Heater Sports Deuce 75 MPH DC799 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Deuce 75 MPH Pitching Machine
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Instrucons Date: 04/2019
Version: 00001

PARTS LIST
Housing
U-Brace Halves
Front Back
Tripod Bracket
Leg Sections - Total 9
Thumbscrews - Total 3
(C) (B) (A)
U-Brace Housing Hardware
Part A:
Black U-Brace Bolt
1x
Part B:
Black U-Brace Nut
1x
Auto Ball Feeder
Ball Feeder Hardware
Part C:
Hex Head Bolt
1x
Part D:
Metal Washer
2x
Part E:
Lock Nut
1x
Tripod Front Hole Hardware
Part F:
Short Carriage Bolt
1x
Part G:
Large Plastic Washer
2x
Part H:
Metal Washer
1x
Part I:
Teeth Washer
1x
Part J:
Black Knob
1x
Tripod Back Hole Hardware
Part K:
Long Carriage Bolt
1x
Part L:
Large Plastic Washer
1x
Part N:
Metal Washer
1x
Part O:
Teeth Washer
1x
Part P:
Black Knob
1x
Head Rotation Hardware
Part M:
Small Plastic Washer
1x
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MACHINE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FrontBack
STEP 1: Insert U-Shape Frame
into Machine and align holes in
bottom.
STEP 2: Locate "U-Brace
Housing Hardware" and
tighten to U-Shape Frame.
A
B
STEP 3: Insert Tripod Over
U-Shape Frame. Make sure front
leg of Tripod faces the front of
the machine.
Front
Back
STEP 4: Locate "Tripod Front
Hole Hardware" and insert it into
the front Tripod Hole. Make sure
1 washer goes on each side of
the Tripod.
C
D
E
D
D
E
STEP 5: Locate "Tripod Back
Hole Hardware" and insert
it into the front Tripod Hole.
Make sure washers go inside
the Tripod - this allows the
machine to pivot smoothly.
STEP 6: Insert Short Carriage Bolt
in one side of tripod, then attach
Metal Washer, Teeth Washer, then
tighten with Knob on the other
side.
Carriage Bolt • Large Plastic Washer
STEP 7: Locate "Head Rotation
Hardware" and insert between the hous-
ing and the U-Frame, the Large Plastic
Washer, then the Long Carriage Bolt.
STEP 8: Place the Small Plastic Washer,
the Metal Washer, the Teeth Washer,
and The Plastic Knob on the bolt in that
order. Tighten.
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DEUCE AUTO-BALL FEEDER ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: Slide Sections A - B - C Together.
Section A
Section B
Section C
STEP 2: Insert 1/4” Short Bolt From Inside Of Feeder Through Hole In Feeder Bracket (4X).
1/4” Short Bolt
STEP 3: Place Washer Over Short Bolt. Screw on Nut And Tighten Nut (4X).
WARNING • WARNING
• Turn off pitching machine and
auto-ball feeder motor when
loading balls.
• Make sure batter is ready before
turning on auto-ball feeder and
machine.
•Make sure all persons stand clear
of pitching machine and ball path.
• Make sure all persons are aware
pitching machine is throwing balls
automatically.
• Make sure machine operator is
ready to turn off auto-ball feeder
power switch if necessary.
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Top Section C Bottom Section A
Follow Step 1 to assemble all three legs for the pitching machine. (There will be 9 leg sections)
After assembling Pivot Arm and Housing, slide the 3 leg sections into
the Tripod Bracket Leg Supports and secure with the Thumbscrews
Middle Section B
DEUCE LEG ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: Slide leg sections together (See illustration). Lock the sections together by making sure the
push pins line-up with each adjoining hole and lock into place.
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READ BEFORE OPERATING...
IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
THE DEUCE PITCHING MACHINE THROWS REAL REGULATION BALLS; HOWEVER, THE
ACCURACY OF THE DEUCE DEPENDS ON THE QUALITY, HARDNESS AND TYPE OF BALLS YOU
USE IN THIS MACHINE!
