Spinfire Pro 2 User manual

Pro 2 Manual

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BEFORE FIRST USE
To protect the machine in transport, the internal pivot plate may have been
secured to prevent it from moving. Please remove any cable ties or bolts prior to
turning the machine on. You can locate these by following the ribbon tied to the
transport handle back to its location. If there is no ribbon, then these may have
been removed by the distributor on your behalf.
There is also a master power switch under the machine which is turned off for
transport. This will need to be turned on before you can power on the machine.
ASSEMBLY
To assemble your machine, first simply remove it from the box. To do this, start
by removing the hopper, followed by the machine. You can safely pick up the
machine by placing one hand inside the mouth at the front and using the handle
located at the rear of the machine above the control panel.
You should find this manual, a charger, remote and the carousel in the box. The
carousel is the white 5 fingered device which stirs the balls when they are sitting
in the hopper. You need to attach this to the top of the machine on the rod,
noting the flat side of the rod needs to align with the hole in the carousel. If you
cannot insert the carousel due to an obstruction, you may need to turn the
machine on and rotate the rod to find a suitable location to attach the carousel.
You can do this by pressing the Feed Start/Pause button. It is also possible
that the carousel may already be attached when you receive your machine, so
nothing will need to be done.
You can attach the hopper either upright for play mode, or upside down for
portability/storage (note you can remove the carousel too if you need to). To
attach the hopper, simply align it correctly and then push down on it until it
locks into place.
Hopper upside down for portability/storage

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Packaging
We recommend you keep your box in case you need to ship your machine back
to the supplier at a future point in time.
CHARGING
The machine should arrive to you fully charged, however, if you have time, we
encourage you to charge the machine before its first use. To charge the
machine, simply plug the charger into the charger jack on the rear of the
machine (swivel the jack cover to expose it) and plug the other end into a wall
socket. There is a light on the charger which will be red when charging and
green when complete. Make sure that the machine you have purchased has a
charger which is suitable for your country’s power voltage.
Your machine should be charged at least once per month, even if it has not
been used. This will increase the life of the battery.
Standard Charger
Your machine comes with a standard charger which charges the machine safely
in 11 hours. This charger is the safest charger to use for your machine and will
provide the longest battery life. It is also a “smart” charger, meaning it will not
damage your battery if left on for long periods of time. However, as a
precautionary measure, we recommend you unplug the charger once charging
is complete.
Optional Fast Charger
The fast charger can charge your machine in 4 hours and also has the added
benefit of allowing you to plug the machine in while playing with it on court. This
means you will have unlimited play time while using your machine and is very
similar to running your machine off AC. Please note though that the battery must
have at least a small amount of charge in it before plugging in the fast charger if
you wish to use it while playing with the machine. The fast charger will not be
able to give you extra time if plugged in when the battery is completely flat.
Whilst this charger can charge your machine much faster than the standard
charger, it cannot be left on for more than 24 hours without damaging your
battery. Always remove this charger once the machine is charged and never
leave it on for more than 24 hours.

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CUSTOMER CARE
Caution
This machine was designed to be used on a tennis court and in no other
circumstances. Only tennis balls must be used, no other balls should be ejected
from the machine. Never stand in front of the machine unless you are on the
other side of the net (more than 7 metres (8 yards) away). Even when the
machine is paused, never stand in front of it as balls can eject at any time.
Children should be supervised at all times and taught never to stand in front of
the machine.
Do not use the machine in rain and avoid using wet balls. We recommend the
use of pressureless balls to give your machine the best performance. Using a
combination of new and old balls will give inconsistent results.
Maintenance
You can vacuum out the inside of your machine to remove ball fluff. The outside
of the machine can be wiped down with a mild detergent, however, please be
careful not to get water inside the machine. The throwing wheels should be
wiped down after every use to prevent any buildup of residue from the balls.
Storage
We recommend that your machine is stored inside/under cover and preferably in
a Spinfire cover to protect it from debris. Do not leave your machine on court
even with the protection of a cover as heavy rain may damage your machine.
TRANSPORTATION
To transport the machine, simply slide out the handle at the front of the machine
(underneath). Lift the machine by the handle until it rests on the rear wheels.
Make sure that the machine is tilted enough not to drag the bottom of the
machine. Simply pull the machine to your destination. Never move the machine
while it is on.

