INSTALLATION, ASSEMBLY & MAINTENANCE MANUAL BASEBALL BACKSTOP No. 331025

No. 331036 No. 331039

INST 00440 058 © 2008 PORTER ATHLETIC, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5-1-2008

INSTALLER NOTE: Upon completion of the installation/assembly of this baseball backstop, make sure this instruction manual is in the possession of the owner or

facility manager, to save for future reference.

No. 331025

No. 331036

No. 331039

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Dear Customer: Congratulations on purchasing the Porter No. 3310 Competition Baseball Backstop. This quality built backstop features the unique design for maximum player and spectator safety, while providing many features for the ultimate in competition play. Your athletes and spectators should enjoy thousands of hours of practice and competition on Porter equipment. This booklet is intended to be used for the initial set-up of your No. 331025, 331036 & 331039 Baseball 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 UNIT. If after reviewing this manual you have any questions, please feel free to consult our factory.

Porter Athletic, Inc. 2500 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL U.S.A., 60155

Toll Free: (888) 277-7778 • Phone: (708) 338-2000 • Fax: (708) 338-2060 www.porterathletic.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM / DESCRIPTION PAGE No. Parts List – No. 331025 No. 331036 No. 331039 4 Identification of Major Components 5

Warnings on Misuse of Baseball Backstops 6 Maintenance Check List 7

Assembly of Backstop 8-12

Final Overview 12

Guarantee 13

WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THIS EQUIPMENT. SET-UP / ASSEMBLY OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE DONE ONLY BY ADULTS, WHO ARE PHYSICALLY CAPABLE OF DOING SO.

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PARTS LIST 331025 331036 331039 Item No. Part No. Quantity Quantity Quantity Description 1 WOOD00117010x 3 -- -- 2 x 12 x 10’-0” Lg. wood plank 2 WOOD00117020x 9 12 18 2 x 12 x 20’-0” Lg. wood plank 3 UPRT003480xx 8 -- -- Upright – 4-1/2”Ø x 24’ Lg. UPRT003490xx -- 9 13 Lower Upright – 5-9/16”Ø x 24’ Lg. UPRT003500xx -- 9 13 Upper Upright – 5-9/16”Ø x 11’ Lg. 4 CLFF1070x 1 -- -- Chain Link Fence Fabric – 10’-0” x 70’-0” CLFF1080x -- 2 -- Chain Link Fence Fabric – 10’-0” x 80’-0” CLFF10120x -- -- 2 Chain Link Fence Fabric – 10’-0” x 120’-0” 5 CLFF0870x 1 -- -- Chain Link Fence Fabric – 8’-0” x 70’-0” CLFF0880x -- 1 -- Chain Link Fence Fabric – 8’-0” x 80’-0” CLFF08120x -- -- 1 Chain Link Fence Fabric – 8’-0” x 120’-0” 6 TUBR008340xx 28 40 72 Horizontal Rail – 1-5/8”Ø x 10’-0” Lg. 7 FENC000090xx 12 12 12 Truss Rod – 3/8”Ø x 10’-6” Lg. 8 FENC000060xx 6 12 12 Tension Bar – ¼” x ¾” x 118” Lg. 9 FENC000070xx 6 6 6 Tension Bar – ¼” x ¾” x 94” Lg. 10 BRKT000330xx 2 -- -- Plank Bracket – End – For 4-1/2” Ø BRKT000370xx -- 2 2 Plank Bracket – End – For 5-9/16” Ø 11 BRKT000340xx 2 -- -- Plank Bracket – Corner – For 4-1/2” Ø BRKT000380xx -- 2 2 Plank Bracket – Corner – For 5-9/16” Ø 12 BRKT000350xx 4 -- -- Plank Bracket – Intermediate – For 4-1/2” Ø BRKT000390xx -- 5 9 Plank Bracket – Intermediate – For 5-9/16” Ø 13 FENC000010xx 80 -- -- Brace Band – 4-1/2”Ø FENC000110xx -- 120 168 Brace Band – 5-9/16”Ø 14 FENC000020xx 140 160 240 Hog Ring – 9 ga. steel 15 FENC000030xx 56 80 144 Rail End Cap – 1-5/8”Ø 16 FENC000040xx 100 -- -- Steel Tie – 12 ga. x 18” Lg. FENC000130xx -- 185 333 Steel Tie – 12 ga. x 22” Lg. 17 FENC000050xx 301 516 774 Steel Tie – 12 ga. x 8-1/4” Lg. 18 FENC000080xx 96 -- -- Tension Band – 4-1/2”Ø FENC000120xx -- 156 156 Tension Band – 5-9/16”Ø 19 FENC000100xx 12 12 12 Truss Rod Tighteners – 3/8” 20 PCAP000630xx 8 -- -- Pipe End Cap – 4-1/2” PCAP000640xx -- 9 13 Pipe End Cap – 5-9/16” 21 HDWE020450E0 84 96 144 Carriage Bolt – 3/8” x 2-1/2” Lg. (Grade 5) 22 HDWE020270E0 182 256 372 Carriage Bolt – 5/16” x 1-1/4” Lg. (Grade 5) 23 HDWE030010E0 182 256 372 Hex Nut – 5/16” 24 HDWE030020E0 84 96 144 Hex Nut – 3/8” 25 HDWE040010E0 182 256 372 Lockwasher – 5/16” 26 HDWE040020E0 84 96 144 Lockwasher – 3/8” – Heavy 27 HDWE050040E0 84 96 144 Flatwasher – 3/8” (USS) 28 HDWE090570E0 16 18 26 Allen Cup Pt. Set Screw – 5/8” x 1” Lg. 29 HDWE011840E0 -- 18 26 Hex HD Cap Screw – ½”-13 x 6-1/2” Lg. (Gr. 5) 30 HDWE030730E0 -- 18 26 Convex Locknut – ½”-13 All Metal (Gr. C)