HEATER SPORTS RECOMMENDS USING HEATER PITCHING MACHINE BALLS IN THE DEUCE MACHINE. THESE
BALLS HAVE BEEN PRECISELY CRAFTED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH HOURS OF ACCURATE, TROUBLE FREE BATTING
AND FIELDING PRACTICE.
Heater Pitching Machine Balls
Heater Pitching Machine Balls are recommended for use with the Deuce Machine. These balls are
incredibly accurate, long lasting, and produce the fastest ball speed.
Regulation Leather Balls:
The Deuce Pitching Machine works well with real leather balls; however, accuracy will vary more than with pitch-
ing machine balls because the seams on leather balls cause the machine to pinch the ball differently on each
pitch. Be sure and use real leather balls, not simulated leather balls. Batters should be aware at all times.
IF BALLS GET WET, THEY WILL NOT PITCH PROPERLY UNTIL THEY DRY.
KNOWN FACTS ABOUT DIFFERENT BALLS:
The speed and accuracy of each pitch is dependent on the hardness, roundness, and type of each ball used.
For example: If you have 12 balls and four are softer than the others (these balls will throw lower than the other
balls), if four are harder than the others (these balls will throw higher than the other balls), and if four are not
round (these balls will throw inside and outside). THIS COULD LEAVE THE USER WITH THE IMPRESSION THAT THE
DEUCE PITCHING MACHINE IS INACCURATE WHICH IS NOT CORRECT.

Pre-Operating Instructions
Pre-Operation #1
Locate Allen Wrench (provided in package) and unscrew (6) six wheel
cover screws for each wheel.
Pre-Operation #2
Both the Tire & Hub have a black magic marker line drawn on them.
These two lines should touch, as if they are one line. This ensures the
machine's tires are balanced and will perform correctly. If the two lines
are not touching, let all your air pressure out of the tire and rotate the
tire on the hub until they do touch exactly.
Next, Locate a Tire Pressure Gauge and check tire air pressure. Tire pres-
sure should be between 30 - 32 lbs. psi. If tire pressure reads low, use
an air pump to inflate the tires to 30 - 32 lbs. psi. If tire pressure reads
high, decrease the air pressure by pushing down the air stem bubble
located in the middle of the air stem.
**Important:
If tires are not filled at the exact same pressure, it may lead to
inaccurate pitches and dramatic change in pitch speed. Always check.
Check The Air Pressure In The Deuce 75 Pitching Machine Tires
& Check That The Black Hub & Tire Lines Align.
Warning: Make sure Deuce Pitching Machine is unplugged and the
tires are not spinning during these operations.
Pre-Operation #3
Locate Allen Wrench (provided in package) and secure Wheel Covers
back on machine by tightening (6) six Wheel Cover Screws.
Warning - Serious Bodily Injury: Never operate Deuce Pitching
Machine until Wheel Covers are secured on the Deuce Pitching Machine
with the (6) six Wheel Cover Screws.
Check Deuce Fuse Reset Button
Fuse Re-Set Button
The Deuce Pitching Machine has two fuse reset buttons which are
designed to protect the electronic circuit in the Deuce Pitching
Machine. If the Deuce will not turn on, check this button to make sure
it is not popped out on both motors. If it is popped out, press it back
in to reset the fuse circuit breaker. This should allow the Deuce to
operate safely again.
**Important:
Periodically inspect the tires to make sure they are not worn out or
punctured. Serious damage could result if operated in this condition.
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CAUTION!
USE HEATER PITCHING MACHINE BALLS FOR THE MOST ACCURATE PITCH POSSIBLE. PITCHING
MACHINES THAT USE A WHEEL TO THROW BALLS WILL NOT THROW REAL BALLS AS ACCURATE
BECAUSE OF THE SEAMS ON THE BALL.
IMPORTANT: THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE USED BY ADULTS ONLY. MAKE SURE MACHINE IS
TURNED OFF BEFORE ASSEMBLY! KEEP HANDS AND ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM BALL EXIT!
SERIOUS HAND AND BODILY INJURY MAY RESULT IF USED INCORRECTLY!
