Porter 1835 Series Owner's manual

INSTALLER NOTE:
UPON COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION/ ASSEMBLY OF THIS PORTABLE BACKSTOP,
MAKE SURE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IN POSSESSION OF THE OWNER OR
FACILITY MANAGER, TO SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Dear Customer:
Congratulations on purchasing the Porter No. 1835 Competition Portable
Basketball Backstop. This quality built backstop features the unique Porter
Center-Strut® design for maximum player and equipment safety, while providing
many features for the ultimate in competition play. Your athletes and spectators
should enjoy thousands of hours of practice and competition on Porter
equipment.
This booklet is intended to be used for the initial set-up of your No. 1835
backstop, and as a guide for the safe use and maintenance of the backstop.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY
BEFORE BEGINNING THE SET-UP WORK, OR MAINTENANCE, OF THIS
UNIT.
If after reviewing this manual you have any questions, please feel free to consult
our factory.
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ITEM / DESCRIPTION
Parts List
Advisory Information
Assembly and Setup
Operating Procedures
Spring Adjustments
Maitenance
Guarantee
Appendices
PAGE No.
4
5
6 - 16
17 - 19
20 - 23
24
25
26 - 39
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Table of Contents

Tape Measure
Level
5/16" Socket (1/4" Drive)
11/16" Drill Bit
10mm Allen Wrench
9/16" Wrench
3/4" Wrench
1-5/8" Wrench
Stepladder
Portable Drill With Clutch Adjustment
Phillips-Head Driver
TOOLS REQUIRED:
PARTS LIST
ITEM NO. PART NO.
1835-080 1835-108
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY QUANTITY
1 208 1 1 GLASS BACKBOARD
2 00254500 1 1 GOAL
3 SWAY18000 1 1 SWAY BRACE
4 FRME15000 2 2 DOCKING TRAY
5 PLTE1890 / PLTE1895 4 4 CASTER SHIMS
6 MISC00077 2 2 LOCATOR PIN
7 ROPE00125 2 2 LOCATOR PIN CABLE
PARTS LIST (PADDING)
ITEM NO. PART NO.
1835-080 1835-108
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY QUANTITY
8 00326XXX 1 1 BACKBOARD PADDING
9 PAD183501CXX 1 1 UPPER MAST PAD
10 PAD183502CXX 1 1 LOWER MAST PAD
11 PAD183503CXX 1 1 HINGED FRONT PAD
12 PAD183504CXX 1 1 LEFT SIDE BASE PAD
13 PAD183505CXX 1 1 RIGHT SIDE BASE PAD
14 PAD183506CXX 1 1 SPRING COVER
15 PAD183508CXX 2 2 FILLER PAD
16 PAD183509CXX 1 1 LEFT SIDE FRONT PAD
17 PAD183510CXX 1 1 RIGHT SIDE FRONT PAD
18 PAD183511CXX 1 1 LEFT SIDE BACK PAD
19 PAD183512CXX 1 1 RIGHT SIDE BACK PAD
20 PAD183513CXX 1 1 TOP OFFSET PAD; LEFT
21 PAD183514CXX 1 1 TOP OFFSET PAD; RIGHT
22 1834CXX OPTIONAL OPTIONAL BOOM PAD
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Parts List

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Warnings

BEFORE rolling this portable backstop onto the finished floor , check with the flooring
manufacturer to ensure the finished floor will not be damaged due to the weight of this unit.
When fully-assembled, this backstop will weigh as much as 3,225 pounds (1,463kg), and will
exert a force of approximately 320 pounds per square inch (23kg per square centimeter).
Optional items (shot clock, etc.) will result in additional weight.
THE SPRING-ACTIVATED MECHANISM ON THIS BACKSTOP MAY BE EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS IF THESE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION PROCEDURES
ARE NOT FOLLOWED STEP-BY-STEP.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE
SHIPPING CLAMP (SEE DETAIL “A” BELOW) BE REMOVED BEFORE THE BACKBOARD,
GOAL AND BACKBOARD SWAY BRACES ARE ASSEMBLED TO THE UNIT. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURIES, OR
EVEN DEATH . A MINIMUM OF TWO, AND PREFERABLY THREE, INDIVIDUALS (TO HOLD
AND MOUNT BACKBOARD) ARE REQUIRED, FOR PROPER AND SAFE ASSEMBLY OF
THIS UNIT.
