Gared Sports Skymaster 8001 Guide

TM
GARED
PERFORMANCE
SPORTS SYSTEMS
Gared Holdings, LLC
9200 E. 146th St.
Noblesville, IN 46060
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Installation and Assembly Instructions
Skymaster®Volleyball System
models 8001, 8001R
Please read & understand all instructions before
attempting installation or operation of these units.

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Table of Contents
Section Page No.
Introduction 2
Tools Required 3
Parts Checklist 4-6
Installation and Setup 6-13
Referee Stand Pad Installation 14-15
Net Installation Detail 16-19
Electrical & Wiring Information 20-22
Operating Instructions 23-24
Maintenance 25-27
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Skymaster®Volleyball System. To ensure that our
equipment will provide years of use to you, we are including this installation, operation, and
maintenance guide. This guide will provide information on the proper assembly and installation
methods, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance of your ceiling suspended
volleyball system.
Please note that a Bill of Materials is being included with this guide. Please check that all of the
parts called out on the Bill of Materials are present prior to beginning assembly and setup.
Please do not substitute for factory parts. Please contact the manufacturer's customer service
department and allow them to determine if substitute parts are acceptable.
It is recommended that an individual who has been properly trained perform assembly and set
up of the volleyball system. No one under the age of 18 should attempt assembly or set up of
the unit, unless properly supervised.
To prevent normal wear and tear from shortening the life of the unit, preventative maintenance
inspections and repairs should be performed at least once per year. If the units are subject to
high or unusual usage, inspections should be scheduled to occur more frequently. If items are
found to be nonconforming, replacements can be ordered from the manufacturer or one of its
authorized dealers. When contacting the manufacturer or dealer, please have information
regarding the dealer/installer who sold the unit, the name of the project, and any applicable
warranty information.
Before proceeding with assembly, read all instructions and assembly procedures. Make sure
all parts have been received and are not damaged.

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Tools Required:
Hammer
Power Drill with 11/32" Titanium Drill Bit
3/8”Hand Drill
Drill Bits - 3/16”and 1/2”with 3/8”Shank
3/8”Ratchet Wrench with 1/2”and 9/16”Sockets
1/2”Ratchet Wrench with 9/16”, 11/16”and 3/4”Sockets
Wrenches - 1/2”, 9/16”, 11/16”, 3/4”and 1-5/16"
Torque Wrenchs 5-75 Ft-Lbs. and 31-150 Ft-Lbs.
3/16”Allen Wrench
4”C-Clamps (2)
4' Level
File (half round)
25' Tape Measure
Cable Cutters
Utility Knives
Wire Stripper
Screwdrivers (assorted sizes)
Ratcheting Pulleys
75' Ropes
Wire Nuts
Duct Tape
Block of Wood (for tapping)
Broom
Shop Vac
Protective Covering for Floor

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The following parts list are inclusive of all hardware and components to assemble the Skymaster unit. NOT included
in these parts lists are the hardware and components required to attach the unit to the overhead building structure (i.e
beam clamps, structural pipe, etc.) Please refer to your packing list enclosed with the shipment for those parts.
Below is a list of the hardware and quantities per unit. When multiple units are to be installed, refer to the packing list
enclosed with the shipment for total quantities of these items shipped.
Major components list is on the following page.

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The list of Pads and Accessories are on the next page.

