
6100 Scholastic Telescopic Volleyball System
Floor Sleeve Installation
1. Mark (2) points on the floor exactly 3 feet apart (refer to most recent set of architectural
prints for exact locations within the gym). These represent the CENTERS of each sleeve
installation. If sleeves are to be more or less than 3 feet apart, contact a PSS or Gared
representative for information regarding this alteration.
2. Cut (2) round holes through the playing surface 4-3/4” to 5” diameter centered on the
spots marked in step one. (See page 7)
3. After cutting out the circle in the surface flooring, cut a similar hole in the concrete slab
below. The diameter of this hole should be about 5”; however, the size is not critical.
The hole must be large enough to accommodate the sleeve at 3 degrees off vertical.
4. Cut or drill the hole completely through the concrete slab. Under the slab, hollow out (by
hand) an area about 1 -20” deep from the playing surface. (Refer to page 5)
5. Depending on the type of floor, and the supports present under the wood floor, cutting the
hole for the sleeve could create a “dead spot” on the floor. This is when a ball does not
bounce as high at the install point as it did prior to cutting the hole. If there is concern of
this happening additional blocking can be added to alleviate the dead spot.
a. Cut ( ) blocks of wood 1” to 3” wide, 4” long and thick enough to be able to slide
between the cement and the subfloor without pushing the flooring up.
b. Make sure cement surface under the subfloor and the bottom of the blocks are
clean and dry.
c. Apply a small amount of appropriate adhesive to the concrete side of the wood
block. ONLY APPLY ADHESIVE TO CONCRETE SIDE OF BLOCK.
d. Slide blocks under subfloor with adhesive side toward cement as shown on page 7
and 8.
e. Bounce a basketball near the hole to make sure there is no dead spot remaining.
. A “non-shrink” grout should be used to anchor the sleeve. Pour the grout
mixture into the hole until it is just below the BOTTOM of the concrete
hole. Cover the sleeve during installation to prevent debris from falling
in or grout from entering the bottom of sleeve.
7. Insert the 3-3/4” O.D. steel sleeve and work it down into the grout until
the inside bottom of the sleeve is 11” below the TOP surface of the
floor. Incorrect sleeve depth will result in a net height error. Also be
aware that the sleeve must tilt 3º away from the court. The 3º will
correct when the net is installed and tightened.
Note: 3
o
is approximately 9/16” in 11”.
8. Wait a minimum of (7) days to allow the grout to cure before setting up the posts.