Spinfire Pro 2 User manual

Pro 2 Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY WARNINGS
BEFORE FIRST USE
ASSEMBLY
Packaging
BATTERY AND CHARGING
Internal Battery
External Battery
Standard Charger
Optional Fast Charger
AC ADAPTOR
CUSTOMER CARE
Caution
Maintenance
Storage
TRANSPORTATION
USAGE
CONTROL PANEL
REMOTE CONTROL
Single Ball Fire (SBF)
TENNIS BALLS
Low Compression Balls
HIDDEN FEATURES
Manual Mode
Padel Software
Ball Counter
Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Battery or Lithium Battery
TROUBLESHOOTING
SUBMITTING A SUPPORT REQUEST
WARRANTY
Warranty Administration
Not Covered
Conditions of Warranty
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FCC & ISED RSS WARNING
MANUFACTURER DETAILS
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SAFETY WARNINGS
This tennis ball machine is designed and tested to oer safe playing
conditions, provided it is operated in strict accordance with the following
safety warnings. Failure to comply with the following instructions may
result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING!
MOVING PARTS
INSIDE!
FINGER TRAP!
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Keep clear of the ejection point. Do not stand in
front or near the mouth of the machine. Balls may
eject unexpectedly.
Keep young children away from the machine
when turned on.
Keep physically and mentally impaired persons
away from the machine when turned on.
Adult supervision is recommended at all times.
Do not insert body parts or foreign objects
into the mouth of the machine. In the event of
a ball jam, the operator should not put their hand
or any foreign object into the machine whilst it is
turned on. Injury could occur if hands or clothing
are caught in the mechanisms. Always turn the
machine o in the event of a jam or machine
failure.
Do not insert your ngers or hand into the
carousel area when the machine is on. The
machine must be turned o when touching the
carousel as it presents a nger/hair/loose clothing
hazard.
Do not ll or re-ll the machine while it is ring
tennis balls.
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DON’T USE IN
WET WEATHER!
ELECTROCUTION!
BATTERY!
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The machine should not be used in wet
conditions.
The charger(s) & AC Adaptor are only to be
used indoors.
Always use and store the machine in a dry
environment.
Do not spray with water.
If the battery charger or AC adaptor is wet,
do not pick it up. If the battery charger or AC
adaptor is picked up when wet, a person could be
exposed to hazardous voltages.
Disconnect the machine from any AC adaptor
or battery before making any repairs.
If any power cables are damaged, cease using
them & arrange a replacement.
Connect any charger or AC adaptor to 110
– 250V mains power outlet installed by a
qualied electrical contractor with suitable
protection such as an RCD.
If your machine has an internal or external battery:
Keep sparks and ames away from the battery
(i.e. no smoking).
Keep young children and animals away from
the battery.
Do not use the battery if it has swollen or
expanded.
Do not use the battery if any liquid has
escaped.
Only use a 12V battery with this machine
(approved by your distributor).
When replacing the battery, the terminals
should be wrapped with electrical tape or a
heat shrink sleeve.
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HEAVY!
FIRE HAZARD!
EMERGENCY
STOP!
TENNIS, PADEL
AND PLATFORM
TENNIS BALLS
ONLY!
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Practice correct lifting techniques.
The machine weighs up to 24 kg / 54 lbs (2
person lift) with an internal battery or 18 kg / 40
lbs (1 person lift) with an external battery. The
gross weight of the packing box is 29 kg / 64 lbs
(2 person lift).
Keep your machine clean. Contaminants such
as dust & leaves inside your machine could
present a burn hazard. Please vacuum out your
machine from the mouth on a regular basis.
A multi-purpose/dry chemical extinguisher
should be used to extinguish any ames.
The master switch is located at the bottom of
the control panel. This switch should be used to
cut o power to your machine in an emergency.
Set the rocker switch to position “O” which is the
middle selection.
Only use tennis, platform tennis or padel
balls with this machine. Low compression &
pressureless balls are acceptable too, as long
as they are the same size as a standard tennis
ball. Using other balls such as cricket balls will
damage your machine and will not be covered
under warranty.
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BEFORE FIRST USE
When you rst open your box, you may notice some cosmetic scratches
on your machine, particularly in the ball carousel pit at the top of the
machine. This is perfectly normal and part of the manufacturing process.
You may also notice some yellow ball u inside your machine or on the
throwing wheels. This is also normal as each machine is tested with balls
as part of our quality control process (wheels are wiped down afterwards,
but it’s dicult to remove all traces of ball u).
There is also a 3 position master power switch at the bottom of the
control panel which is turned o for transport. This will need to be turned
on to the correct power source before you can power on the machine
(please turn this o after each use). The 3 positions are:
ASSEMBLY
To assemble your machine, rst simply remove it from the box. You can
safely pick up the machine using the handles at the top front and top back.
You should nd this manual, a charger or AC adaptor and a remote control
in the box. If you have ordered an external battery, AC adaptor or fast
O
LEFT
RIGHT
O
Internal Battery
External Battery or AC Adaptor

