READ ALL WARNINGS THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
•Always anchor goals, at the rear of the goal, per the manufacturer's instructions. Unsecured goals can fall
over causing serious injury or death.
• Never allow children to move soccer goals. Goals must be moved by authorized and trained adults only.
• Net tie-down stakes must never be used to anchor a soccer goal.
• Always use extrem e c autio n when moving goals, and all o w adeq uat e manpower to move goals of varied si zes and
weights.
•When not in use, ch ain and padl ock goals to each other f ace-to-fac e, or to fence post s or other s turdy struc tures,
to prevent tipping.
• Use movable soccer goals only on level (flat) playing surfaces.
• Never climb or hang on the net or goal framework.
• Always instruct players of safe behavior, and potential dangers associated with and around movable soccer goals.
• Remove nets when goals are not in use.
• Check all components and connecting hardware for structural integrity before each use. Replace damaged or
missing parts and fasteners immediately.
• Ensure that safety/warning labels are clearly visible on goals at all times.
• If goals are repainted, contact Porter Athletic, Inc. for replacement labels.
• Fully disassemble goals for seasonal storage.
THE OWNER OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS FOLLOW THE
SAFETY AND O PERAT ING I NSTRUC TIO NS TO AV OID IN JURI ES OR PROPERT Y DA MAGE. PROPE R USE AND
SUPERVISION O F THIS EQUIPMENT IS ESSENTIAL T O HELP REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CCIDENTS OR
INJURIES.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT.
ASSEMBLY OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE DONE BY PHYSICALLY CAPABLE ADULTS ONLY.
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2008 PORTER ATHLETIC, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 12-1-2008
sure this instruction manual is in the possession of the owner or facility
manager, to save for futur e reference, and to order replacem ent parts.
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PARTSLIST:StationarySoccer Goals
7ROPE 00082 00080806048Net Hook
PARTS LIST (For PAIR of Goals): In-Ground / Sleeve-Type Soccer Goals – See Pages 3 and 4
5 ELEC 00218 002 30 36 62 62 72 Cable Tie (For Securing Net To Goal)
PARTS LIST (For PAIR of Goals): Portable Soccer Goals – See Pages 4 thru 7
16 CHAN 00008 000 4 4 4 4 4 Padlock with Keys
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Item No. Part No. Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Description
Upon completion of the assembly/installation of these soccer goals, give this instruction booklet to the
owner or facility manager, to save for future reference, and to order replacement parts.
4414061 4414091 4416121 4416181 4417211
4414062 4414092 4416122 4416182 4417212
00298170 Anchor System, Consists Of:
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Bottom end of post is
suspended in hole for
concrete footing
Suspend pre-assembled
soccer goal in holes for
footings, by clamping 2x4's,
etc. to post as shown. The
bottom of the crossbar must
be located at the exact
dimension above the playing
surface as shown at right, with
the face of the goal even with
the outer edge of the courtline
(See also Detail "C").
See Detail "C"
6'
A
4414061
9'4414091
12'
4416121
18'-6"4416181
21'4417211
GOAL
No.
Detail "B"
IN-GROUND / SLEEVE-TYPE SOCCER GOALS
Detail
"A"
POST & CROSSBAR
ASSEMBLY
2
1
4
3
Locate all
attachment
hardware toward
the rear of the goal
1
2
In-Ground/Sleeve-Type
Goals
3
1.
Soccer goals will be pre-assembled on the gro und, bef ore be ing inst alled in the c oncr ete foot ings. See Deta il "A" f or
assembly details.
If soccer goals are being us ed with outdoor ground sleeves, follow the insta llation instructions provide d with the ground
sleeves. If soccer goals are being installed permanently into concrete footings, proceed to Step No. 2.
2.
Locate and dig footings f or sideframes. CAUTION – Contact your local utility com panies to locate buried el ectrical,
gas and water lines before digging holes for footings. Also, check for overhead utilities. See Detail “C”.
3.
Raise the assembled soccer goal into position, with the bottom end of the posts suspended in the holes for the
footings. Support the g oal assembl y at the proper location and he ight, with 2x4’s, etc . The bottom of the c rossbar
must be located at the ex ac t dim ension abov e the p laying s urf ace, wit h the f ace of the goal e ven with t he o uter edge
of the court line. See chart in Detail “B”. See Detail "C".
4.
After double-checking the position of the soccer goal, pour the concrete footings.
5.
Allow the concrete footings to cure for a minimum of
three days before assembling soccer net to goal
with cable ties provided (not shown).
6.
Soccer goal is now ready for use.
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SLOPE TOP OF CONCRETE FOOTING
APPROXIMATELY 3" BELOW GRADE
FOR PROPER DRAINAGE
FRONT FACE OF UPRIGHTS ALIGNS
WITH OUTER EDGE OF COURT LINE
B
CAUTION - Contact local utility
companies to locate buried electrical,
gas, water lines, etc. BEFORE
DIGGING HOLES FOR FOOTINGS.
