Gared Pro-S 9616 Installation and operating instructions

Gared Pro-S Portable Backstop
Models: 9616 & 9618
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
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Table of Contents
Section Page No.
Introduction 2
Cautions and Warnings 3
Parts Checklist 4
Assembly and Setup 6
Unit Operation 14
Maintenance 15

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Gared Sports model Gared Pro-S Portable backstop.
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 portable
backstop.
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 Gared Sports 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 backstop. 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 Gared Sports or one of
our authorized dealers. When contacting Gared Sports, please have information regarding the
dealer/installer who sold the unit, the name of the project, and any applicable warranty
information.

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Read and understand the following warnings to prevent possible personal injury and potential
damage to the equipment during assembly, setup, and operation.
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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Parts Checklist
Verify all parts listed on packing list are present prior to installation. The following parts have
been packed separately. Because these units can use a variety of backboards and goals, the
specific part number is not referenced in the table. Please refer to your packing slip to verify the
correct board and goal has been received.
Item Part Number Description Qty
1 Refer to Packing List Backboard 1
2 Refer to Packing List Goal 1
3 886555358 Front Base Pad 1
4 886555356 LH Base Pad 1
5 886555357 RH Base Pad 1
6 886555359 Upright Pad 1
7 886555360 Wheel Lift Pad 2
8 886555361 Center Unit Cover 1
9 886554049 Boom Pad 1
10 556453270 Backboard Brace Clamp 1
11 556453272 Backboard Brace 1
12 556453273 Backboard Brace Attachment Bracket 2
13 556453576 Quick Change Backboard Bracket 1
14 556554007 Stabilizer Screw 2
15 106553548 Leveling pad 2
16 556455329 Locator Pin 2
17 3005-15-05 Rear Anchor Tie Down Bolt 1
18 3509-15-00 1” Shaft Collar w/Set Screw 2
19 5025-08-00 ¾ OD x 5/8 ID Brass Flange Bushing 2
20 101653939 Quick Change Locking Rod 1
21 6380-11-00 Hitch Pin Clip 1/8” Diameter 2
22 111084108 Clevis Pin 3/8” x 1-1/8” 2
23 111094109 Hitch Pin Clip 3/32” Diameter 2
24 559054111 Ratchet Wrench ½” Square Drive 1
25 559054112 Socket 1-1/2” Six Point ½’ Square Drive 1
26 501-6-16-16 3/8-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt 4
27 501-6-16-36 3/8-16 x 2-1/4” Carriage Bolt 2
28 501-6-16-56 3/8-16 x 3-1/2” Carriage Bolt 2
29 502-6-16-16 3/8-16 x 1” Hex Head Bolt 4
30 548-6-16 3/8-16 Hex Whiz-Lock Nut 8
31 561-6 3/8” Flat Washer 4
32 562-6 3/8” Lock Washer 2
33 See Packing List Rear anchor Floor Insert 1
37 556554736 Bracket, Wheel Lift Pad Mount 4
38 556554095 Clip, Pad Attachment 2.0” 8
39 234-20-12Z Screw, Mach Pan HD Phil, ¼-20 x 3/4” 36
40 556554953 Striker Bolt, .67” Dia. 1
41 541-7-14 Hex Nut, 7/16-14 1
Contact Gared Customer Service at 800-325-2682 for assistance with replacement of any parts
missing or damaged.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Required:
Adjustable wrench with 1-1/8” to 1-12’ capacity
½” wrench and socket
9/16” wrench and socket
¾” wrench
#2 Phillips screw driver
Flat blade screw driver
Allen wrench set
Two plumb bobs with string
Bubble type level
Tape measure
Hand drill
1” spade bit
¾” drill bit
Masking tape
Pencil
See Installation Instruction for Rear Floor Insert (item 33) for additional tools.
Item numbers noted throughout these instructions refer to the parts listed in the parts check list
on page 4.
Unpack all parts and check for damage or missing items.
1. Install a 1” Shaft Collar (item 18) onto each Stabilizer screw (item 14). Slide the shaft
collar up to the Nut at the top of the stabilizer screw and loosely tighten the set screw to
keep the collar from sliding during assembly.
2. Install the Stabilizer screws (item 14) into the frame as shown in figure 1. Adjust the
stabilizer screw with about 1” to 1-1/2” of the screw extended below the frame brackets.
Figure 1
3. Apply Loctite
®
to the threads of the leveling pads (item 15) and attach the leveling pads
to the stabilizer screw rod. Turn the nut on the leveling pad with a 1-3/8” wrench or an
adjustable wrench until tight.
4. Use the ratchet and 1-1/2” socket supplied and lower the leveling pads to lift the front
casters about ¼” off the floor. Make sure the unit is raised evenly.
Frame
Item 18
Item 14
Item 15

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before proceeding to the next step, make sure at least three individuals are available to
assist with the mounting of the backboard to the unit. A minimum of two, preferably
three, individuals is required for safe assembly of the backboard to the unit.
5. Position the Quick Change Backboard Bracket (item 13) to the back of the board and
install a 3/8-16 x 1” bolt with lock washer and flat washer in the lower two holes of the
mounting plate and into the two tapped insert holes of the LXP backboard as shown in
figure 2. Tighten these bolts securely.
6. Using the hardware supplied with the goal, insert the two carriage bolts through the top
goal mounting holes on the backboard and loosely install the nuts and washers on the
back side of the board. Slide the goal over the carriage bolt heads and over the studs on
the front of the board. Install the flat washer, lock washer and nuts on the studs and
tighten securely. Tighten the two top carriage bolts securely.
Figure 2
7. Attach the backboard brace brackets (item 12) to the top corners of the backboard as
shown in figure 3. Use the 3/8-16 x 1” carriage bolts with whizlock nuts for this
assembly.
Figure 3
Item 13
LXP
Backboard
Goal
LXP
Backboard
Item 12

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8. Position the backboard with the slots of the Quick Change bracket onto the pins of the
bracket on the main boom as shown in figure 4. Slide the board assembly completely
onto the pins and insert the Quick Change Locking Rod (item 20) through the slots and
holes in the board and boom brackets. Secure the locking rod with the Retaining clips
(item 21).
Figure 4
9. Attach the Backboard brace yoke (item 11) to the brackets installed in step 7 using the
Clevis Pins (item 22) and Retainer Clips (item 23) as shown in figure 5.
10. Position the backboard brace clamp (item 10) over the yoke and yoke attachment plate on
the boom as shown in figure 5. Secure the clamp with two 3/8-16 x 2-1/4” carriage bolts
and whizlock nuts.
Figure 5
Item 20
Item 21
Item 11
Item 10
Item 22
Item 23