1. Lay out
four Elbows (B) with the 3’ sides facing each other and the 2’ sides going the length
of the cage at the perimeter of the cage. Lay out the rest of the Elbows (B), between the end
arches so that they are about 28’ from each other.
2. Assemble the Arches
by adding two 10’ lengths (A) to the elbow’s (B) 2’ side for the vertical
legs, and one 10’ length (A) for the top cross member. Insert one of the self-drilling screws(I) at
each junction where the 10’ lengths (A) attach to the arches (B). Finish the rest of the arches the
same way.
3. Dig Holes for Arch Ground Sleeves
(G) about 6”- 8” in diameter and about 19”- 22” deep,
using the assembled arches as a guide. This allows space for cement at the bottom. The ground
sleeves (G) are 20” long including the
fl
uted area. Make sure that, when set, the tops of the
ground sleeves (G) are level with each other.
4. Cement the Arch Ground Sleeves
(G)
into the ground vertically level and level with each other.
Remember to leave enough room to attach the upright with self-drilling screws.
5. Install the Eyebolts
(C) into the arches. Start by drilling 5/16” holes in the center of the arch. Drill
the other holes based on the width of your batting cage on either side of the middle (12’ = 6’ off
center, 14’=7’ off center, etc.). We recommend the eyebolts(C) on the end arches to be facing the
middle, while the eyebolts(C) for the inner arches face down.
6. Insert the Arches into the Ground Sleeves
after the concrete has been allowed to set for the
recommended time. Secure the arches into the ground sleeves(G) with the self-drilling screws (I)
7. Assemble the Angle Supports
by inserting one of the 1½” EMT poles(D) into the angle
support(E) and securing it with a self drilling screw(I). Then insert the other end of the pole(D)
into an Angle Support Ground Sleeve(H) and securing it with a self drilling screw(I).
8. Dig holes for the Angle Support Ground Sleeves
(H) using the assembled angle supports as a
guide. The angle supports will be inside the frame 1’ from the top at about a 40° angle.
9. Attach the Angle Support
to the Arch using the Muffler Clamp(F). The ground sleeve will be
loose in the hole you just dug.
10. Cement the Angle Support Ground Sleeves
into the ground. Make sure you still have access
to the self-drilling screw you used to secure the pole(D) to the angle support(H) in case you have
to take down your frame.
11. Create your Cable Assemblies
by feeding the cable(L) through the turnbuckle(M) and securing
a loop with the u-bolt(N). Now feed the cable through the inner arch eyebolts and create a
loop on the other end of the cable(L) using another u-bolt(N). Repeat for the remaining cable
assemblies.
12. Attach the Cable Assemblies to the End Arches
using carabiners. Tighten the cable so there
is no sag. Don’t overly tighten the cable though. Some sag once the batting cage is hung is an
industry standard. And repeat for the remaining cable assemblies.
13. Attach the Batting Cage
to the cable using carabiners, starting at one of the end arches, attach
the batting cage to all 3 cables and work your way down the length of the cage.
14. Play
ball!!!
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