Jaypro Sports PBEL96 - Manual (Page 30)

ELITE Series Adjustable Portable Backstop Instructions
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The spring tension is pre-set at the factory. Under normal circumstances,
spring adjustment is not typically necessary. Over time, however, the
springs may require adjustment to ensure that the lift-assist characteristics
of the springs are maintained.
1. Use a 7/8” socket wrench for spring adjustments.
2. You will need to place a steel rod in the eye of the eyebolt to which
the springs are attached (inside face of rear horizontal 2x4) to
prevent the eyebolt from rotating as you adjust the nuts.
3. If the unit raises on its own, the springs are too tight.
a. Loosen each nut by the same amount.
b. Proceed from right to left, loosening each nut by one
complete rotation.
c. Pull the quick-release pin form the height adjuster mechanism
to see if the problem has been corrected. If not, repeat steps
a and b.
4. If the unit requires excessive force to raise, the springs do not have
enough pre-tension.
a. Loosen each nut by the same amount.
b. Proceed from right to left, loosening each nut by one
complete rotation.
c. Pull the quick-release pin form the height adjuster mechanism
to see if the problem has been corrected. If not, repeat steps
a and b.
13 Maintenance
Your ELITE series portable backstop is designed to provide years of play;
however, it is recommended that they be inspected at least once every
season, for signs of excessive wear. Key areas to inspect include (but are
not limited to):
 Welds on the boom, uprights and base.
 The springs, in particular the areas of the hooks.
 The backboard frame.
 The rim housing.
Lubrication should be applied to the bronze bushings and the spring
contact points once a season or when normal raising/lowering of the
backstop creates excessive noise.