Spinfire Pro 2 Manual de usuario
Pro 2 Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE FIRST USE ...................................................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY...................................................................................................... 3
Packaging ................................................................................................................. 4
BATTERY AND CHARGING............................................................................ 4
Internal Battery ......................................................................................................... 4
External Battery ........................................................................................................ 4
Standard Charger ..................................................................................................... 4
Optional Fast Charger .............................................................................................. 5
AC ADAPTOR .................................................................................................. 5
CUSTOMER CARE ......................................................................................... 5
Caution ..................................................................................................................... 5
Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 5
Storage ..................................................................................................................... 6
TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................................ 6
USAGE ............................................................................................................ 7
CONTROL PANEL ........................................................................................... 7
REMOTE CONTROL ..................................................................................... 10
EXAMPLE SETTINGS ................................................................................... 11
TENNIS BALLS .............................................................................................. 11
Low Compression Balls .......................................................................................... 11
HIDDEN FEATURES ..................................................................................... 12
Manual Mode .......................................................................................................... 12
30 Second Safety (Feeder) .................................................................................... 12
Feeder Speed Calibration ....................................................................................... 12
Slower Interval Mode .............................................................................................. 13
Paddle Software ..................................................................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 13
Machine won’t turn on ............................................................................................ 13
Machine fails to initialize (VCAL or HCAL error) ..................................................... 13
Machine will only turn to the right ........................................................................... 13
Clearing Ball Jams .................................................................................................. 14
Balls are jamming too regularly .............................................................................. 14
Throwing wheels aren’t spinning ............................................................................ 14
Balls inside the machine ......................................................................................... 14
Balls don’t feed fast enough ................................................................................... 15
Battery does not last 3 hours .................................................................................. 15
The feeder keeps pausing during play ................................................................... 15
The remote control does not work .......................................................................... 15
The two line drill will only fire to one side ............................................................... 16
Horizontal oscillation only fires to the sides, or just to one spot ............................. 16
Top or bottom wheel spins at high speed when the machine is off ........................ 16
Top or bottom wheel motor error ............................................................................ 16
Example settings in this manual don’t work well for me ......................................... 17
Control panel buttons are not responding properly ................................................ 17
The machine is not accurate or consistent enough ................................................ 17
The feeder motor is not working ............................................................................. 17
SUBMITTING A SUPPORT REQUEST ......................................................... 18
WARRANTY .................................................................................................. 18
Warranty Administration ......................................................................................... 18
Not Covered ........................................................................................................... 18
Conditions of Warranty ........................................................................................... 19
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BEFORE FIRST USE
To protect the machine in transport, the internal pivot plate may have been
secured to prevent it from moving. Please remove any cable ties prior to
turning the machine on. You can locate these by following the ribbons tied to
the transport handle back to their locations. If there are no ribbons, then these
may have been removed by the distributor on your behalf.
There is also a 3 position master power switch under the machine which is
turned off for transport. This will need to be turned on before you can power
on the machine. The 3 positions are:
0 Off
I Internal Battery
II External Battery or AC Adaptor
ASSEMBLY
To assemble your machine, first simply remove it from the box. To do this,
start by removing the hopper, followed by the machine. You can safely pick up
the machine by placing one hand inside the mouth at the front and using the
handle located at the rear of the machine above the control panel.
You should find this manual, a charger, remote and the carousel in the box. If
you have ordered an external battery, AC adaptor or fast charger, they may
also be in the box. The carousel is the white 5 fingered device which stirs the
balls when they are sitting in the hopper. You need to attach this to the top of
the machine on the rod, noting the flat side of the rod needs to align with the
hole in the carousel. If you cannot insert the carousel due to an obstruction,
you may need to turn the machine on and rotate the rod to find a suitable
location to attach the carousel. You can do this by pressing the Feed
Start/Pause button. Never bend the wire which floats above the drop hole, as
this can result in ball jams. It is also possible that the carousel may already be
attached when you receive your machine, so nothing will need to be done.
You can attach the hopper either upright for play mode, or upside down for
portability/storage (note you can remove the carousel too if you need to). To
attach the hopper, simply align it correctly and then push down on it until it
locks into place.
Hopper upside down for portability/storage
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Packaging
We recommend you keep your box in case you need to ship your machine
back to the supplier at a future point in time.
BATTERY AND CHARGING
Your machine should last between 3-8 hours, depending on the settings you
are using.
The machine should arrive to you fully charged, however, if you have time, we
encourage you to charge the machine before its first use.
Internal Battery
If you have an internal battery, simply plug the charger into the charger jack
on the rear of the machine (swivel the jack cover to expose it) and plug the
other end into a wall socket. Any master switch position will work.