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Packaging
We recommend you keep your box in case you need to ship your ma-
chine back to the supplier at a future point in time.
BATTERY AND CHARGING
Your machine should last between 3-8 hours, depending on the settings
you are using (this assumes you are using the standard 20Ah size).
The machine should arrive to you with some charge in the battery,
however, if you have time, we encourage you to charge the machine
before its rst use.
Internal Battery
If you have an internal battery, simply plug the charger into the charger
jack on the rear of the machine and plug the other end into a wall socket.
Any master switch position will work.
Your battery should be charged at least once per month, even if it has not
been used. This will maintain the life of the battery.
charger, they may also be in the box.
You can attach the hopper either upright for play mode, or upside down
for portability/storage. To attach the hopper, simply align it correctly and
then push down on it until it locks into place.
Hopper upside down for
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External Battery
If you’ve ordered your machine with an external battery, you have the
advantage of easily charging the battery separately from the machine
(your machine is also 6 to 7 kg (13 – 15 lbs) lighter than internal sealed
lead acid (SLA) battery machines). Your external battery has two plugs,
one for connecting to the machine (male) and the other is for connecting
to the charger (female). Please do not connect these together and always
disconnect the battery from the machine when not in use. There is no
need to remove the battery from the bag while charging.
Your battery should be
charged at least once per
month, even if it has not
been used. This will
maintain the life of the
battery.
When replacing the
battery, please wear
protective glasses,
clothes & gloves.
Please also use
electrical tape or
similar to cover the
battery terminals after
installation. Do not smoke or keep the battery near a ame source. The
battery is completely sealed, but in the event of damage where acid is
exposed to the skin or eyes, rinse with water and visit your doctor. Avoid
short circuiting the battery so as not to cause a re.
The external battery cable includes a 32V 15A fuse built into it (note: 32V
is correct for our 12V battery). If you are required to replace this, they can
be purchased from local electronic stores or your Spinre distributor. We
also include one spare inside the battery bag’s pocket.

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Standard Charger
Your machine comes with a standard charger (unless you purchased an
AC machine) which charges the machine safely in 11 hours (assumes
a 20Ah size battery). 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.
The charger has a red light when charging and a green light when
charging is complete. If after 11 or more hours, your charger light does
not turn green, please disconnect the charger and turn on your machine.
If the battery bar indicator shows 4 bars, then your machine is charged
and ready to play. You can ignore the light on the charger.
If the charger’s light ashes green, this can indicate that the charger itself
is faulty. However, we recommend you try charging your battery for 24
hours, leaving the green light ashing. If within this 24 hours the green
light stops ashing, you will nd it has restored itself and will function
normally going forward.
Your charger should only be used in a dry environment. As the charger
itself can get hot during charging, we recommend you position the
machine and transformer away from combustible items. This charger is
only suitable for sealed lead acid batteries.
Please note, this charger cannot be used to provide direct power to
the machine. If you wish to run directly o AC, you need to purchase a
separate AC Adaptor.
Optional Fast Charger
The fast charger can charge your machine in 4 hours (instead of 11 with
the standard charger). The fast charger is 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. If after 4 or more hours, your charger light does not
turn green, please disconnect the charger and turn on your machine. If

