PORTABLE BACKSTOP, MAKE SURE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IN POSSESSION OF THE OWNER OR FACILITY MANAGER, TO SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 1 of 26...
Page 2 Dear Customer: Congratulations on purchasing the Porter No. 735 Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball Backstop. This quality built backstop features the unique Porter Center-Strut design, height settings for all age groups, and effortless spring-assisted folding action. This booklet is intended to be used for the initial set-up of your No. 735 backstop, and as a guide for the safe use and maintenance of the backstop.
Page 3 Parts List Advisory Information 5 - 6 Assembly and Setup 6 - 19 Operating Procedures Spring Adjustments 21 - 22 Maitenance Guarantee Appendices 25 - 26 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 3 of 26...
Page 4 Boom Pad TOOLS REQUIRED: 9/16" Wrench Tape Measure Stepladder Level Portable Drill With Clutch Adjustment 5/16" Socket (1/4" Drive) 11/16" Drill Bit 10mm Allen Wrench 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 4 of 26...
Page 5 FILE THIS ASSEMBLY, ADJUSTMENT, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL IN A SAFE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, TO AVOID INJURIES OR PRODUCT DAMAGE WHEN REPLACING A BACKBOARD, OR PERFORMING OTHER NECESSARY MAINTENANCE. 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 5 of 26...
Page 6 THREE ADULTS (TO HOLD AND MOUNT BACKBOARD) ARE REQUIRED, FOR PROPER AND SAFE ASSEMBLY OF THIS BACKSTOP. DETAIL "A" WARNING DO NOT REMOVE THIS SHIPPING CLAMP UNTIL BACKBOARD AND GOAL ARE MOUNTED ON UNIT 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 6 of 26...
Page 7 4. While backboard is in this position, secure in place using two (2) 3/8" flat washers, 3/8" lock washers, and 3/8" hex nuts onto each 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt. Snug tighten only. DETAIL "B" 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 7 of 26...
Page 8 7. Attach back of swaybrace (#3) to the horizontal extension assembly (see Detail “D”) using one (1) u-clamp, two (2) 3/8” lock washers, and two (2) 3/8”-16 unistrut nuts. Finger tighten only. DETAIL "D" 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 8 of 26...
Page 10 DROP A PLUMB LINE FROM THE EXACT CENTER OF THE GOAL AND POSITION UNIT TO ALIGN WITH NAIL HOLE ON FLOOR. SHIFT BASE FROM SIDE TO SIDE AS REQUIRED TO CENTER ON COURT. 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 10 of 26...
Page 11 To raise goal height, shift To lower goal height, shift rear bearing assemblies rear bearing assemblies backward as required. forward as required. Rear Mast 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 11 of 26...
Page 12 After use, raise the levelling feet high enough that they will clear any obstacles when backstop is rolled to storage location. DETAIL "E" LEVELLING FEET RAISED AND LOWERED USING 3/4" WRENCH (PROVIDED) BUSHING SET SCREW 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 12 of 26...
Page 13 Place tie down knob through the base frame plate and thread into the floor anchor until the handle of the tie down knob is snug against the base frame plate; do not overtighten. DETAIL "F" BASE FRAME PLATE Floor Anchor (Anchor # 00244000 shown) 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 13 of 26...
Page 14 8' or 9' setting can assist in this process. Attach the front mast pad to the front mast using four (4) 1/4" x 4" long lag screws and 1/4" flatwashers provided. 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved.
Page 15 Determine the height of these pads by raising the goal to the 10' playing position and lining up the bottom face of the filler pads with the bottom face of the lower front pad. 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved.
Page 16 (7) #8 x 5/8" long pan head screws provided. Determine the height of the z-strips to align the bottom face of the side pads with the bottom face of the front pads; approximate measurements are shown below. HDWE060320E0 2 " 2 " 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 16 of 26...
Page 18 After installing the spring cover, slowly lower and raise the unit to verify the spring cover is not placed in a position that interferes with the articulation of backstop. 2 " SPRING COVER 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 18 of 26...
Page 19 TO PREVENT THE BACKSTOP FROM SUDDENLY SPRINGING TO THE UP POSITION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES, OR EVEN DEATH. CONSULT FACTORY WHEN IN DOUBT. 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 19 of 26...
Page 20 WHILE IN THE PLAYING OR STORAGE POSITIONS, TO PREVENT USE OF THIS BACKSTOP BY UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE BACKSTOP. Pressure Lock Handwheel Thru Pin Padlock 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 20 of 26...
Page 21 For proper operation, the backstop must be manually pushed to the full up (playing) position, or the full down (storage) position. Operate backstop slowly to prevent damage or injury. 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved.
Page 22 NOTE - ADJUST TENSION STUDS EQUALLY SO THAT TENSION BAR IS PARALLEL TO END OF BASE FRAME. TENSION ON ALL SPRINGS MUST BE EQUAL. TENSION SPRINGS COUNTERCLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 22 of 26...
Page 23 Check that tie down knobs and floor anchors are functioning properly and structurally sound. • If a shot clock is installed, check that all hardware is properly tightened and support structure is structurally sound. 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 23 of 26...
Page 24 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.
Page 25 2 " FLOOR PADS 4 " 10'3" FLOOR ANCHORS 2 " 5'-11" 6'-0" FLOOR FLOOR BASE PADS ANCHORS FRAME 4 " 16" 32" FLOOR ANCHORS 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 25 of 26...
Page 26 8 " 4 " "A" 2 " 16 " 4 " GOAL HEIGHT SETTING 4'-3 1/2" 3'-11 1/2" 11-3/4" 2'-3 1/2" 4 " 48" 48" 50" 12/28/2017 Copyright  2017 by Porter Athletic. INST1135 All rights reserved. Page 26 of 26...

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