551-522 Extra Heavy-Duty
Baseball Backstop
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2
Rev 06/17/03
TOOLS NEEDED FOR THE JOB:
Post Hole Digger
14 Cu. ft. of Pre-Mix Cement
Socket Wrench
Level
Small
scaffold
Crescent
Wrench
GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check each piece carefully and remove any sharp projections that may have been caused by
shipping.
2. DO NOT Tighten nuts more than hand-tight until the entire assembly is completed.
3. All threaded ends of bolts protruding beyond nuts should be cut off and peened over to
remove any sharp edges.
SPECIFIC ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Mark and dig footing holes as shown above.
2. Assemble one center section of backstop on ground with bottom of upright posts at the front
edge of the footing holes. 9 ga. 553-35 panels are used in center section.
3. Hand-tighten all bolts securely.
4. Raise assembly into position in footing holes.
5. Assemble each additional section in a similar manner. Raise and attach to sections already in
place.
6. Add hood sections.
7. Plumb and level backstop. Tighten all bolts securely.
8. Pour footings and crown surface. Place bricks or old cement chunks below the posts to allow
wet cement under the post.
9. Allow 48 hours to allow cement to dry before using the equipment.
MAINTENANCE:
Check periodically for loose bolts and/or broken parts and tighten or replace them immediately.
SportsPlay Equipment, Inc. 5642 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, MO 63120 (314) 389-4140