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the battery bar indicator shows 4 bars, then your machine is charged and
ready to play. You can ignore the light on the charger.
Please note, fast chargers reduce the lives of batteries slightly, so it is
always recommended to use the standard charger unless you have time
constraints.
Your charger should only be used in a dry environment. As the charger
itself can get hot during charging, we recommend you position the
machine and transformer away from combustible items. This charger is
only suitable for sealed lead acid batteries.
Please note, this charger cannot be used to provide direct power to
the machine. If you wish to run directly o AC, you need to purchase a
separate AC Adaptor.
AC ADAPTOR
The AC Adaptor is an optional accessory, but it can be used as your
primary power source (you can order a machine without any internal or
external battery). Simply plug the AC Adaptor into your machine and turn
the master switch to External Battery/AC.
Note, if you do have an internal battery, the AC Adaptor can still be used.
It will not damage the internal battery.
Your AC Adaptor should only be used in a dry environment. The Spinre
AC Adaptor has been tested to work perfectly with our machine and
we do not recommend substituting it with a compatible model. Please
disconnect it from the machine when not in use. If using an extension
cord, please ensure it is a good quality, thick cord, at least 16 gauge.

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CUSTOMER CARE
Caution
This machine was designed to be used on a tennis court, platform tennis
court or padel court and in no other circumstances. Only tennis balls,
platform tennis balls or padel 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 meters (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.
Normal pressurized tennis balls are ne to use if all balls are consistent
and have good pressure.
Maintenance
You can vacuum out the inside of your machine to remove ball u.
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. If you play on a porous surface like clay
or en tout cas, we recommend you wipe the insides of your throwing
wheels monthly (a build up of clay can cause your wheels to become
unbalanced). We also recommend for safety and performance that the
throwing wheels are replaced every 5 years.
Due to vibrations, the screws in the control panel and on the base of the
machine can become loose over time, so please check these regularly
and tighten them if required. If you do need to purchase replacement
control panel screws from the local hardware store, they are 304 Stainless
Steel Phillips Head screws, M4 x 12mm with a 9mm head diameter. You
can contact your local distributor for spares if you need them.

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Storage
We recommend that your machine is stored inside/under cover in a dry
environment and preferably in a Spinre 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. Do not store your machine in
direct sunlight or inside a car (unless in shade) and always keep it upright.
Safe storage temperatures are -15°C to +50°C (5°F to 122°F). Extreme
temperatures can damage the machine circuitry and battery.
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
on the bottom of the machine and never tilt it all the way back so that it
stands upright (the remote control can fall out of the pocket). Simply pull
the machine to your destination. Never move the machine while it is on.
We oer an optional lid to allow you to wheel the machine while balls are
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To transport in your car, please make sure the machine is always kept
upright. Laying it on its side can cause internal damage and void
your warranty. Do not store the machine in your car when external
temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). The
machine with a 20Ah SLA battery weighs 24 kg (53lbs) (or 18 kg (40lbs)
with an external battery) and should be lifted carefully with the use of the
handles.
USAGE
The machine should be placed on the baseline of the court, preferably
in the center, 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 center). Please add the balls into the hopper before
you begin, do not add them while the carousel is turning as this can
cause ball jams. The maximum capacity is 150 tennis balls. Please do not
overll the hopper as the excess weight can damage the feeder motor.
CONTROL PANEL