BASEBALL BACKSTOP – COLOR / FINISH SUFFIX CODE

Pipes, fittings and hardware are hot dipped galvanized or powder coated black, brown and green. Douglas Fir wood planks are painted black, brown and green. Chain link fence fabric is galvanized or vinyl bonded black, brown and green.

TOOLS REQUIRED: Power Drill 1/2” Wood Bit Tape Measure 3/4”, 9/16 & 1/2” Wrenches 5/16" Allen Wrench Two-Way Post Level 2x4 Lumber Hand-held circular saw or reciprocating saw Additional equipment shall be needed for installation.

ADD TO PART NUMBER TO DESIGNATED COLOR / FINISH.

BLACK X = 2 XX = 02 GREEN X = 4 XX = 04 BROWN X = 8 XX = 08

GALVANIZED X = G XX = G0

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IDENTIFICATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS

BRACE BAND FENC000010xx FENC000110xx

TENSION BAND FENC000080xx FENC000120xx

RAIL END CAP FENC000030xx

PIPE CAP PCAP000630xx PCAP000640xx

DOUGLAS FIR WOOD PLANKS WOOD00117010x WOOD00117020x

PLANK BRACKET – END

BRKT000330xx BRKT000370xx

PLANK BRACKET –

INTERMEDIATE BRKT000350xx BRKT000390xx

PLANK BRACKET - CORNER

BRKT000340xx BRKT000380xx

TRUSS ROD TIGHTENER FENC000100xx

TRUSS ROD FENC000090xx

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WARNING

DANGER / WARNING ON MISUSE OF BASEBALL BACKSTOPS Read all warnings thoroughly before using this equipment. Failure to comply with the following instructions and warnings may result in serious injuries and/or property damage. A degree of injury is potential and severe liability problems exist when players or spectators are allowed to hang, climb, stand on or tamper with the baseball backstop structure. Administrators are cautioned and responsible to instill the potential of liability to the coaches, management staff and the personnel responsible for the facility of the misuse and improper maintenance of the baseball backstop structure. There is a high risk of severe injury or even death if these instructions are not strictly followed. The use of a backstop system is to protect the spectators and players where separation immediately behind the home plate area is required for all live games. Bleachers, dugouts/athlete benches and warm up areas that are not protected from the backstop are highly recommended to have protection from stray balls departing the immediate area of play. SERVICE WARNING – Adjustment of fence tension or replacement of parts should be attempted only by professionally trained personnel, to prevent injury or damage to this equipment. CAUTION – The following steps must be observed to provide the safety and longevity of this baseball backstop: • DO NOT allow any individuals to tamper with backstop structure. • Keep organic material away from base of posts. Grass, litter, etc. could cause corrosion and/or deterioration. • Check entire structure for signs of corrosions and repaint with an exterior grade, rust- resistant enamel paint. • Check condition of caulk at top of pipe/posts to pipe caps. Repair or place as required, to keep the connections water-tight. • Inspect this structure for wear, loose fittings/hardware, damage and proper stability before each use. Consult a trained service

technician or the factory when in doubt. THE OWNER OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. PROPER USE AND SUPERVISION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS ESSENTIAL TO HELP REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES, AND TO INCREASE THE LONGEVITY OF THE STRUCTURE.

