PSS 3102 Manual

Single Post Ceiling Suspended Backstops
Models: 3102 thru 3115
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions
Please read all instructions before attempting operation of these units
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PUBLICATION NO. Issued
501755500 01 March 2019

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Table of Contents
Section Page No.
Introduction 2
Recommended Tools and Tips 3
Model Definitions 4
Bolt Torque Chart 5
Parts Illustrations 6
Clamped Mast Assembly Instructions 9
Installation Instructions 11
Sliding Braced Units Brace Installation 13
Folding Braced Units Brace Installation 15
Folding Braced Units Alternate Brace Installation 16
Stationary Units Brace Installation 17
Wall Braced Units Brace Installation 18
Winch Installation and Cable Routing 19
Sliding Braced Units Cable Routing 20
Folding Braced Units Cable Routing 22
Board and Goal without Height Adjuster Installation 23
Board and Goal with Height Adjuster Installation 25
Folding Braced Units Brace Adjustment and Setting Limit Switches 27
Unit Operation 31
Maintenance 33

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Introduction
This manual has been developed to provide you with important information regarding the
installation, operation, and maintenance of your basketball backstops. Because each installation
is unique do to different building structures and configurations, you must follow the individual
plans provided with the product for installation of the overhead supports for the backstops. This
manual will assist you with key assembly issues of the backstop itself.
This equipment should only be installed by an authorized and trained installer who is
experienced in the assembly and installation of gymnasium equipment.
Do not make substitutions for any factory parts. If any parts are missing, do not substitute non-
factory parts. Please contact your authorized dealer or manufacturer if any parts are missing or
damaged.
It is recommended that an individual who has been properly trained perform operation of these
backstops. No one under the age of 18 should operate the backstop, unless properly supervised.
To prevent normal wear and tear from shortening the life of the backstop, preventative
maintenance inspections and repairs should be performed at least once per year. If the backstop
is subject to high or unusual usage, inspections should be scheduled to occur more frequently. If
items are found to be nonconforming, replacements can be ordered from an authorized dealer.
When contacting your dealer, please have information regarding the name of the project, and any
applicable warranty information.
Please note that manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the building structure to support its
products. It is the responsibility of the building designers to determine the correct structure size
to support our products. We will provide your structural engineers with all required weight and
loading information for the project in order for them to calculate the appropriate structure.

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Recommended Tools
Tools Required:
Hard-Hat, Safety Glasses, Steel Toed Work Boots
Scaffolding or Electric Scissor Lift
Plumb Bob or Laser Plumb Bob
Laser Tape Measure or 100’tape measurer along with a 25’ tape measurer
Chalk Line
Socket Set
Wrenches
Impact Tools
Allen Wrench Set
Screwdrivers (Standard and Phillips)
Needle-nose pliers
Straight edge screwdriver
Ratchet with sockets
Bubble Levels
Drill w/bits
Reciprocating Saw or Band Saw
Block and Tackle/ Chain Hoist
Wire Cutters
Torque Wrenches: 5-75 Ft-Lbs. and 30-150 Ft-Lbs.
Installation Tips
1. Make sure the installation area is clear of any debris.
2. Protect any finished floor surface.
3. Preassembly of the Backstop on the mast is recommended but not required.
4. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HOISTING THE MAST!!
5. Beam Clamps need to be sitting flat and square to the beam.
6. Follow your detailed project drawings from the manufacturer, which will tell you
everything from, exact product and part locations to exact clamp locations.
7. Following the manufacturer’s prints, mark out superstructure on the floor using a chalk
line. Next transfer those lines using a laser plumb bob or standard plumb bob.
8. Before you start assembly, distribute parts to the correct backstop locations.
9. All equipment is supplied with Grade 5 hardware. All Clamps are designed to be
installed with the nuts and bolts “tight” and torqued to the required torque, except as
noted otherwise in this manual or the installation prints.
10. Bolted hinge joints are generally not torqued to a specific value. Refer to the specific
tightening instructions noted in the manual and installation prints for all hinge
components.

