Installation instructions – Jaypro Sports WMSS User Manual

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Installation Instructions

1. Tools & Equipment Required

a. Socket set and/or box wrenches
b. Backboard lifting equipment (500 lb capacity minimum):

a. Manual material lift or
b. Block and tackle or
c. Chain hoist or
d. Cable winch

Note: if any of the last three methods is used, two nylon web lifting straps (or similar
product) will be needed as well, plus shackles.

c. Electric drill with the following bits:

a. 3/4" wood
b. 9/16" carbide tipped or better (for drilling steel pipe)

d. Medium to heavy duty rotary hammer with the following masonry bits (depending on anchor

type – see Appendix A for selection):

a. 1/2"
b. 3/4"
c. 7/8”

e. Rubber hammer or mallet (for minor leveling adjustments and hardware assembly)
f. Hacksaw or reciprocating saw with hacksaw blades
g. 4’ Level
h. Measuring tape (at least 25’ long)
i. Assembly diagrams (shipped with materials – contact Jaypro if you are missing your set of

assembly diagrams).

2. Preparation

a. Begin by laying out all parts. Identify everything listed on packing list and parts lists and make

sure everything is accounted for.

b. Familiarize yourself with the installation drawing packet supplied with the job. If you don’t

understand something on any of the drawings, now is the best time to contact Jaypro and get
the answers to your questions.

c. Obtain correct anchors for the wall type present. See table below for guidance. Important: It is

the responsibility of the installer to supply the correct anchor. Jaypro cannot be held liable
should the wall anchors fail.

d. Determine the exact location for your backstop. Avoid obstructions such as windows, exposed

columns, conduit, etc. on or in the wall in the area where the backstop is to be located. An area
8’ wide, from 8’-9’’ to approximately 14’ from the floor is required for installations. See
FIGURE 1 below.

e. Remove any sheetrock or other wall covering from area immediately behind the wood planks.
f. The wall surface that the backstop structure is attached to must be capable of supporting the

backstop and the forces applied when it is in play. Concrete block, brick, or solid concrete
walls are ideal. If your walls are any other material please contact Jaypro Sports for suggested
attachment methods (also see ‘Anchor Management’ section later in this manual).

g. The distance between the wood planks is 36 inches center to center.