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To transport in your car, you may need to remove the carousel. The machine
can lie on its side, although wherever possible we recommend storing it upright.
The machine weighs 24kgs (50lbs) and should be lifted carefully with the use of
the handles. We recommend removing the hopper before lifting the machine and
gripping it by the top of the mouth and the handle at the rear (above the control
panel).
To assist with transporting your machine, you can purchase a Spinfire Carry
Case which has handles and pockets for storing your charger, remote control
and accessories.
USAGE
The machine should be placed on the baseline of the court, preferably in the
centre, however you can place it in varying locations if you wish (note features
like oscillation may not work as well when the machine is not positioned in the
centre).

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CONTROL PANEL
Power: Press this button to start the machine (hold it for 3
seconds). Please note that there is a main power
switch underneath the machine. Please make sure
this is on before operating your machine. The main
power switch should be switched off when
transporting or storing the machine.
Menu: To adjust the interval, ball speed, or spin you need
to press the menu button. Once pressed, a menu
option will begin to flash (it will stop flashing after 30
seconds if no selection is made). You can move
between the 3 top menu items by using the up and
down buttons. You can adjust the settings of each
item by pressing the left and right buttons. Note:
you cannot adjust the elevation from within the
menu. Once you have finished making your
adjustments, press the menu button again to
complete your selection.
Interval:
This sets how often the balls are ejected from the
machine. It can be adjusted from 0 – 20 with 20
being the fastest (approximately 1 ball every 2-3
seconds). The maximum interval during the “2 line
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start ejecting from the machine until you press the
feed (start/stop) button.
Ball Speed:
This sets the speed at which the balls are propelled.
It can be set from 0 – 20 with 20 being the fastest
speed (approximately 80mph or 130km/h).
Spin: Using this setting, you can add topspin or slice to
each ball. It can be set from -10 to +10. When set to
-10 you will achieve the highest level of slice. When
set to 0 you will have flat balls while +10 represents
the highest level of topspin. You can also set mild
levels of spin.
Elevation:
By pressing the up and down buttons you can
adjust the level of elevation. It can be set from 0 –
200 with the highest elevation being 200 (use this
setting for lobs). Note: you can only adjust the
elevation when the menu is not flashing.
Horizontal Angle: You can vary the horizontal angle that balls are
ejected to by pressing the left and right buttons.
Note: you can only adjust the horizontal angle when
the menu is not flashing.
Feed start/stop:
This allows you to start and stop the feeding of balls
from the machine.
V
ertical Oscillation:
Once pressed, the machine will internally oscillate
up and down approximately 4 degrees causing the
depth of each ball to vary. Press this button again to
cancel the vertical oscillation.
Horizontal Oscillation:
Once pressed, the machine will internally oscillate
from side to side in its wide setting, firing balls to
any horizontal angle on the court randomly (within
the singles lines). Press this button a second time to
enter the medium setting which provides the same
random feature with less width (making it easier).
Press this button a 3rd time to cancel the horizontal
oscillation and the machine will automatically return
to the centre of the court. Once you press this
button, a message will display on the LCD to let you
know whether you are in wide, medium or off
mode.
2 Line Drill:
By pressing this button once you will enter the 2 line
drill wide mode which will alternate between hitting
you a wide forehand then a wide backhand. If you

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press it again, you will enter the 2 line drill
m
edium
mode which alternates between a medium forehand
and a medium backhand (easier). Pressing the
button a 3rd time will enter the 2 line drill narrow
mode which alternates between a narrow forehand
and narrow backhand (easiest). Press this button a
4th time to turn off the 2 line drill. Note that the
maximum interval setting when using the “2 line drill
– wide” is 15, it can be set up to 20 for the “2 line
drill – narrow and medium”
Feed On: When illuminated, the machine is currently feeding
balls (ie, more caution should be used when
standing in front of the machine). If no balls are fired
from the machine for approximately 30 seconds, the
feeder will pause as a safety precaution.
Low Battery: The low battery light will illuminate when the
battery’s charge is getting low. You will have limited
time left once this illuminates and you should charge
your battery. You also have the 4 bar battery
indicator on the right hand side of the LCD. Note,
the battery should be charged after every use and if
possible the battery should not be left on charge for
more than 24 hours.
Charger: Plug the charger provided into the jack on the rear
of your machine (swivel the black cover to uncover
the jack) and the other end into a power outlet to
start the charging of your machine. Please observe
the light on the charger to determine when your
machine is fully charged. The light will be red when
it is charging and green when charging is complete.
REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control has been designed to be as small as possible to fit easily
into your pocket. To achieve this, the labels on the buttons have been
abbreviated. Please use the below reference to understand the buttons:
UP Elevation Up
DO Elevation Down
HO Horizontal Oscillation (1 = wide, 2 = medium, 3 = off)
V
E
V
ertical Oscillation
DR 2 line drill (1 = wide, 2 = medium, 3 = narrow, 4 = off).
FE Feed on/off
L Swivel Left
R Swivel Right
PA Pause – conserves battery

