Airborne Athletics Aircat User manual

Owner’s Manual
™

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Inside Front cover
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Table of Contents
Parts of the AirCAT ....................................................................................................................................................3
Assembling the AirCAT ............................................................................................................................................4
Attaching the wheels to the stand..............................................................................................................4
Attaching the battery box to the stand ......................................................................................................5
Attaching trajectory rod to the stand ........................................................................................................5
Attaching the AirCAT machine to the stand ..............................................................................................6
Connecting the battery cable ....................................................................................................................6
Attaching the ball feeder ............................................................................................................................7
Using the AirCAT........................................................................................................................................................8
Turn on the AirCAT ....................................................................................................................................8
Load the Ball Feeder ..................................................................................................................................8
Adjust Trajectory ........................................................................................................................................8
Select Speed................................................................................................................................................8
Select Mode ................................................................................................................................................8
Control Panel Parts and Functions ........................................................................................................................9
Ball Speed Indicator....................................................................................................................................9
Timer Indicator ..........................................................................................................................................9
Speed Adjustment Knob ............................................................................................................................9
Power Switch..............................................................................................................................................9
Battery Life Indicator Lights ......................................................................................................................9
Timer Adjustment Knob ..........................................................................................................................10
Mode Selection Switch............................................................................................................................10
Timer Operation ......................................................................................................................................10
Reset/Adjust Mode....................................................................................................................................10
Remote Control Operation ......................................................................................................................10
AirCAT Features ......................................................................................................................................................11
Consistent Air Technology ........................................................................................................................11
Pre-Toss Indicator Light ............................................................................................................................11
Beeper ......................................................................................................................................................11
Mobile Stand ............................................................................................................................................11
Battery Operation/Charging ..................................................................................................................................12
Storage ......................................................................................................................................................................12
Tips for Operation ....................................................................................................................................................13
Caution ......................................................................................................................................................................13
AirCAT Drills ............................................................................................................................................................14
Tipping ....................................................................................................................................................14
Setting ......................................................................................................................................................14
Blocking....................................................................................................................................................15
Serve Receive............................................................................................................................................15
Hitting ......................................................................................................................................................15
Hitting using a setter ................................................................................................................................15
Digging ....................................................................................................................................................16
Versatility and Conditioning ....................................................................................................................16
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................17
Service ......................................................................................................................................................................17
AirCAT Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................19
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Parts of the AirCAT
Launch Port
Control Panel
Key Lock
Safety Latch
Cross Bar
Battery Box
Stand
Locking Wheels
Battery Box Bracket
Power Plug
Ball Feeder
Machine
Trajectory Rod
Trajectory Rod Bracket
Ball Feed Cyclinder
Trajectory Guide
Ball Feed Opening
Ball Feed Stem
Pre-toss Indicator Light
Handle
Tip Card

Assembling the AirCAT
Tools needed to assemble
the AirCAT:
(2) 9/16 wrenches
(1) 7/16 wrench
(1) 1/4”Allen wrench
(provided)
(1) Wheel wrench (provided)
Attaching the wheels to the stand
Tools needed:
9/16” wrench
Wheel wrench (provided)
4 wheels with attached washers and nuts (provided)
Step 1
Locate trajectory rod bracket on the stand, this is the front of your stand.
The locking wheels are to be attached on the front of the stand and the
non-locking wheels are to be attached on the back.
Step 2
Remove the washers and nuts from the wheels and slip the wheel stems
through the pre-drilled holes in the bottom of the stand.
Step 3
Inside the stand, slip the lock washers over the stem of the wheels.
Thread the nuts on and tighten securely.
Note: Use the 9/16” wrench to tighten the nuts and wheel wrench to hold
the swivel nut on the wheels.
AirCAT Machine
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AirCAT Stand
Battery Box
Trajectory Rod
Trajectory Rod Bracket
Ball Feeder
Wheel Wrench

Attaching the battery box to the stand
Tools needed:
(2) 9/16” wrenches
Step 1
The battery box contains a bracket on
the bottom which fits over the crossbar
on the stand. Place the battery box on the
base of the stand with the 40” power cord
wrapped in black conduit on the same side
as the trajectory guide.
Step 2
Insert the 3” bolt through the holes of the battery bracket beyond
the base of the stand. Attach 3/8” nut.Tighten nut with (2) 9/16”
wrenches.
Attaching trajectory rod to the stand
Tools needed:
9/16” wrench
Step 1
Remove nut from the bolt on the trajectory rod. Attach the bottom of the trajectory adjustment rod to the
stand by running the bolt at the end of the rod through the hole on the stand and tighten until snug, then
loosen 1/2 turn. Note: Do not over tighten.The rod end must be free to pivot.
Note: We will be attaching the other end of the trajectory rod after the machine is in place.Allow trajectory
rod to lie on top of battery box.
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Trajectory Rod Bracket
Top
T-Handle
Bottom

