This document provides instructions for assembling the Cimarron 55x12x12 Batting Cage Frame Corners, a robust structure designed for serious athletes. The system is primarily a frame kit that requires additional purchase of standard EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) for completion.

Function Description:

The Cimarron 55x12x12 Batting Cage Frame Corners kit is designed to construct a large, durable batting cage frame. This frame serves as the structural support for a batting cage net, providing a safe and enclosed environment for batting practice. The system is intended for outdoor use, as indicated by the recommendation to secure the frame with ropes and stakes to prevent wind-related issues. The frame's modular design allows for relatively straightforward assembly using a combination of specialized corner pieces and standard EMT pipes. Once assembled, the frame supports the batting cage net, which is attached using net hangers and ropes, creating a complete batting practice enclosure.

Important Technical Specifications:

Frame Dimensions: The assembled frame measures approximately 55 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 12 feet high. The instructions specify an overall length of about 56 feet for the frame, with an additional 10 feet at each end recommended for support ropes, suggesting a total operational area of 56'x17'6".
Required External Materials: The kit requires the purchase of 23 - 10' lengths of 1 1/4" thin-walled EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing). Specific SKU numbers for Lowe's (#72717) and Home Depot (#580023) are provided, indicating the type of pipe needed.
Component Breakdown (Kit Contents):
- 3-Way Corners (A): 4 units. These likely form the corners of the rectangular base or top of the frame.
- 4-Way Corners (B): 6 units. These are crucial for creating the arched sections of the frame, allowing connections in multiple directions.
- 16" Pipe w/ Reduced End (C): 5 units. These are used in conjunction with 10' EMT lengths to form the "arch tops."
- 28" Pipe w/ Reduced End (D): 10 units. These are used with 10' EMT lengths to form the "arch legs."
- 52" Pipe w/ Reduced End (G): 8 units. These are used with 10' EMT lengths to form the "runners" that connect the arches.
- Net Hangers (H): 43 units. These are essential for attaching the batting cage net to the frame's runners and arches. They feature a rope end and a carabiner for secure attachment.
- Pipe End Caps (I): 10 units. These are placed on the bottom of the frame legs, likely to protect the pipes and the ground surface.
- Self-Drilling Screws (J): 23 units. These are used to secure the EMT pipes to the various pipe extensions (C, D, G) at the joints, ensuring structural integrity.
- Nut Setter: 1 unit. This tool is included to facilitate the installation of the self-drilling screws.

Usage Features:

Modular Assembly: The frame is constructed by connecting various corner pieces and pipe extensions with standard EMT pipes. This modularity simplifies the assembly process.
Step-by-Step Instructions: The manual provides clear, numbered steps for laying out components, assembling arch tops and legs, connecting arches with runners, and finally standing up the frame.
Net Hanging System: The kit includes 43 net hangers with a carabiner system, allowing for easy and secure attachment of the batting cage net to the frame's runners and arches. The instructions detail how to loop the rope end over the pipe and secure it with the carabiner.
Wind Resistance Design: The instructions recommend tying the four rope tails on the batting cage to the bottom of the end arches to prevent the net from blowing inward due to wind. Additionally, securing the entire frame to the ground with ropes and stakes (not included) is advised for stability.
Layout Guidance: The manual specifies the required area (56'x17'6") for the frame and recommends marking off this area before starting assembly, which aids in proper placement and alignment.
Ease of Connection: Self-drilling screws are used at all pipe joints, making the connections robust and relatively easy to install with the included nut setter.

Maintenance Features:

Durable Construction: The use of EMT pipes and specialized metal corner pieces suggests a durable frame designed to withstand outdoor conditions.
Replaceable Components: Should any part of the frame be damaged, individual components (EMT pipes, corner pieces, pipe extensions, net hangers) could potentially be replaced, extending the lifespan of the batting cage. The reliance on standard EMT pipes makes sourcing replacements for those components straightforward.
Secure Fasteners: The self-drilling screws provide secure connections, minimizing the need for frequent re-tightening under normal use.
Weather Protection: The inclusion of pipe end caps helps protect the bottom of the frame legs from corrosion or damage from ground contact.
Wind Management: The design incorporates features to mitigate wind effects on the net, which helps prevent damage to the net and frame, thereby reducing maintenance needs related to weather-induced wear and tear. Regular inspection of the net and frame connections, especially after strong winds, would be a recommended maintenance practice, though not explicitly stated in the provided text.

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