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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