OWNER's MANUAL Poweralley® Lite-Curveball Pitching Machine
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OWNER'S MANUAL PowerAlley® Lite-Curveball Pitching Machine www.HeaterSports.com Model No. PA179 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY To register your product and activate your warranty, call 1-800-492-9334 CUSTOMER CARE For customer service inquiries, please call our toll free line at 1-800-492-9334. CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this product. Keep this manual for future reference. Instructions Date: 07/2018 Version: 00001 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE, CALL 1-800-492-9334 WARNING LABELS & CAUTION CAREFULLY READ ALL WARNING LABELS ATTACHED TO MACHINE BEFORE OPERATION. • Make sure all lite-balls are out of • Only use Heater Lite-Balls. machine before turning on. • Pitching machines that use a wheel to • Make sure you only pitch one lite-ball at throw seamed lite-balls may throw a time. inacurrately because of the seams and • This machine pitches automatically. may hit a batter and cause physical • Make sure all persons are clear of injury. Non-seamed pitching machine lite-ball path and away from pitching lite-balls are recommended for use machine before pitching any lite-ball. when batting. • Do not stand in front of machine. • Always use a NOCSE approved batting • Do not operate in moisture. helmet with face guard when batting. • This machine may cause serious bodily • Never put hand(s) or finger(s) in injury if used improperly. machine or look into the ball exit of this • For adult operation only. machine. • UNDERSTAND YOUR PITCHING MACHINE. Read this Owner's Manual carefully and understand how your machine operates prior to use. To adjust speed on this machine, either move the machine further or closer to the batter or use different speed rated lite-balls (See page 9 for correct balls). • DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE MACHINE. ALL OPERATORS MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER. Adult supervision is required at all times. This machine is not a toy and if used improperly, could cause bodily harm. • INSPECT MACHINE BEFORE EACH USE. Always check machine prior to each use. If machine is damaged or you have questions, contact Heater Sports and a technician will help you (800-492-9334). • PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Keep machine away from water (i.e. rain, snow, sprinklers, etc.) to prevent against electric shock. Serious bodily injury could occur. • USE THE CORRECT EXTENSION CORD IF NEEDED. Use an extension cord that is large enough to provide electricity to your machine. Extension cords that are not large enough will slow down the machine and may overheat it. An Industrial Grade extension cord is recommended. • DO NOT USE MACHINE OUTSIDE WHEN THE WEATHER IS WET OR COLD. Using the machine in a wet environment will ruin the machine. Water may not only damage the machine but also the operator. Serious injury or death could occur. In addition, in temperatures below 65 degrees, the wheel will become extremely hard and will not pitch the ball properly. Always make sure machine is used in warm and dry temperatures to prevent this from happening. • USE THE CORRECT PITCHING MACHINE BASEBALL. Only use official Heater Sports lite-balls (see page 9). DO NOT USE REAL BASEBALLS! DOING SO WILL DAMAGE MACHINE AND VOID THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. • NEVER TOUCH ROTATING TIRE. Don't put body parts or foreign objects inside the machine entry or exit. • ALWAYS TEST TRAJECTORY OF PITCH BEFORE PITCHING TO BATTER. ALWAYS test the pitch location and speed before allowing a batter to step in front of the machine. ALWAYS use a NOCSE approved batting helmet when batting and use an L-Screen or Protective Net when pitching to batter. • WAIT BETWEEN PITCHES. Wait at least 8 seconds in between pitches. Feeding balls too quickly does not allow the motor to get back up to speed and will result in slower, shorter distance pitches. • STORE MACHINE IN A CLEAN, DRY AREA. When storing, be sure to keep machine clear of any area contain- ing dust or dirt. Any area where moisture is present may cause the motor to lock up. Heater Sports recommends using a cover to prevent moisture & dirt from affecting machine. www.HeaterSports.com 1 800-492-9334 IN THE BOX COMPONENTS Part C - Front Top Leg - Qty. 1 Part D - Back Top Leg - Qty. 2 Part E - Bottom Leg - Qty. 3 Part A Housing (Qty. 1) Part F - Ground Stakes - Qty. 2 TRIPOD PARTS B7 - Tripod Knob B6 - Lock Washer B5 - Flat