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Models 3102 & 3103 are rear braced front folding
Models 3104 & 3105 are rear braced rear folding
Models 3106 & 3107 are front braced front folding
Models 3108 & 3109 are side braced side folding
Models 3110 & 3111 are rear braced stationary
Models 3112 & 3113 are front braced stationary
Models 3114 & 3115 are wall braced stationary

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Note: Odd numbered models are welded mast units while the even numbered models are
clamped mast units.
During installation, inspections, and required maintenance, it is important to make sure all bolted
connections are properly torqued. The chart below shows the proper torque for fasteners used in
this product. All fasteners should be torqued to the values indicated in the chart unless a fastener
has a specific torque noted in the instructions or the production prints.

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Follow the instructions provided in the production drawing package for installing the overhead
supporting structure for the backstops. Make sure all overhead structure has been installed per
the drawings and all connections are properly tightened before beginning the installation of the
backstop. Check to make sure all beam clamps have been installed correctly and tightened
properly before attaching the mast swing hangers to the overhead pipe.
Clamped Mast Assembly
The following Parts List is shown as a reference to the following assembly instructions. You
should always refer to the packing list for the specific job for the correct Part Numbers and
quantities for your specific application.
Item PartNumber QTY Description
1 SeeNote 1 MASTWELDMT
2 SeeNote 1 SPREADERWELDMENT
3 2375‐04‐00PC 2 TUBE,RND,2.375ODX0.083WALL(SwayBrace)
4 SeeNote 4 BRACETUBE,X‐SWAY
5 101051278 2 U‐BOLT,5/8"X4"X6‐1/2"
6 1093‐02‐08 4 #93STRAPCLAMP.2.38"
7 2415‐02‐08 4 415SWAYBRACECLAMPASSY
8 3002‐02‐08 2 CLAMPASSY,02SWAY
9 502‐8‐13‐32 2 HEXBOLT,1/2‐13UNCX2
10 548‐10‐11 4 HEXNUT,SERRATEDFLANGE5/8‐11
11 548‐8‐13 2 HEXNUT,SERRATEDFLANGE1/2‐13
Note:PartNumberwillvarybasedonTrussHeight

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Some installers prefer to install the clamped mast in pieces
beginning with the spreader bar connected to the overhead and then
adding the mast, sway braces. X-brace tubes, etc.
While this method is acceptable, this manual will show the mast
assembled on the ground in order to provide clarity to the bolted
connections.
Begin by laying out the components of
the mast on the floor in the
configuration of the completed mast.
Make sure all parts are ready for the
assembly.
Install the spreader onto the mast
using the two U-Bolts. Make sure the
spreader is centered on the mast (or
offset to the dimension shown in your
specific job plans). Install the locknuts
and tighten by hand.
Rotate the spreader bar so that the holes for the 7/8” Eye-bolts are in line with the mast. If these
holes are not lined correctly, the mast will not hang correctly when installed.
Once the holes are aligned, torque the U-Bolt nuts to the proper torque as outlined in the bolt
torque chart.
Install the sway brace clamps onto the ends of the Sway brace tubes using the ½” x 3-1/2”
carriage bolts and ½” whizlock nuts.
Torque these nuts to the appropriate torque.
Install one end of the sway brace tube to the tab
on the end of the spreader bar using the ½” x 2”
hex bolt and ½” whizlock nut. Do not torque
these bolts at this time.
Install the other sway brace tube on the tab at the
opposite end of the spreader bar as before.
Install the sway clamp onto the mast tube and
slide the end of the sway brace tube onto the
sway clamp bolt. One sway brace tube on
each side of the sway clamp.
Install the ½” whizlock nuts and tighten.
Torque the clamp bolts to the appropriate
torque. Return to the top of the mast and
torque the bolts connecting the top of the
sway braces to the tabs on the spreader.