Step 1: Place balls into auto-ball feeder. (Make sure the pitching machine is not plugged in.)
Step 2: Turn pitching machine variable speed control knobs off (counter-clockwise until you hear a click).
Step 3: Plug pitching machine into 3 prong power outlet. (Make sure pitching machine wheel
is not spinning.)
Step 4: Aim pitching machine at desired target.
Step 5: Make sure every person and everything is clear of pitching machine ball path.
Step 6: Turn variable speed control knobs on to desired speed setting and turn on auto-ball feeder.
(Note: Setting each speed control to varying settings controls the amount of curve on the pitch)
Step 7: Make sure ball is pitching in desired strike zone before allowing a batter to step up to hit.
Step 8: Adjust baseball pitch height by loosening the Pitch Height Adjustment Knob and rotating
the Baseball Housing to desired location. Re-tighten Pitch Height Adjustment Knob.
Operation Instructions
Ball Chute Entry
Auto-Ball Feeder Bracket
Fast Ball/Curve ball Adjustment
Pitch Height Adjustment
Thumb Screw
Ball Speed Adjustment
Fuse Reset
Leg Support Tubes
Tire Access Panel
Auto-Ball Feeder Plug
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WARNING!
ROTATING THE HEAD OF THE DEUCE FROM FAST BALL TO CURVE BALL POSITIONS CHANGES THE
DIRECTION AND TRAJECTORY OF THE PITCHED BALL. MAKE SURE NO PERSONS ARE IN FRONT OF
MACHINE WHILE ADJUSTING FOR FAST BALL OR CURVE BALL PITCHES.
Fast Ball/Curve Ball Instructions
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Thank you for purchasing the Deuce 75 Pitching Machine. If you have any
questions or comments on how Heater Sports can improve the Deuce Pitching
Machine, please call our 24 hour customer service hotline at [phone].
DEUCE SPEED CONTROL DIAL SPEEDS
Knob Setting = 10, Est. Speed = 75 MPH • Knob Setting = 5, Est. Speed = 40 MPH
Knob Setting = 9, Est. Speed = 68 MPH • Knob Setting = 4, Est. Speed = 33 MPH
Knob Setting = 8, Est. Speed = 61 MPH • Knob Setting = 3, Est. Speed = 26 MPH
Knob Setting = 7, Est. Speed = 54 MPH • Knob Setting = 2, Est. Speed = 20 MPH
Knob Setting = 6, Est. Speed = 47 MPH • Knob Setting = 0, Est. Speed = 0 MPH
WARNING!
• Do not put hands or
fingers in pitching machine.
• Make sure all persons are
clear of the ball path and away
from pitching machine before
pitching any ball.
• Make sure you pitch only
one ball at a time.
• Make sure all balls are
out of machine before turn-
ing the pitching machine on.
• Do not stand in front of
pitching machine.
• Do not operate in moisture.
• Batter must wear NOCSAE
Approved Batting Helmet.
• This machine may cause
serious bodily injury if used
improperly.
• For adult operation only.
WARNING!
• Heater pitching machine
balls are the most accurate
balls for use in the Deuce
Machine. Real leather balls
can be used but aren’t as
accurate because of the ball
seams. Batter should be aware
at all times.
• Always have legs set on the
ground before pitching to a
batter or the Deuce
Pitching Machine may move
and hit the batter causing
serious physical injury.
• Make sure you pitch only
one ball at a time.
• Pitching Machine Operator
must stand behind protective
safety screen.
WARNING • WARNING • WARNING
• Make sure pitching machine is aimed and throwing properly before allowing
batter to step up and hit balls pitched from the Deuce Pitching Machine.
•Turn off pitching machine and auto-ball feeder motor when loading balls.
• Make sure batter is ready before turning on auto-ball feeder and machine.
• Make sure all persons stand clear of pitching machine and ball path.
• Make sure all persons are aware pitching machine is throwing balls automatically.
• Make sure machine operator is ready to turn off auto-ball power switch if necessary.
• Power Cords over 20 feet can lose energy and cause the Deuce to pitch slower than normal.
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