Heater Sports Base Hit BH199 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Base Hit Real Baseball Pitching Machine
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Model No. BH199
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
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WARRANTY
To register your product and
activate your warranty, call
1-800-492-9334
CUSTOMER CARE
For customer service inquiries,
please call our toll free line
at 1-800-492-9334.
CAUTION
Read all precautions and in-
structions in this manual be-
fore using this product. Keep
this manual for
future reference.
Instrucons Date: 12/2021
Version: 00001
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Read Before Operating!
IMPORTANT
Never use or leave the machine in rain/moisture.
Doing so can ruin the machine & void its warranty.
The Base Hit pitching machine throws real regulation balls; however,
the accuracy of the Base Hit depends on the quality, hardness and
type of balls you use in this machine!
Heater Sports recommends using heater pitching machine balls in the Base Hit
machine. These balls have been precisely crafted to provide you with hours of accu-
rate, trouble free batting and fielding practice. Other brand of balls have not been
tested in the Base Hit and cannot be validated as sufficient and safe.
Heater Pitching Machine Balls
Heater pitching machine balls are recommended for use with the Base Hit
machine. These balls are incredibly accurate, long lasting, and produce the fastest
ball speed.
Warning About Leather Baseballs:
The Base Hit pitching machine works well with real leather balls; however, accuracy
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 with low-profile seams, not simulated leather balls. Batters should be
aware at all times.
Known problems with simulated (synthetic) leather covered balls . . .
Simulated (synthetic) Leather Baseballs:
Simulated leather balls are inexpensive seamed balls that don’t work well in the Base
Hit machine. During operation, portions of the simulated leather cover comes off the
ball and attaches to the wheels of the Base Hit. Also, during operation, consumers
have reported seeing small puffs of smoke coming out of the Base Hit. 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 Base Hit 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 could leave the user with the impression that the Base
Hit pitching machine is inaccurate which is not correct.
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PARTS
*Replacement Parts Available by Calling Heater Sports
Tripod
(B)
Top Leg
(D) 3x
Top Pole
(No Pushpins)
(C)
Bottom Leg
(E) 3x Ground Stakes
(G) 2x
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Top Pole
Hardware
(F)
Clamp Knob
Pre-Assembled
Pole Clamp
Housing (A)
Top Ball Feeder Spiral
(J)
Bottom Ball Feeder Spiral
(I)
Ball Feeder Port Assembly
(H)
Power Cord Length May Vary

Insert Top Legs (3x D) in to bottom of Tripod (B), making sure the push pins lock in place.
Next, insert Bottom Leg (3x E) in to bottom of Top Legs (D), also making sure push pins lock in place.
Lastly, insert Top Pole (C) into the top of Tripod (B), securing it tightly with Top Pole Hardware (F).
*For added stability on soft surfaces, position the Ground stakes (2x G) on the back legs to lock in place.
E
EE
DD
C
1:
Position Tripod so front of
Tripod is facing you.
Next, insert the Long
Bolt attached to machine
through the right side of
the Tripod and out the
other side.
2:
Slide the Machine Housing
(A) close to the Tripod,
making sure the Tripod
fits inside the
Pre-Assembled Housing
Clamp.
3:
Slide Flat Washer (1st)
and Lock Washer (2nd)
on to the Long Bolt, then
tighten the Knob on to
Long Bolt until machine
is placed in the desired
pitching position.
Front View
Front of Tripod
Back of Tripod
TRIPOD ASSEMBLY
HOUSING ASSEMBLY
B
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D
F
*IMPORTANT:
Make Sure the Machine is Mounted so
the Ball Exits Over the Front Leg
When Pitching!
G
G
Side View

