Summary of Contents for Gared Sports Skymaster 8001
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Skymaster® Volleyball System models 8001, 8001R Please read & understand all instructions before attempting installation or operation of these units. Installation and Assembly Instructions Model: 8001 and 8001R Skymaster Volleyball System Gared Holdings, LLC Q:\Inventor Files\Installation Instructions\Installation Manual FILE LOC. 9200 E.
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System Table of Contents Section Page No. Introduction Tools Required Parts Checklist Installation and Setup 6-13 Referee Stand Pad Installation 14-15 Net Installation Detail 16-19 Electrical & Wiring Information 20-22 Operating Instructions 23-24 Maintenance 25-27 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Skymaster® Volleyball System. To ensure that our equipment will provide years of use to you, we are including this installation, operation, and maintenance guide.
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System Tools Required: Hammer Power Drill with 11/32" Titanium Drill Bit 3/8” Hand Drill Drill Bits - 3/16” and 1/2” with 3/8” Shank 3/8” Ratchet Wrench with 1/2” and 9/16” Sockets 1/2” Ratchet Wrench with 9/16”, 11/16” and 3/4” Sockets Wrenches - 1/2”, 9/16”, 11/16”, 3/4”...
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System The following parts list are inclusive of all hardware and components to assemble the Skymaster unit. NOT included in these parts lists are the hardware and components required to attach the unit to the overhead building structure (i.e beam clamps, structural pipe, etc.) Please refer to your packing list enclosed with the shipment for those parts.
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System The list of Pads and Accessories are on the next page. Installation and Assembly Instructions DATE SHT. NO. PART NO. 5/10/2023 601756161 5 OF 27 Operators Manual, and Maintenance Manual...
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System HOIST SKYMASTER® 8001 3'- 3/4" 30'-0" [0.93 m] [9.14 m] 36'-1 1/2" [11.01 m] Installation and Assembly Instructions DATE SHT. NO. PART NO. 5/10/2023 601756161 6 OF 27 Operators Manual, and Maintenance Manual...
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System 0'-3 3/4" Centerline of bracket [97 mm] to be in line with the centerline of the 4" Pulley hanger to be on the square mast net side of the mast centerline REFER TO INSTALLATION PRINTS WITH SHIPMENT 61 64 INSTALL HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH BREAKER BAR ON NET SIDE OF MAST...
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System MAST MAST DIRECTION OF PULL DIRECTION OF PULL CABLE CABLE PULLEY PULLEY WINCH CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM - PLAN VIEW UPPER BRACE 3" EQUAL "A" 5.5" MIN - 5.875" MAX EQUAL WITHIN 0.125" STRAP 3" EQUAL "B" LOWER BRACE DETAIL 1 DETAIL 2...
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System REF STAND POST NET END POST Install the ref stand post and net end post onto the bridge truss mast as shown above. Make sure both posts are plumb with the mast and all bolts are securely torqued. Drill an 11/32 pilot hole through the Install the cover plates on both sides center of the remaining cover plate...
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System End Rail Assembly Winch Rail Assembly Always install the end rail assembly (Item 24) on the referee stand post and the winch rail assembly (Item 25) on the post opposite the referee stand for proper pad installation and fit. 8001R Referee Stand to Mast Assembly Details See views on the following page Install the two referee stand floor frames (Item 19) onto each side of the referee stand frame.
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System Install the floor plate (Item 21) and hand rails (Items 17 and 20), The 5/16" carriage bolts (Item 52) for the hand rail attachments are 3 1/4" long and go all the way through the frame. The 5/16" carriage bolts (Item 51) are 1" long and only go through the top flange of the frame.
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54 65 58 63 DETAIL M LADDER FOLDED AND LATCHED Connect the ladder pull up strap to this bolt Attached Ladder Brackets (Item 23) to platform frame with 5/16-18 x 3/4" hex head screws and 5/16" flange nuts. Attach Ladder Weldment (Item 22) to Ladder Brackets with 5/16-18 x 2 1/2"...
