Jaypro Sports ELITE Series User manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE
REPLACING THE SHIPPING FEET
The front feet that are supplied with this unit are for transportation purposes, as they are su ject to unusual wear and tear. An additional set
of permanent feet have een supplied and should e installed prior to placing the unit on the finished sports floor. After the new feet are
installed, ensure that the jam nut on each is securely tightened.
ATTACHING THE LOWER FRONT AND SIDE PROTECTION PADS
Additional mounting rackets have also een provided for installing the lower front pad and oth side pads. These rackets are provided to
increase the holding capacity.
When installing the lower front pad refer to the illustration elow to esta lish its proper height.
SWIVEL CASTER
ROTATED SO WHEEL STICKS OUT BEYOND FRAME
1/8" ~ 3/8"
FRONT PAD
FRONT FEET PAD SCREW
FRONT FEET ROD SCREW
1"-8 JAM NUT
1”-8 INTERNAL LOCK WASHER
" DIA x 1 7/8" LEVELING FEET

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JAYPRO ELITE SERIES ADJUSTABLE PORTABLE BACKSTOPS
Installation and Operating Instructions
Applicable Part Numbers/Models:
PBEL54: Jaypro Elite 5400
PBEL66: Jaypro Elite 6600
PBEL96: Jaypro Elite 9600

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Table of Contents
1Safety................................................................................................................ 2
2Specifications.................................................................................................. 2
3Introduction..................................................................................................... 2
4Required Tools................................................................................................. 3
5Included Hardware & Components............................................................ 3
5.1Miscellaneous Hardware ...................................................................... 4
5.2Locating devices.................................................................................... 4
5.3Anchor Kit (PBELKIT)................................................................................ 4
5.4Backboard .............................................................................................. 5
5.5Backboard hardware kit....................................................................... 5
5.6Rim............................................................................................................ 6
6Installing Backboard/Rim .............................................................................. 7
7Unpacking ..................................................................................................... 12
8Set Foot Stops................................................................................................ 13
9Padding Installation ..................................................................................... 15
9.1Included Padding................................................................................ 16
9.2PBEL66/96 Padding Installation .......................................................... 17
9.3PBEL54 Padding Installation................................................................ 20
10Installing Locating Devices ......................................................................... 21
10.1Installation of Locating Bushings....................................................... 22
10.2Location of Locating Stickers............................................................ 24
11Installing Anchor Kit...................................................................................... 24
12Raising/Lowering Backstop......................................................................... 25
12.1Raising Backstop................................................................................. 26
12.2Lowering Backstop ............................................................................. 27
13Spring Adjustments....................................................................................... 27
14Maintenance ................................................................................................ 28

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1Safety
IMPORTANT: LIFT-ASSIST SPRINGS UNDER EXTREME TENSION. DO NOT ADJUST SPRINGS
WITHOUT CONSULTING MANUAL, SEE SECTION 13 (PAGE 27).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT REMOVE SAFETY STRAP OR QUICK-RELEASE PIN UNTIL THE
BACKBOARD AND RIM HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN
SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY AS WELL AS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING
STRUCTURES.
Follow all warning labels on backstops.
Do not stand directly behind uprights when raising or lowering the backstop.
Be sure that area within 8 feet (2.5 meters) of backstop is clear of bystanders before
raising or lowering.
Obtain assistance if lifting/lowering operation is too strenuous.
Do not use backstop unless it is pinned at game-height using the supplied quick
release pin.
Unit must be pinned in position using supplied quick-release pin at all times unless
raising or lowering.
When raising or lowering, do not release handles until backstop has been pinned in
position with the supplied quick-release pin.
Do not attempt to remove the backboard unless the unit is pinned in position with the
supplied quick-release pin.
Do not hang on rim.
Do not use power tools to raise or lower feet.
Do not use backstop for gameplay unless feet have been lowered to game height.
Inspect backstop for damage before and after each use.
2Specifications
Extension Ballast
Standard
Backboard
Standard
Rim Total Weight
Jaypro Elite
9600 96” 1000 lbs
GBRUB-42
(42” x 72”) GBA-18042 2,600 lbs
Jaypro Elite
6600 66” 800 lbs
GBRUB-42
(42” x 72”) GBA-642 2,400 lbs
Jaypro Elite
5400 54” 800 lbs1GBRUB-542 (42” x 54”) GBA-642 1,600 lbs
3Introduction
This guide describes the installation and use of the ELITE Series Adjustable
Portable Backstops, models PBEL54, PBEL66, and PBEL96.
1When PBEL54 shipped with 72” board (optional upgrade), 1000 lbs of ballast is included.
2GBRUB-42 available as optional upgrade, must be specified at time of order