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Power:
Menu:
Interval:
Press and hold the POWER button to turn on or o
the machine (hold it for approximately 3 seconds).
Note, the master switch at the bottom of this control
panel must be positioned to the correct power
source before you can turn on your machine. It has
3 positions with O being o. Position it to the left
if you have an internal battery and wish to power it
from this source. Position it to the right if you have
an external battery or AC adaptor and wish to power
it from this source. This switch should be returned
to the o (middle O) position when transporting or
storing the machine.
To adjust the interval, ball speed, spin & elevation
you need to press the MENU button. Once pressed,
a menu option will begin to ash (it will stop ashing
after 30 seconds if no selection is made). You can
move between the menu items by using the UP
and DOWN buttons. You can adjust the settings of
each item by pressing the LEFT and RIGHT buttons.
To make the setting vary automatically, you can
press the VERTICAL button and an “R” will appear
next to the value. Once you have nished making
your adjustments, press the MENU button again to
complete your selection.
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 seconds). You can make this setting vary
automatically by +/- 0.5s by pressing the VERTICAL
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Ball Speed:
Spin:
Elevation:
Horizontal Angle:
conrm it’s activated). The maximum interval during
the 2 Line Drill - wide setting is 17 and for the 2 Line
Drill - medium it’s 19. Note that the balls will not
start ejecting from the machine until you press the
FEED (start/stop) button.
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) and 0
being the slowest (approximately 20mph or 32km/h).
You can set the speed to vary automatically by +/- 1
value by pressing the VERTICAL button (an “R” will
appear next to the value to conrm it’s activated).
Note, slower speeds can be achieved by adding
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 at balls while +10
represents the highest level of topspin. You can also
set mild levels of spin. You can set the spin level to
vary automatically by +/- 1 value by pressing the
VERTICAL button (an “R” will appear next to the
value to conrm it’s activated).
By pressing the UP and DOWN buttons you can
adjust the level of elevation, or you can do it via the
menu as described above. It can be set from 0 –
200 with the highest elevation being 200 (use this
setting for lobs). You can set the elevation to vary
randomly (see “Vertical Random” below) by pressing
the VERTICAL button (an “R” will appear next to the
value to conrm it’s activated).
You can vary the horizontal angle that balls are
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Feed start/stop:
Single Spot:
Vertical Random:
Note, you can only adjust the horizontal angle when
the menu is not ashing.
This allows you to start and stop the feeding of balls
from the machine. If you would like to have a 15, 30,
45 or 60 second delay before balls start feeding (to
give you time to get to the other end of the court),
simply hold the FEED button when turning it on.
It will begin by showing a 15 second delay but if
you continue to hold the button, it will display 30,
45 then 60 seconds. If you continue to hold the
button past the 60 second display, it will assume
your selection is 60 seconds and the countdown will
begin. This is useful when you don’t have the remote
control.
If you simply wish to re balls to a single location
repeatedly, you start by setting your desired interval,
speed & spin, horizontal angle and also the elevation
height. Then you press the FEED (start/stop) button
to begin. We suggest you re one ball to begin with
and then press FEED (start/stop) again to pause
the machine. If you are happy with the rst ball you
red, then you may begin practice. Otherwise, you
may like to rene your settings and re another test
ball until you are happy with the result. You can then
press FEED (start/stop) to start balls ring and begin
play.
Once pressed, the machine will randomly re short
and deep balls to two dierent depths. The elevation
height will be adjusted by 4 degrees, randomly
choosing when to shoot a higher/deeper ball and a
lower/shorter ball. For example, you may get 3 deep
balls followed by 2 short balls then 1 deep ball and
then 3 short balls. It’s totally random. Press this
button again to cancel the Vertical Random . This
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Horizontal Random:
Random:
2 Line Drill:
such as Horizontal Random or the 2 Line Drill .
Note, to use this properly, you must set your
machine to re short balls rst (eg, service line),
and then activate Vertical Random . Balls will then
randomly re deeper into the court and also at their
original short position. If you try to activate this
setting when balls are already ring deep into the
court, you will nd that the balls will re outside the
baseline.
Once pressed, the machine will move randomly from
side to side in its narrow setting which is quite easy
to begin with. Press this button a second time to
enter the medium setting which provides the same
random feature with more width (making it harder).
It can be pressed a 3rd time to enter the wide
setting which is the hardest. Press this button a 4th
time to cancel the Horizontal Random feature and
the machine will automatically return to the center
position. Once you press this button, a message will
display on the LCD to let you know whether you are
in narrow, medium, wide or off mode. You can also
turn on Vertical Random at the same time to have
short and deep balls while using Horizontal Random .
To achieve totally random deliveries of varying
depths and widths, simply activate both the
HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL random buttons one
after the other. It does not matter which order you
choose. For example, press the HORIZONTAL
button and then press the VERTICAL button, so that
both are active. You can also make speed, spin and
interval vary too by pressing VERTICAL while those
menu items are ashing (an “R” will appear next to
their value to conrm it’s activated).
By pressing this button once you will enter the