External Battery
If you’ve ordered your machine with an external battery, you have the
advantage of easily charging the battery separately from the machine (your
machine is also 6 kg lighter than internal battery machines). Your external
battery has two plugs, one for connecting to the machine (male) and the other
is for connecting to the charger (female).
Your battery should be charged at least once per month, even if it has not
been used. This will maintain the life of the battery.
Standard Charger
Your machine comes with a standard charger which charges the machine
safely in 11 hours. This charger is the safest charger to use for your machine
and will provide the longest battery life. It is also a “smart” charger, meaning it
will not damage your battery if left on for long periods of time.
The charger has a red light when charging and a green light when charging is
complete. If after 11 or more hours, your charger light does not turn green,
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please disconnect the charger and turn on your machine. If the battery bar
indicator shows 4 bars, then your machine is charged and ready to play. You
do not need to worry about the light on the charger.
Optional Fast Charger
The fast charger can charge your machine in 4 hours and also has the added
benefit of allowing you to charge your battery while playing with the machine
on court. This means you will have unlimited play time while using your
machine and is very similar to running your machine off AC. Please note
though that the battery must have at least a small amount of charge in it
before plugging in the fast charger if you wish to use it while playing with the
machine. The fast charger will not be able to give you extra time if plugged in
when the battery is completely flat.
The fast charger is a “smart” charger, meaning it will not damage your battery
if left on for long periods of time. However, as a precautionary measure, we
recommend you unplug the charger once charging is complete. If after 4 or
more hours, your charger light does not turn green, please disconnect the
charger and turn on your machine. If the battery bar indicator shows 4 bars,
then your machine is charged and ready to play. You do not need to worry
about the light on the charger.
AC ADAPTOR
The AC Adaptor is an optional accessory, but it can be used as your primary
power source (you can order a machine without any internal or external
battery). Simply plug the AC Adaptor into your machine and turn the master
switch to position II.
Note, if you do have an internal battery, the AC Adaptor can still be used. It
will not damage the internal battery.
CUSTOMER CARE
Caution
This machine was designed to be used on a tennis court and in no other
circumstances. Only tennis balls must be used, no other balls should be
ejected from the machine. Never stand in front of the machine unless you are
on the other side of the net (more than 7 meters (8 yards) away). Even when
the machine is paused, never stand in front of it as balls can eject at any time.
Children should be supervised at all times and taught never to stand in front of
the machine.
Do not use the machine in rain and avoid using wet balls. We recommend the
use of pressureless balls to give your machine the best performance. Using a
combination of new and old balls will give inconsistent results.
Maintenance
You can vacuum out the inside of your machine to remove ball fluff. The
outside of the machine can be wiped down with a mild detergent, however,
please be careful not to get water inside the machine. The throwing wheels
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should be wiped down after every use to prevent any buildup of residue from
the balls.
Due to vibrations, the screws in the control panel and on the base of the
machine can become loose over time, so please check these regularly and
tighten them if required. If you do need to purchase replacement control panel
screws from the local hardware store, they are 304 Stainless Steel Phillips
Head screws, M4 x 10mm with a 9mm head diameter. You can contact your
local distributor for spares if you need them.
Storage
We recommend that your machine is stored inside/under cover and preferably
in a Spinfire cover to protect it from debris. Do not leave your machine on
court even with the protection of a cover as heavy rain may damage your
machine. Do not store your machine in direct sunlight and always keep it
upright.
TRANSPORTATION
To transport the machine, simply slide out the handle at the front of the
machine (underneath). Lift the machine by the handle until it rests on the rear
wheels. Make sure that the machine is tilted enough not to drag the bottom of
the machine. Simply pull the machine to your destination. Never move the
machine while it is on.
To transport in your car, you may need to remove the carousel. Please make
sure the machine is always kept upright. Laying it on its side can cause
internal damage and void your warranty. Do not store the machine in your car
when external temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees
Fahrenheit). The machine weighs 24 kg (50lbs) (or 18 kg (40lbs) with an
external battery) and should be lifted carefully with the use of the handles. We
recommend removing the hopper before lifting the machine and gripping it by
the top of the mouth and the handle at the rear (above the control panel).
To assist with transporting your machine, you can purchase a Spinfire Carry
Case which has handles and pockets for storing your charger, remote control
and accessories.
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USAGE
The machine should be placed on the baseline of the court, preferably in the
center, however you can place it in varying locations if you wish (note features
like oscillation may not work as well when the machine is not positioned in the
center). Please add the balls into the hopper before you begin, do not add
them while the carousel is turning as this can cause ball jams. The maximum
capacity is 200 balls. Please do not overfill the hopper as the excess weight
can damage the feeder motor.
CONTROL PANEL
Power: Press this button to start the machine (hold it for 3
seconds). Please note that there is a main power
switch underneath the machine. Please make sure
this is on before operating your machine (I =
internal battery, II = external battery or AC
Adaptor). The main power switch should be
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switched off when transporting or storing the
machine.
