Heater Sports Heater Combo HTR599ABF User manual
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Operating The Heater
IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
THE HEATER COMBO PITCHING MACHINE THROWS REAL REGULATION BALLS; HOWEVER,
THE ACCURACY OF THE HEATER DEPENDS ON THE QUALITY, HARDNESS AND TYPE OF
BALLS YOU USE IN THIS MACHINE!
TREND SPORTS RECOMMENDS USING HEATER PITCHING MACHINE BALLS IN THE HEATER COMBO MACHINE.
THESE BALLS HAVE BEEN PRECISELY CRAFTED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH HOURS OF ACCURATE, TROUBLE FREE
BATTING AND FIELDING PRACTICE.
Heater Combo Pitching Machine Balls
Heater Pitching Machine Balls are recommended for use with the Heater Combo Machine. These
balls are incredibly accurate, long lasting, and produce the fastest ball speed.
Regulation Leather Balls:
The Heater Combo Pitching Machine works well with real leather balls; however, accuaracy will vary
more than with pitching 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. Batters should be aware at all times.
KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH SIMULATED (SYNTHETIC) LEATHER COVERED BALLS . . .
Simulated (synthetic) leather balls:
Simulated leather balls are inexpensive seamed balls that don’t work well in the Heater Combo
Machine. During operation, portions of the simulated leather cover comes off the ball and attaches to the
wheel of the Heater Combo. Also, during operation, consumers have reported seeing small puffs of smoke
coming out of the Heater Combo. These puffs are not smoke, but actual pieces of the simulated leather ball
being turned into small dust particles as they pitch out of the Heater Combo Pitching Machine.
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 LEAVES THE USER WITH THE IMPRESSION THAT THE
HEATER COMBO PITCHING MACHINE IS INACCURATE WHICH IS NOT CORRECT.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT RETURN THIS PITCHING MACHINE TO THE RETAIL STORE WHERE PURCHASED.
CALL TOLL FREE: (800) 492-9334.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE USED BY ADULTS ONLY. SERIOUS BODILY INJURY MAY OCCUR! MAKE
SURE MACHINE IS TURNED OFF BEFORE ASSEMBLY! KEEP HANDS AND ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM
BASEBALL ENTRY AND EXIT! SERIOUS HAND AND BODILY INJURY MAY OCCUR!
Heater Combo
PITCHING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS
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BASEBALL PITCHING MACHINE LEG ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: Slide Sections A, B, C, and D together. Lock the sections together by making sure the push pins line-
up with each adjoining hole and lock into place.
Section A
Section B
Section C
Section D
Follow Step 1 to assemble all three legs for the
pitching machine. (There will be 12 leg sections)
COMBO PITCHING MACHINE 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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Pre-Operating Instructions
Pre-Operation #1
Locate Allen Wrench (provided in package) and unscrew (3) three
wheel cover screws.
Pre-Operation #2
Locate a tire Pressure Gauge and check tire air pressure. Tire pressure
should be between 35 - 37 lbs. psi. If tire pressure reads low, use an air
pump to inflate the tire to 35 - 37 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. ••Inspect the air pressure periodically to
make sure air pressure is still within the 35 - 37 lbs. psi range.••
Check The Air Pressure In The Heater Combo Pitching Machine Tire.
Warning: Make sure Heater Combo Pitching Machine is unplugged
and the tire is not spinning during these operations.
Pre-Operation #3
Locate Allen Wrench (provided in package) and secure Wheel Cover back
on machine by tightening (3) three Wheel Cover Screws.
Warning - Serious Bodily Injury: Never operate Heater Combo Pitching
Machine until Wheel Cover is secured on the Heater Combo Pitching
Machine with the (3) three Wheel Cover Screws.
Check Heater Fuse Reset Button
Fuse Re-Set Button
The Heater Combo Pitching Machine has a fuse reset button which is
designed to protect the electronic circuit in the Heater Combo Pitching
Machine. If the Heater will not turn on, check this button to make sure
it is not popped out. If it is popped out, press it back in to reset the
fuse circuit breaker. This should allow the Heater Combo to operate
properly.
Important:
Periodically inspect the tire to make sure it is not worn out, flat,
or punctured. Serious damage could result if operated in any of
these conditions.
Ball Size Adjustment Instructions
Adjustment #1 (Ball Pad)
Locate Allen Wrench (provided in package) and unscrew (4) four ball
height adjustment screws (2 on each side of machine).
Adjustment #2 (Ball Pad)
Warning: Do not put hand(s) inside machine at anytime.
Use chute adjustments handles (located on both sides of machine) to
move chute pad to desired ball size holes and tighten (4) ball height
adjustment screws (always make sure these screws are tight).
MACHINE IS SET TO PITCH BASEBALLS AT THE FACTORY.
Warning: Serious damage will occur if the wrong sized ball is put into
the Heater Combo Pitching Machine while set for a different ball size.
