Zooka Sports AL-1 User manual

ZOOKA Sports Corporation www.zooka.com 8659 154 th Ave NE Redmond, WA 98052 Ph: 1-877-854-9319
AL-1 BASEBALL
AUTOLOADER
AUTOMATICALLY LOADING BALLS
1. Adjust the pitching speed and aim point by manually
loading balls while the autoloader is OFF.
2. Make sure that the tripod knobs are clamped firmly so
that the aim point will not wander while pitching.
3. Load the ramp with a stack of balls. Place the balls in
line on the ramp, rather than rolling them down the ramp.
4. To begin throwing balls automatically without delay, just turn the autoloader ON.
To insert a 10 second delay before loading the first ball, press the enter button just before turning the autoloader ON.
For pitch speeds below about 55 mph, pitches will be delivered approximately every 6.5 seconds.
At higher pitch speeds, the pitch interval will be somewhat longer to allow for the longer pumping time required.
5. To stop feeding balls, turn the autoloader switch OFF right after a ball is fed.
6. To adjust the speed or aim point while using the autoloader, turn the autoloader OFF,
adjust the machine, and turn the autoloader back ON.
EMERGENCY SHUT-DOWN
Press the orange button on the pitching machine keypad to turn the pitching machine off.
This will safely abort any pitch in progress.
INTRODUCTION The Zooka Autoloader automatically loads
real baseballs, pitching machine dimple balls, or tennis balls
into Zooka baseball pitching machines. Capacity is 16 baseballs
or 18 tennis balls. The autoloader is useful for solo batting
practice or for tennis practice. It allows the pitching machine
operator to collect balls or work with hitters at home plate during
a pitching session. The autoloader is only for use at pitch angles
between horizontal and 20 degrees. It cannot be used for fly
balls at higher angles.
MOUNTING THE AUTOLOADER ON THE MACHINE
1. Turn the pitching machine OFF.
2. Place the pitching machine on the tripod with the barrel
approximately horizontal. Tighten all three tripod and
pitching machine knobs firmly.
3. Open the autoloader barrel clamps by unscrewing one end.
4. Place the autoloader on the barrel of the pitching machine.
The front clamp must be right up against the orange optics
collar, as shown in the figure at the right.
5. Verify that the drop gate operates freely in front of the barrel
and rises completely out of the way of the barrel
when no ball is on the gate.
6. Tighten the clamps firmly around the barrel and recheck the
action of the drop gate.
7. Plug the cable from the autoloader into the rear panel of the
pitching machine.
MANUAL OPERATION (with the autoloader attached).
1. Turn the switch on the autoloader to OFF.
2. Turn the pitching machine ON in the usual way.
3. Adjust the pitching speed and aim point as desired.
4. Place a ball on the drop gate at the front of the machine as
shown in the figure at the right.
5. The gate will drop down and load a ball into the pitching
machine, initiating a throw.

ZOOKA Sports Corporation www.zooka.com 8659 154 th Ave NE Redmond, WA 98052 Ph: 1-877-854-9319
USING THE AUTOLOADER WITH TENNIS BALLS AND SMALL BASEBALLS.
When throwing balls which are smaller than 2 3/4 inches in diameter, a plastic spacer on the autoloader must be moved
to a different position to raise the tray about 1/4 inch, so that the balls will feed properly and safely. The spacer is located
under the ball tray, right behind the roller mechanism. For small balls, remove the two screws through the spacer, place
the spacer between the bracket and the ball tray to raise the tray, and reinstall the screws. Restore the spacer to its
original position before throwing full-sized balls.
CARRYING THE MACHINE (with the autoloader attached).
1. Turn the autoloader OFF. Turn the pitching machine OFF. Remove all balls from the ramp.
2. Fold the ramp forward.
3. Remove the machine from the tripod and carry it by its handle.
OBTAINING SERVICE For information about product operation or service, contact Zooka Sports at 1-877-854-9319.
ZOOKA SPORTS LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty Period
Zooka Sports Corporation warrants this product for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. Save the sales
receipt to document date of purchase.
Scope of Warranty
This warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service conditions. The following are not
covered by the warranty:
1. Units which have been used in commercial service.
2. Units damaged by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions
contained in the owner's manual.
3. Units damaged by repair by anyone not authorized by Zooka Sports.
4. Units damaged during shipment (claims must be presented to shipper).
Who is protected:
This warranty protects the original purchaser and any subsequent owner(s). during the warranty period, so long as the pitching
machine was purchased in the United States and a copy of the original bill of sale is submitted whenever warranty service is
required.
What Zooka Sports will pay for:
Zooka Sports will pay for all labor and materials to repair a warrantable defect. Zooka Sports will also pay for return shipping to
you at a U.S. shipping address. Customers will be charged for shipping to other countries.
How to obtain warranty service:
Call Zooka Sports Technical Service at 425.861.0111 and have your model number ready. Often we can resolve the problem
promptly on the phone. If we cannot, an R.A. number will be issued which must be clearly displayed on the shipping label.
Deliver the unit SHIPPING PREPAID to Zooka Sports. Include your name, address, daytime phone number, copy of original bill
of sale, and a brief description of the problem.
Limitation of implied warranties:
All implied warranties, including fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability, are limited in duration to the length of this
warranty. We neither assume nor authorize any representative or other person to assume for us any other liability in connection
with the sale or shipment of our products.
Limitation of incidental or consequential damages:
Zooka Sports is not responsible for any incidental or consequential damages of any kind. Our liability is limited to the repair or
replacement, at our option, of a defective product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.