Phantom Tensioned Sports Cage System Installation Instructions Manual

Phantom™ Tensioned Sports Cage

Installation Instructions

Parts List for Standard-Span Systems:

(1) Phantom™ Tensioned Sports Cage with three (3) top tensioning cables installed
(3) 2:1 Tensioning Assemblies with black nylon tensioning halyards
(3) Telescoping Reach Poles*
(3) Intermediate Cables (only for spans over 69’ for 55’ cage and 84’ for 70’ cage)

*Short-Span Systems omit Reach Poles and substitute the following:
(3) Anchor-End Blocks with black nylon anchoring halyards
(3) Rope Cleats
(6) 1/4”-20 x 2” Pan Head Screws

Additional Parts Required (must be supplied by customer):

(6) 3/8” steel eyebolts
(6) wall anchors to receive 3/8” eyebolts rated to support a minimum 250-lb. load
(6) wall anchors to receive 1/4” screws for Rope Cleats (Short-Span Systems only)

Tools Required for Set-up:

- pliers

- step ladder

- drill

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Initial Set-Up Procedure:

1. Determine which wall in your facility to define as the Tensioning Wall and which
to define as the Anchoring Wall (see Figures 1-1 and 2-1, or 4-1 for Short-Span
Systems). The Tensioning Wall will have the 2:1 Tensioning Assemblies
attached to it with tensioning halyards hanging down to the floor. These halyards
can be gathered and pulled to the side, or lifted and hung out of reach if needed.
This should be taken into consideration so as to avoid interfering with doorways,
etc. The same is true of the Anchoring Wall for Short-Span Systems as the
anchoring halyards will also hang down and must connect to the Rope Cleats.

2. For the initial set-up, position and install the appropriate wall anchors and
eyebolts according to Figure 1-1 prior to attaching the tensioning hardware. Be
sure to account for any adjustment needed to the mounting height on the
Tensioning Wall as noted in the chart at the bottom of Figure 1-1 – this is based
on your wall span.

3. Once all eyebolts are installed, attach one Tensioning Block to each eyebolt on
the Tensioning Wall by unscrewing the clevis pin to remove the clevis (see Inset
“A” on Figure 2-1). You may need pliers to loosen the pin initially. Hang the
clevis onto the eyebolt, re-insert the pin to attach the Tensioning Block, and
tighten by hand. Make one last 1/4 turn with the pliers to ensure it is secure.

4. While holding onto the bit clip at the end of the 2:1 Tensioning Assembly, pull the
halyard down towards the floor. Be sure the halyard is not engaged in the cam­lock and can move freely through the Tensioning Block. Attach the bit clip to the
halyard itself on the LOWER side of the knot that is located 9 feet from the end of
the halyard. The bit clip should be attached here and the 2:1 Tensioning
Assembly stored in this fashion at all times when not in use. This is done to
prevent the bit clip from accidentally drawing back up to the Tensioning Block
and out of reach. The knot has been intentionally placed in the halyard for you
for the same purpose – to prevent the end of the halyard from sliding up and out
of reach. Repeat Steps 3-4 for each of the other eyebolts on the Tensioning
Wall.

5. Lay the cage net out and stretch it across the floor with the steel rings extended
towards each wall. The three Tensioning Cables should be left resting on top.

If you received Reach Poles with your shipment, proceed to the following section
entitled, “Anchoring Wall Attachment for Standard-Span Systems”.

If you received Anchor-End Blocks with anchoring halyards and rope cleats,
continue to Step 6.

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6. Attach one Anchor-End Block to each eyebolt on the Anchoring Wall by
unscrewing the clevis pin to remove the clevis (similar to procedure for
Tensioning Blocks in Step 3). You may need pliers to loosen the pin initially.
Hang the clevis onto the eyebolt, re-insert the pin to attach the Anchor-End
Block, and tighten by hand. Make one last 1/4 turn with the pliers to ensure it is
secure.

7. While holding onto the bit clip at the end of the anchoring halyard, pull the
halyard down towards the floor. Attach the bit clip to the halyard itself on the
LOWER side of the knot that is located 18 inches from the end of the halyard.
The bit clip should be attached here and the anchoring halyard stored in this
fashion at all times when not in use. This is done to prevent the bit clip from
accidentally drawing back up to the Anchor-End Block and out of reach. Repeat
Steps 6-7 for each of the other eyebolts on the Anchoring Wall.

8. Locate and install each of the three Rope Cleats to correspond with each of the
anchoring halyards as is convenient and practical for your facility. Tie the end of
each anchoring halyard permanently to the corresponding Rope Cleat. This is
done to prevent the end of the anchoring halyard from accidentally sliding up and
out of reach.

Proceed to the section entitled, “Anchoring Wall Attachment for Short-Span
Systems”.

Anchoring Wall Attachment for Standard-Span Systems:

1. Extend the Reach Poles to full length and lock in place (see Figure 3-1).
Connect the hook end of one reach pole to an eyebolt on the Anchoring Wall
(see Figure 2-1). Repeat this step for each of the three eyebolts on the
Anchoring Wall.

This step should be done from the ground - no ladders are required!

2. Attach the bit clip on the end of each Reach Pole to the steel ring on the end of
the appropriate corresponding Tensioning Cable on the net. This completes the
necessary attachments at the Anchoring Wall.

Proceed to the section entitled, “Tensioning Wall Attachment (all systems)”.

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