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Depending on the truss height, your mast may have more than one set of x-braces. Check your
specific job plans. This manual will show connection of one set of x-braces.
Additional sets of x-braces are connected the same.
Install a sway clamp assembly onto the mast tube
approximately centered between the spreader and the
lower connection of the sway braces. On each side of
the clamp, attach the end of two of the x-braces install
the 1/2” whizlock nut, but DO NOT tighten.
This clamp must remain loose at this time to allow for
vertical adjustment in order to fit the other end of the x-
brace tubes to the sway brace tubes.
Start with the upper x-brace on one side and fit it to the
strap clamp on the sway brace.
Install the x-brace between the short sides of the strap
clamp and secure with the 3/8” x 1-1/4” carriage bolt and 3/8” whizlock nut.
Install the 3/8” x 2” carriage bolt to the other side of the
clamp and loosely tighten.
Repeat this for each of the remaining x-braces.
Adjust the position of the clamp on the mast to center
the x-braces and align them equally in position.
Torque the sway clamp bolts and the strap clamp bolt to
the appropriate torque as shown in the bolt torque chart.
Installing the backstops
At this point, the overhead structure for the backstop should be installed per the plans provided
for the job and ready to accept the installation of the backstop. Recheck all connections of the
overhead structure to make sure all beam clamps and bolted connections have been properly
tightened and torqued.
Prepare the backstop by first installing the 7/8”
forged eyebolts into the mast spreader.
Install the 7/8” eyebolts into each end of the spreader
as shown in the illustration on the right. Note:
Welded mast spreader shown.
Put a 7/8” hex nut onto the eyebolt and thread it on
far enough to have approximately. 3-1/2” of thread
exposed. Add a 7/8” lock washer and then insert the
eyebolt into the hole in the spreader.
Finish by installing another 7/8” lock washer and
7/8” hex nut. Tighten the lower nut by hand only at
this time.

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These nuts will be torqued when the mast is attached to the overhead swing hangers and leveled
and plumbed.
Next install the swing hangers to the overhead
structure.
Locate and mark the center of the mast on the
overhead structure pipe using the plans
provided for the job. Measure the backstop
spreader distance between the centers of the
7/8” eyebolts.
Mark the overhead structure pipe ½ of the
measurement on each side of the center of the
mast mark.
Place a swing hanger on each of these marks with the U-Bolt on the
mark. Install the swing hanger base and nuts and hand tighten.
Before hoisting the mast, note the position of the offset on the mast.
The mast offset should be facing the direction of fold to assist in locking
the braces in the playing position unless noted differently on the
installation drawings for the specific job.
There are several methods to hoist the mast into position for attachment to the swing hangers.
Block and tackle, chain hoist, electric hoist, etc. are some methods. You should use the safest
and most reliable method available for your installation.
Always use extreme care when hoisting the mast and make sure there are no personnel below the
mast during the lift.
With the mast
lifted in positon
to align the 7/8”
eyebolt with the
swing hanger
attachment hole,
insert the ½” x
2” clevis pin.
Make sure the square upset on the head of the clevis pin
fully engages the square hole on the swing hanger. Install the 1/8” diameter locking pin in the
hole of the clevis pin to secure the joint.

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Using a laser or plumb bob, verify the mast is centered on the proper location on the floor plan.
If not, slide the swing hangers left or right to bring the center of the mast onto the centerline of
the backstop location on the floor.
Torque all swing hanger U-bolt nuts. Check the mast plumb left to right. Adjust the 7/8”
eyebolts to bring the mast into plumb side to side. Torque the 7/8” nuts to 125 Ft-Lbs.
minimum.
The following pages will illustrate and detail the installation of the braces to the mast. Refer to
the correct page for the model you are installing. The brace attachment models are as follows:
Models 3102 and 3103 – Page 13
Models 3104, 3105, 3106, 3107, 3108, and 3109 – Page 15
Models 3110 and 3111 – Page 17
Models 3112 and 3113 – Page 17
Models 3114 and 3115 – Page 18
Front Folding Rear Braced Backstops Brace Installation
Install the swing hinge
clamp assembly onto the
rear brace overhead pipe.
Make sure the clamp is
centered on the mast.
Torque the 5/8” nuts to the
proper torque.
Install the lower mast
hinge assembly onto the
mast with the center of
the U-bolt 129” above
the finished floor.
Center the hinge bracket
of the clamp on the rear
of the mast and in line
with the swing hinge.
Torque the 5/8” U-bolt
nuts to the appropriate torque.
Slip the slide rod
bushing onto the
slide rod tube and
connect the lower
end of the slide rod
tube to the mast
hinge clamp using
the ½” x 3-1/2” hex bolt and ½” top lock nut.
This nut is NOT torqued to a torque value. Tighten only until
the nut comes into contact with the hinge plate. Over
tightening this bolt can crimp the slide tube and not allow the
slide bushing to move freely.