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Attaching the AirCAT machine to the stand
Tools needed:
7/16” wrench
Step 1
Remove the two bolts from the locking flat attached to the
AirCAT machine.
Step 2
The AirCAT balances and swivels on the two bolts extending
from the sides of the machine. Place the AirCAT in the top slots
of the stand with the trajectory guide on the same side as the
ball feed opening of the AirCAT. The locking flat should be on
the inside of the stand, closest to the AirCAT machine.
Step 3
Secure the AirCAT to the stand by inserting the bolts that were
removed from the locking flat through the slot on the stand and
into the locking flat. Tighten with a 7/16” wrench.
Step 4
Take hold of the handle on the front of your machine and push front of machine down so the bottom is
visible.You will find a 3/8” nylock attached to a bolt inside the rectangular trajectory slot on the bottom of
your machine. Loosen the t-handle on the trajectory rod and pull trajectory rod out, insert through the tra-
jectory slot and slide over the bolt.Tighten the t-handle to stabilize machine. Place the nut on the bolt and
tighten until snug, then loosen half turn.
Note: Do not over tighten.The rod must be free to pivot.
Trajectory Slot
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Trajectory Guide
Ball Feed Opening
Connecting the battery cable
On your battery box you will find a long power cord wrapped in black
conduit.Take this plug and insert it into the power plug on the bottom of
your AirCAT machine.
Locking Flats Slot

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Attaching the ball feeder
Tools needed:
1/4”Allen wrench (provided)
Step 1
Remove plastic tie attached to the ball feeder bolt.
Step 2
Slightly angle the machine by using the trajectory rod.
Step 3
Hold ball feeder up to ball feed opening and line up shoulder bolt. Screw ball feeder bolt into the machine
and tighten with 1/4” allen wrench.
Step 4
Insert the stem of the ball feeder into the trajectory guide on the stand.
Step 5
Locate 14” piece of black hose located inside ball feed opening and attach the air hose to the right angle fit-
ting on the ball feed cylinder of your ball feeder. Firmly push the tubing into the fitting.
Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Trajectory Guide Ball Feed Cylinder
Right Angle
Fitting

Using the AirCAT
1. Turn on the AirCAT
Locate your remote and keys attached to the back handle of your AirCAT. Insert the key into the key lock on
the side of your control panel. Push in and turn counterclockwise.Turn AirCAT on by using the power
switch.You can select Power On with Sound or Power On without Sound.
2. Load the ball feeder
To load balls, simply place the balls (up to ten) in the rack. Do not force a ball into the AirCAT; it will auto-
matically feed a ball into the machine before launching.
WARNING: Do not put balls into the machine from the launch port or force a ball directly into the machine
from the ball rack.The AirCAT is equipped with an optical sensor to look for a ball in the launcher. If not
present, it automatically feeds one from the ball feeder.
3. Adjust Trajectory
To adjust the path that the ball will take, you will need
to adjust the trajectory by loosening the t-handle on
the trajectory rod and raising the machine for lower
trajectory (for digging drills). Lower the machine for a
higher trajectory (for hitting drills).Tighten t-handle
after adjustment.
4. Select Speed
Pull the speed adjustment knob out to adjust the
speed.
To increase the ball speed, turn the knob clockwise.
To decrease the speed, turn the knob counterclockwise.
Important: When decreasing the ball speed, turn the speed adjustment knob counterclockwise one more
bar than the desired speed.Then turn the knob clockwise one bar to“seal” up the release of air.This will
prevent air from continuously being released and from affecting the ball flight.
5. Select Mode
Remote Mode:Turn the Mode Selection Switch to Remote Mode. Press the top button on the remote to
throw a ball each time.
Note: If no ball is in the launcher, but a ball is in the ball feeder, pressing the remote once will load a ball
into the machine. Pressing the remote a second time will launch the ball.
Timer Mode: Turn the Mode Selection Switch to “Reset/Adjust”. Using the Timer Adjustment Knob, select
the desired amount of time (1 to 20 seconds) between each ball.Turn the Mode Selection Switch to Timer
to begin.
Note: If you run out of balls during Timer Mode, the AirCAT will go into sleep mode and you will have to
move the Mode Selection Switch to “Reset/Adjust” and the back to Timer Mode.
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Low TrajectoryHigh Trajectory
(tip machine back)
Trajectory Rod
T-handle

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The control panel controls the AirCAT’s
operations.
Ball Speed Indicator – shows speed
setting
Timer Indicator – shows time between
balls
Speed Adjustment Knob
The Speed adjustment knob controls
how hard the launcher sends out the
ball.
Turn the Speed adjustment knob clock-
wise to increase speed/height/distance and counterclockwise to decrease speed/height/distance of the ball.
Note: The Speed adjustment knob must be pulled out to adjust.
Important: When decreasing the ball speed, turn the Speed adjustment knob counterclockwise one more
bar than the desired speed then clockwise one bar to “seal” up the release of air. This will prevent air from
continuously being released and from affecting the ball flight.
Power Switch – Sound On/Off
The Power Switch controls the operation of the AirCAT. There are 3 modes:
On – Sound On
The AirCAT can operate with a “beeper” to alert the player when a ball is launched.Two quick beeps in
conjunction with the pre-toss indicator light will let the player(s) know when a ball is being launched.
Off
The off position completely shuts off power to the AirCAT.
On – Sound Off
The AirCAT can operate without the beeper prior to the toss of the ball.
The pre-toss indicator light will still flash to alert the player(s) the ball is being launched.
Battery Life Indicator Lights
Green – good
Yellow – caution
Red – needs charging
Ball Speed
Indicator
Battery Life
Indicator Timer Indicator
Timer
Adjustment
Knob
Mode Selection Switch
Power Switch
Speed
Adjustment
Knob
Control Panel Parts and Functions