Washer B4 - Housing Clamp B3 Carriage Bolt B2 Top Pole Part B Tripod Assembly B1 (Qty. 1) Tripod www.HeaterSports.com 2 800-492-9334 PRODUCT ASSEMBLY STEP I: Tripod Leg Assembly Instructions Part B Back Back Part D Part D Part C *Short Leg Part E Part E Part E Back Back Front Step 1: Slide Bottom Leg (Part E) in to Top Leg - Part C or D. Step 2: Insert Assembled Legs Into Tripod (Part B) *Important: Make Sure Shortest Assembled Leg (Front) Is Inserted in the Front Of the Tripod. STEP II: Housing To Tripod Assembly Instructions Back Front Back Front Back Back Front Front Slide Housing Press Housing Attach Flat Washer, Lock Tighten Knob to Secure On Tripod Bolt Against Tripod Washer, then Knob Housing to Tripod 1 2 3 4 www.HeaterSports.com 3 800-492-9334 ASSEMBLED PRODUCT IMAGE Pivot Ball Chute/Elbow Chute Knob A On/Off Switch Batting Cage Harness Attachments Electric Fuse Ballfeeder Plug-In Curveball Adjustment Knob Height Adjustment Knob B Tripod Assembly D D Leg Assembly C E E 110V A/C Plug E www.HeaterSports.com 4 800-492-9334 REPLACEMENT PARTS IMAGE A3 A20 A21 A18 A19 A A12 A1 A2 A13 A9 A10 A14 A4 A15 A17 A11 A16 A6 A7 A12 A8 A5 B4 B3 B7 B5 B6 B B4 B4 B6 B5 B7 B3 B2 B1 D1 C1 D1 D D C *Short Leg C-F E1 E1 E1 F E F E E E2 E2 E2 www.HeaterSports.com 6 800-492-9334 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST To Order Replacement Parts, Call 1-800-492-9334 Housing - Part A Part# Qty Description Part# Qty Description A 1 Housing Assembly A11 16 Side Cover Screws A1 1 Housing Motor Side A12 3 Motor Cover Screws A2 1 Housing Side Cover A13 1 End Cap A3 1 Ball Chute - Elbow A14 1 On/Off Switch A4 1 Motor Cover A15 1 Fuse Assembly (15A/250V Fuse Included) A5 1 110V Power Cord A16 1 A/C Outlet A6 1 1/8 HP A/C Motor A17 3 End Cap Screws A7 1 Wheel A18 1 Ball Chute/Elbow Bolt A8 1 Motor Shaft Nut A19 1 Ball Chute/Elbow Flat Washer A9 2 Motor Flat Washer A20 1 Ball Chute/Elbow Lock Washer A10 2 Motor Lock Nut A21 1 Ball Chute/Elbow Knob Tripod Assembly - Part B Part# Qty Description B 1 Tripod Assembly B1 1 Tripod Only B2 1 Tripod Top Pole B3 2 Tripod Carriage Bolt B4 3 Tripod Housing Clamp B5 2 Tripod Flat Washer B6 2 Tripod Lock Washer B7 2 Tripod Knob Legs - Part C-F Part# Qty Description C 1 Front Top Leg C1 1 Front Top Leg Pushpin D 1 Back Top Leg D1 1 Back Top Leg Pushpin E 3 Bottom Leg E1 3 Bottom Leg Pushpin E2 3 Rubber Tip F 1 Ground Stake Note: Reference these part numbers when ordering replacement parts. www.HeaterSports.com 5 800-492-9334 OPERATIONS MANUAL SETTING PITCH HEIGHT: Step 1: If using machine on grass, dirt, or soft ground, secure included Ground Stakes (Part F) to back legs for added stability. Step 2: Plug A/C Power Cord into wall, extension cord, our battery pack. Step 3: To begin, loosen the Height Adjustment Knob counter-clock wise to allow the machine to pivot to its desired pitch height angle. Tilting the machine's angle higher will increase the pitch height (i.e. to throw pop flies), and tilting the machine's angle lower will decrease the pitch height (i.e. to throw grounders). The Height Adjustment Knob has small slots to lock the height into position. If pitching to a batter, fine-tuning to the batter's strike zone will best be accomplished by adjusting the pitch height by one slot at a time, rather than multiple adjustments. Pop Flies Grounders Height Adjustment Knob www.HeaterSports.com 7 800-492-9334 SETTING PITCH TYPE (FASTBALL, CURVEBALL): The PowerAlley Curve has the ability to pitch fastballs, left handed curveballs, and right handed curveballs. Depending on the age, skill, and desire of the batter, you may have the opportunity to use all the pitch types available. In its current configuration, the PowerAlley is set to pitch fastballs. If this is the desired pitch type, there is no need to pivot the head. If the desire is to pitch curveballs, follow the instruc- tions below: Step 1: To begin, loosen the Curveball Adjustment Knob counter-clock wise to allow the machine to pivot to its desired angle. Tilting the machine's head to the left will pitch a left-handed curveball and tilting the machine's head to the right will pitch a right-handed curveball (from the perspective of the operator). The Curveball Adjustment Knob has small slots which will lock the head into position. The curveball will be more dramatic as you move further down the left or right side of the pivot. We urge each operator to experiment with many settings and angles while using a large backstop before allowing a batter to bat so no person is in the path of the ball prior to being tuned in.