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Porter 219 Series User Manual

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BASKETBALL BACKSTOPS
219, 220 AND 312 SERIES
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
© 2012 PORTER ATHLETIC, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
INST00370102
07-15-2013
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Porter 219 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPorter
Model219 Series
CategorySports & Outdoors
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Basketball Backstops

Porter Limited Product Warranty

Liability

General Hardware Guidelines

Guidelines for using appropriate hardware for attachments and ensuring secure connections.

Introduction

Operational Instruction Overview

Maintenance Checklist

Wall Anchors Inspection

Inspect all anchors for tightness and check wood pads for splits. Inspect wall for cracks.

Chain Supports Inspection

Examine chain supports for correct hardware, secure anchoring, and chain link integrity.

Backstop Fittings Inspection

Visually inspect backstop clamps and support fittings for cracks, loose bolts, and corrosion.

Backstop Accessories Check

Check accessories like the height adjuster unit for proper function and maintenance.

Telescoping Diagonal Braces Inspection

Clean and lubricate telescoping braces to prevent binding, especially for side-fold units.

Winch Inspection and Maintenance

Inspect manual and electric winches, including gears, limit switches, and cable drums.

Hoisting Cable Inspection

Check hoisting cable for kinking, fraying, and even wrapping on the drum.

Pulley Inspection

Check pulley bearings and shafts for wear and lubricate as necessary.

Safety Straps Inspection

Check Saf-Strap retraction and tie-off security. Recommend safety lock for bleacher proximity.

Structure Tubes and Braces Inspection

Ensure support tubes are free of bends or damage and inspect structure welds.

Safety Attire for Installation and Maintenance

Inventory and Inspection Procedures

Tools and Equipment Required

Structural and Anchoring Requirements

Wall Structure Requirements

Guidance on suitable wall materials (CMU, tilt-up panels) and limitations of wood/metal stud construction.

Methods of Anchoring

Thru-Bolting Method

Details the approved thru-bolting methodology for wall mounted backstops and anchor points.

Ideal Anchoring Methodology

Recommends utilizing 1/2" diameter galvanized bolts cast in place during wall construction.

CMU and Concrete Wall Anchoring

Guidelines for anchoring into concrete masonry units (CMU) and concrete, considering cure time and hollow cavities.

General Anchoring Guidelines

Concrete or Solid Fill-Block Wall Anchors

Recommends wedge-type or expansion shield anchors for concrete or solid fill-block walls.

Mortar Joint Wall Anchors

Suggests lag shield anchors for mortar joints, ensuring expansion against the block.

Adhesive Anchors for CMU or Concrete

Details adhesive anchor selection and installation for hollow CMU or concrete walls.

When Thru-Bolting is Not Possible

Adhesive Anchor Installation Guidelines

Provides general guidelines for installing adhesive anchors, emphasizing manufacturer instructions.

Anchoring of Wall Mounted Backstops

Key Points for Anchoring

Summarizes critical points for backstop anchoring, including permanence and thru-bolting requirements.

219 Loading and Anchoring

Suggested Anchoring Locations for Model 219

Diagrams and measurements for placement of anchors for Model 219 backstops.

220 Loading and Anchoring

Suggested Anchoring Locations for Model 220

Diagrams and measurements for placement of anchors for Model 220 backstops.

312 Loading and Anchoring

Suggested Anchoring Locations for Model 312

Diagrams and measurements for placement of anchors for Model 312 backstops.

General Step-by-Step Installation Guidelines

Installation Tips for Hinges and Plates

Tips for using speed squares and hinge plates as templates for drilling holes on folding and stationary units.

Model 219 Cable Tie-Off Instructions

Instructions for locating cable stops and securing cables to the spreader for Model 219.

Model 220 Diagonal Telescoping Brace Tube

Details on installing the diagonal telescoping brace tube for Model 220 units.

Model 219 Pulley Assembly Installation

Model 219 Folding Dimensions (No Height Adjuster)

Model 219 Folding Dimensions (With Height Adjuster)

Model 220 Folding Dimensions (No Height Adjuster)

Model 220 Folding Dimensions (With Height Adjuster)

Electric Winch Mounting to Wall

Electric Winch on Masonry Wall Installation

Details for mounting electric winches on masonry walls, including bolt and washer specifications.

Electric Winch on Stud Wall Installation

Details for mounting electric winches on stud walls or masonry walls for horizontal application.

Saf-Strap Installation (No Height Adjuster)

Saf-Strap Installation (With Height Adjuster)

Height Adjuster with Manual Operation

Height Adjuster with Key Switch Operation

Height Adjuster Key Switch Field Wiring

Field wiring details and requirements for height adjuster key switch operation, including wiring diagrams and box sizes.

Height Adjuster with Powr-Stick Operation

Height Adjuster with Sportsonic Operation

Height Adjuster Maintenance

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