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The sections of this guide that detail the initial setup of the backstops is
written with experienced mechanical contractors/installers in mind. If you
require additional information or support to install your backstops, please
contact the Jaypro Sports customer support team, Monday through
Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00 PM (EST), at 1-800-243-0533.
The guide is organized in the order of operations required for initial
assembly, installation, and setup. The installer is responsible to carry out
the procedures described in sections 1 through 11. Section 12 describes
the procedure for raising and lowering the backstop and is intended to
be used by the end-user. Section 13 describes the procedure for
adjusting the lift-assist springs and should only be used by an experienced
contractor/installer. Please contact the Jaypro Sports customer support
team, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00 PM (EST), at 1-800-243-0533
if assistance with locating an experienced professional is required.
4Required Tools
Before continuing, please verify that you have the following tools required
to complete the installation and setup of your Elite series adjustable
portable backstop.
Socket wrench with 24mm deep socket (supplied)
Hex wrench (3/16”)
Adjustable wrench
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Level
7/8” Transfer punch (recommended)
1-1/8” hole saw
1-3/8” hole saw
Adhesive suitable for metal-to-wood bonding
Sandpaper, 180 – 320 grit
5Included Hardware & Components
Before continuing, please verify that you have all the required hardware
(included w/ unit) for installation and setup. If any of the following items
are missing, contact the Jaypro Sports customer support team, Monday
through Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00 PM (EST), at 1-800-243-0533.

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5.1 Miscellaneous Hardware
Figure 5-1: Quick-release pin for height adjustment (1X)
5.2 Locating devices
Figure 5-2: Locator Pin Bushing (2X) Figure 5-3: Locator Pin (2X) Figure 5-4: Wire-snap safety
pin for locator pins (2X)
Figure 5-5: Locating Sticker (2X)
5.3 Anchor Kit (PBELKIT)
3
Figure 5-6: FP-89 Floor Anchor (1X) Figure 5-7: Cover plate (for flaoting wood floors only)
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Figure 5-8: ½"-13 Eyebolt w/
shoulder (1X) Figure 5-9: Shackle (2X) Figure 5-10: Twisted chain (8”)
5.4 Backboard
Figure 5-11: Backboard (72" board supplied w/ PBEL96 & PBEL 66, 54" with PBEL54)
Figure 5-12: Left (viewed from court) backboard
support arm (1X). Figure 5-13: Right (viewed from court) backboard support arm (1X).
5.5 Backboard hardware kit
Figure 5-14: 5/16”-18 Flanged Hex Nuts
(2X) Figure 5-15: 5/16”-18 x 1-1/8” Carriage Bolt (2X) Figure 5-16: 5/16” Flat Washer (2X)

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Figure 5-17: 5/16” Split Washer (2X) Figure 5-18: 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt (2X) Figure 5-19: 3/8” Flat
Washer (2X)
Figure 5-20: 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt
(2X) Figure 5-21: 3/8” Split Washer (2X) Figure 5-22: 3/8”-16 Flanged Hex Nuts (4X)
5.6 Rim
Figure 5-23: Breakaway Rim (1X, model varies) Figure 5-24: Nylon Net Tie (1X)
Figure 5-25: 3/8”-16 Flanged Hex Nuts (4X) Figure 5-26: 3/8” Flat Washer (4X)
Figure 5-27: 3/8” Split Washer (4X)
Figure 5-28: 3/8” x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (4X)

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6Installing Backboard/Rim
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE SAFETY STRAP OR QUICK-RELEASE PIN UNTIL THE BACKBOARD
AND RIM HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL
INJURY AS WELL AS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING STRUCTURES.
1. Lower both feet (Figure 6-1) using the supplied socket wrench until
both side 2-by-4’s of the base are level (Figure 6-2).
Figure 6-1: Lower feet using supplied socket wrench.
Figure 6-2: Lower feet until bottom horizontal 2" x 4" ‘s are level.
2. Attach left and right backboard support arms to slots in boom using
the 5/16”-18 x 3/4” carriage bolts (2X), 5/16” flange nuts (2X), 5/16”
flat washers (4X), and 5/16” split washers (2X) as shown in Figure 6-3.
Hand-tighten the nuts; do not use a wrench.