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36'-1 1/2"
[11.01 m]
SKYMASTER®8001
30'-0"
[9.14 m]
3'- 3/4"
[0.93 m]
HOIST

SWING HANGER TO
BRIDGE MAST
DETAIL A
BRACE & PULL UP
BRACKET ATTACH
A
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36'-1 1/2"
[11.01 m]
38'-7 1/2"
[11.77 m]
SKYMASTER®8001R
2
4
3
5a 1'-5"
[433 mm]
1'- 3/4"
[324 mm]
31
57
62
56
62
5
5a
61
64
6
67
2
2
30'-0"
[9.14 m]
COURT
3'- 1/4"
[0.92 m]
REF. STAND
HOIST
2'-6"
[762 mm]
5
32
46
5
5a
6
67
2

B
C
D
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8
7
0'-3 3/4"
[97 mm]
Centerline of bracket
to be in line with the
centerline of the 4"
square mast Pulley hanger to be on the
net side of the mast centerline
FOLDING BRACE INSTALLATION
10
11
10
REFER TO INSTALLATION
PRINTS WITH SHIPMENT
INSTALL HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH
BREAKER BAR ON NET SIDE OF MAST
AFTER THE BRACE PIPES ARE BOLTED TO THE MAST AND THE CLAMP, SLIDE THE HINGE ASSEMBLY
ONTO THE FREE ENDS OF THE BRACE PIPES. PLUMB THE MAST AND TIGHTEN THE SET SCREWS ON
THE HINGE ASSEMBLY.
61 64
9
7
8
5a
10
2
7
11
10

CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM - PLAN VIEW
UPPER BRACE
LOWER BRACE
STRAP
MAST
MAST
A
H
A
H
D
C
D
C
F
F
A.) ASSEMBLE BRACE PER PRINT AND TIGHTEN
SET SCREWS. (SEE DETAIL 1)
B.) FOLLOW CABLE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE
DO NOT ATTACH CABLE TO HINGE.
C.) FOLD MAST UNTIL HINGE CONTACTS
THE MAST AND STOP. MARK THE BRACE
PIPES 3" ABOVE AND 3" BELOW THE HINGE.
(SEE DETAIL 2)
D.) LOOSEN SET SCREWS AND RAISE THE
MAST TO THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT POSSIBLE.
E.) ADJUST HINGE SO THAT THE "A" + "B" = 6"
EXACTLY. (SEE DETAIL 3)
F.) TIGHTEN SET SCREWS AND LOWER THE MAST
G.) CYCLE MAST A FEW ADDITIONAL TIMES TO
ENSURE PROPER FOLDING.
H.) AS THE FINAL STEP, SECURE THE HINGE BY
DRILLING THROUGH THE BRACE PIPES AND
INSTALL THE SAFETY STRAP WITH THE
PROVIDED HEX HEAD BOLTS AND NYLOCK
NUTS. (SEE DETAIL 1)
ADJUSTABLE BRACE HINGE INTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
DETAIL 1 DETAIL 2 DETAIL 3
EQUAL
EQUAL
3"
3"
"A"
"B"
5.5" MIN - 5.875" MAX
EQUAL WITHIN 0.125"
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CABLE
PULLEY
MAST
WINCH
PULLEY
CABLE
MAST
DIRECTION OF PULL DIRECTION OF PULL
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REF STAND POST NET END POST
E
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Install the ref stand post and net end post onto the bridge truss mast as shown above. Make sure both posts are plumb
with the mast and all bolts are securely torqued.
14
73
Install the cover plates on both sides
of the mast as shown above using
(4) 3/8 x 1 self-tapping screws.
12
2
60
30
67
13
603067
14 14
73
Drill an 11/32 pilot hole through the
center of the remaining cover plate
hole into the ref stand post and net
end post. Secure the cover plate in
place with (1) 3/8 x 1 self-tapping
screw.

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18
48
71
48
71
18
Always install the end rail assembly (Item 24)
on the referee stand post and the winch rail
assembly (Item 25) on the post opposite the
referee stand for proper pad installation and fit.
End Rail Assembly
Winch Rail Assembly
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8001R Referee Stand to Mast Assembly Details
See views on the following page
Install the two referee stand floor frames (Item 19) onto each side of the referee stand frame. Note that only the rear
of the frames (slotted hole end) require flat washers under the bolt head and under the nuts.
12
13
33
33
33