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MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Perform a complete inspection of this baseball backstop at least quarterly (four times a year).

Check for deterioration of system’s wood planks and its hardware for attachment. Tighten, repair or replace as required.

Check base of upright posts for corrosion and clean away debris to prevent such.

Check entire backstop for structural integrity and signs of corrosions and repaint with an exterior grade, rust-resistant enamel paint.

Check all fittings, bands and hardware, repair or replace as required.

Check condition of caulk at pipe caps at top of uprights. Repair as required to keep water-tight.

Check concrete footing for corrosion and deterioration and repair as required.

Check all chain link fence fabric for wear, loose fittings, damage and repair or replace as required.

Inspect entire backstop structure for deterioration, damage and proper stability before each use. Consult a trained service

technician or the factory when in doubt.

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ASSEMBLY OF BACKSTOP

NOTE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT. ASSEMBLY OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE DONE BY PHYSICALLY CAPABLE ADULTS ONLY.

These Baseball Backstops are provided with a factory-applied finish of powder-coated paint or zinc plated galvanizing. Great care must be taken during the installation of these backstops to protect the finish from damage.

1. Unpack and identify all parts and proper quantities (refer to Parts List on Page 4). 2. Be sure the area where backstop will be placed is reasonably level before digging footing holes. 3. Locate and dig eight (8) footing holes at 24” Dia. by 54” deep for the 331025 backstop, dig nine (9) footing holes at 24” Dia. by

60” deep for the 331036 backstop and dig thirteen (13) footing holes at 24” Dia. by 60” deep for the 331039 backstops. (Refer to Details “A”, “B” & “C” for dimensions).

331025 Layout

DETAIL “A”

DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN PLAN VIEW ARE TO CENTER OF POSTS/FOOTINGS

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331036 Layout

331039 Layout

DETAIL “B”

DETAIL “C”

DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN PLAN VIEW ARE TO CENTER OF POSTS/FOOTINGS

DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN PLAN VIEW ARE TO CENTER OF POSTS/FOOTINGS

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DETAIL “E”

CORNER BRACKET

INTERMEDIATE BRACKET

END BRACKET

4. For the 331025 backstop the uprights are one continuous pipe. For 331036 and 331039 backstops the uprights are bolt together two piece sections. Bolt the two sections together with ½”-13 x 6-1/2” Lg. hex head bolts and ½”-13 convex locknuts, use two for each upright. The 24’ Lg. section will be the section positioned into the concrete footing.

5. Place the plank to column connector brackets on the upright/post. Be sure to place the

right bracket on the proper upright. The end brackets shall have the surface the wood planks mount to face the field side and the mounting holes closest to next post (See Detail “E” & “F”). Position the brackets approximately 7’-0” from the end of the upright that will be placed in the footing. With 5/8” allen set screws provided affix bracket at given height. Do not over–tighten set screws, these brackets will be adjusted at a later step.

TYPICAL LAYOUT

END BRACKET

NEXT POST

DETAIL “D”

DETAIL “F”

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6. Place the Uprights in the footing holes and support in a plumb position with the top of the posts at 20’-0” above finished grade and 4’-0” below for the 331025. For the 331036 and 331039 place the uprights at 30’-0” above finished grade and 5’-0” below (See Detail “G”)

331025 FOOTING DETAIL

2'-0"

SLOPE TOP OFCONCRETE FOOTING

APPROXIMATELY3" BELOW GRADE

FOR DRAINAGE

CONCRETEFOOTING

4'-0

"

4'-6

"

1 2" 3"

331036 and 331039 FOOTING DETAIL

2'-0"

SLOPE TOP OFCONCRETE FOOTING

APPROXIMATELY3" BELOW GRADE

FOR DRAINAGE

CONCRETEFOOTING

5'-0

"

5'-6

"

1 2" 3"

7. Pour the concrete into each of the footing holes. The concrete footing must be a minimum three (3) inches below grade and the

top sloped to approximately 3” below grade for proper drainage (See Detail “G”). Wait a MINIMUM of 17 hours before proceeding or until concrete has thoroughly cured.