Menu: To adjust the interval, ball speed, or spin you need
to press the menu button. Once pressed, a menu
option will begin to flash (it will stop flashing after
30 seconds if no selection is made). You can
move between the 3 top menu items by using the
up and down buttons. You can adjust the settings
of each item by pressing the left and right
buttons. Note: you cannot adjust the elevation
from within the menu. Once you have finished
making your adjustments, press the menu button
again to complete your selection.
Interval:
This sets how often the balls are ejected from the
machine. It can be adjusted from 0 – 20 with 20
being the fastest (approximately 1 ball every 2-3
seconds). The maximum interval during the “2 line
drill - wide” setting is 15. Note that the balls will not
start ejecting from the machine until you press the
feed (start/stop) button.
Ball Speed:
This sets the speed at which the balls are
propelled. It can be set from 0 – 20 with 20 being
the fastest speed (approximately 80mph or
130km/h).
Spin: Using this setting, you can add topspin or slice to
each ball. It can be set from -10 to +10. When set
to -10 you will achieve the highest level of slice.
When set to 0 you will have flat balls while +10
represents the highest level of topspin. You can
also set mild levels of spin.
Elevation:
By pressing the up and down buttons you can
adjust the level of elevation. It can be set from 0 –
200 with the highest elevation being 200 (use this
setting for lobs). Note: you can only adjust the
elevation when the menu is not flashing.
Horizontal Angle: You can vary the horizontal angle that balls are
ejected to by pressing the left and right buttons.
Note: you can only adjust the horizontal angle
when the menu is not flashing.
Feed start/stop:
This allows you to start and stop the feeding of
balls from the machine.
Vertical Oscillation:
Once pressed, the machine will internally oscillate
up and down approximately 4 degrees causing the
depth of each ball to vary. Press this button again
to cancel the vertical oscillation.
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Note: to use this properly, you must set your
machine to fire short balls first (eg, service line),
and then activate vertical oscillation. Balls will then
oscillate deeper into the court and then back to
their original short position. If you try to activate
this setting when balls are already firing deep into
the court, you will find that the balls will fire outside
the baseline.
Horizontal Oscillation:
Once pressed, the machine will internally oscillate
from side to side in its wide setting, firing balls to
any horizontal angle on the court randomly (within
the singles lines). Press this button a second time
to enter the medium setting which provides the
same random feature with less width (making it
easier). Press this button a 3rd time to cancel the
horizontal oscillation and the machine will
automatically return to the center of the court.
Once you press this button, a message will display
on the LCD to let you know whether you are in
wide, medium or off mode.
2 Line Drill:
By pressing this button once you will enter the 2
line drill wide mode which will alternate between
hitting you a wide forehand then a wide backhand.
If you press it again, you will enter the 2 line drill
medium mode which alternates between a
medium forehand and a medium backhand
(easier). Pressing the button a 3rd time will enter
the 2 line drill narrow mode which alternates
between a narrow forehand and narrow backhand
(easiest). Press this button a 4th time to turn off
the 2 line drill. Note that the maximum interval
setting when using the “2 line drill – wide” is 15, it
can be set up to 20 for the “2 line drill – narrow
and medium”
Feed On: When illuminated, the machine is currently feeding
balls (ie, more caution should be used when
standing in front of the machine). If no balls are
fired from the machine for approximately 30
seconds, the feeder will pause as a safety
precaution. This safety feature can be turned off if
required, please see the troubleshooting section.
Low Battery: The low battery light will illuminate when the
battery’s charge is getting low. You will have
limited time left once this illuminates and you
should charge your battery. You also have the 4
bar battery indicator on the right hand side of the
LCD. Note, the battery should be charged after
every use.
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REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control has been designed to be as small as possible to fit easily
into your pocket.
FEED Feed on/off
SLEEP Sleep mode to conserve battery while collecting balls
UP Elevation Up
DOWN Elevation Down
LEFT Swivel Left
RIGHT Swivel Right
RESET Cancels oscillations (horizontal, vertical & 2 line drill)
INTERVAL Increase or decrease the frequency of deliveries
SPEED Increase or decrease the speed of deliveries
SPIN Increase or decrease the spin level
HORIZONTAL Horizontal Oscillation (1 = wide, 2 = medium, 3 = off)
VERTICAL Vertical Oscillation
DRILL 2 line drill (1 = wide, 2 = medium, 3 = narrow, 4 = off).
The remote control uses a radio frequency of 433Mhz to communicate with
the machine. It has been designed to work from a range that easily extends
the length of a tennis court. If you are experiencing issues with the range of
your remote, please try replacing the battery. The main cause of range issues
(other than battery) is interference from other radio frequencies in the area. If
you are able to try another public court at the facility, you may find improved
results.
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