FIRST TEAM SPORTS SCORPION Manual

FIRST TEAM SPORTS
SCORPION™PORTABLE PICKLEBALL
Asse mbly & Setup Ins tructio ns
1/21/2022
BILL OF MATERIALS
(2) Portable Base
( 1 2 ) # 1 0 x 3 / 4 ” Flathead Phillips Mach. Screw
(6) Rubber Foot Pad
(12) #10 Lock Washer
(4) 2x4 Transport Wheel
(4) ½ ” x 3 ” H ex B o l t
(1) Net
(2) Base Pad
(4 ) 2 ” S q u a r e P l u g
(2) Base Extension Pad
Unpack shipment and report any shortages to First Team immediately, 1-800-649-3688
1. Remove each base unit from its pallet.
2. U s i n g (1 ) ½” x 3 ” H e x B o l t p r o v i de d sec u re ( 1 ) 2 x 4 T r a n s p o r t W h eel i n to t h e t h r e a d e d
hole on each side of the Portable Base ballast box. Tighten bolt until snug. Do not
overtighten, wheels should rotate freely.
3. Next, lift up on the Portable Base Extension (see Figure A above) to hinge the unit
backward to allow access to the underside of the ballast and portable base extension.
4. U s i n g (2 ) #10 x 3 /4” F l a t h e a d P h il l ip s M a c h i ne S c r e w s a n d ( 2 ) # 10 Lo c k Was h ers ,
attach (1) Rubber Foot Pad to each set of threaded holes provided. (one pad is

underneath the Portable Base Extension toward the front and two pads are under the
ballast weight box). Do not over tighten screws!
5. The base units are designed so the wheels engage the floor when the base is tipped
backward. The wheels disengage when the base unit is returned to its normal upright
playing position resting on the foot pads so it will not move. Tip the units into rolling
pos i t i on a n d p l ace e a c h u n i t so i ts u p ri g ht n e t po s t i s 22’ ap a r t f r o m th e oppo si n g
post. See Figure A.
6. Attach Net –The net is manufactured with pockets at each end for the upright post.
The pocket has a Velcro closure that allows you to wrap around the upright post and
secure with the Velcro flap. Secure the net to one upright post first, then secure the
opposite end in the same way. NOTE: You may find it easiest to secure the Velcro
at the top and bottom of the post first, then work your way toward the middle
overlapping the Velcro.
7. Once the net is properly secured to both posts, position bot Post Pockets so the top
of t h e ne t i s appro x im a tely ½ ” be l o w t h e t o p of the p o s t . Th i s sh o u l d b e t h e p r o p e r
36” h e ig h t fo r the n e t a t t h e po s t e n d s .
8. Then, tension the top of the net at both ends using the Velcro Net Tensioning Straps
as a shown below in STEP 1 & STEP 2. NOTE: Tension the net until the top of the
cen t e r me a s u re s 34” a b o ve the p l ay i n g s urfa c e a s show n i n F i g u r e A .
9. Attach safety padding –Clean ballast box to remove any dust or dirt. Then, peel the
self-adhesive strip on the inside of the Base Pad and secure it in place onto the
ballast box. (See Figure A for pad orientation). Follow the same procedure to install
the Base Extension Pad. Repeat for second base unit. NOTE: Bases may be rolled
without removing safety padding.
10. Your SCORPION portable pickleball set is ready for play!

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TRANSPORT & STORAGE
1. Loosen the Velcro Net Tensioning Strap at both ends of the net.
2. Peel & open the Velcro flap closure on the Post Pocket at both ends of the net and
remove the net from both portable base units. Fold net for storage.
3. Lift up on the Portable Base Extension until the wheels engage the playing surface.
4. Push or pull the Portable Base unit to the desired Storage or Playing position.
5. Repeat for second Portable Base unit.
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