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DETAIL "B"
12
CAUTION - DURING ASSEMBLY OF THIS BACKSTOP, IT IS OF EXTREME IMPORTANCE THAT THE
BACKBOARD IS NOT DROPPED, IMPROPERLY TORQUED (BOLTS TIGHTENED BEFORE PLUMBING ALL
ATTACHMENT POINTS), OR THE GLASS SECTION BE ALLOWED TO CONTACT OR STRIKE METAL PARTS.
THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER BREAKAGE DURING INSTALLATION.
Unpack and identify all parts (refer to Parts List on page 4). 1.
BACKBOARD ASSEMBLY:
2. Position the unpacked glass backboard (#1) on its cardboard packing carton in front of portable backstop frame
assembly (#4). Remove two 3/8" x 1-1/4" long carriage bolts, 3/8" flat washers, 3/8" lock washers, and 3/8" hex nuts
from back of glass backboard.
3. It is recommended that at least three adults perform this step. Insert two 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolts through the middle
slot on either side of the backboard mounting plate. Carefully lift backboard (#1) and position so that middle backboard
mounting slots are in alignment with the corresponding holes on the backstop mounting plate. See Detail “B”.
4. While backboard is in this position, secure in place using two (2) 3/8" flat washers, 3/8" lock washers, and 3/8" hex
nuts onto each 3/8" x 1-1/4" carriage bolt. Snug tighten only.
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DETAIL "C"
3
1
DETAIL "D"
3
GOAL ASSEMBLY:
5. You are now ready to mount the goal. Carefully hold the goal (#2) against the face plate of the backboard (#1)
and insert the four (4) 3/8" x 3-1/2" lg. carriage bolts through the goal, backboard, and the backstop mounting plate
(refer back to Detail “B”). Backboard may have to be shifted slightly for proper alignment. Secure with four (4) 3/8"
flat washers, 3/8" lock washers, and 3/8" hex nuts on backside of mounting plate; snug tighten only. Place rubber
cap on back of each carriage bolt. See Detail “B”.
SWAY BRACE ASSEMBLY:
6. Attach the formed swaybrace (#3) to the slotted plates in the upper corners of the glass backboard using two (2)
3/8" x 1-1/4" long carriage bolts, 3/8" flat washers, 3/8" lock washers, and 3/8" hex nuts. Finger tighten only (see
Detail “C”).
7. Attach back of swaybrace (#3) to the horizontal extension assembly (see Detail “D”) using one (1) u-clamp, two
(2) 3/8” lock washers, and two (2) 3/8”-16 unistrut nuts. Finger tighten only.
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DETAIL "E"
4
LOCKING PINS
WOOD THREADED
INSERT
Floor Anchoring/Base Locating:
8. Install the docking trays (#4) per the layout shown in Appendix B on page #28. First, install the floor anchors
located below the locking pin of each tray; refer to the unique installation instructions provided with the floor
anchors. Next, install the wood threaded inserts provided with the docking tray hardware. This is done by marking
and drilling a hole in the floor using an 11/16" drill bit, then threading the wood insert into this hole using a 10mm
allen wrench. Lastly, place the docking trays over the anchors and attach them to the floor anchors and wood
inserts using the threaded hand wheels provided. Once the docking trays are installed to the court, remove the
locking pins (if they are inserted into the docking trays), roll the backstop into the docking trays, and secure the
portable to the docking trays using the 5/8" diameter, 3" lg. locking pin provided. Refer to Detail "E" above.
WARNING - If the intention to use shot clocks was discussed with the manufacturer at the time of purchase, the
springs may have been adjusted to account for specified shot clock weight and shot clocks must be installed before
the shipping clamps are removed. Failure to install the specified shot clocks before removing the shipping clamps
may result in personal injury and damage to the product.
REMOVE SHIPPING CLAMP AT THIS TIME
9. Keeping all individuals clear from beneath the unit (front and back), from the side carefully loosen threaded rods
and remove shipping clamps (see Detail “A”) at this time.