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Figure 6-3: Install backboard support arms to slots in boom.
3. Support backboard such that the mounting holes in the bottom
middle of frame are in line with the bolt pattern on the end of the
boom (Figure 6-4). Sawhorses or a forklift may be used if additional
hands are not available to help.
Figure 6-4: Backstop boom.
4. Insert 3/8”-16 x 1½” hex bolts (2X), 3/8” flat washers (2X), and 3/8”
split washers (2X) into middle row of holes in backboard mount
(Figure 6-5, details A & B).
5. Slide the bolts in step 4 into the middle set of holes of the backstop
boom. Fasten bolts to boom using the 3/8” flat washers (2X) and
the 3/8” flanged nuts. Hand-tighten the nuts.
6. Attach the backboard support arms to the slots in the top of the
backboard frame using the 3/8”-16 x 1¼” carriage bolts (2X), 3/8’
split washers (2X), 3/8” flat washers (4X), and 3/8” flanged nuts (2X)
as shown in Figure 6-5 (detail C). Hand-tighten the nuts.
7. Check the plumb and of the backboard. If it is not plumb, slide the
backboard support arms in the slots in the boom until the board is
plumb. Once the board is plumb, wrench-tighten all nuts.

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8. Remove front cover from supplied rim.
9. Fasten rim to board using the 3/8”-16 x 3¾” hex bolts (4X), 3/8” flat
washers (8X), 3/8” split washers (4X), and 3/8” flanged nuts (4X) as
shown in Figure 6-6. Ensure that rim is level, side-to-side4, before fully
tightening nuts.
10.Replace rim cover.
11.Follow instructions included with rim to attach net.
4Level rim front-to-back using adjusting bushing in board.

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Figure 6-5: Installation of backboard to boom.

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Figure 6-6: Attach rim to board.

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7Unpacking
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE SAFETY STRAP OR QUICK-RELEASE PIN UNTIL THE BACKBOARD
AND RIM HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL
INJURY AS WELL AS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING STRUCTURES.
1. ONLY IF BACKBOARD HAS BEEN INSTALLED, remove quick-release pin
from height adjuster mechanism (Figure 7-1).
Figure 7-1: Height adjuster mechanism
2. Carefully remove shipping strap by pressing on the buckle release.
a. Pay extra attention when removing the strap to make sure
that the backstop does not begin to rise on its own. If it does,
retighten strap, reinstall the quick-release pin and refer to
section 13 for details on how to adjust the springs5.
b. If the unit does not rise on its own (indicates that springs are
correctly adjusted), reinstall the quick-release pin to lock in
the storage position or refer to section 11 for instructions on
how to raise the backstop.
3. Remove all the protective wrapping from the frame. Be careful to
not scratch the powder-coated finish if using a box-cutter or other
sharp object.
5Spring tension is preset at factory. Under normal circumstances, spring adjustment is not
typically necessary.

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8Set Foot Stops
WARNING: DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND UPRIGHTS WHEN RAISING OR LOWERING THE
BACKSTOP. SEE Figure 8-1 FOR DETAILS ON WHERE TO SAFELY POSITION YOURSELF WHEN
RAISING/LOWERING THE BACKSTOP.
WARNING: BE SURE THAT AREA WITHIN 8 FEET (2.5 METERS) IS CLEAR OF BYSTANDERS
BEFORE RAISING OR LOWERING.
WARNING: DO NOT USE BACKSTOP UNLESS IT IS PINNED AT GAME-HEIGHT USING THE
SUPPLIED QUICK RELEASE PIN.
WARNING: UNIT MUST BE PINNED IN POSITION USING SUPPLIED QUICK-RELEASE PIN AT ALL
TIMES UNLESS RAISING OR LOWERING.
WARNING: WHEN RAISING OR LOWERING, DO NOT RELEASE HANDLES UNLESS BACKSTOP IS
PINNED IN POSITION WITH THE SUPPLIED QUICK-RELEASE PIN.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE SAFETY STRAP OR QUICK-RELEASE PIN UNTIL THE BACKBOARD
AND RIM HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL
INJURY AS WELL AS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING STRUCTURES.
Figure 8-1: Where to safely stand when raising/lowering backstop.
1. Lower both feet (Figure 6-1) using the supplied socket wrench until
both side horizontal 2x4’s of the base are level (Figure 6-2).
2. ONLY IF BACKBOARD IS INSTALLED, remove the quick-release pin
from the height adjuster mechanism (Figure 7-1).

