Tsi instruments Procage batting tunnel frame kit User manual

Trigon Sports International

488 Cumberland Avenue

Memphis, TN38112

Phone: (888) 313-1303

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

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.

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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