Also check for overhead utiltiies.
1'-0"
C
1'-6"
3"
2'-0"
1'-0" Ø
1
2
"
FOOTING DETAIL
6'
6'-1
7
8
"
B
C
4414061
9'
9'-1
7
8
"
4414091
12'
12'-1
7
8
"
4416121
18'-6"
18'-7
7
8
"
4416181
21'
21'-1
7
8
"
4417211
GOAL
No.
CONCRETE
FOOTING
Detail "C"
FOOTING
DETAILS
TOP OF FOOTING AT POST MUST BE
AT LEAST
1
2
" ABOVE PLAYING
SURFACE FOR PROPER DRAINAGE
Minimum recommended
footing size shown.
Increase size of footings
as required according to
local soil conditions.
1.
Locate crossbar and posts face-down on playing surface near where the goal will be used for play, for ease of
assembly. The goal will be raised to its playing position after assembly is complete.
Continued on next page…..
PORTABLE SOCCER GOALS
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Portable
Goals
Detail
"D"
7
8
6
2
1
3
4
7
8
CROSSBAR, POST
& BACKSTAY
ASSEMBLY
Locate crossbar
attachment
hardware toward
the rear of the goal
2.
14
13
15
13
1112
10
14
9
9
FORMED
BACKSTAY
10
11
16
12
Detail "E"
Assemble crossbar to each post as shown in
Detail "D".
3.
Assemble formed back stays to posts as shown in
Detail "D".
4.
Assembly of portable soccer goal is now
complete. CAUTION – T his step req uires several
adults who are capable of lif ting this soccer goal.
The assembled portable soc cer goal can now be
raised to its playing position, and moved into
place. Proceed immediately to Step 5 for
installation of anchor system.
5.
The anchor system must be installed on the
backstays on each assembled goal. See Detail
“E” for assem bly details. Begin by locating each
portable soccer goal in its final position on the
playing field.
Within 6" of the back end of the backstay, install
the auger-type ground anc hor into the ground. An ex tra piece of steel bar (not prov ided) will assist in scr ewing the
anchor into the ground. The anchor must be installed so that the top of the eye is almost flush with the playing
surface. See Detail “E”.
6.
7.
Route the loose end of the chain through the eye on t he anchor. Pull the chain t ight, and attach it to itself with the
padlock provided. Stor e the k eys in a sec ure, locked location where onl y authorized, trai ned personn el have acc ess
to them. See Detail “E”.
8.
Repeat for all four backstays.
9.
Assemble soccer net to goal with cable ties provided (not shown).
10.
Portable soccer goals are now ready for use.
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WARNING
ALL PORTABLE SOCCER GOALS MUST BE ANCHORED, TO COMPLY WITH THE
“GUIDELINES FOR MOVABLE SOCCER GOAL SAFETY” AS PUBLISHED BY THE
TO OBTAIN COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENT, CONTACT PORTER, OR WRITE TO THE U.S.
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION.
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION AT THIS ADDRESS:
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20207
Contact Porter for additional copies of this document, and for
additional warning labels.
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Spreader tube clamps between
backstays on portable goal,
stabilizing unit while transporting
Weight bars are inserted
inside the rear spreader
kit (see above)
Each bar weighs approximately 17 pounds
(total 68 pounds per set of four)
REAR SPREADER KITS
(OPTIONAL)
No. 00413040
INTERNAL WEIGHT BAR KIT
SET OF FOUR
(OPTIONAL)
441S06G
4414062
441S09G
4414092
441S12G
4416122
441S18G
4416182
441S21G
4417212
GOAL
No.
SPREADER
KIT No.
1
4414062
1
4414092
1
4416122
2
4416182
24417212
GOAL
No.
No. 00413040
Qty. REQUIRED
If portable soccer goals are to be
transported frequently, it is highly
recommended that the optional No.
441S__G Rear Spreader Kit be
installed. Also, for added stability the
optional No. 00413040 Internal
Weight Bar Kit should be installed
inside the Rear Spreader Tube.
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GUARANTEE
All materials and workmanship of basic materials are guaranteed to be free and clear of defects.
Defective material will be repaired or replaced, at our option, subsequent to complete information
completion of the assembly/installation.
NAME OF DEALER: NAME OF INSTALLATIO N COMPANY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
THIS WARNING IS GIVEN IN COMPLIANCE
being received by us concerning the nature of the defect, for a period of one year from the date of
PHONE #: PHONE #:
Porter Order Numbe r:
Date of Completion:
Care has been taken to fabricate and install this equipment to provide years of safe, satisfactory use
and trouble-free service. The key to satisfactory service from this equipment is proper operation and
care. Should any malfunctions occur, please notify your supervisor and call your local Porter Dealer
or Representative.