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The Zooka Sports Pitching Machine
is inspected before shipment so that it
will arrive in good operating condition.

It is shipped with the following parts:

Zooka Sports Pitching Machine

Tripod

Battery charger

Owner’s Manual

Check the contents of your package
upon receipt. Refer to Diagram 2.

If any items are missing or the unit
has been damaged during shipment,
please contact Zooka Sports Customer
Service at 425.861.0111 or visit our
web site at 

www.zooka.com

.

NOTE:

 Save the shipping container.

Keypad

Display

PITCHING MACHINE

Barrel

Ball scoop

Orange adjustment knob
(adjusts tilt angle and clamps
machine to tripod)

Handle

DIAGRAM 2  

ZOOKA SPORTS PITCHING MACHINE AND CONTENTS

1

Mounting bracket

CHARGER

Bolt and nut

LED
(flashes just before
ball is thrown)

Summary of Contents for ZS 720

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Page 2: ...by the manufacturer such attachments may cause injuries Important control points for example ON OFF button mounting knob are colored orange Do not try to recharge the unit if it has a damaged cord or plug If the unit has been damaged return it to a service center for repair Read all instructions before operating the Zooka Sports Pitching Machine These instructions were written to ensure your safet...

Page 3: ...Record of Purchase inside back cover Important Safety Information 2 Essential Maintenance 4 Charging the Battery 4 Cleaning the Barrel 4 Cleaning the Optical Sensors 4 Unpack 5 Assemble the Tripod 6 Charge the Battery 7 Setup in the Field 8 Safety Requirements 8 Setting Up the Tripod 8 Attaching the Machine 9 Determining the Pitch Angle 10 Adjusting the Pan Angle 10 Pitching 11 Turning the Machine...

Page 4: ...ess dirt and debris off balls before loading them into the machine Cleaning the Optical Sensors Optical sensors detect the ball and measure its speed The sensors are located on either side of the barrel just inside the ball scoop Clean them with a moist cotton swab after every few practice sessions as described on page 25 DIAGRAM 1 CHARGING THE BATTERY Charging the Battery To prevent shortening th...

Page 5: ... your package upon receipt Refer to Diagram 2 If any items are missing or the unit has been damaged during shipment please contact Zooka Sports Customer Service at 425 861 0111 or visit our web site at www zooka com NOTE Save the shipping container Keypad Display PITCHING MACHINE Barrel Ball scoop Orange adjustment knob adjusts tilt angle and clamps machine to tripod Handle DIAGRAM 2 ZOOKA SPORTS ...

Page 6: ...ly in position DIAGRAM 3 TRIPOD ASSEMBLY The tripod requires simple assembly 1 Remove the tripod clamping bolt spacer and nut which are in a bag which is taped to the tripod legs 2 Make sure the legs are seated to full depth in the tripod head They should reach the plastic top cap 3 Spread the two front legs of the tripod so that the three legs form equal angles as shown in Diagram 3 The legs are ...

Page 7: ...an be used prior to reaching 100 but periodically it should be fully charged to ensure maximum battery life DIAGRAM 5 CONNECTING THE CHARGER 3 Plug the end of the charger cable into the rear panel See Diagram 5 4 Plug the charger into a 100 to 130 VAC outlet The machine will turn Always charge the battery promptly after each use even if it is only partially discharged Proper charging is extremely ...

Page 8: ...ty press the tripod legs into the ground DIAGRAM 6 POSITIONING THE TRIPOD Mounting bracket Home plate Tripod rear leg 4 Safety Requirements Never leave the pitching machine unattended unless it is turned OFF Make sure that batters wear batting helmets Keep the area in front of the pitching machine clear Always be aware of safety Adult supervision is required to set up and use the pitching machine ...

Page 9: ...asy to mount the machine onto the bracket DIAGRAM 8 ATTACHING THE MACHINE 2 With the barrel of the machine fairly level place the front edge of the cutout against the front of the tripod s mounting bracket Lower the machine into place See Diagram 8 DIAGRAM 9 TIGHTENING THE CLAMPING KNOB NOTE It may help to wiggle the machine slightly to seat the clamping bolt in the slot on the tripod s mounting b...

