2. If your net post system includes PVC sleeves or Hinged Sockets, cement them into the center of each
footing as shown in FIGURE A. Make sure Sleeves or Sockets are installed vertically, it may be
helpful to hold a straight edge against the inside of the Sleeve or Socket and place a level on the
straight edge to ensure proper leveling. Additionally, if you are installing Hinged Sockets, be sure to
install them so lids open to the outside of the court, see FIGURE A for reference.
3. If you ordered a net anchor, open it and install per instructions at this time.
4. Allow footings to properly cure for 7 days.
5. Using (4) ¼” x ½” Tapered Machine Screws connect the HOOK PLATE to one UPRIGHT POST and the
WINCH to the other UPRIGHT POST as shown in FIGURE A. Note the HOOK PLATE should be installed
so hook is facing toward inside of post. The hook will be used to capture the looped end of the Net
cable. Be sure to install the winch so handle proper lines up with the HANDLE LOCK tab on the post.
Refer to FIGURE B for proper winch orientation.
6. Slide (1) COLLAR onto each post so the bottom of the COLLAR sits exactly 42” (tennis) or 36”
(pickleball) from the top of the pulley wheel at the top of the UPRIGHT POST. Tighten each COLLAR
in place using (1) ¼”x ½” hex bolt.
7. Insert UPRIGHT post into SLEEVES or SOCKETS and orient each post so net lacing strap is facing
inward toward court.
NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO REMOVE THE 3/8” x 1” COTTERLESS PIN THAT SECURES THE TOP CAP ON
EACH POST TO ALLOW ACCESS TO INSIDE OF POST FOR THE FOLLOWING STEP.
8. Unpack Net – Thread the Net Cable through the hole in the top of the post cap and attach one looped
end of net to HOOK PLATE draping Net cable over pulley. Connect the other looped end of the net
cable to the WINCH and drape cable over pulley. Notice: You will find a small set screw on the winch
spool that the Net cable wraps around. Use the set screw to capture the looped end of the Net cable.
It may be necessary to length the screw by turning it with a screwdriver. Turn crank handle
counterclockwise to tighten net cable. Do not fully tighten net yet.
9. Insert dowels into net side pockets and connect sides of net to the lacing straps welded to the sides
of both UPRIGHT POSTS. Use lacing string provided. Net should be laced to lacing straps tightly so
sides of net contact (if possible) the welded lacing straps. NOTE: There is a hole provided at the top
of the post cap for lacing the top of the net and a loop provided in the COLLAR for lacing the bottom
of the net.
10. Tighten net – FOR TENNIS: Turn crank handle counterclockwise until center of net measures 39”
above playing surface, install center strap so it pulls the center of net down to 36”. FOR
PICKLEBALL: Turn crank handle counterclockwise until center of net measures 34” above playing
surface. No center strap needed for pickleball net. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN NET, DOING SO CAN
DAMAGE THE UPRIGHT POSTS AND/OR FOOTINGS!
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