Heater Sports Heater Jr. User manual

Read This Before
Operating The Heater Jr.
IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
THE ACCURACY OF THE HEATER JR PITCHING MACHINE DEPENDS ON THE
QUALITY, HARDNESS AND TYPE OF BALLS USED WITH THIS PRODUCT!
HEATER SPORTS RECOMMENDS USING HEATER PITCHING MACHINE BALLS TO TEST THE HEATER JR’S
ACCURACY AND PITCH SPEED. THESE BALLS ARE PRECISELY CRAFTED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH HOURS OF
ACCURATE, TROUBLE FREE BATTING AND FIELDING PRACTICE.
Heater Jr. Pitching Machine Balls
Heater Pitching Machine Balls are recommended for use with the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine. These balls
are the most accurate, long lasting, and produce less wear and tear on the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine. ••• For peak
performance, please purchase at least one dozen of these balls. This will improve your satisfaction with the Heater
Jr. 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 THE HEATER
JR PITCHING MACHINE IS INACCURATE WHICH IS NOT CORRECT.
KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF BALLS . . .
Simulated leather balls:
These balls are usually a cheap, inexpensive ball and don’t pitch very fast with the Heater Jr. Because of the plastic
simulated leather on these balls, consumers have thought the Heater Jr. was shooting out puffs of smoke. This is
incorrect. The puffs of smoke come from these balls because every time they run through the machine, part of the
cover gets turned into small dust particles and makes the consumer think these particles are puffs of smoke com-
ing from the Heater Jr.; wherein reality, the puffs of dust (or sometimes confused as smoke) are actually coming
from the simulated leather balls.
Real leather balls:
The Heater Jr. Pitching Machine should perform to your satisfaction as long as you purchase new, real leather balls.
However, the accuracy of these balls vary more than with Heater Pitching Machine balls because of the seams on
real balls.

IMPORTANT
DO NOT RETURN THIS PITCHING MACHINE TO THE RETAIL STORE WHERE PURCHASED.
CALL TOLL FREE: [phone].
WARNING: 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 ENTRY AND EXIT! SERIOUS
HAND AND BODILY INJURY MAY OCCUR IF USED INCORRECTLY!
Pitching Machine Instructions
BASEBALL PITCHING MACHINE LEG ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: Slide Sections A, B, and C 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
Follow Step 1 to assemble all three legs for the
pitching machine. (There will be 9 leg sections)

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
USE REAL BASEBALLS IN THIS MACHINE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ONLY USE DIMPLED PITCHING MACHINE BASEBALLS TO PITCH
TO BATTERS. PITCHING MACHINES THAT USE A WHEEL TO THROW BASEBALLS WILL THROW REAL
BASEBALLS INACCURATELY BECAUSE OF THE SEAMS ON THE BALL AND MAY HIT A BATTER AND
CAUSE PHYSICAL INJURY!
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: Bolt housing clamp to leg support tube(s) by inserting clamp bolt(2X) through clamp
hole(2X) & leg support clamp hole(2X).
Step 4: Slide flat washer(2X) & lock washer(2X) over bolt(2X) and tighten clamp knob(2X).
Step 5: Slide galvanized steel legs into leg support tubes and tighten thumb screws.
Step 6: Plug A/C power cord into 3 prong power outlet.
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: Pitch a ball & rotate speed control knob to desired estimated speed.
Step 10: Adjust pitch height by loosening the pitch height adjustment knob and rotating
the housing to desired location. Re-tighten pitch height adjustment knob.
Step 11: Make sure machine is pitching at desired target before allowing batter to start batting.
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Auto-Ball Feeder Brackets
Leg Support Tube(s)
Pitch Height
Adjustment Knob
(Clamp Knob, lock
washer & flat washer)
Carrying Handle
Variable Speed Control Knob
Auto-Ball Feeder Plug
A/C Power Cord
Housing
Housing Clamp
Flat washer, lock washer,
clamp knob
Clamp Bolt(2X)
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Pitching Machine Instructions (continued)

Auto-Ball Feeder Assembly
Step 1: Slide Top Ball Tray, Bottom Ball Tray, and Ball Feeder Motor Assembly together.
Step 2: Slide Ball Feeder Motor Assembly Tubes (2X) into Ball Feeder Attachment Brackets (2X).
Step 3: Snap Ball Feeder Motor Assembly Tube Push Pin (1X) into Ball Feeder Push Pin Hole.
Step 4: Plug Ball Feeder Power Cord into Auto-Ball Feeder Plug.
Step 5: Load Pitching Machine Baseballs into Auto-Ball Feeder Tray.
Step 6: Make sure pitching machine is aimed properly and people are out of
the way of the baseball path.
Step 7: Turn on Ball Feeder On/Off Switch to pitch baseball.
Ball Feeder Motor Assembly
Top Ball Tray
Ball Feeder Power Cord
Bottom Ball Tray
Top Ball Tray Cap
Ball Feeder Attachment Brackets
And Push Pin Hole
Auto-Ball Feeder Plug
Ball Feeder On/Off Switch
Ball Feeder Motor Assembly Tubes
WARNING • WARNING
• Make sure pitching machine is properly aimed before turning on Auto-Ball Feeder.
• Make sure batter is ready before turning on machine and auto-ball feeder.
• 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.
• Make sure Ball Feeder On/Off Switch is set to off when loading baseballs.
• Make sure pitching machine operator stands behind a protective screen.
• Make sure batter is wearing a NOCSAE approved batting helmet.
Pitching Machine Instructions (continued)
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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
Tire pressure should be between 40 - 45 lbs. psi. If tire pressure reads
low, use an air pump to inflate the tire to 40 - 45 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 40 - 45 lbs. psi
range.••
Check The Air Pressure In The Heater Jr. Pitching Machine Tire.
Warning: Make sure Heater Jr. 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 Jr. Pitching
Machine until Wheel Cover is secured with the (3) three Wheel Cover
Screws.
Check Heater Jr. Fuse Reset Button
Fuse Re-Set Button
The Heater Jr. Pitching Machine has a fuse reset button which is
designed to protect the electronic circuit in the Heater Jr. Pitching
Machine. If the Heater Jr. 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 Jr. 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.

Thank you for purchasing the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine. If you have any questions or comments
on how Heater Sports can improve the Heater, please call our 24 hour customer service hotline
at [phone].
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
turning 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 Heater Jr. 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.
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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 Jr. Pitching Machine.
• Make sure all persons stand clear of pitching machine and ball path.
• Make sure all persons are aware pitching machine is throwing balls.
• Power Cords over 20 feet can lose energy and cause the Heater to pitch slower than normal.
HEATER SPEED CONTROL DIAL SPEEDS
Knob Setting = 10, Est. Speed = 46 MPH • Knob Setting = 5, Est. Speed = 26 MPH
Knob Setting = 9, Est. Speed = 42 MPH • Knob Setting = 4, Est. Speed = 22 MPH
Knob Setting = 8, Est. Speed = 38 MPH • Knob Setting = 3, Est. Speed = 18 MPH
Knob Setting = 7, Est. Speed = 34 MPH • Knob Setting = 2, Est. Speed = 14 MPH
Knob Setting = 6, Est. Speed = 30 MPH • Knob Setting = 0, Est. Speed = 0 MPH
Model# HTR299
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