Porter 4414061 Quick guide

ASSEMBLY,MAINTENANCE &USAGE MANUAL
YOUTH SOCCER GOALS
In-Ground / Sleeve-Type: No. 4414061, 4414091, 4416121,
4416181, 4417211
Portable: No. 4414062, 4414092, 4416122,
4416182, 4417212
WARNING
READ ALL WARNINGS THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
•Always anchor goals, at the rear of the goal, per the manufacturer's instructions. Unsecured goals can fall
over causing serious injury or death.
•Never allow children to move soccer goals. Goals must be moved by authorized and trained adults only.
•Net tie-down stakes must never be used to anchor a soccer goal.
•Always use extreme caution when moving goals, and allow adequate manpower to move goals of varied sizes and
weights.
•When not in use, chain and padlock goals to each other face-to-face, or to fence posts or other sturdy structures,
to prevent tipping.
•Use movable soccer goals only on level (flat) playing surfaces.
•Never climb or hang on the net or goal framework.
•Always instruct players of safe behavior, and potential dangers associated with and around movable soccer goals.
•Remove nets when goals are not in use.
•Check all components and connecting hardware for structural integrity before each use. Replace damaged or
missing parts and fasteners immediately.
•Ensure that safety/warning labels are clearly visible on goals at all times.
•If goals are repainted, contact Porter Athletic, Inc. for replacement labels.
•Fully disassemble goals for seasonal storage.
THE OWNER OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS FOLLOW THE
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. PROPER USE AND
SUPERVISION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS ESSENTIAL TO HELP REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENTS OR
INJURIES.
WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT.
ASSEMBLY OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE DONE BY PHYSICALLY CAPABLE ADULTS ONLY.
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2008 PORTER ATHLETIC, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 12-1-2008
Upon completion of the assembly/installation of these soccer goals, make
sure this instruction manual is in the possession of the owner or facility
manager, to save for future reference, and to order replacement parts.

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PARTS LIST: Stationary Soccer Goals
475100 465100 448100 442100
Item No. Part No. Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Description
1 FRME00428 003 2 Crossbar
1 FRME00431 003 2 Crossbar
1 FRME446 C 2 Crossbar
1 FRME440 C 2 Crossbar
2 FRME00430 003 4 Upright
2 FRME00433 003 4 Upright
2 FRME448 U 4 4 Upright
3 BRKT 00042 003 4 Formed Corner Bracket
3 BRKT00043 003 4 4 4 Formed Corner Bracket
4 HDWE 06153 0E0 16 3/8" x 5" Lg. Button Head CapScrew
4 HDWE 06154 0E0 16 16 16 3/8" x 3" Lg. Button Head CapScrew
5 HDWE 04002 0E0 16 16 16 16 3/8" Lock Washer
6 HDWE 03002 0E0 16 16 16 16 3/8" Hex Nut
7 ROPE 00082 000 80 80 60 48 Net Hook
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED: 9/16" Wrenches 7/16" Wrenches 7/32" Allen Wrench Screwdrivers
Upon completion of the assembly/installation of these soccer goals, give this instruction booklet to the
owner or facility manager, to save for future reference, and to order replacement parts.
PARTS LIST (For PAIR of Goals): In-Ground / Sleeve-Type Soccer Goals – See Pages 3 and 4
4414061 4414091 4416121 4416181 4417211
Item No. Part No. Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Description
1 FRME 441 01 072 3 2 Crossbar
1 FRME441 01 108 3 2 Crossbar
1 FRME441 01 144 3 2 Crossbar
1 FRME441 01 222 3 2 Crossbar
1 FRME441 01 252 3 2 Crossbar
2 FRME441 02 0623 4 Post
2 FRME441 02 0683 4 Post
2 FRME441 02 0923 4 4 Post
2 FRME441 02 0983 4 Post
3 HDWE 09017 0E0 4 4 4 4 4 3/8" x 1/2" Lg.Set Screw
4 PCAP 00067 002 4 4 4 4 4 Inside Cap Plug
5 ELEC 00218 002 30 36 62 62 72 CableTie (For Securing Net To Goal)
PARTS LIST (For PAIR of Goals): Portable Soccer Goals – See Pages 4 thru 7
4414062 4414092 4416122 4416182 4417212
Item No. Part No. Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Description
1 FRME441 01 072 3 2 Crossbar
1 FRME441 01 108 3 2 Crossbar
1 FRME441 01 144 3 2 Crossbar
1 FRME441 01 222 3 2 Crossbar
1 FRME441 01 252 3 2 Crossbar
2 FRME441 03 044 3 4 Post
2 FRME441 03 050 3 4 Post
2 FRME441 03 074 3 4 4 Post
2 FRME441 03 080 3 4 Post
3 HDWE 09017 0E0 4 4 4 4 4 3/8" x 1/2" Lg.Set Screw
4 PCAP 00067 002 4 4 4 4 4 Inside Cap Plug
5 ELEC 00218 002 42 48 82 82 92 CableTie (For Securing Net To Goal)
6 FRME 00438 0G0 4 4 4 Formed Backstay
6 FRME00439 0G0 4 4 Formed Backstay
7 HDWE 01208 0E0 8 8 8 8 8 3/8" x 2-1/2" Lg.Hex Head Cap Screw (Grade 5)
8 HDWE 03072 0E0 8 8 8 8 8 3/8" ConvexLockNut
00298170 Anchor System, Consists Of:
9 CLMP 00072 000 4 4 4 4 4 Clamp Fitting w/ Hardware
10 HDWE 05003 0E0 4 4 4 4 4 1/4" Flat Washer
11 HDWE 03034 0E0 4 4 4 4 4 1/4" LockNut
12 HDWE 04004 0E0 4 4 4 4 4 1/4" Lock Washer
13 HDWE 03039 0E0 4 4 4 4 4 1/4" Cap Nut
14 CHAN00004 0E0 4 4 4 4 4 Chain– 12" Long
15 ANCR 00038 002 4 4 4 4 4 Auger-TypeGround Anchor
16 CHAN 00008 000 4 4 4 4 4 Padlock with Keys