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System LOCATE PAD 2" [50 mm] ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR WINCH DETAIL P POST 8001R shown 8001 will use (2) Upright Post Pads (Item 90). SKYMASTER PAD INSTALLATION On model 8001 units, without ref stand, there will be an Upright Post Pad (Item 90) to install on both the winch post and the end post.
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System Referee Stand Pads Installed Installation and Assembly Instructions DATE SHT. NO. PART NO. 5/10/2023 601756161 15 OF 27 Operators Manual, and Maintenance Manual...
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System Net Installation Instructions 1. Unfold the net and lay it out between the two posts. 2. The height of the net is set by adjusting the height of the slide rails on the end post and winch post. Rotate the rail lock levers on the rails and set the net cable attachment points approximately 3/4”...
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System TOP VIEWS OF NET STRAP PLACEMENT Footman's Loop Net Strap STEP 3 PULL STRAP TIGHT AND PRESS VELCRO PADS TOGETHER MAST STEP 2 THREAD STRAP THROUGH RECTANGULAR STEEL RING (ADJUST BUCKLE TO THIS APPROXIMATE POSITION) STEP 1 CONNECTION AT END POST (REFEREE STAND END) OF THE NET TOP AND CENTER STRAP MUST PASS THROUGH TWO (2) FOOTMANS LOOPS...
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System Net Installation - End Post Details WRAP NET STRAP THROUGH FOOTMANS LOOP (SEE SHEET 17) NET CABLE INSTALL BUCKLE COVERS (ITEM 85) P/N 6251 OVER METAL RINGS WRAP NET STRAP THROUGH FOOTMANS LOOP (SEE SHEET 17) HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RAIL RAIL LOCK LEVER WRAP NET STRAP THROUGH...
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System Net Installation - Winch Post Details SNAP LINK NET CABLE Place decal on the side of the INSTALL BUCKLE COVERS (ITEM 85) post with the winch handle. P/N 6251 OVER METAL RINGS 1'-10" [559 mm] WRAP NET STRAP THROUGH SEE NET STRAP DETAILS SHEET 17 FOOTMANS LOOP (SEE SHEET 16)
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System Before connecting the temporary power and attempting to set the limit switches, make sure there are no obstructions in the way of the masts or net when folding. Make sure there are no personnel near or under the masts when folding. Installation and Assembly Instructions DATE SHT.
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System Installation and Assembly Instructions DATE SHT. NO. PART NO. 5/10/2023 601756161 21 OF 27 Operators Manual, and Maintenance Manual...
Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System 3/4 HP 115VAC, 1PH, 60Hz, 20Amp Service WIRING SUPPLIED BY OTHERS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS HOIST MODEL 8194 WHITE (N) BLACK (UP) RED (DOWN) MINIMUM CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS -DEDICATED 115VAC, 1PH, 60HZ, 20 AMP SERVICE MOTOR SPECIFICATION -3/4HP 115V, 1PH, 60HZ, 9.5 FLA INSTANT REVERSING, THERMAL O/L MINIMUM WIRE SIZE BLACK (UP)
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System Operating Instructions Only trained and authorized personnel should operate this equipment. Operation by untrained or unauthorized personnel may result in damage to the equipment and/or injury to anyone near the system. Please read these instructions to familiarize yourself with the type of equipment you have purchased.
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System Adjusting the net height: The net height is set by raising or lowering the slide rails on the guide rails of the posts. To adjust the net height, rotate the rail lock lever and slide the rail up or down to the desired net height.
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System When servicing the electric hoist that requires removing the, first lower the Skymaster system to the full down position. If the system cannot be lowered to the full down position, tie the ends of the masts to the overhead or building structure to prevent movement.
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System Installation and Assembly Instructions DATE SHT. NO. PART NO. 5/10/2023 601756161 26 OF 27 Operators Manual, and Maintenance Manual...
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Ceiling Suspended Volleyball System Installation and Assembly Instructions DATE SHT. NO. PART NO. 5/10/2023 601756161 27 OF 27 Operators Manual, and Maintenance Manual...
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