BALL FEEDER ASSEMBLY
1:
Assemble Ball Feeder
Port To Ball Entry End of
Machine By Lining Up Holes
on Port With Holes on
Machine.
2 :
Install Ball Feeder Port
Hardware With Carriage
Bolt, Flat Washer, Lock
Washer, and Knob
3:
Stack Bottom & Top Trays
On The Feeder Port. Be
Sure to Interlock the Port &
Feeder Slots For A Snug Fit.
IMPORTANT: THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE USED BY ADULTS ONLY.
KEEP HANDS AND ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM BALL EXIT! SERIOUS HAND AND BODILY INJURY
MAY RESULT IF USED INCORRECTLY!
MAKE SURE EVERY PERSON AND EVERYTHING IS CLEAR OF PITCHING MACHINE BALL PATH!
TURN PITCHING MACHINE VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB OFF (COUNTER CLOCKWISE UNTIL IT
CLICKS) TO THE "0" POSITION WHILE REFILLING THE BALL FEEDER OR RETRIEVING BALLS!
MAKE SURE MACHINE IS PITCHING AT DESIRED TARGET BEFORE ALLOWING BATTER TO START
BATTING!
POWER CORDS OVER 20 FT. CAN CAUSE MACHINE TO LOSE ENERGY & NOT OPERATE PROPERLY!
WARNINGS
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.
• Thismachinecancause
 seriousbodilyinjuryifused 
incorrectly.
• Foradultoperationonly.
• BattermustwearNOCSAE 
ApprovedBattingHelmet.
WARNING!
• Onlyusedimpledpitching
 machineballstopitch
 tobatters.Pitchingmachines
thatuseawheeltothrow
 ballswillthrowrealballs 
inaccuratelybecauseofthe 
seamsontheballandmay 
hitabatterandcause
 physicalinjury.
• Alwayshavelegssetonthe 
onthegroundbefore
 pitchingtoabatteror
 theBaseHit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.

**OPTION 1: FOR MACHINES WITH AIR FILLED TIRE: Follow Pre-Operation Instructions Below.
**OPTION 2: FOR MACHINES WITH SOLID TIRE: Skip This Section
PRE-OPERATION
WARNING:
MAKE SURE MACHINE IS UNPLUGGED AND THE TIRE IS NOT SPINNING WHILE CHECKING
Pre-Operation #1
Locate Allen Wrench (provided in package) and unscrew (3)
three wheel cover screws.
**Important:
Periodically inspect the tire to make sure it's not worn out or
punctured. Serious damage could result if operated in this
condition.
Pre-Operation #2
You'll see both the Tire & Hub have a BLACK magic marker line
drawn on them. These two lines should connect, as if they are
one line. This ensures the machine's tire is in balance 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 (not provided) and check
tire pressure. Tire pressure should be between 40 - 50 lbs. If
tire pressure reads low, use an air pump to inflate the tire. 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 tire isn't balanced, it will vibrate and sound loud.
Pre-Operation #3
Locate Allen Wrench (provided in package) and secure Wheel
Covers back on machine by tightening (3) three Wheel Cover
Screws.
Warning - Serious Bodily Injury: Never operate the BaseHit
Pitching Machine until Wheel Covers are secured on the
machine with the (3) three Wheel Cover Screws.
Fuse Re-Set Button
The BaseHit Pitching Machine has a fuse reset button which
is designed to protect the electronic circuit in the machine. If
the machine 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 BaseHit to
operate safely again.
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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: Ensure pitching machine variable speed control knobs both show "0".
Step 2: Plug pitching machine into 3 prong power outlet (Make sure pitching machine
wheel is not spinning.)
Step 3: Aim pitching machine at desired target and make sure every person and
everything is clear of pitching machine ball path.
Step 4: Turn variable speed control knob on to desired speed setting.
Step 5: Make sure ball is pitching in desired zone before allowing a batter to step up to
hit.
Step 6: Adjust pitch height by loosening the Pitch Height Adjustment Knob and rotating
the Housing to desired location. Re-tighten when done.
Step 7: Once balls are done pitching, turn both machine & ball feeder (if purchased
separately) off before collecting balls to ensure no bodily injury occurs.
OPERATION
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Leg Support Tube(s)
Pitch Height Adjustment
Knob
Carrying Handle
Variable Speed Control Knob
Auto-Ball Feeder Plug
A/C Power Cord
Ball Feeder
Attachment Port
Fuse Reset Button

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