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Feed On:
Low Battery:
2 Line Drill - narrow mode which will alternate
between hitting you a narrow forehand then a
narrow backhand. If you press it again, you will enter
the 2 Line Drill - medium mode which alternates
between a medium forehand and a medium
backhand (slightly more dicult). Pressing the
button a 3rd time will enter the 2 Line Drill - wide
mode which alternates between a wide forehand
and wide backhand (the most dicult). Press this
button a 4th time to turn o the 2 Line Drill. Note
that the maximum interval setting when using the
2 Line Drill – wide is 17 and medium is 19. You can
also turn on Vertical Random at the same time to
have short and deep balls while using the 2 Line
Drill. The speed, spin and interval can also be varied
as described above.
When this LED is illuminated, the machine is
currently feeding balls (ie, more caution should be
used when standing near the front of the machine).
If no balls are red from the machine for
approximately 25 seconds (can be up to 45
seconds), the feeder will pause as a safety
precaution. This safety feature can be turned o if
required, please search our online support section
for instructions on how to do this.
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.

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REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control has been designed to be as small as possible to t
easily into your pocket. There is also a slot/pocket located on the back
of the machine under the control panel for storing your remote. When
transporting your machine, be careful not to tilt your machine all the way
back into an upright position as the remote may fall out of the pocket.
By default, your remote control will control your machine and any other
Spinre ball machine in its proximity. If this is an issue, you can pair your
remote to only control your machine and no other. For instructions on
how to do this, please visit https://www.spinresport.com/kb/using-a-
pairing-remote-control/.
FEED
SLEEP
Feed on/o
Sleep mode on/o to conserve battery while
collecting balls. You will hear a 1 second beep when
the machine enters sleep mode, a fast double beep
when exiting and a beep every 30 seconds while it’s
sleeping. You may also press the feed button to exit
sleep mode. You can replace the sleep function with
the Single Ball Fire (SBF) function if you prefer (see
below for more details).
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*The elevation can only be adjusted in increments of
2-5 units, depending on how fast you press the button
(use the control panel if you want ner control).
UP
DOWN
LEFT
RIGHT
RESET
INTERVAL
SPEED
SPIN
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
DRILL
Elevation Up*
Elevation Down*
Swivel Left
Swivel Right
Cancels random settings
(horizontal, vertical, 2 line drill & random speed, spin
& interval) and returns the horizontal alignment to
the center.
Increase or decrease the frequency of deliveries
Increase or decrease the speed of deliveries
Increase or decrease the spin level
Horizontal Random
(1 = narrow, 2 = medium, 3 = wide, 4 = o).
You can also turn on vertical random (both will be
turned on) to achieve random depth too.
Vertical Random. This can be active at the same
time as horizontal random or the 2 line drill.
2 Line Drill
(1 = narrow, 2 = medium, 3 = wide, 4 = o).
You can also turn on vertical random (both will be
turned on) to achieve random depth too.