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Porter PRO STRUT BACKBOARD PACKAGE, PRO PAD BOLT-ON BACKBOARD PADDING Operating instructions

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Pad sections include molded-in
clearance for goal mounting
plate & center-strut® feature
Tape
Attachment
holes
(5) per pad
Detail "A"
1
Center of backboard 1
Pad sections must mesh properly
at center connection
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PRO-PADâ BACKBOARD SAFETY PADDING KITS
No. 00326-_ _ _
WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT. ASSEMBLY
OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE DONE BY PHYSICALLY CAPABLE ADULTS ONLY.
PARTS LIST
Item No. Quantity Description
1 2 Molded Backboard Pad Section
2 10 Self-Drilling, Self-Tapping Screw
3 10 Thread Protector
TOOLS REQUIRED: BATTERY-OPERATED PORTABLE DRILL WITH TORQUE (CLUTCH) ADJUSTMENT
5/16" SOCKET (1/4" DRIVE)
1. Check all parts against Parts List above to make sure all have been included.
2. Start by putting a mark at the
center of the backboard,
along the bottom of the
frame. Tape both halves of
pad (1) in position on
backboard frame, being
careful not to cover molded
screw attachment holes on
pads. Make sure the
connection between the two
pads is centered on the
backboard (on the mark).
Also, make sure the two pad
sections are properly
meshed. See Detail “A”. Be
careful not to push upward at
the outer corners of the pad
sections – make sure the
corners remain square. On
some units (portables, etc.),
it may be necessary to notch
out the rear lip of the pad
sections in the center-strutâ area.
INST 00285 110
ã 2000 PORTER ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 11-1-2000
Upon completion of the installation of this kit, make sure this
instruction sheet is in the possession of the owner or facility
manager, to save for future reference.
2
Detail "C"
PLASTIC
PROTECTOR
CAPS
3
3. Using a portable battery-operated drill with adjustable clutch release, an extension, and a 5/16" socket, drill thru the backboard
frame and secure pads (1) in place with the special self-drilling, self-tapping screws (2) provided. IMPORTANT – ADJUST
CLUTCH ON DRILL TO MINIMUM SETTING TO PREVENT STRIPPING OF SCREW HOLES IN BACKBOARD
FRAME. INCREASE CLUTCH SETTING ONLY ONE INCREMENT AT-A-TIME, UNTIL SCREWS SEAT PROPERLY.
See Detail “B”.
4. NOTE – on backboards with heavy aluminum frames, a 5/32" pilot hole might be necessary to prevent clogging of the self-
drilling, self-tapping screws.
5. CAUTION – On backboard frames where the ends of the self-tapping screws are
exposed, cover the tips with the molded plastic protector caps (3) provided, to
minimize the possibility of player injuries. See Detail “C”.
6. Clean floor area of all drill shavings, etc. to eliminate the possibility of player
injuries or floor damage.
Porter Athletic Equipment Company
2500 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL U.S.A., 60155
Toll Free: (800) 947-6783 · Phone: (708) 338-2000 · Fax: (708) 338-2060
www.porter-ath.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
TYPICAL PAD INSTALLATION
SHOWN MOUNTED ON PORTER
No. 00208-000 STEEL-FRAMED
RECTANGULAR GLASS BACKBOARD
2
5/16" SOCKET
(1/4" DRIVE)
EXTENSION
SELF-DRILLING,
SELF-TAPPING
SCREW
Detail "B"
METAL INSERT
MOLDED IN PAD
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