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19
66
70
70
59
19
21
20 17
65
51
65
Install the floor plate (Item 21) and hand rails (Items 17 and 20), The 5/16" carriage bolts (Item 52) for the hand rail
attachments are 3 1/4" long and go all the way through the frame. The 5/16" carriage bolts (Item 51) are 1" long and
only go through the top flange of the frame.
Use the 5/16" whizlock nuts on all bolts and tighten securely.
75
0'-1"
[25 mm]
0'-4"
[102 mm]
0'-4"
[102 mm] 0'-4"
[102 mm]
0'-5 1/2"
[138 mm]
0'-1 1/2"
[37 mm]
0'-1 1/2"
[37 mm]
Cut the anti-slip tape (Item 75) into 4 pieces. 3 pieces
12" long and 1 piece 20" long.
Place the pieces onto the top surface of the floor plate
as shown in the diagram on the left.
Remove the backing strip from the tape and press
the tape firmly onto the floor plate making sure there are no
air bubbles or wrinkles
52
23
5465
13 13

DETAIL M
LADDER FOLDED
AND LATCHED
DETAIL N
LADDER LATCHED
M
N
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55
72
59
70
63
35
54 65
58 63
22
19
22
Connect the ladder pull
up strap to this bolt
Attached Ladder Brackets (Item 23) to platform frame with
5/16-18 x 3/4" hex head screws and 5/16" flange nuts.
Attach Ladder Weldment (Item 22) to Ladder Brackets with
5/16-18 x 2 1/2" bolts and 5/16" lock nuts.
Attach the top of the Handle (Item 34) to mast post using
5/16-18 x 1 bolt and lockwasher. The lower Handle bolt will
also anchor the ladder pull up Strap (item 36) using a 5/16-18 x
1 bolt, lock washer and flat washer.
The opposite end of the pull up Strap should be attached to the
Ladder with a 5/16-18 x 1" hex bolt, flat washer and locknut.
Attach the Ladder Locking Bracket (Item 35) to the Mast post
using 3/8-16 x 5" hex bolt, flat washer and locking nut. The
Locking Bracket bolt should only be snugged so that Bracket
swings freely.
55
6962
55
72
69
36
35
22
34 13
-
58
63
22a
59 70 63
23

8001R shown
8001 will use (2) Upright
Post Pads (Item 90).
DETAIL P
P
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SKYMASTER PAD INSTALLATION
1. On model 8001 units, without ref stand, there will be an Upright Post Pad (Item 90)
to install on both the winch post and the end post. Pad should be approximately 2"
above finished floor and attached with (2) self drilling screws 1/4 x 1".
2. On model 8001R units, install the (2) frame pads (Item 94) to the ref. frame rails
using the 1/4" x 7/8" hex bolts (Item 53), 1/4" flat washer (Item 68) and 1/4"
lockwasher (Item 71). A quantity of (6) are required for each pad.
3. Install the hand rail pads (Item 95) to the (4) vertical hand tubes.
4. Install the ladder rail pads (Item 96) to the vertical ladder tubes.
5. Install the crossover tube pad (Item 93) to the lower horizontal rectangular tube of the
referee stand frame and secure with the velcro straps.
6. Install ref stand net post pads (Item 91 & 92) to the net post. Lower pad should be
approximately 2" above finished floor and attached with self drilling screw 1/4 x 1".
7. Install the winch post pad (Item 90) to the winch post. Pad should be approximately
2" above finished floor and attached with self drilling screw 1/4 x 1".
91
97
92
93
96
95
94
95
90
93
WINCH
POST
97
97
LOCATE PAD 2" [50 mm]
ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR

Referee Stand Pads Installed
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97
92
94
96 95
9596
95
97