8. Loosen the center Plank Bracket of rear section from the height specified in Step No. 5. Lower down so the bottom edge is no

more than 1-1/2” above the level grade. (This can be done by use of a standard 2x4 placed on the grade and lowering the bracket till it is just resting on 2x4). Using a level, set the remainder of the brackets to line and grade. Before tightening the 5/8” set screws align the surfaces the wood planks will mount to and be sure to face them on the field side.

9. Place the Brace Bands in the locations with the end caps in place for installing the horizontal rails. Use the 5/16” carriage bolts,

lockwashers and nuts to secure in place. Start at the top of the uprights and orient the horizontal rail end caps in opposing directions as to make the rails align (See Detail “H”, “I”, “J” & “K”). The 331025 will have 4 rows. 3 will be spaced 5’-0” center to center from the top. The 4th row will be spaced 2’-9” from center of rail above the grade. It will be positioned just behind the top end of the plank brackets (See detail “K”). The 331036 and 331039 will have 6 rows, 5 rows will spaced 5’-0” center to center apart from the top. The 6th row will be spaced 2’-9” from the center of rail above grade (See Detail “K”). Horizontal rails are over sized and must be field cut to correct length.

DETAIL “G”

DETAIL “I”DETAIL “H”

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10. Place the pipe end caps on all the uprights and caulk for a water tight seal. 11. Determine where the 1/2” holes in the 2 x 12 x 10-0” and 20-0” Lg. wood planks need to be drilled. Set the bottom row of wood

planks above grade approximately 7/8” for all 3310 backstops. Set rows 2 and 3 approximately 1/4“ apart from each other for air circulation. Trim the ends of the boards to insure a tight fit. Mark the boards and place them aside to be installed later. The 331025 backstop uses 10’ and 20’ Lg. wood planks. The 331036 and 331039 use 20’ Lg. wood planks.

12. Install the truss rods and truss rod tighteners using the brace bands and 5/16” hardware supplied. Tighten the rods two turns

beyond hand tight with wrench see detail “H” and “I”. The 3310 backstop line use 12 truss rods to add structural support. There is one truss rod off each end posts and two in each opposing corners one on the wing and one on the rear (Refer Detail “A”, “B”, “C” for correct positioning).

13. Install the chain link fence fabric for all backstops by first cutting the fabric to length, for the rear panel and the wing panels. Cut

wings and rear section fabric 1’ foot shorter than dimensions shown in details “A”, “B” & “C”. For all 3310 backstops chain link fence fabric will be tensioned at the end uprights and in the corner uprights. Weave tension bars through fabric at each end. Use the 118” Lg. bar for the 10’-0” height fabric and 94” Lg. bar for the 8’-0” height fabric. Tension the fabric to the uprights with tension bands and 5/16 hardware supplied, use one less than the height of the fence fabric (10’-0” high fence will use 9 tension bands). Space the first tension band at 6” in from the edge of fabric and 12” for each intermediate tension band. Use the 18” or 22” Lg. steel ties for supporting the fence fabric at the intermediate uprights (use the same method for the tension bands). Use the 8-1/4” Lg. steel ties for supporting the fence fabric at all of the horizontal rails, space at 11” apart. Use the hog rings spaced every 6” inches to attach the top and bottom ends of the fabrics together. Note – There will be a horizontal overlap of several inches between adjacent sections of fabric.

13.A.For the 331025 backstop use the 10’-0” high fence fabric a long the top of both wings and rear, then use 8’-0” high fabric below the 10’-0’ fabric on all sections.

DETAIL “J”

DETAIL “K”

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13.B.For the 331036 and 331039 backstops use 2 rows of 10’-0” high fabric a long the top of both wings and rear sections, then use the 8’-0” high fabric at bottom.

14. Install the wood planks that were drilled, cut to length and marked in Step 11, using the 3/8” x 2-1/2” lg. carriage bolts, nuts and washers to the plank brackets that were positioned in Step 5. Be sure to have the head of the carriage bolt on the field side and hardware on the outside of backstop as to have a flush surface of the field side.

15. The installation of the Porter Baseball Backstop is now complete

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GUARANTEE Porter Order Number: Date of Completion: Care has been taken to fabricate and install this equipment to provide years of safe, satisfactory use and trouble-free service. The key to satisfactory service from this equipment is proper operation and care. Should any malfunctions occur, please notify your supervisor and call your local Porter Dealer or Representative.

Porter Athletic, Inc. 2500 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL U.S.A., 60155

Toll Free: (888) 277-7778 • Phone: (708) 338-2000 • Fax: (708) 338-2060 www.porterathletic.com

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

GUARANTEE All 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.

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