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Bottom end of post is
suspended in hole for
concrete footing
Suspend pre-assembled
soccer goal in holes for
footings, by clamping 2x4's,
etc. to post as shown. The
bottom of the crossbar must
be located at the exact
dimension above the playing
surface as shown at right, with
the face of the goal even with
the outer edge of the courtline
(See also Detail "C").
See Detail "C"
6'
A
4414061 9'4414091 12'
4416121 18'-6"4416181 21'4417211
GOAL
No.
Detail "B"
IN-GROUND / SLEEVE-TYPE SOCCER GOALS
1. Soccer goals will be pre-assembled on the ground, before being installed in the concrete footings. See Detail "A" for
assembly details.
If soccer goals are being used with outdoor ground sleeves, follow the installation instructions provided with the ground
sleeves. If soccer goals are being installed permanently into concrete footings, proceed to Step No. 2.
2. Locate and dig footings for sideframes. CAUTION – Contact your local utility companies to locate buried electrical,
gas and water lines before digging holes for footings. Also, check for overhead utilities. See Detail “C”.
3. Raise the assembled soccer goal into position, with the bottom end of the posts suspended in the holes for the
footings. Support the goal assembly at the proper location and height, with 2x4’s, etc. The bottom of the crossbar
must be located at the exact dimension above the playing surface, with the face of the goal even with the outer edge
of the court line. See chart in Detail “B”. See Detail "C".
4. After double-checking the position of the soccer goal, pour the concrete footings.
5. Allow the concrete footings to cure for a minimum of
three days before assembling soccer net to goal
with cable ties provided (not shown).
6. Soccer goal is now ready for use.
Detail
"A" POST & CROSSBAR ASSEMBLY
2
1
4
3
Locate all
attachment
hardware toward
the rear of the goal
1
2
In-Ground/Sleeve-Type
Goals
3

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PORTABLE SOCCER GOALS
1. Locate crossbar and posts face-down on playing surface near where the goal will be used for play, for ease of
assembly. The goal will be raised to its playing position after assembly is complete.
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SLOPE TOP OF CONCRETE FOOTING
APPROXIMATELY 3" BELOW GRADE
FOR PROPER DRAINAGE
FRONT FACE OF UPRIGHTS ALIGNS
WITH OUTER EDGE OF COURT LINE
B
CAUTION - Contact local utility
companies to locate buried electrical,
gas, water lines, etc. BEFORE
DIGGING HOLES FOR FOOTINGS.
Also check for overhead utiltiies.
1'-0"
C
1'-6"
3"
2'-0"
1'-0" Ø
12"
FOOTING DETAIL
6' 6'-178"
BC
4414061 9' 9'-178"
4414091 12' 12'-178"
4416121 18'-6" 18'-778"
4416181 21' 21'-178"
4417211
GOAL
No.
CONCRETE
FOOTING
Detail "C" FOOTING
DETAILS TOP OF FOOTING AT POST MUST BE
AT LEAST 12" ABOVE PLAYING
SURFACE FOR PROPER DRAINAGE
Minimum recommended
footing size shown.
Increase size of footings
as required according to
local soil conditions.

