Heater Sports Heater Jr. User Manual

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Operating The Heater Jr.
IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
THE ACCURACY OF THE HEATER JR PITCHING MACHINE DEPENDS ON THE
QUALITY, HARDNESS AND TYPE OF BALLS USED WITH THIS PRODUCT!
HEATER SPORTS RECOMMENDS USING HEATER PITCHING MACHINE BALLS TO TEST THE HEATER JR’S
ACCURACY AND PITCH SPEED. THESE BALLS ARE PRECISELY CRAFTED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH HOURS OF
ACCURATE, TROUBLE FREE BATTING AND FIELDING PRACTICE.
Heater Jr. Pitching Machine Balls
Heater Pitching Machine Balls are recommended for use with the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine. These balls
are the most accurate, long lasting, and produce less wear and tear on the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine. ••• For peak
performance, please purchase at least one dozen of these balls. This will improve your satisfaction with the Heater
Jr. Pitching Machine. •••
IF BALLS GET WET, THEY WILL NOT PITCH PROPERLY UNTIL THEY DRY.
KNOWN FACTS ABOUT DIFFERENT BALLS:
The speed and accuracy of each pitch is dependent on the hardness, roundness, and type of each ball used.
For example: If you have 12 balls and four are softer than the others (these balls will throw lower than the other
balls), if four are harder than the others (these balls will throw higher than the other balls), and if four are not
round (these balls will throw inside and outside). THIS LEAVES THE USER WITH THE IMPRESSION THE HEATER
JR PITCHING MACHINE IS INACCURATE WHICH IS NOT CORRECT.
KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF BALLS . . .
Simulated leather balls:
These balls are usually a cheap, inexpensive ball and don’t pitch very fast with the Heater Jr. Because of the plastic
simulated leather on these balls, consumers have thought the Heater Jr. was shooting out puffs of smoke. This is
incorrect. The puffs of smoke come from these balls because every time they run through the machine, part of the
cover gets turned into small dust particles and makes the consumer think these particles are puffs of smoke com-
ing from the Heater Jr.; wherein reality, the puffs of dust (or sometimes confused as smoke) are actually coming
from the simulated leather balls.
Real leather balls:
The Heater Jr. Pitching Machine should perform to your satisfaction as long as you purchase new, real leather balls.
However, the accuracy of these balls vary more than with Heater Pitching Machine balls because of the seams on
real balls.

Heater Sports Heater Jr. Specifications

General

Brand	Heater Sports
Model	Heater Jr.
Category	Sports & Outdoors
Language	English

Summary

Ball Usage and Performance

Heater Jr. Pitching Machine Balls

Heater Jr. balls are recommended for optimal accuracy, longevity, and reduced wear on the machine.

Ball Types and Pitching Accuracy

Explains how ball hardness, roundness, and type affect pitch accuracy and machine impression.

Machine Assembly: Leg Assembly

Assembling Pitching Machine Legs

Instructions for connecting leg sections A, B, and C together for the pitching machine base.

Machine Operation and Controls

Operational Steps and Safety

Step-by-step guide for operating the pitching machine, emphasizing safety precautions.

Key Machine Components

Identifies essential components of the pitching machine for user reference.

Auto-Ball Feeder Assembly and Operation

Assembling the Auto-Ball Feeder

Instructions for connecting feeder components like trays, motor assembly, and brackets.

Operating the Auto-Ball Feeder

Steps to load balls and activate the feeder for automatic pitching.

Pre-Operating Checks and Maintenance

Tire Pressure and Wheel Cover

Instructions for checking tire pressure and securing the wheel cover for safe operation.

Fuse Reset Button Function

Explains the purpose and usage of the fuse reset button to troubleshoot power issues.

Important Safety Warnings and Speed Settings

General Safety Precautions

Lists critical safety rules for operating the pitching machine to prevent injury.

Speed Control Dial Settings

Provides estimated MPH for each knob setting on the speed control dial for pitch speed adjustment.