CanAssist Indoor Ball Launcher User manual

Indoor Ball Launcher
User Manual
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WARNING!
Keep hands and face away from launch mechanism and
ball sensor! Stand clear of direct ball launch area!
This device is not intended for use in wet conditions.
NOTES
For important information about your Indoor Ball Launcher, please
refer to the included GoDogGo owner’s manual.
Notes on safe and proper operation:
•DO NOT use batteries and AC power at the same time, as batteries may
overheat and explode.
•DO NOT use in wet or very humid conditions.
•DO NOT use in conditions of extreme heat or cold.
•DO NOT load balls that are excessively wet into the ball launcher.
•DO NOT touch the sensor switch, kicking mechanism, or ball channel when the
ball launcher is turned on.
•DO NOT allow humans or dogs to stand in the ball launcher’s path, or closer
than two (2) feet from the ball launcher.
•DO NOT leave remote lights on when not in use, as it will drain the remote
battery.
•DO NOT attempt to change settings while the ball launcher is turned on.
•DO NOT turn off the machine mid-launch (when the kicker is not positioned
straight up) as this causes the springs to be stretched out, resulting in less pitch
distance.

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INDOOR BALL LAUNCHER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING!.........................................................................................................................................2
NOTES ...............................................................................................................................................2
WHAT’S IN THE BOX...........................................................................................................................4
WHAT YOU NEED ...............................................................................................................................5
ABOUT THE INDOOR BALL LAUNCHER.................................................................................................6
OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................. 6
FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................... 6
GET TO KNOW YOUR INDOOR BALL LAUNCHER...................................................................................7
USE AND SET-UP ................................................................................................................................9
SETTING UPYOUR INDOOR BALL LAUNCHER ................................................................................................ 9
CONNECTING TO APOWER SOURCE ............................................................................................................ 9
TURNING ON YOUR INDOOR BALL LAUNCHER ............................................................................................... 9
USING THE INDOOR BALL LAUNCHER.......................................................................................................... 10
CARE, SAFETY, AND MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................11
CONTACT US ....................................................................................................................................12
ABOUT US........................................................................................................................................12

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
GoDogGo Ball Launcher
Accessibility Switch
Remote Control
2 x AA Batteries for
Remote Control
AC Adapter
3 Non-pressurized
Medium Tennis Balls
GoDogGo Owner’s
Manual

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WHAT YOU NEED
In order to set-up and use the Indoor Ball Launcher, you will need the following:
•Enough space for launching balls
•An AC power source, or
•Six (6) D-sized batteries

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ABOUT THE INDOOR BALL LAUNCHER
OVERVIEW
Thank you for using the Indoor Ball Launcher.
CanAssist’s Indoor Ball Launcher is an adaptation of an off-the-
shelf product called GoDogGo. This commercial product is
battery-operated, can be used indoors, and includes a remote
control that lets the user send balls whizzing across the room.
While GoDogGo allows people to play fetch with their dog without
having t0 throw a ball, it still requires that the user be able to
operate several buttons on a remote.
CanAssist’s switch-accessible remote allows a user to launch a ball
with the press of a single button. The remote is compatible with most standard accessibility
switches.
This user manual provides instructions on setting up and using the Indoor Ball Launcher. For all
other instructions relating to the use and safe operation of the ball launcher, please refer to the
GoDogGo owner’s manual.
FEATURES
•Remotely launch tennis balls on-demand using an accessibility switch
•Automatic launching of tennis balls in various time intervals
•Operates with AC adapter or with batteries
•Adjustable launch distance. For the tennis balls included:
LOW = approximately 12-15 ft.
MED = approximately 20 ft.
HIGH = approximately 25 to 35 ft.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR INDOOR BALL LAUNCHER
Front View
1
Ball bucket
2
Launch receptacle
Bottom View
3
Battery housing
4
Adjustment ring
1
2
3
4

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Control Panel
5
Launch interval indicator LEDs
6
SELECT button
7
AC adapter jack
8
Power toggle switch
Remote Control – Front View
9
Accessibility switch jack
10
15-sec. launch interval indicator
11
7-sec. launch interval indicator
12
Time Select button
13
4-sec. launch interval indicator
14
Auto Launch button
Remote Control – Back View
15
Battery housing
16
2 AA batteries, placed in the correct
orientation
15
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6
8
5
+
7
9
+
16
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13
14
11
12
10