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FINISHED FLOOR
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TABLE
VB Type US Dims Metric Dims
Men's VB 95 5/8" [2.429 m]
Women's VB 88 1/8" [2.238 m]
Youth VB 84" [2.134 m}
Girl's VB 78" [1.981 m]
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE NET CABLE.
30'-0"
[9.14 m]
COURT WIDTH
8'-3/8"
[2448 mm]
Maximum
7'-10"
[2389 mm]
MEN'S HEIGHT
AT CENTER LINE
8'-3/8"
[2448 mm]
Maximum
Centerline of Court
Net Installation Instructions
1. Unfold the net and lay it out between the two posts.
2. The height of the net is set by adjusting the height of the slide rails on the end post and winch post.
Rotate the rail lock levers on the rails and set the net cable attachment points approximately 3/4”
higher than the desired playing height (which is measured at the center of the court). Tighten the rail
locks.
3. Attach one end of the tension cable to the hook at the top of the end post rail as shown. Next rotate
the crank handle of the winch to extend the belt. Attach the other end of the cable to the belt of the
winch post rail with a snap link. Turn the winch handle to tighten the belt.
4. Center the net so there is equal space between the ends of the net and the posts. Undo the Velcro net
straps as they come shipped with the net. Wrap the straps through the footman's loops as shown in the
illustration on the next page. Pull the straps tight and press the Velcro surfaces together. These straps
are responsible for maintaining the net tension and may need to be re-tightened periodically. Expect
stretch in the net. Install the buckle pads.
5. The height of the net will vary slightly with the tightness of the cable. If the net height needs to be
adjusted, loosen net straps and loosen the cable to take pressure off of the side rails. Loosen the rail
locks and move the rails to the desired height. Tighten the rail locks and re-tighten the net.
Refer to the illustrations on the following pages for proper net strap installation and position.

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MAST
PULL STRAP TIGHT AND
PRESS VELCRO PADS
TOGETHER
THREAD STRAP THROUGH
RECTANGULAR STEEL RING
NET
(ADJUST BUCKLE TO THIS
APPROXIMATE POSITION)
Footman's Loop
Net Strap
TOP VIEWS OF NET STRAP PLACEMENT
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
CONNECTION AT END POST (REFEREE STAND END) OF THE NET
CONNECTION AT WINCH POST END OF THE NET
(ADJUST BUCKLE TO THIS
APPROXIMATE LOCATION)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
THREAD STRAP THROUGH
RECTANGULAR STEEL RING
PULL STRAP TIGHT AND
PRESS VELCRO PADS
TOGETHER
TOP AND CENTER STRAP MUST PASS
THROUGH TWO (2) FOOTMANS LOOPS
BOTTOM STRAP PASSES THROUGH
ONLY ONE (1) FOOTMANS LOOP
MAST
NET

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Net Installation - End Post Details
NET ATTACHMENT SAME WITH
OR WITHOUT REFEREE STAND
PADS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY
GUIDE RAIL EXTRUSION
WRAP NET STRAP THROUGH
FOOTMANS LOOP
(SEE SHEET 17)
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RAIL
WRAP NET STRAP THROUGH
FOOTMANS LOOP
(SEE SHEET 17)
INSTALL BUCKLE COVERS (ITEM 85)
P/N 6251 OVER METAL RINGS
NET CABLE
WRAP NET STRAP THROUGH
FOOTMANS LOOP
(SEE SHEET 17)
RAIL LOCK LEVER

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MAST POST
Net Installation - Winch Post Details
PADS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY
SNAP LINK
NET CABLE
INSTALL BUCKLE COVERS (ITEM 85)
P/N 6251 OVER METAL RINGS
SEE NET STRAP DETAILS SHEET 17
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RAIL
GUIDE RAIL EXTRUSION
WRAP NET STRAP THROUGH
FOOTMANS LOOP
(SEE SHEET 16)
1'-10"
[559 mm]
-
Place decal on the side of the
post with the winch handle.
RAIL LOCK LEVER
WINCH

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Before connecting the temporary power and attempting to set the limit switches, make sure there are no
obstructions in the way of the masts or net when folding.
Make sure there are no personnel near or under the masts when folding.
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