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3. Stand to one side of the unit and lift one of the two handles on the
lower upright (Figure 8-2).
a. If raising the backstop is too strenuous obtain assistance
before attempting to raise.
b. Be sure to maintain control of the uprights while raising. Do
not release handle while raising.
Figure 8-2: Lift handle on lower upright.
4. Raise backstop to maximum height (the uprights will reach a hard
stop and will be fully vertical).
c. Insert the quick-release pin into the height adjuster.
5. Verify that the top of the rim is 10 feet off the ground.
d. If the rim is not at 10 feet, adjust both feet (be sure to
maintain level side-to-side) until it is.
6. With the backstop still set to 10’, verify that the board is still plumb. If
not, adjust according to the procedure in section 6 (step 7).
7. Set both foot stops to the bottom of the openings in the front of the
base and tighten both setscrews using the 3/16” hex wrench (Figure
8-3).
c. You may need to rotate the stops until the setscrews are
facing outward to tighten screws.
d. Tighten setscrews as much as possible without damaging hex
socket.

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Figure 8-3: Tighten set screws on foot stops.
CAUTION: Once the foot stops are set, never apply excessive force when
raising or lowering the feet. If too much resistance is encountered,
remove the front padding and verify that the foot stops have not become
undone and that there are no objects obstructing the feet.
8. Lower the backstop to the transport position by removing the quick-
release pin and pulling back on handles until backstop is fully
lowered.
a. Always stand on the same side of the unit as the ring on the
quick-release pin when pulling the pin; never reach across to
the other side of the upright to pull the pin.
9. Pin the unit in the lowered (transport) position.
10. Raise the feet until both feet are off the ground and the unit rolls
freely on all four wheels.
Now that the stops have been set, the user can lower the feet until a hard
stop is reached. This ensures that the rim is set to the correct height with
each use without needing to measure rim height.
9Padding Installation
Padding should be installed ONLY AFTER the foot stops have been set (see
section 8 above). See section 9.2 for installation of PBEL66/96 pads and
section 9.3 for installation of PBEL54 pads.

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9.1 Included Padding
Figure 9-1: Front Pad, (1X) Figure 9-2: Side Pads (1X Right, 1X Left)
PBEL54/PBEL6
6 PBEL96
Figure 9-3: Top Pad (1X, PBEL66/PBEL96 Only) Figure 9-4: Upright Pad (1X)
Figure 9-5: U-Clip (10X) Figure 9-6: L-Clip (5X) Figure 9-7: Wood screws – ¼” x 1”
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9.2 PBEL66/96 Padding Installation
1. Raise the uprights to 10’0” height.
2. Install the top pad on top of base frame as shown below.
Figure 9-8: Top pad installation.
3. Install the front pad:
a. Align the top of the front pad with the top of the top pad.
b. While holding the front pad in place, remove the top pad.
c. On the rear of the front pad, mark the location of top edge
of the top horizontal 2x4 of the base frame.
d. Install 2 L-clips to the front pad such that the tops of the clips
align with the line marked on the pad in the previous step.
Figure 9-9: L-Clips fastened to the front pad before U-Clips.
TOP HORIZONTAL
2x4

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e. Fit the pad onto the top horizontal 2x4 using the fastened L-
clips.
f. Secure the front pad to the bottom front 2x4 with two u-
brackets.
g. Replace the top pad.
4. Install the left and right side pads.
a. Locate the side pads by aligning the holes on the inside faces
of the pads with the hubs on the sides PBEL base frame
(Figure 9-10).
b. Ensure that the tops of the side pads are flush with the tops of
the top pad and front pads.
c. Ensure that the front surfaces of the side pads are snug with
the rear surface of the front pad.
Figure 9-10: Align holes in side pads with hubs on base frame.
d. Fasten the side pads to the base frame using two U-Clips
along the side horizontal 2x4, two U-Clips along the diagonal
2x4, and one L-Clip at the rear of the side horizontal 2x4
(Figure 9-11).