Page 10: ...all seats itself into the throwing cup so greater care may be needed when loading the ball To change the pitch angle take the following steps See Diagram 10 1 Hold the machine s handle while loosening the orange knob on the right side of the case one full turn 2 To move the unit up or down apply pressure to the back of the handle 3 Tighten the orange knob securely Adjusting the Pan Angle Adjust th...

Page 11: ...cept responsible adults Always turn the machine OFF before leaving it unattended Your pitching machine is shipped with the ACCESS CODE preset to 1919 It is strongly recommended that you change the code to a 4 digit number that you can easily remember Refer to Changing the Access Code on page 17 After turning the machine ON the display prompts you for the first two digits of the ACCESS CODE 1 Press...

Page 12: ...used to the pitching machine Pitch a few balls and then gradually increase the power level as needed Emergency Shutdown In an emergency you can stop a pitch by pushing any button on the keypad while a ball is in the barrel Every time you use the pitching machine set aside time to practice aborting pitches so that you will be comfortable doing it if an emergency arises DIAGRAM 13 PITCH MODE Setting...

Page 13: ...the following steps 1 Use an approved ball as described in the section titled Selecting the Type of Ball on page 14 2 Always load the ball while standing to the side of the machine See Diagram 15 3 Check that the line of fire is clear 4 Cup a ball in your hand and gently roll it into the barrel As the ball passes the optical sensors the compressor is activated and runs for a few seconds depending ...

Page 14: ...oft and work well with the machine These rubber baseballs are somewhat lighter than real baseballs but are heavy enough for fielding practice and game play Tennis balls make good practice balls especially for younger players They are inexpensive safer because they are lighter and softer and produce a tight scatter pattern The pressure less type such as those made by Tretorn are highly recommended ...

Page 15: ...ve skilled players practice hitting more difficult pitches on the low outside corner or up and in tight For more scatter around the strike zone use real baseballs rather than dimple balls Practice bunting Practice pulling the ball Practice hitting outside pitches to the opposite field Tips for Outfield Practice Adjust the pitch angle and power level setting to throw high fly balls or line drives P...

Page 16: ...in less than one month Long Term Storage Store the machine in a cool dry location To store the machine for over 4 months the best way to maintain the battery charge is to keep the machine connected to the charger and have it plugged into a power source The following provides the recommended storage procedures 1 Clean the barrel cup and optics as described on page 25 2 Store the pitching machine in...

Page 17: ...test Hold the buttons until the machine beeps twice NOTE If you do not hear two beeps you will have to start over by turning the machine OFF 4 A prompt for the first 2 digits of your new ACCESS CODE appears on the display Use the buttons to change the numbers Entry of the new code must begin within a few seconds or the machine will shut down and you will need to begin again 5 Press the key to chan...

Page 18: ...AL battery position use a volt meter to check whether the charger is defective Note that most electronic supply stores will do this for you 9 Battery If the battery is suspect then you need to check that the rear panel battery selector switch is depressed toward the INTERNAL battery position press the ON button hold it for a few seconds and then release it after you hear a beep If the machine does...

Page 19: ...ee Section 8 20 Optics blocked while pitching Clear or clean optics Avoid placing fingers into barrel while feeding ball Feed ball faster 21 Manual emergency shutdown Restart machine 22 Battery completely discharged while pitching Charge battery 30 Incorrect or defective charger Use correct charger Zooka Part No 14001 31 No battery or very low battery Set rear panel switch to INTERNAL position or ...

Page 20: ...ay have been pressed Press the button again to turn OFF the machine The machine is connected to the battery charger The machine turns ON automatically when the charger is plugged into a power source Refer to Charging the Battery for more information Machine won t turn OFF Check to see if the machine is connected to the battery charger If it is the machine is operating correctly The machine should ...

