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

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11. Remove the shipping bracket from the main boom and store the bracket and hardware in
a location for future use when replacing backboards or storing the unit.
12. Use the ratchet and 1-1/2” socket supplied to raise the leveling pads so that the front
caster wheels rest firmly on the floor.
13. Using masking tape and pencil, Mark the location of the center of the court 4’-0” from
the inside edge of the court baseline (refer to figure 6). From this center mark, establish a
mark 3’-0” to the left and another mark 3’-0” to the right. These marks will be used to
align the face of bank to the court.
Figure 6 Figure 7
14. Push the unit to the playing location on the court. The unit should be centered on the
centerline of the court as shown in figure 7. From the inside edge of the court baseline to
the front of the frame cross tube should be about 4’-4 3/8” for the model 9616, 6’-4 3/8”
for the model 9617, and 7’-0 3/8” for the model 9618.
15. Lower the leveling pads and raise the front caster wheels about ¼” off the floor. Make
sure the unit is raised evenly.
16. Remove the security pin from the sliding latch bar, loosen the hand knob (figure 8) and
raise the boom to the 10’ -0” playing position. Insert the safety pin into the sliding latch
bar at the center of the unit (figure 9).
Figure 8 Figure 9
17. Check the 10’-0” goal height at the base of the goal. Adjust the leveling pads to obtain
10’-0” measurement, making sure each pad is raised or lowered evenly.

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18. Slide the locking collar on the leveling screw down to contact the leveling screw plate
and secure with the set screw. The locking collar is used to insure the leveling pads are
always set at the correct height when the unit is moved or reinstalled.
19. To level the backboard in the horizontal plane, loosen the four ½” bolts and the one ¾”
bolt in the center of the Quick Change Bracket attached to the boom. Refer to figure 10.
Level the board and tighten all bolts securely.
Figure 10
20. To level the backboard in the vertical plane, loosen the two carriage bolts at the board
brace clamp on top of the boom. Refer to Figure 11. Using a ¾” wrench, adjust the
leveling bolt in the board mounting bracket until the backboard is plumb. Tighten the
locking nuts on the leveling bolt. Tighten the two carriage bolts at the brace clamp and
the two carriage bolts at each corner bracket securely.
Figure 11
20. Attach plumb bobs to the front corners of the backboard. Plumb bobs should hang down
from the corners to where they are almost touching the floor.
21. Check plumb bobs with marks that were located in step 13. If the plumb bobs do not line
up exactly with the marks on the floor, adjust the location of the unit accordingly.
3/4” Bolt
1/2” Bolt
1/2” B
olt

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22. Once the unit is relocated and the plumb bobs are exactly on the marks located in step 13,
recheck all dimensions to make sure the 10’-0” playing height is correct and the face of
the backboard is 4’-0” in front of the court baseline.
23. Insert the locator pins (item 16) into the sleeves located in the bottom rail of the unit near
the front caster wheels. Find the center of these pins on the floor and mark this
measurement on the floor.
24. Locate the center of the rear anchor on the floor and mark this measurement on the floor.
25. Remove the safety pin from the locking bar and lower the unit to the full down position.
26. Raise the leveling pads and make sure the unit is completely on the castor wheels. Push
the unit away from the playing location on the floor.
27. Refer to the installation instructions for the rear floor anchor found in the package of the
floor insert (item 33) and install the insert into the floor. This insert is to be installed at
the rear anchor location marked on the floor in step 24.
28. Using a 1” spade bit and drill, drill a 1/8” deep counter-bore at the locations marked on
the floor in step 23. Using a ¾” drill bit and drill, drill through the rest of the floor at the
center of each of the counter-bores.
29. Insert the brass floor inserts (item 19) into the holes drilled in step 28.
30. Move the unit back into the playing position. Insert the locator pins into the floor inserts.
Lower the leveling pads to the locking collar.
31. Install the rear anchor tie down bolt (item 17) on the rear of the unit and secure the
anchor bolt to the floor anchor insert.
32. Attach the backboard padding to the backboard.
33. Attach the horizontal boom pad (item 9)
to the boom just behind the backboard.
Position with the wide end of the
tapered pad around the board mounting
brackets. Refer to figure 12.
Figure 12
34. Raise the unit to the playing position and insert the safety
pin into the sliding locking bar.

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35. Install the two wheel lift pads (item 7) to the front base pad, (item 3) using Angle (item
38). The shorter leg will attach to the front base pad. Refer to figure 13.
Figure 13
36. Attach the front base pad (item 3) to the Hinge
Brackets located near the base of the front upright.
Attach the base pad to the hinge brackets using ¼-20
Screws (item 39). Wheel lift pads have been hidden
for clarity in figure 14.
Figure 14
37. Assemble the Pad retainer clips
(item 38) to the side pads (item
4 & 5). Install the lower clip
screws in the lower holes of
the clip and tighten. Install the
upper clip screws loosely in the
upper slotted hole. Refer to
figure 15.
38. Install the side pads by
positioning the retainer clips
above the frame rails and
pushing the pad down.
Tighten the upper clips screws
when the upper clips are seated on the upper frame rail.
Figure 15
Front Pad
Hinge
Bracket

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39. Install the Upright pad (item 6) to the front upright using the Velcro straps. Refer to
figure 17 & 18.
40. Install the Center unit cover (item 8)
with the cutout on the front end as
shown. Refer to figure 17.
41. Install Striker Bolt (item 40) using Nut
7/16-14 (Item 41) to rear upright arm.
Refer to figure 16
Figure 16 Figure 17
Figure 18

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Operation
1. Before operating the unit, read all caution, warning, and information labels.
2. To raise the unit from the stored position.
a. Make sure the unit is in the correct position on the court and the locator pins are
inserted into the floor inserts
b. Make sure the rear floor anchor bolt is installed and secured to the floor anchor
insert.
c. Remove the safety pin from the slide bar.
d. Unlatch by pulling up on latch handle.
e. Using the handle on the left side of the rear upright, lift the upright and rotate to
the full up position.
f. Install the safety pin into the slide tube locking bar.
3. To lower the unit from the playing position.
a. Remove the safety pin from the slide tube locking bar.
b. Using the handle on the left side of the rear upright, pull the upright back and
rotate it to the full down position.
c. Install the safety pin into the slide tube locking bar.
4. If the unit is to be moved to storage, make sure the shipping bracket and threaded rod are
reinstalled on the unit to prevent accidental raising of the boom. Lower the leveling pads
until the unit is fully on all four casters.
5. Raise the locating pins and release the rear anchor bolt.
6. Roll the unit to the storage facility.

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Maintenance
1. General inspection of equipment when used should be performed to ensure no
catastrophic failures have occurred during the course of use between yearly
inspections.
2. It is recommended that yearly inspections be conducted to determine if any bolts or
other hardware has become worn or loosened.
3. During yearly inspections, check all joints to make sure they are tight and secure.
Check all spring adjustment bolts to make sure they are tight and have not moved.
Check the board and goal mounting bolts to make sure they are tight. Check the net
for wear.
4. Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of the leveling pad screws.
5. Any loose bolts or nuts should be tightened.
6. Replace any components that are missing or worn.

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Performance Sports Systems Gared Sports
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Street 707 North 2
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