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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HEX NUT
DETAIL "F"
*Note: Docking trays and rear casters not shown for clarity.
13. Upon raising the unit, the auto-lift foot pad will lower toward or onto the court. Referring to Detail "F" above, at
the front of the base, turn the two large, ACME 1"-8 hex nuts to raise or lower the foot pad which in turn raises or
lowers the unit. Raise the unit until the goal height is at the proper 10ft playing height. Place a level on the base
crosstube to check for level as you turn each hex nut. After a few turns of each nut, check that the goal is at the 10ft
playing height and continue adjustment as necessary.
10. Folding cycle of the backstop should be checked at this time -
PROCEED WITH CAUTION .
Raising/Lowering Unit:
11. Remove the padlock and locking pin from the telescoping brace; also loosen the pressure lock handwheel
slightly. Keeping all individuals clear from beneath unit (front and back), stand to one side of the rear of the base.
Grasp the handle on the rear vertical support and slowly lift unit into playing position.
CAUTION - WHEN RAISING THE UNIT INTO THE PLAYING POSITION OR LOWERING THE UNIT INTO THE
STORAGE POSITION, OPERATE UNIT SLOWLY TO AVOID TIPPING OR DAMAGE TO THE STRUCTURE.
OPERATE UNIT UP AND DOWN SEVERAL TIMES TO CHECK OPERATION. NEVER MOVE THE UNIT FROM
PLACE TO PLACE UNLESS THE BACKSTOP IS IN THE STORAGE POSITION WITH LOCKING PIN AND
PADLOCK ENGAGED !
Setting the Goal Height:
12. Raise the unit to the playing position and align the face of the backboard parallel to and 4'-0" in from the inside
edge of the 2" wide court line.
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DETAIL "G"
5
1/8" to 3/8"
DETAIL "H"
*Note: Multiple shim plates can be stacked
14. During the goal height setting process, if the front casters are raised off the court surface, install the included
shim plates (#5) such that the distance between the front casters and court surface is between 1/8" to 3/8"; see
Detail "G" and Detail "H". This will help ensure that raising the unit does not become difficult. WARNING: If the front
casters are not shimmed to the proper height, damage to the auto-lift foot pad assembly can occur.
15. Using a stepladder, lay a level vertically on the face of the glass backboard. Properly plumb and level the
backboard and goal following the backboard auto-plumb procedure as described on the next page.
16. Recheck the goal height after plumbing and levelling the backboard and goal. Make any further height
adjustments as-needed. Once complete, each time the unit is raised to the playing position the goal should
consistently be at a height of 10ft from the court floor. Installing locator pins (#6) (see page #14) will ensure the
backboard and goal are always in the same position on the court floor.
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DETAIL "I"
BACKBOARD AUTO-PLUMB FEATURE:
With the swaybrace hardware loosened, the backboard can be tilted forward and backboard by adjusting the four
(4) 1/2"-13 hex head bolts that are located just behind the backboard in the horizontal extension arm. Place a level
on the face of the backboard and adjust the backboard into plumb. Next, place the level across the top of the
backboard and level the backboard; tighten all swaybrace hardware and backboard mounting hardware. Repeat
process to level the goal and tighten down all goal hardware securely. This should be done with the unit in the
upright, playing position as part of setting the goal height.
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3-POINT ARC
LOCATING PORTABLE BACKSTOPS ON PLAYING FLOOR
63"
48" 15"
LOCATE NAIL HOLE IN FLOOR,
LOCATED ON CENTERLINE OF COURT,
63" IN FROM THE END BOUNDARY LINE
19'-9" - High School
20'-9" - NCAA
22'-2" - INTERNATIONAL (FIBA)
23'-9" - NBA
TO PROPERLY LOCATE A PORTABLE UNIT ON THE PLAYING FLOOR,
DROP A PLUMB LINE FROM THE EXACT CENTER OF THE GOAL AND
POSITION UNIT TO ALIGN WITH NAIL HOLE ON FLOOR. SHIFT BASE
FROM SIDE TO SIDE AS REQUIRED TO CENTER ON COURT.
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DETAIL "J"
7
6
*Note: Multiple components not shown for clarity.
