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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.

PLEASE READ THESE

INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING
THE SET-UP WORK, OR MAINTENANCE, OF THIS BACKSTOP.

If after reviewing this manual you have any questions, please feel free to consult our
factory.

Porter Athletic Equipment Company

2500 South 25

Avenue, Broadview, IL U.S.A., 60155

Toll Free: (800) 947-6783

Phone: (708) 338-2000

Fax: (708) 338-2060

www.porter-ath.com

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Page 1: ...208 INST 00152 063 2003 PORTER ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT COMPANY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 6 1 2003 INSTALLER NOTE Upon completion of the installation assembly of this portable backstop make sure this instruction manual is in the possession of the owner or facility manager to save for future reference ...

Page 2: ...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 PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING THE SET UP WORK OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS BACKSTOP If after reviewing this manual you have any questions please feel free to consult our factory Porter Athletic Equipment Company 2500 South 25th Avenue Broadview...

Page 3: ...s 9 10 Assembly of Lift Jacks 11 Remove Shipping Clamp At This Time 12 Assembly of Padding and Enclosure Panels 13 15 Assembly of Backboard Padding 16 Final Inspection 16 Adjustment of Spring Loaded Mechanism 17 18 Adjustment of Goal Height 19 20 Floor Anchor Locations for use with Tie Down System 21 Storage Dimensions 22 Locating Portable Backstops on Playing Floor 23 Guarantee 24 OPERATION AND M...

Page 4: ...8 x 1 3 4 Lg Hex Head Cap Screw Grade 5 14 HDWE 01227 0P0 2 3 8 x 6 1 2 Lg Hex Head Cap Screw Grade 5 15 HDWE 04002 0E0 25 3 8 Lockwasher 16 HDWE 03002 0E0 25 3 8 Hex Nut The goal is specified by the customer Backboard padding is provided in Gray as the standard color Another color may have been substituted with this backstop BASE UPRIGHT PADDING AND ENCLOSURES 17 ZMAT 10734 200 1 Mast Pad Assembl...

Page 5: ...loor with the optional No 00737 000 Tie Down System as specified by the NCAA rules for competitive use TO LOWER BACKSTOP FOR TRANSPORT STORAGE 1 Remove the tie down system if applicable 2 Loosen turn counterclockwise the pressure lock handwheel on the telescoping height adjustment brace 3 Remove the padlock and while grasping the side handle on the rear vertical support remove the thru pin from th...

Page 6: ...ide the safe operation of this portable backstop x Do not roll this backstop on the floor unless it has been fully lowered to the storage transport position x Before moving this backstop in the storage transport position check to ensure that the thru pin locking mechanism is fully engaged through the telescoping brace and is padlocked in place x When raising or lowering this backstop stand to one ...

Page 7: ...stop for structural integrity Examine welds for soundness Inspect all fittings and hardware replace as required 9 Check all padding on portable backstop and on backboard 9 Check optional tie down system if applicable If straps are showing signs of wear replace immediately with new ones No lubrication is required on this portable backstop ...

Page 8: ...LD THE SHIPPING CLAMP SEE DETAIL A BELOW BE REMOVED BEFORE THE BACKBOARD GOAL AND SWAYBRACES ARE ASSEMBLED TO THE BACKSTOP FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH A MINIMUM OF THREE ADULTS TO HOLD AND MOUNT BACKBOARD ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER AND SAFE ASSEMBLY OF THIS BACKSTOP DO NOT REMOVE THIS SHIPPING CLAMP UNTIL BACKBOARD AND GOAL ARE MOUNTED ON UN...

Page 9: ...etail B Secure them in place temporarily with tape or crumpled paper at the head of the screws 4 This step requires at least three adults two to lift the backboard and one to install the hardware Carefully lift the backboard into place and secure it to the mounting plate on the backstop frame assembly Secure with the flatwashers lockwashers and hex nuts from Step No 2 See Detail B Do not fully tig...

Page 10: ... 17 8 Assemble hinge weldments 6 to corners of backboard as shown in Detail C Tighten hardware securely 9 Assemble upper end of swaybraces 5 to hinge weldments 6 as shown in Detail C Assemble hardware loosely do not fully tighten until Step No 17 10 Assemble lower end of swaybraces 5 to boom on backstop frame assembly 4 as shown in Detail D Assemble hardware loosely do not fully tighten until Step...

Page 11: ... LEVERS POINT TOWARD EACH OTHER AS SHOWN 8 13 10 15 16 OR 9 Locate lift levers toward front of base ASSEMBLY OF LIFT JACKS 11 Assemble lift jacks 8 and 9 and lift jack spacer plates 10 to base as shown in Detail E Locate two lift jack spacer plates 10 at each lift jack Lift levers on jacks must point toward each other See Detail E ...