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Front Folding Rear Braced Backstops Brace Installation (continued)
At the top of the slide tube, install another mast hinge
assembly. Connect the mast hinge assembly to the mast
and bolt the top of the slide tube to the mast hinge.
Tighten bolts as noted in the previous paragraphs for mast
hinge and slide tube. Once all bolts and nuts are
tightened properly, check to make sure the slide bushing
moves freely.
Install the rear brace
tube onto the upper swing hinge using a ½” x 3-1/2” hex bolt
and ½” hex top lock nut.
This nut is NOT torqued to a torque value. Tighten only until
the nut comes into contact with the hinge plate. Over
tightening this bolt can bind the rear brace tube not allowing it
to rotate freely.
Attach the lower end of the rear brace tube onto the slide
rod bushing using a ½” x 3-1/2” hex bolt and ½” hex top
lock nut.
This nut is NOT torqued to a torque value. Tighten only
until the nut comes into contact with the hinge plate.
Over tightening this bolt can bind the rear brace tube not
allowing it to rotate freely.
Assemble the spring lock clamp onto the slide rod
bushing.
Tighten the whizlock nuts by hand only
tight enough to hold the clamp in place for
now. It will be re-adjusted once the mast
is plumb and the locking muffler clamp is
installed.

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Front Folding Rear Braced Backstops Brace Installation (continued)
Place the 1-7/8” muffler clamp onto the slide tube below
the slide rod bushing. Tighten by hand.
Pull the mast to the plumb position and support it with the
scissor lift, or scaffolding. While the mast is plumb, slide
the muffler clamp against the bottom of the slide rod
bushing and torque the muffler clamp nuts.
Slide the slide rod clamp down over muffler clamp U-bolt
so that the clamp fully seats on the U-bolt, but does not
allow for any additional play.
Torque the slide rod clamp nuts.
Folding Brace Backstops Brace Installation
All folding brace backstops (i.e. Front Brace Front Folding, Rear Brace Rear Folding, and Side
Brace Side Folding) have the same brace installation procedures. The only difference is location
of the braces with respect to the mast.
Install the swing hinge clamp
assembly onto the brace overhead
pipe. Refer to the installation
plans provided for the proper
location of the overhead. Make
sure the clamp is centered on the
mast. Torque the 5/8” nuts to the
proper torque.
Assemble the brace tubes and folding hinge assembly on the
ground. Set the overall length to the dimension shown on your
installation prints and center the hinge.
Install the 3/8” set screws in the hinge
assembly and tighten to hold the position
of the hinge.
Pull the mast to the plumb position and
support it with the scissor lift, or
scaffolding. While the mast is plumb,
install the mast hinge (with SafeStop bracket if required) assembly onto the mast. Hand tighten
5/8” whizlock nuts only. Install the upper end of the brace to the swing hinge with a ½” x 3-1/2”
hex bolt and locknut. Install the lower end of the brace to the mast hinge using a ½” x 4” hex
bolt and locknut. Make sure the breaker bar and hinge is on the underside of the installed brace
tube.

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Tighten the locknuts of the ½” bolts only until the locknut comes into contact with the hinge
plate. DO NOT torque these nuts.
Double check the mast is plumb and torque the 5/8” whizlock nuts of the mast hinge to proper
torque as listed in the bolt torque chart.
Folding Brace Backstops Brace Alternate Installation
Install the swing hinge clamp
assembly onto the brace overhead
pipe. Refer to the installation
plans provided for the proper
location of the overhead. Make
sure the clamp is centered on the
mast. Torque the 5/8” nuts to the
proper torque.
Install the mast hinge assembly onto the mast with the center of
the U-bolt located per the dimension from the installation plans
above the finished floor. Center the hinge bracket of the clamp
on mast and in line with the swing hinge.
Note: If a SafeStop is to be installed on this unit, you must add the SafeStop attach bracket to
the mast hinge at this time. If no SafeStop is to be installed, disregard this step.
Install the upper brace tube
onto the swing hinge and the
lower brace tube onto the
mast hinge.
The upper brace tube is
connected with a ½” x 3-1/2”
hex bolt and top lock nut.
The lower brace tube is
connected with a ½” x 4” hex bolt and top lock nut.
These nuts are NOT torqued to a torque value. Tighten only until the nut comes into contact
with the hinge plate. Over tightening this bolt can bind the brace tube not allowing it to rotate
freely.
Pull the mast to the plumb position and support it with the
scissor lift, or scaffolding. While the mast is plumb, slide the
folding brace hinge onto the free ends of the upper and lower
brace tube.
The initial adjustment of the hinge is centered between the
mast hinge connection point and the swing hinge connection
point.
Tighten the 3/8” set screws tight enough to hold the hinge in
position.
The final adjustment will be made after the hoist is installed
and the lifting cable has been properly installed and routed.