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Portable
Goals
Detail
"D"
7
8
6
2
1
3
4
7
8
CROSSBAR, POST
& BACKSTAY
ASSEMBLY
Locate crossbar
attachment
hardware toward
the rear of the goal
2. Assemble crossbar to each post as shown in
Detail "D".
3. Assemble formed backstays to posts as shown in
Detail "D".
4. Assembly of portable soccer goal is now
complete. CAUTION – This step requires several
adults who are capable of lifting this soccer goal.
The assembled portable soccer goal can now be
raised to its playing position, and moved into
place. Proceed immediately to Step 5 for
installation of anchor system.
5. The anchor system must be installed on the
backstays on each assembled goal. See Detail
“E” for assembly details. Begin by locating each
portable soccer goal in its final position on the
playing field.
6. Within 6" of the back end of the backstay, install
the auger-type ground anchor into the ground. An extra piece of steel bar (not provided) will assist in screwing the
anchor into the ground. The anchor must be installed so that the top of the eye is almost flush with the playing
surface. See Detail “E”.
7. Route the loose end of the chain through the eye on the anchor. Pull the chain tight, and attach it to itself with the
padlock provided. Store the keys in a secure, locked location where only authorized, trained personnel have access
to them. See Detail “E”.
8. Repeat for all four backstays.
9. Assemble soccer net to goal with cable ties provided (not shown).
10. Portable soccer goals are now ready for use.
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13
15
13 1112 10
14
9
9
FORMED
BACKSTAY
10
11
16
12
Detail "E"

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Contact Porter for additional copies of this document, and for
additional warning labels.
WARNING
ALL PORTABLE SOCCER GOALS MUST BE ANCHORED, TO COMPLY WITH THE
“GUIDELINES FOR MOVABLE SOCCER GOAL SAFETY” AS PUBLISHED BY THE
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION.
TO OBTAIN COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENT, CONTACT PORTER, OR WRITE TO THE U.S.
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION AT THIS ADDRESS:
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20207

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Spreader tube clamps between
backstays on portable goal,
stabilizing unit while transporting
Weight bars are inserted
inside the rear spreader
kit (see above)
Each bar weighs approximately 17 pounds
(total 68 pounds per set of four)
REAR SPREADER KITS
(OPTIONAL)
No. 00413040
INTERNAL WEIGHT BAR KIT
SET OF FOUR
(OPTIONAL)
441S06G
4414062 441S09G
4414092 441S12G
4416122 441S18G
4416182 441S21G
4417212
GOAL
No. SPREADER KIT No.
1
4414062 1
4414092 1
4416122 2
4416182 24417212
GOAL
No. No. 00413040
Qty. REQUIRED
If portable soccer goals are to be
transported frequently, it is highly
recommended that the optional No.
441S__G Rear Spreader Kit be
installed. Also, for added stability the
optional No. 00413040 Internal
Weight Bar Kit should be installed
inside the Rear Spreader Tube.

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Porter Order Number:
Date of Completion:
Care has been taken to fabricate and install this equipment to provide years of safe, satisfactory use
and trouble-free service. The key to satisfactory service from this equipment is proper operation and
care. Should any malfunctions occur, please notify your supervisor and call your local Porter Dealer
or Representative.
Porter Athletic, Inc.
2500 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL U.S.A., 60155
Toll Free: [phone] •Phone: [phone] •Fax: [phone]
www.porterathletic.com
GUARANTEE
All materials and workmanship of basic materials are guaranteed to be free and clear of defects.
Defective material will be repaired or replaced, at our option, subsequent to complete information
being received by us concerning the nature of the defect, for a period of one year from the date of
completion of the assembly/installation.
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PHONE #: PHONE #:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
THIS WARNING IS GIVEN IN COMPLIANCE
WITH CALIFORNIA’S PROPOSITION 65:
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.