Adjustment #3 (Ball Chute)
Below the ball entry, locate & loosen wing nut until it is flush with the
end of the threaded bolt. Push the wing nut and bolt up toward the
metal floor of the Heater and rotate 90 degrees.
Adjustment#4 (Ball Chute)
On the end of the bolt there is a T-
head. When pushed up and rotated
90 degrees, the T-head slides out of
the ball chute and Heater housing.
Important:
Make sure machine is unplugged and tire is not spinning during the
following operations.
Periodically inspect the tire to make sure it is not worn out, flat,
or punctured. Serious damage could result if operated in any of
these conditions.
12” Softball Setting
11” Softball Setting
9” Baseball Setting
Ball Size Adjustment (Continued)
Adjustment #5 (Ball Chute)
11” Chute
9” Chute
Adjustment #5 - Continued (Ball Pad)
Leave all chutes in the Heater for baseball pitching.
Remove the 9” chute from the Heater for 11” softball pitching.
Remove both 9” & 11” chutes from the Heater for 12” softball pitching.
MACHINE IS SET TO PITCH BASEBALLS AT THE FACTORY.
Warning: Serious damage will occur if the wrong size ball is put into the
Heater Combo Pitching Machine while set for different ball size. Do not
put hand(s) inside machine at anytime.
Adjustment #7 (Ball Chute)
Secure chutes back in place by tightening wing nut. Once
completed follow set-up instructions on the following page.
Important:
Make sure machine is unplugged and tire is not spinning during the
following operations.
Periodically inspect the tire to make sure it is not worn out, flat,
or punctured. Serious damage could result if operated in any of
these conditions.
Adjustment #6 (Ball Chute)
Once chute size is in place, push the
T-head up through the slot of the
metal housing and ball chutes and
rotate 90 degrees to lock T-head
securely into the T-groove of the
chute floor.
Rotate the T-head 90 degrees to lock
in place. Once rotated the T-head
should fit in a T-grove molded in the
chutes. The T-head top should be
flush with the chute floor and not
sticking up above the chute floor.
Model# HTR599ABF
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: Make sure every person and everything is clear of pitching machine ball path.
Step 2: Turn pitching machine variable speed control knob off (counter-clockwise until you hear a click).
Step 3: Slide galvanized steel legs into leg support tubes and tighten thumb screws.
Step 4: Insert auto-ball feeder tubes into auto-ball feeder bracket (2X) & plug into ball feeder plug in.
Step 5: Make sure auto-ball feeder switch is turned off & place balls into auto-ball feeder.
Step 6: Plug pitching machine into 3 prong power outlet. (Make sure pitching machine wheel
is not spinning.)
Step 7: Aim pitching machine at desired target.
Step 8: Turn variable speed control knob on (clockwise to approximately #3 on speed control).
Step 9: Turn auto-ball feeder on, pitch a ball, & rotate speed control knob to desired estimated speed.
Step10: Adjust pitch height by loosening the pitch height adjustment knob and rotating
the housing to desired location. Re-tighten pitch height adjustment knob.
Step11: Make sure machine is pitching at desired target before allowing batter to start batting.
This machine is set at the factory to
pitch baseballs!
Heater Combo
Baseball Pitching Machine Instructions
95 West 650 South • St. George, Utah 84770 • PH: 800-492-9334 • PH: 435-656-1756 • Fax: 435-688-0741
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Galvanized Steel Legs
9”, 11”, & 12” Chute Entry
Leg Support Tube
Ball Feeder Plug
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Thank you for purchasing the Heater Combo Pitching Machine. If you have
any questions or comments on how Heater Sports can improve the Heater
Combo Pitching Machine, please call our 24 hour
customer service hotline at (800) 492-9334.
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 Heater
Combo 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 Heater Combo
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.
95 West 650 South • St. George, Utah 84770 • PH: 800-492-9334 • PH: 435-656-1756 • Fax: 435-688-0741
Model# HTR599ABF
WARNING • WARNING • WARNING
• Make sure pitching machine is aimed and throwing properly before allowing
batter to step up and hit balls pitched from the Heater Combo 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 Heater to pitch slower than normal.
HEATER COMBO SPEED CONTROL DIAL SPEEDS
Knob Setting = 10 - 60, 58, 56 MPH • Knob Setting = 5 - 32, 30, 28 MPH
Knob Setting = 9 - 54, 52, 50 MPH • Knob Setting = 4 - 27, 25, 23 MPH
Knob Setting = 8 - 46, 44, 42 MPH • Knob Setting = 3 - 26, 24, 22 MPH
Knob Setting = 7 - 40, 38, 36 MPH • Knob Setting = 2 - 25, 23, 21 MPH
Knob Setting = 6 - 36, 34, 32 MPH • Knob Setting = 0 - 0, 0, 0 MPH
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