17. With the unit securely pinned into the docking trays, raise the unit into the upright playing position. Make sure
the backboard and goal are level, the goal is 10ft above the court floor, and the goal is properly located in regards
to the court lines. Insert the locator pins (#6) into bushings attached to the auto-lift foot pad mounting plates as
shown in Detail "I" above. Mark the court floor where the taper pins of the locator pins rest on the court floor.
Remove the locator pins, lower the backstop, and roll it clear from the markings. Using an 11/16" drill bit, drill holes
straight down into the court floor to a minimum depth of 1-1/2". Using a 10mm allen key, screw in the wood inserts
provided with the locator pins. Reposition the goal into the docking trays and pin them, raise the backstop into the
upright playing position, and replace the locator pins. Pivot the front of the base until the locator pins drop into the
wood inserts. Lastly, install the locator pin cables(#7) by threading the cable eye bolt into the top of the locator pin.
Route the cable as shown in Detail "J" to easily raise and lower the locator pin by pulling the cable. Once the
padding is installed, the unit is now ready for competition.
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DETAIL "K"
14-1/2"
14"
18-1/2"
Electrical Junction Box Mount:
A thin steel plate has been included on the rear vertical support for easy installation of electrical junction boxes.
The dimensions of the plate are shown above in Detail "K". The plate is made of thin, 3/16" thick steel which can
be drilled to mount the junction box directly or mount a bracket for tool-free attachment of a junction box. Junction
boxes up to 6" thick can be mounted to this plate, noting that any brackets or cables used in combination with the
junction box will reduce this limit.
ENSURE ALL ELECTRICAL CABLES PROTRUDING FROM THE JUNCTION BOX ARE FREE FROM PINCH
POINTS THROUGHOUT THE TRAVEL OF THE RAISING/LOWERING CYCLE OF THE BACKSTOP. IF
CABLES ARE LEFT ATTACHED TO THE JUNCTION BOX, DURING EACH SETUP CHECK FOR KINKED OR
FRAYED CABLES AND REPLACE AS-NEEDED.
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Padding:
Install all frame padding per the padding assembly instructions found in Appendix C on pages 29-39. Ensure all
padding is properly secured and in-place before any use of the backstop.
Backboard Padding:
Install backboard padding (#8) to the backboard frame per the installation instructions packed with the backboard
padding.
Final Inspection:
Touch up any scratches that may have occurred during shipping or assembly with touch-up paint.
The assembly of this backstop is now complete.
IMPORTANT - UPON FINAL SET-UP OF THIS BACKSTOP, SHOW THE INDIVIDUAL(S) WHO WILL OPERATE
THIS BACKSTOP HOW TO PROPERLY OPERATE THIS BACKSTOP. READ THE WARNING LABELS TO
THEM, EXPLAINING THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES. THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO AN OFFICIAL IN CHARGE OF THE FACILITY FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
THIS BACKSTOP MUST BE OPERATED ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE
EACH USE FOR WEAR, LOOSE FITTINGS, DAMAGE AND PROPER STABILITY. CONSULT A TRAINED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR THE FACTORY WHEN IN DOUBT.
SINCE THE FOLDING ACTION OF THIS BACKSTOP IS SPRING-ASSISTED, A POTENTIAL HAZARD EXISTS
IF PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. WHEN REMOVING OR REPLACING THE
BACKBOARD ON THIS BACKSTOP, THE TELESCOPING BRACE MUST BE PINNED AND LOCKED IN
POSITION TO PREVENT THE BACKSTOP FROM SUDDENLY SPRINGING TO THE UP POSITION. THIS
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH. CONSULT THE MANUFACTURER WHEN IN
DOUBT.
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TO RAISE UNIT TO PLAYING POSITION
1. Roll backstop into the docking trays while the unit is in the folded and locked position ; place docking tray pins into
docking trays and through base frame thus anchoring unit to the court floor.
2. Pivot the front of the unit until the locator pins drop into place; ensure they are fully seated into the floor.
3. Loosen (turn counterclockwise) the pressure lock handwheel on the telescoping height adjustment brace.
4. Remove the padlock and through-pin in the telescoping height adjustment brace tube.
5. Clear floor area around the unit from spectators . Stand to one side of the unit and carefully and slowly lift upward
on handle located near rear of unit.
