Heater Sports HTR6000SBNBF User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Heater®Heavy Duty 12" Softball Pitching Machine
Applicable for Machine Only (HTR6000SBNBF)
or Machine With Ball Feeder (HTR6000SB)
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Model No’s.
HTR6000SBNBF or
HTR6000SB
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
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WARRANTY
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CAUTION
Read all precautions and in-
structions in this manual be-
fore using this product. Keep
this manual for
future reference.
Instrucons Date: 07/2022
Version: 00001
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*Ball Feeder Shown For Model# HTR6000SB

Read Before Operating!
IMPORTANT
NEVER USE OR LEAVE THE MACHINE IN RAIN/MOISTURE.
DOING SO CAN RUIN THE MACHINE & VOID ITS WARRANTY.
THE HEATER PITCHING MACHINE THROWS REAL REGULATION BALLS;
HOWEVER, THE ACCURACY OF THE MACHINE DEPENDS ON THE QUALITY,
HARDNESS AND TYPE OF BALLS YOU USE IN THIS MACHINE!
HEATER SPORTS RECOMMENDS USING HEATER PITCHING MACHINE BALLS IN THE
MACHINE. THESE BALLS HAVE BEEN PRECISELY CRAFTED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH
HOURS OF ACCURATE, TROUBLE FREE BATTING AND FIELDING PRACTICE. OTHER BRAND
OF BALLS HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED IN THE MACHINE AND CANNOT BE VALIDATED AS
SUFFICIENT AND SAFE.
Heater Pitching Machine Balls
Heater Pitching Machine Balls are recommended for use with your Softball Machine.
These balls are incredibly accurate, long lasting, and produce the fastest ball speed.
Regulation Leather Balls:
The Heater 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 seams, not simulated 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 Machine.
During operation, portions of the simulated leather cover comes off the ball and attaches
to the wheel of the machine. Also, during operation, consumers have reported seeing
small puffs of smoke. These puffs are not smoke, but actual pieces of the simulated leather
ball being turned into small dust particles as they pitch.
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 4 are softer than the others (these balls will throw
lower than the other balls), if 4 are harder than the others (these balls will throw higher
than the other balls), and if 4 are not round (these balls will throw inside and outside).
THIS COULD LEAVE THE USER WITH THE IMPRESSION THAT YOUR PITCHING MACHINE IS
INACCURATE WHICH IS NOT CORRECT.
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PARTS
*Replacement Parts Available by Calling Heater Sports
Leg Assembly (9 Total)
Bottom Leg (B): 3x
Middle Leg (C): 3x
Top Leg (D): 3x
B C D
Ball feeder: Motor Section (E) Ball feeder: Middle Section (F) Ball feeder: End Section (G)
Ball feeder
Hardware
(H): 4x
Thumbscrew
(I): 3x
Allen Wrench
(J)
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Housing (A)

HEATER
Follow Step 1 to assemble all three legs for the pitching machine.
After assembling Pivot Arm and Housing, slide the 3 leg sections into the
Housing (A) and secure with the Thumbscrews (Part i).
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.
Thumbscrew
(I): 3x
LEG ASSEMBLY
Bottom Section B Top Section D
Middle Section C
BALL FEEDER ASSEMBLY
Section E
Section G
Section F
STEP 1: Slide sections E - F - G together.
STEP 2: Secure sections by installing ball feeder hardware (J).
Insert bolt from inside feeder and secure with
washer & nut on outside.
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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Applicable for Machine With Ball Feeder Included (Model# HTR6000SB)

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Pre-Operation #1
Locate Allen Wrench (provided in package) and unscrew (3)
three wheel cover screws.
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 tires are 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 30-32 lbs. If tire pres-
sure reads low, use an air pump to inflate the tires. If tire pres-
sure reads high, decrease the air pressure by pushing down the
air stem bubble located in the middle of the air stem.
**Important:
If tire is not balanced, it will vibrate and sound loud. Also if the
tire is not filled at the exact same pressure, it may lead to
inaccurate pitches and dramatic changes in pitch speed.
Ensure The Hub & Tire Black Lines Align & Check Air Pressure In Pitching Machine Tires.
WARNING: MAKE SURE MACHINE IS UNPLUGGED AND THE
TIRES ARE NOT SPINNING DURING THESE OPERATIONS!
Pre-Operation #3
Locate Allen Wrench (provided in package) and secure Wheel
Cover back on machine by tightening 3 Wheel Cover Screws.
Warning - Serious Bodily Injury: Never operate Pitching
Machine until Wheel Covers are secured.
Fuse Re-Set Button
The Pitching Machine has a fuse reset button which is designed
to protect the electronic circuit. 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 machine to operate safely again.
**Important:
Periodically inspect the tire to make sure it is not worn out or
punctured. Serious damage could result if operated in this con-
dition.
PRE-OPERATION
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OPERATION
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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: Insert auto-ball feeder tubes into auto-ball feeder bracket (2X) and
plug into outlet.
Step 2: Place balls into ball feeder. (Make sure the pitching machine is not
plugged in.)
Step 3: Ensure pitching machine variable speed control knob shows "0".
Step 4: Plug pitching machine into 3 prong power outlet (Make sure
pitching machine wheel is not spinning.)
Step 5: Aim pitching machine at desired target and make sure every person
and everything is clear of pitching machine ball path.
Step 6: Turn variable speed control knob on to desired speed setting and
turn on automatic ball feeder.
Step 7: Make sure ball is pitching in desired zone before allowing a batter to
step up to hit.
Step 8: Adjust pitch height by loosening the Pitch Height Adjustment Knob
and rotating the Baseball Housing to desired location. Re-tighten
when done.
Step 9: Once balls are done pitching, turn both machine & ballf eeder off
before collecting balls to ensure no bodily injury occurs.

WARNING!
• Donotputhandsor 
 fingersinpitchingmachine.
• Makesureallpersonsare
 clearofthesoftballpath 
 andawayfrompitching 
 machinebeforepitchingany
 softball.
• Makesureyoupitchonly 
 onesoftballatatime.
• Makesureallsoftballs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maycause
 seriousbodilyinjury.
• Foradultoperationonly.
• BattermustwearNOCSAE 
 ApprovedBattingHelmet.
• PitchingMachineOperator 
 muststandbehindprotective
 safetyscreen.
WARNING!
• Onlyusedimpledpitching
 machinesoftballstopitch
 tobatters.Pitchingmachines
 thatuseawheeltothrow
 softballswillthrowreal
 softballsinaccurately 
 becauseoftheseamsonthe
 softballandmayhitabatter
 andcausephysicalinjury.
• Alwayshavebacklegs 
 stakedintothegroundbefore
 pitchingtoabatterortheHeater
 PitchingMachinemaymoveand
 hitthebatterandcauseserious
 physicalinjury.
• Makesureyoupitchonly 
 onesoftballatatime.
• BattermustwearNOCSAE 
 ApprovedBattingHelmet.
• PitchingMachineOperator 
 muststandbehindprotective
 safetyscreen.
Thank you for purchasing the Heater Softball 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 hot line at
[phone].
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Estimated Pitch
Speeds At 40’
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4
6
8
10
14
28
42
56
70
Lite Ball MPH
Dial #
11
22
33
44
55
Real Ball MPH
Heavy Duty
12” SOFTBALL MACHINE