P a g e Table of Contents Introduction ..............................2 Key features ..............................2 Safety Information for the Installer: ....................... 3 Important Safety Information ........................3 Assembly Precautions ..........................3 Site Specific Precautions: ..........................3 Installation Instructions ..........................4 Identification of Supplied Items ....................4 Footing Details ..........................
P a g e Introduction The most revolutionary throw cage design in 50 years; the Thor 10 hammer throw cage is a World Athletics certified (E-05-0403) cage and the larger of two hammer cages certified for competition use by World Athletics that Playhard Sports Equipment, Australia, is fabricating.
P a g e Safety Information for the Installer: Important Safety Information • Read the Manual: Ensure you read this manual in full before beginning assembly or installation. • Supervision: Children should be supervised around the tower location during and after installation.
Please refer to the parts lists provided to check if you have received all the items required for the installation of the cage. Contact us immediately if any parts are missing. Fig: Thor 10 Packaged Item Lists 13 Alex Fisher Drive, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220 (Australia)
B. Footing Details The details for the footing layout of the Thor 10 Hammer cage system are shown in the image below. Please ensure that you have the required number of footings as listed for the ease of erection of...
P a g e C. Assembly Instructions 1. Place the ground sleeves and the anchors as shown in the footing details and let it set. 2. Once the ground sleeves are set, you can start the assembly of the cage. A.
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P a g e H. Use the winch to lift the hinged G. Ensure that all the joining pieces poles. Once the whole pole assembly are properly bolted and is in an upright position, ensure the holes at the base of the pole align together and fix them together with M20 x 60 mm Hex Bolt, Nut, and Washer.
P a g e | 10 E. Assembly Instructions 1. Attach ‘D’ Shackles to the Net Support Rails (2 per Rails/ one each end). • 2 x gate rails (2.0 m) • 7 x rear rails (2.95m) 2. Join the rear and side rails using a net rail bracket and D shackle as shown in the figure (rope details and rope attachment).
P a g e | 11 Operation: The cage is quick and easy to operate. The gates are adjusted by pulling the coloured rope on each gate pole. Unhook the net retaining ropes at the gate ground anchor and swing the gate by pulling the white braid blue fleck rope to either open or close the gate arm.
P a g e | 12 Maintenance 1. The net retaining ropes should always be tensioned to restrict the net from blowing. 2. Do not tie the net back to the poles. 3. Do not tie the gate back to increase the opening. 4.
9. AS/NZS 4680:2006 Hot-dip galvanized (Zinc) coatings on fabricated ferrous articles The Thor 10 hammer cage is World Athletics certified; certificate no: E-05-0403. All our products are designed and manufactured here in Australia. 13 Alex Fisher Drive, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220 (Australia)
P a g e | 14 Warranty Certificate: When you purchase a Play Hard Sports Equipment product you have the peace of mind in knowing that your product is covered by Play Hard Sports Equipment’s manufacturer’s warranty against faulty workmanship and materials. The metal components of the product have a 10-year warranty against defective materials and workmanship.
P a g e | 15 Maintenance Checklist: To make a warranty claim, maintain a record of the regular maintenance carried out and any defects noticed. While performing maintenance work ensure all the standard conditions are met, if not take necessary action.
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