6. Slowly raise unit to desired height setting (8', 9' or 10').
7. Replace through-pin and padlock ; tighten handwheel in telescoping brace securely.
TO LOWER UNIT FOR STORAGE
1. Remove docking tray pins.
2. Loosen the pressure lock handwheel on the telescoping height adjustment brace.
3. Remove the padlock and pin from telescoping brace while grasping the side handle on the rear vertical support.
4. Stand to one side and slowly lower the unit to the storage position.
5. Replace through pin and padlock in telescoping brace .
6. Tighten handwheel on telescoping brace.
7. Roll unit to storage location.
Note: Docking trays can be removed from floor when not in-use. If docking trays were removed, replace docking
trays before moving portables into position before next use.
OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR No. 1835080 and 1835108 PORTABLE BACKSTOPS
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TO RAISE UNIT TO PLAYING POSITION
1. Roll backstop into the docking trays while the unit is in the folded and locked position ; place docking tray pins into
docking trays and through base frame thus anchoring unit to the court floor.
2. Pivot the front of the unit until the locator pins drop into place; ensure they are fully seated into the floor.
3. P lug power extension cord into the power socket of the control box (see Detail “L”).
4. Plug the control pendant into the pendant socket of the control box (see Detail “L”).
5. Loosen (turn counterclockwise) the pressure lock handwheel on the telescoping height adjustment brace.
6. Remove the padlock and through-pin in the telescoping height adjustment brace tube; place the through-pin into
the through-pin socket of the control box (see Detail “L”).
NOTE: When the through-pin is dropped into the socket in the control box, the red indicator light should
light up to indicate that it is safe to raise and lower the unit via the motor. Otherwise, the unit will not
operate.
7. Clear floor area around the unit from spectators . Stand to one side of the unit and raise unit upward using control
pendant.
8. Raise unit to desired height setting (8', 9' or 10').
9. Replace through-pin and padlock ; tighten handwheel in telescoping brace securely.
10. Unplug pendant and power extension cord from control box.
TO LOWER UNIT FOR STORAGE
1. Remove docking tray pins.
2. P lug power extension cord into the power socket of the control box (see Detail “L”).
3. Plug the control pendant into the pendant socket of the control box (see Detail “L”).
OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR No. 1835080M and 1835108M PORTABLE BACKSTOPS
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4. Loosen the pressure lock handwheel on the telescoping height adjustment brace.
5. Remove the padlock and pin from telescoping brace while grasping the side handle on the rear vertical support;
place the through-pin into the through-pin socket of the control box (see Detail “L”).
6. Clear floor area around the unit from spectators . Stand to one side of the unit and lower unit downward using
control pendant.
7. Lower unit to storage height.
8. Replace through pin and padlock in telescoping brace .
9. Unplug pendant and power extension cord from control box.
10. Roll unit to storage location.
Note: Docking trays can be removed from floor when not in-use. If docking trays were removed, replace docking
trays before moving portables into position before next use.
OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR No. 1835080 and 1835108 PORTABLE BACKSTOPS
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______________________________________________________________________________________________
For proper operation, the backstop must be manually pushed to the full up (playing) position, or the full down (storage)
position. Operate backstop slowly to prevent damage or injury.
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Spring Adjustment
35 to 50
The tension springs on this backstop have been pre-adjusted at the factory for proper raising and lowering of the
backboard. However, should it be necessary to adjust the springs after years of use, or with the addition of a shot clock,
the following adjustment procedures should be followed. As a safety precaution, it is advisable to check operation o
f
backstop with two individuals (one standing on each side of the backstop) in the event of unexpected movement, or undue
forces exerted by the backstop support mechanism. Refer to detail on page 16 for adjustment of tension springs.
WARNING - When making adjustment, the backstop must be in the up and locked position. Do not turn the adjustmen
t
nuts (C) more than two turns before trying operation of backstop, to avoid erratic or sudden movement, which may result
in bodily injury or damage to the backstop. When checking folding action, keep all individuals clear of backstop and stand
to one side while grasping handle.
Spring setting – For proper operation of this backstop, it is highly recommended that the spring tension be adjusted so
backstop will be held in a static position with the vertical supports at an approximate 35to 50angle from the horizontal
position. See detail below.