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USE AND SET-UP
SETTING UP YOUR INDOOR BALL LAUNCHER
To set up your Indoor Ball Launcher, follow these instructions:
1. Check the Toggle Switch to ensure the ball launcher is in the OFF position.
2. Turn the ball launcher upside-down.
3. Set the launch distance by pulling the Adjustment Ring to either LOW, MED, or HIGH. The
LOW setting is recommended for indoor ball throwing.
Note: To make any adjustments to the launch settings, always make sure the ball launcher is
turned off and unplugged.
WARNING:To avoid injury, make sure all people, animals, and objects in the
room are more than two (2) feet away from the launch path.
POWERING YOUR INDOOR BALL LAUNCHER
Your Indoor Ball Launcher can be powered one (1) of two (2) ways:
Option 1: Plug the provided AC adapter into a power outlet; or
Option 2: Install six (6) D-sized batteries in the ball launcher’s Battery Housing.
IMPORTANT:Never operate the ball launcher when using batteries and when connected
to the AC power outlet at the same time.
TURNING ON YOUR INDOOR BALL LAUNCHER
1. Ensure that your Indoor Ball Launcher is connected to a power source.
2. Flip the toggle switch to the ON position. Your ball launcher is now ready for use.

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USING THE INDOOR BALL LAUNCHER
The Indoor Ball Launcher can be used with multiple balls or just one. The machine launches only
when there is at least one ball in the basket. The ball launcher’s sensor switch on the launch
receptacle detects the weight of the ball in order to start the launch.
Once the Indoor Ball Launcher is set up and connected to a power source, balls may be launched
in one (1) of two (2) ways: automatically or remotely using an accessibility switch. Follow the
instructions below to use the ball launcher in either launch mode.
WARNING:Stand clear of the launch area when the ball launcher is turned on.
To use the accessibility-switch launch mode:
1. Turn on your Indoor Ball Launcher by flipping the toggle switch to the ON position.
2. Place tennis balls in the Ball Bucket.
3. Connect the Accessibility Switch to the Remote Control.
4. Place the accessibility switch such that the user can easily press it.
5. Press the accessibility switch to launch a ball.
Note: In this mode, if you press the Auto Launch button on the remote, it will launch the
ball, just as it would if you pressed the accessibility switch.
To use the automatic launch mode:
1. Turn on your Indoor Ball Launcher by flipping the toggle switch to the ON position.
2. Place tennis balls in the Ball Bucket.
3. You can use either the control panel or remote control to activate automatic launching.
On the Control Panel: Repeatedly press the SELECT button to cycle through the 4-
second, 7-second, and 14-second launch intervals. The selected time will be lit up in
green.
On the Remote Control: Repeatedly press the Time Select button to cycle through the
4-second, 7-second, and 14-second launch intervals. The selected time will be lit up in
red.
4. After a four-second (4-second) safety delay, automatic launching will begin.
Before the ball launches, you will hear the kicking mechanism wind back then release with a
loud “thump” sound. The ball launches in an “up and out” direction instead of straight forward.
IMPORTANT:When not in use, remember to turn off the remote control to save battery
power. To turn off the remote, repeatedly press the Time Select button until all lights are
off.

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CARE, SAFETY, AND MAINTENANCE
To ensure safe operation, please consult the GoDogsGo owner’s manual for maintenance
information.
Do not use tennis balls that have become excessively wet, as wetness can damage the Indoor
Ball Launcher.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, never submerge the Indoor Ball Launcher in water or
operate the device in excessively wet environments.
Your Indoor Ball Launcher does not have any user-serviceable parts. If repair is necessary, the
unit should be returned to CanAssist.
Disposal of batteries is often subject to local laws. Please consult your local
authorities for information regarding the proper disposal of batteries in your locale.
Never dispose of a battery in fire.
Disposal of electronic devices is often subject to local laws. Please consult your local
authorities for information regarding the proper disposal of electronics in your locale.
Never dispose of electronic devices in fire.

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CONTACT US
Please visit canassist.ca/cdc for the latest Indoor Ball Launcher instruction manuals, for how-to
videos, to submit a help request and to provide feedback on this device.
ABOUT US
CanAssist at the University of Victoria is
dedicated to helping people with disabilities
improve their quality of life, with a focus on
promoting independence and inclusion.
Our talented team develops innovative technologies and programs where there are gaps in
existing services. We work with the exceptional students and faculty at UVic, along with
partners in the wider community.
Last updated March 27, 2018