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The remote control uses a radio frequency to communicate with the machine. It
has been designed to work from a range that easily extends the length of a
tennis court. If you are experiencing issues with the range of your remote, please
try replacing the battery. The main cause of range issues (other than battery) is
interference from other radio frequencies in the area. If you are able to try
another public court at the facility, you may find improved results. Please also
be careful to gently extend the remote control aerial as this can easily be
damaged.
EXAMPLE SETTINGS
When first using your machine, it can take a while to get use to the settings. By
adjusting one setting, you may find you need to adjust others to compensate.
We recommend reducing the interval setting while you are experimenting. You
can speed it back up again once you have found the settings that you like. To
help get you started, here are some example settings that you might like (please
note, you may need to adjust them slightly to suit your machine).
With your machine placed just behind the base line in the centre, please enter
the four settings of your choice into your control panel:
Interval Speed Spin Elevation
Beginner topspin 9 10 +2 55
Beginner flat 9 8 0 64
Beginner slice 9 9 -3 68
Beginner lob 13 6 0 150
Intermediate topspin 13 14 +4 50
Intermediate flat 13 12 0 30
Intermediate slice 13 15 -5 16
Intermediate lob 13 9 +2 200
A
dvanced topspin 16 18 +6 47
Advanced flat 13 18 0 10
A
dvanced slice 16 18 -6 47
Advanced lob 13 12 -3 200
TENNIS BALLS
Your machine can hold 200 balls. Whilst the hopper can possibly take a larger
quantity than this, we recommend you restrict it to 200 balls, which puts less
weight on the carousel motor.
We strongly recommend the use of pressureless balls, preferably from a
reputable brand. Balls can contain an oily coating in the felt which can cause
damage to the throwing wheels rendering them useless. Please choose carefully
when determining which balls to use in your machine. We endorse Spinfire
Juice, Tretorn Micro X & Babolat Academy balls which have been thoroughly
tested with this machine.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Machine won’t turn on
Please check that the master switch has been turned on under the machine and
that you are holding the on button for at least 5 seconds.
Machine fails to initialize
If your machine will not fully initialize, there may be a problem with an infrared
sensor inside your machine. As a short term fix, please try the following steps to
start your machine:
1. Make sure your machine is turned off (you may need to use the master
switch under your machine).
2. Manually move the internal mechanism of your machine to the lowest
possible elevation and to the centre of the opening.
3. With the master switch on, hold both the power and menu buttons at the
same time for 5 seconds to turn on your machine. The LCD should
display a message to let you know you have entered “manual mode”.
If this resolves your problem, then you can continue to use your machine this
way until a permanent solution can be obtained from your Spinfire dealer. Please
note that this solution relies on you performing step 2 above correctly. If you do
not set the machine to the correct position before turning on the machine, you
will find that the calibration may be off target. You will either need to turn the
machine off to try again, or physically point your machine in a direction that will
achieve the desired results.
The solution above is only a short term fix. Whilst you can continue to use your
machine indefinitely with the above solution, you may want to resolve the sensor
issue. To do this, please contact your local Spinfire dealer to discuss the
problem you are experiencing. If possible, please create a short video showing
the problem which can be emailed to your dealer. To create the necessary
video, please follow these steps:
1. Turn your machine off and empty all of the balls. Please make sure there
are no balls stuck behind the throwing wheels.
2. Manually raise the elevation of your machine to approximately half way
up.
3. You are now ready to start filming. While filming the front of the machine,
please turn it on. The Spinfire Pro 2 should lower the elevation and then
move to the side (if standing in front of the machine, it will move to the
right). After this it will return to the centre and then raise the elevation to
the level set on the control panel (if elevation is set to zero then no
elevation will occur). Given that you are experiencing a problem, we
expect this sequence to fail at some point and this video will help to
assist us in locating where.