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APOLLO DISCUS 2/02/25 THROW CAGE Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual PLAY HARD SPORTS EQUIPMENT 13 Alex Fisher Drive Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220...
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P a g e 1. Introduction The most revolutionary throw cage design in 50 years; the APOLLO Discus Throw Cage is a World Athletics certified (E-12-0695) cage for competition use, designed and manufactured by Playhard Sports Equipment, Australia. The cage has a three-pole erected structure that has been structurally certified by Engineers.
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.
P a g e Installation Instructions 2.1. Identification of Supplied Items: 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: Apollo Packaged Item Lists 13 Alex Fisher Drive, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220 (Australia) Ph: 1300 851 518 | +61 7 5593 4494...
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Footing Details: The details for the footing layout of the Apollo Discus 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 the poles...
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P a g e 2.3. Assembly Instructions: 1A. Site Preparation: • Before commencing any groundwork, please survey the ground/field for any underground electrical line, water line and sewage line. Also, check for any overhead electrical lines. • It is advised that the soil is tested to know its strength. All our towers have been structurally designed to suit ‘A’, ‘S’...
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P a g e C. Lay the Base Pole, Upper Pole and D. Slide the base pole into the pole sockets Extension Arms on the ground and and attach them together with a bolt. assemble them together; use the bolts already attached to the parts.
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P a g e 1.4 Rope attachment Fig: Rope Details 1 13 Alex Fisher Drive, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220 (Australia) Ph: 1300 851 518 | +61 7 5593 4494 Email: email@playhardsports.com.au | W: www.playhardsports.com.au...
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P a g e Fig: Rope Details 2 13 Alex Fisher Drive, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220 (Australia) Ph: 1300 851 518 | +61 7 5593 4494 Email: email@playhardsports.com.au | W: www.playhardsports.com.au...
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P a g e Instructions to attach ropes: 1. Attach M8 ‘D’ Shackles to the Net Support Rails (2 per Rails/ one each end). • 2 x gate rails (3.0m) • 3 x rear rails (3.0m) • 2 x rear rails (2.5m) 2.
P a g e | 10 OPERATION: The cage is quick and easy to operate. The gates are always open so there is no mechanism to open or close the gates. Ensure the net is raised to a specified height and ropes are tensioned to limit the amount of net movement.
P a g e | 11 Certificate of Compliance: All our products have been structurally designed and are made using structural-grade steel and Aluminium. All the workmanship is completed following the relevant Australian Standards. Our Products comply with the following Australian Standards. 1.
Play Hard Sports Equipment’s manufacturer’s warranty against faulty workmanship and materials. The Apollo Discus Cage has 10 years of warranty. The net has a year of manufacturer's warranty, however if properly looked after, it can last for 5-10 years.
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