551-510 Baseball Backstop without Hood
551-511 Baseball Backstop with Hood
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Rev 06/18/03
SportsPlay Equipment, Inc. 5642 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, MO 63120 (314) 389-4140
TOOLS NEEDED FOR THE JOB:
Post Hole Digger Crescent Wrench
Level 5/16” Socket Wrench
10 cu. ft. of Pre-Mix Concrete
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 below.
2. Assemble one center section of backstop on ground with bottom of upright posts at the front
edge of the footing holes.
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. (for 551-511 model only) Add hood sections.
7. Plumb and level backstop. Tighten all bolts securely.
8. Pour footings. Place bricks or old cement chunks below the posts to allow wet cement under
the post.
9. Allow 48 hours for concrete to dry before using the equipment.
MAINTENANCE:
Check periodically for loose bolts and broken parts. Tighten and/or replace immediately.