Page 12: ...ERATE BACKSTOP SLOWLY TO AVOID TIPPING OR DAMAGE TO THE STRUCTURE OPERATE UNIT UP AND DOWN SEVERAL TIMES TO CHECK OPERATION NEVER MOVE THE BACKSTOP FROM PLACE TO PLACE UNLESS THE BACKSTOP IS IN THE LOCKED DOWN STORAGE POSITION 14 With the backstop locked in the down or folded position roll the backstop into the approximate playing position 15 Raise the backstop to the playing position and align th...

Page 13: ...E FLUSH WITH BOTTOM EDGES OF BASE OUTSIDE EDGES OF PADS MUST BE FLUSH WITH OUTSIDE EDGES OF BASE 18 24 ASSEMBLY OF PADDING AND ENCLOSURE PANELS 18 Start by assembling the two base front filler pads 18 to front of base frame as shown in Detail F ...

Page 14: ...14 Detail G 24 Front Mast on Frame Assembly 17 23 19 Mount mast pad assembly 17 to the front mast as shown in Detail G ...

Page 15: ...ad will be approximately 4 off the floor Repeat for assembling right hand base side pad 20 See Detail H 21 Next slide base enclosure panel 21 into base on rails located on both sides of base with cutouts positioned toward front of backstop See Detail H ASSEMBLY OF PADDING AND ENCLOSURE PANEL IS NOW COMPLETE Detail H Support Rail for Base Enclosure Panel 21 From Step No 18 18 19 Left Hand Shown 20 ...

Page 16: ...E GIVEN TO AN OFFICIAL IN CHARGE OF THE FACILITY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE THIS BACKSTOP MUST BE OPERATED ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE EACH USE FOR WEAR LOOSE FITTINGS DAMAGE AND PROPER STABILITY CONSULT A TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR THE FACTORY WHEN IN DOUBT WARNING SINCE THE FOLDING ACTION OF THIS...

Page 17: ...sion springs WARNING When making adjustment the backstop must be in the up and locked position Do not turn the adjustment nuts C more than two turns before trying operation of backstop to avoid erratic or sudden movement which may result in bodily injury or damage to the backstop When checking folding action keep all individuals clear of backstop and stand to one side while grasping handle Spring ...

Page 18: ...RING BACKSTOP TO THE TRANSPORT STORAGE POSITION REFER TO DETAIL J 1 Loosen turn clockwise the two jam nuts A approximately one turn 2 Loosen turn counterclockwise the two jam nuts B approximately six turns 3 Loosen turn clockwise the two jam nuts C no more than two turns 4 Carefully raise and lower backstop and check static position refer to Detail I on page 17 Should it be necessary to loosen spr...

Page 19: ...and details below NOTE THE BACKSTOP MUST BE LOCKED IN THE TRANSPORT STORAGE POSITION BEFORE ANY ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE 1 Begin by making adjustments at the FRONT bearing assemblies first at the lower end of the front mast See Detail K To raise the goal height the front bearing assemblies must be shifted upward To lower the goal height the front bearing assemblies must be shifted downward Loosen the ...

Page 20: ...ecessary additional adjustments can be made at the REAR bearing assemblies at the lower end of the rear mast See Detail L To raise the goal height the rear bearing assemblies must be shifted backward To lower the goal height the rear bearing assemblies must be shifted forward Loosen the hardware only enough to allow the bearing assemblies to be shifted DO NOT REMOVE THIS HARDWARE Shift both bearin...

Page 21: ... ANCHOR LOCATIONS A A VIEW A A FLOOR ANCHOR LOCATIONS FOR TIE DOWN SYSTEM Front Of Padding Front Of Steel Base 14 14 4 9 5 9 1 0 1 23 4 Court Line 6 13 4 C LCOURT 28 OPTIONAL No 00737 000 TIE DOWN SYSTEM SHOWN ...

Page 22: ...Line MINIMUM COURTLINE TO WALL DIMENSION TO ROLL BACKSTOP INTO PLAYING POSITION 8 0 GOAL HEIGHT BACKSTOP SHOWN AT AT EACH GOAL HEIGHT SETTING DIMENSION A 47 63cm 1 52m 10 10 48cm 9 8 6 41 2 A 8 9 10 GOAL HEIGHTS 41 8 1 63 4 5 0 6 7 4 0 11 41 2 11 8 ...

Page 23: ...R 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 19 9 H S NCAA 20 6 INTERNATIONAL FIBA 23 9 NBA LOCATE NAIL HOLE IN FLOOR LOCATED ON CENTERLINE OF COURT 63 IN FROM THE END BOUNDARY LINE 15 48 63 LOCATING PORTABLE BACKSTOPS ON PLAYING FLOOR 3 POINT ARC ...

Page 24: ...ll materials and workmanship of basic materials are guaranteed to be free and clear of defects Defective material will be repaired or replaced at our option subsequent to complete information being received by us concerning the nature of the defect for a period of one year from the date of completion of the assembly installation NAME OF DEALER NAME OF INSTALLATION COMPANY PHONE PHONE Cylinder Flow...

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