Page 21: ...k the display for an ERROR code and write it down If you can solve the problem and restart the machine Otherwise call Customer Service Recharge or replace the battery Refer to Charging the Battery ACCESS CODE related Symptom Solution I forgot my ACCESS CODE Change the 4 digit ACCESS CODE Refer to Changing the Access Code on page 17 Pitching related Symptom Solution The compressor doesn t start Cle...

Page 22: ...om rolling the ball into the barrel too quickly especially at low pitching angles First try rolling the ball in more slowly If that doesn t work try rolling the ball in more quickly Look the ball over Discard worn or damaged balls Do not use balls that are irregular in shape or that are too large For speeds over 50 mph try moving the machine 10 feet further from the plate and slightly increasing t...

Page 23: ...wipe the barrel clean Remove the cup Refer to page 24 Look the cup over Clean it if necessary A dirty cup can stick in the barrel and block the sensors Replace worn or damaged cups Charging related Symptom Solution Fewer than 200 pitches on a charge Check battery status as described on page 14 The battery may not have been fully charged when you began throwing If necessary charge the battery Revie...

Page 24: ...o the barrel and shorten the life of the cup and barrel To clean the barrel and cup take the following steps 1 Remove the cup from the barrel Reach into the barrel and grasp the cup in your fingertips 2 Rotate the cup as you pull it out Pull slowly and steadily 3 When the cup reaches the ball scoop you will need to pull the rubber away from the sides of the cup to facilitate removal 4 Dump any dir...

Page 25: ... few practice sessions or more often under unusually dirty conditions Replacing the Battery According to current environmental regulations the pitching machine s battery contains hazardous materials If you need to replace it the battery must be disposed of according to Hazardous Waste Regulations DANGER Do not drop or open the battery case The chemical components inside the battery can damage huma...

Page 26: ...to page 16 4 Hold the machine by its handle and remove the orange knob by rotating it counterclockwise Set the knob aside See Diagram 25 5 Tilt the machine slightly to slide the aluminum spacer off the threaded bolt 6 Lay the machine on its side so that the case s 10 mounting screws are accessible Support it so that the machine remains level NOTE The threaded bolt that is attached to the inside of...

Page 27: ...n the case with its terminal end near the fan and the battery terminals facing toward the barrel 11 Lift the battery slightly to gain access to the battery wires Reconnect the wires to the battery terminals Connect the red wire to the terminal Connect the black wire to the terminal After connecting the wires lower the battery into position in the case NOTE The battery is marked with and on the top...

Page 28: ...pt c Turn the machine OFF 15 Replace the aluminum spacer and orange knob on the threaded bolt Refer to Diagram 25 16 Attach the charger and plug it into a power source Charge the new battery to full capacity before using the machine Refer to Charging the Battery Disposing of the Battery The high capacity battery is a sealed lead acid battery Though this type of battery is non spillable and can be ...

Page 29: ...essories Watch our web site at www zooka com for announcements of accessories and new products Obtaining Service Do not attempt to service the Zooka Sports Pitching Machine yourself except for the assembly and maintenance tasks described in this manual For information about product operation or service contact an authorized Zooka Sports Customer Service representative at 425 861 0111 ...

Page 30: ...t Zooka Sports will also pay for return shipping to you at a U S shipping address Customers will be charged for shipping to other countries How to obtain warranty service Call Zooka Sports Technical Service at 425 861 0111 and have your serial number and model number ready Often we can resolve the problem promptly on the phone If we cannot an R A number will be issued which must be clearly display...

Page 31: ...Date of Purchase Model Serial Number Purchased from name of dealer rep pro etc City State Zip Phone number Fill out and keep for your records ...

Page 32: ...00 2002 Zooka Sports Inc Patents Pending Zooka is a registered trademark of Zooka Sports Inc Tretorn is a registered trademark of Tretorn AB Sweden www zooka com 8569 154th Ave NE Redmond WA 98052 Toll free 877 854 9319 425 861 5552 info zooka com Zooka Sports Inc F E P ...

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