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Rear Brace and Front Brace Stationary Backstops Brace Installation
Install the swing hinge clamp
assembly onto the brace overhead
pipe. Refer to the installation plans
provided for the proper location of
the overhead. Make sure the clamp is
centered on the mast. Torque the
5/8” nuts to the proper torque.
Install the mast hinge assembly onto the
mast. Center the hinge bracket of the
clamp in line with the swing hinge.
Tighten the 5/8” whizlock nuts only
enough to hold the clamp in position.
These nuts will be torqued after brace
has been installed and the mast adjusted
to plumb. It will be necessary to move
the mast hinge up or down on the mast
to obtain a plumb mast.
Install the brace tube
onto the swing hinge
with a ½” x 3-1/2”
hex bolt and top lock
nut.
This nut is NOT
torqued to a torque
value. Tighten only
until the nut comes
into contact with the hinge plate. Over tightening this bolt
can bind the rear brace tube not allowing it to rotate freely.
The brace tube is
connected to the mast
hinge with a ½” x 4” hex
bolt and top lock nut.
This nut is NOT torqued
to a torque value. Tighten
only until the nut comes
into contact with the hinge plate. Over tightening this bolt can
bind the rear brace tube not allowing it to rotate freely.
Pull the mast to the plumb position while sliding the mast
hinge up or down on the mast and support it with the scissor
lift, or scaffolding. While the mast is plumb, torque the 5/8” mast hinge U-bolt nuts to the
appropriate torque.

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Wall Braced Stationary Backstops Brace Installation
Install the mast hinge onto
the mast with the center of
the U-bolt 129” above the
finished floor. Center the
hinge bracket of the clamp
on the rear of the mast.
Torque the 5/8” U-bolt
nuts to the appropriate
torque.
Install the foot
flange onto the
wood pad using the
3/8” x 2-1/4”
carriage bolts and
3/8” whizlock nuts.
Torque these nuts to 7 – 10 Ft-Lbs. (9 – 14 Nm)
Install the wood pad with the foot flange onto the wall
directly behind the mast and the center of the pad 129” above
the finished floor. A minimum of 2 anchors is required;
however, 4 anchors is preferred. These anchors should be rated for at least 2,000 lbs. pull out
strength.
Plumb the mast and measure the distance between the center of the brace tube attachment holes
in the foot flange and the mast hinge. Measure the brace tube to verify the hole centers match
the distance measured between the foot flange and mast hinge. It may be necessary to adjust the
mast on the overhead or modify the length of the brace tube to get the tube dimension to match
the distance measured. It is important to have these measurements match in order to keep the
mast plumb.
Install one end of the brace
tube onto the foot flange using
the ½” x 3” hex bolt and ½”
lock nut.
Install the opposite end of the
brace tube onto the mast hinge
using the ½” x 4” hex bolt and
½” lock nut.
Do not torque these nuts. Tighten only enough to take all slack
out of the bolted connection.

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Winch Installation and Cable Routing
Refer to the installation plans for the location and mounting configuration of the winch. Specific
installation instructions for the electric hoist are provided in the document 551755510 – Electric
Hoist Manual. Be sure and follow all instructions in that document for installing the hoists.
The location of the hoist is specified in the installation plans provided with the job; however, it is
important to note if an offset in the routing is required. Refer to the following illustration for
offset guidelines.
If the winch cannot be centered on the mast within the width of the cable drum, an offset cable
routing should be used.
Pulley hangers should be mounted to the overhead pipes at
the locations shown on the installation plans and within
limits of the fleet angle shown in the winch assembly
manual.
Slide the #5 pulley mounting eye onto the U-bolt of the
pulley hanger. Install the U-bolt onto the overhead pipe,
and into the pulley hanger clamp half. Tighten and torque
the whizlock nuts to the appropriate torque.
Cable routing for the forward fold rear braced (i.e. sliding
braced) backstops is different than the cable routing for
folding braced backstops.
Sliding braced backstop cable routing is shown beginning on page 20.
Folding brace backstop cable routing is shown beginning on page 22.
Important: Some larger folding braced units require different cable routing than shown in this
manual. Always refer to the cable routing instructions in the installation plans supplied for the
specific job.