TSI Instruments ProCage BATTING TUNNEL FRAME KIT User manual

Trigon Sports International
488 Cumberland Avenue
Memphis, TN38112
Phone: [phone]
ProCage™ BATTING TUNNEL FRAME KIT
Assembly Instructions
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
A Upright A, 76 3/4" (4 holes) 1 / Frame Section
B Upright B, 76 3/4" (2 holes) 3 / Frame Section
C Elbow, 16 1/2" (4 holes) 2 / Frame Section
D Cross Member, 86" 1 / Frame Section
E Cross Member, 86" 1 / Frame Section
F Ground Sleeve, 30" 2 / Frame Section
L 5/16" x 3" Hex Bolt 24 Total
M 5/16" Lock Washer 36 Total
N 5/16" Lock Nut 36 Total
5/16" x 4" Eyebolt 7 Total
Pulley / Eyebolt Assembly 5 Total
Spring Hooks 42 Total
1/8" Steel Cable 285' Total
1/8" Wire Rope Clamp 1 Total
Manual Winch 1 Total
NOTE: Purchaser must be responsible for compliance with
any local or state building codes pertaining to this product.
Manufacturer, distributor, or any of their representatives will
assume no liability for code compliance.
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16' Wide on Center
16' Wide on Center
36'
(28-1/2')
24'
(19')
24'
(19')
24'
(19')
NOTE: Measurements are from center to center.
Frame spacing shown is for a 70' & 55' long net.
(55' frame spacing in parenthesis) For all other lengths,
please adjust accordingly.
4 Section Frame Kit
STEP 1: SITE PREPARATION
1. Select an area that is as level as possible and free of debris and
obstacles.
2. Layout hole locations according to kit and net size. All
measurements are from center to center.
3. Dig holes 30" deep and 8" in diameter. This will mount the ground
sleeves (Part F) flush with the ground. End poles should be installed to
lean slightly outward where the top of the frame is approximately 4" out
of plumb.
4. Pour concrete into each hole around the ground sleeve. Re-check
measurements. One 80 pound bag of concrete for each hole should be
sufficient. Allow concrete to set for 24 hours before proceeding to cable
assembly.
3 Section Frame Kit
36'
(28-1/2')
IMPORTANT: Middle section(s) should be installed plumb
(straight vertical). Each end section should be installed to
lean slightly outward where the top of the frame is
approximately 4" out of plumb.
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STEP 2: UPRIGHT & CROSSBAR ASSEMBLY
1. Unpack frame sections from boxes. Each box includes 1 complete frame section.
2. Slide reduced end of Part B into end of part A. Connect with 5/16" x 3" bolt. See Diagram-1 and Detail-1. This creates your left side upright. Be
sure to align bolt hole locations of uprights so that holes are facing the length of the frame. Install upright into ground sleeve (Part F). Baby powder
can be used to assist in sliding upright into sleeve.
3. Take (2) Part B's and slide reduced end of first Part B into end of second Part B. Connect with 5/16" x 3" bolt. See Diagram-1 and Detail-1. This
creates the right side upright. Be sure to align bolt hole locations of uprights so that holes are facing the length of the frame. Install upright into
ground sleeve (Part F). Baby powder can be used to assist in sliding upright into sleeve.
4. Slide Parts D and E together ensuring the holes on the outside reduced ends face the same direction. Do not place a bolt through this joint at this
time.
5. Slide Part C on each end of the crossbar assembly connecting with 5/16" x 3" bolt.
6. Install assembled crossbar onto top of left and right side uprights. Connect with 5/16" x 3" bolt as per Detail-2.
Diagram-1
Detail-1
Detail-2
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STEP 3: EYEBOLT & PULLEY INSTALLATION
1. Insert and tighten eyebolts in crossbar (and elbow as needed for 14'
wide tunnel nets) as per Diagrams below.
G - Holes for Winch Attachment
H - Holes for Member connection
I - Eyebolt Location for 14' Tunnel
J - Eyebolt Location for 12' Tunnel
K - Center Eyebolt Location
Diagram-2
Manual Winch HE - Eyebolt only; Horizontal to ground
VE - Eyebolt only; Vertical to ground.
HP - Eyebolt w/ Pulley; Horizontal to ground.
VP - Eyebolt w/ Pulley; Vertical top ground.
HE
VE
HP
VE
HP
VP
HP
HP
VE
HP
VE HP
H - Holes for Member connection
I - Eyebolt Location for 14' Tunnel
J - Eyebolt Location for 12' Tunnel
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4CABLE ROUTING & WINCH INSTALLATION
1. Start by looping end of cable through corner eyebolt opposite of winch
and secure it with the cable clamp.
2. Thread the cable through the remaining eyebolts and pulleys as shown
on diagram below.
3. Insert (2) 5/16" x 3" bolts through top and bottom holes of wench into G
hole location per Diagram-2.
4. For the cable finish position, thread the cable through the pulley above
the winch. Extend cable down to winch. Follow instructions on winch to
attach cable.
5. Rotate winch until all cable is raised approximately 4 feet from the
ground. Proceed to net installation.
G- HolesforWinch Attachment
H- Holes for Member connection
I- Eyebolt Location for 14' Tunnel
J- Eyebolt Location for 12' Tunnel
K- Center Eyebolt Location
Diagram-2
Manual Winch
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STEP 5: NET INSTALLATION
1. Stretch out batting tunnel net on ground inside frame.
2. Locate top net corners. Starting at one end, clip the net corners and center rope to cable using the snap links provided. Use 14 snap links per cable
length. Snap links should be spaced approximately 5 feet apart for a 70' net and 4 feet apart for a 55' net.
3. Use winch to lift net into place. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CABLE!
4. Secure each corner and center rope of tunnel net to each corner and center point of the frame.
NOTES: THE WINCH SHOULD BE SECURED BY PLACING A LOCK THROUGH ONE OF THE HOLES IN THE SIDE OF THE DRUM. THIS WILL
HELP PREVENT VANDALISM OR ACCIDENTAL FREE SPOOLING.
*MANUFACTURERS STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT NET IS REMOVED FROM FRAME WHEN NOT USED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF
TIME, BEFORE HIGH WINDS, ICE OR SNOW STORMS.
*BATTING TUNNEL FRAME IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD HEAVY SNOW OR ICE LOADS.
Note: Purchaser must be responsible for compliance with any local or state building codes pertaining to this product.
Manufacturer, distributor, or any of their representatives will assume no liability for code compliance.
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