Installation Instructions
502106 Power Tennis System by Draper
Caution
➀Inspect all contents prior to installation. Report any missing parts to
dealer immediately.
➁Do not overtighten the net cable; tighten only until it is taut.
➂If you live an area where the frost line is below 24", it is advisable to dig
to below the normal frost line.
➃Tools needed:
9
/
16
" wrench.
➄Read all instructions before proceeding.
Bill of Materials
A—1 Fixed Post
B—1 Winch Post
B—1 Winch Handle
C—2 Net Post Caps
D—1 Cast Aluminum Winch
D—3
5
/
16
" x 3½" Carriage Bolts
F—2 Acorn Nuts
F—2 Star Style Lock Washers
I—1 502100—Heavy-Duty Tennis Net
G—1 502111—Polyester Center Strap with double ended snap
H—1 505212—Center Tie Down Strap Anchor
Immediately unpack all components and cross check against bill of materials.
Please Note: Consult Draper’s Equipment Rules and Court Diagrams Guide
to determine proper location of post and/or Ground Sleeves.
➀If applicable, follow instructions and drawings provided with ground
sleeves, place posts in sleeves with the curved portion of stop pin facing
toward center of court, then skip to step 4.
➁If placing the posts for a permanent installation you should dig a hole
measuring 12" minimum diameter x 24" deep. (Note: if you live an area
Figure 1
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where the frost line is below 24", it is advisable to dig to below the normal
frost line.)
➂Fill the hole with wet premix concrete, insert pole leaving 42" above the
playing surface (bottom of stop pin should set at top of playing surface).
Posts should be installed with the curved potion of stop pin facing toward
center of court. Vibrate post to settle concrete around post and release any
trapped air pockets. Make sure post is straight and plumb then brace post
while concrete is drying. Allow 24 hours minimum drying time before
continuing assembly.
➃Install Center Tie Down Anchor by digging a hole measuring 8" minimum
diameter by 12" deep. Fill the hole with wet premix concrete and insert
anchor into wet concrete vibrating to settle concrete and release any
trapped air pockets. Make sure anchor is straight and plumb and installed
flush with top of playing surface and with pin perpendicular to net.
➄Place one post cap on each post with roller facing away form center of
court.
➅Place cast aluminum winch on winch post facing away from center of court
and with thumb release lever towards ground. Insert carriage bolts through
winch and net post. Place washers on bolts and tighten in place with acorn
nuts using
9
/
16
" wrench.
➆Hook net cable on anchor on outside of fixed post and run cable on top of
roller on cast aluminum cap.
➇Run cable across top of roller on winch post and place loop on hex bolt in
winch through top opening. While holding cable, tighten using winch,
insuring the cable does not bind or kink. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN—
Tighten only until cable is taut.
➈Adjust length of center tie down strap so both sides reach playing surface
when folded in half across the net. Attach center tie down strap to center
anchor using double ended snap.
42'4"
Center to Center of Posts
1'6"
5'0"
3'6"
B
F
A
G
H
I
C
D
31/2"
