PROMATIC Wobble Unit Box Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- PROMATIC
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PROMATIC Wobble Unit Box
Operating Instructions Wobble units – Merlin & Hobby
WARNING
Clay target launchers can be dangerous and must be treated with great care at
all times to avoid accidents.
Never place any bodily part into the path of any mechanical piece whilst the
machine is in motion or likely to be so.
12v DC Power Source:
This product is designed to be powered from a 12v DC battery, it SHOULD NOT BE
DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO HOUSEHOLD AC POWER
Battery: Where a trap is connected to any other suitable power source i.e. a
Transformer – the relevant sections of instructions should still be observed,
i.e. “Disconnect the battery” and applied to this or any other power source.
How the Rotation box fits into the trolley
The rotation box forms the basis of the trolley spine. A swivel piece mounted
to this acts as a mount for the trap and replaces the trap’s existing base or
foot.
If the trap is currently fitted to a trolley it should be removed and the
trolley disassembled from its spine as some of the existing trolley components
(axle handle etc..) will be required to complete this assembly.
It the trap was mounted to a base then the kit purchased should also include
the relevant trolley parts, please check that you have all the parts
available.
Assemble the Rotation box to the existing trolley components:
Fit the trolley axle and wheels to the front (gear wheel) side of the rotation
box.
Fit the extension tube to the rear end of the rotation box, followed by the
trolley han-dle and ground spike using the clam-plates and fittings as shown
below.
Fit second battery tray (Small battery version):
For traps using the budget trolley a second battery tray will need to be
fitted. the sec-ond battery attaches to the opposite side of the pull handle
as shown using the original nuts & bolts. Fit the nylon spacer piece to the
rear holes so that it sits between the two trays using the extra nut & bolt
provided.
Assembling the optional kits:
Please read through the procedures for all the options you have purchased as
some steps may need to be combined when fitting two kits.
The kits may be delivered with certain parts already pre-assembled.
Assemble the Elevation bracket
(For traps with the elevation option)
Fit the stud through the mounting hole in the swivel bracket and align the
locating peg with the square hole fit the Large washer and NY lock nut,
tighten securely.
Connect linkage to rotation wheel
(All versions)
Fit the linkage to the swivel piece (trap base) then fit a washer below and
secure with a spring clip. Fit the threaded spigot into any of the holes
(other than the center) of the rotating wheel. Fit a washer to the spigot.
Fit the other end of the linkage to the threaded spigot and secure with a
spring clip.
Install the electrical items and connect the battery:
Remove the motor cover on the underside of the rotation box .
The electrical assembly for the rotation box is supplied pre-fitted through
the box end-cap, feed the two wires (one with the fuse assembly) through the
rear of the box section.
Taking care not to damage the cable, fit the end cap into the rear of the
rotation box with the cable gland towards the left-hand side (when viewed from
the rear)
Fix the small switch box to the battery tray using the small strip of adhesive
Velcro.
Connect the terminals to the rotation motor.
The connector with the black wire and the fuse holder fitted, should be
connected to the larger of the two terminals, the connector with the blue wire
to the smaller terminal.
Replace the motor cover and se-cure with the four screws previously removed,
however If you have the elevation unit (optional) to fit – leave this cover
off until later.
Install the second battery with the terminals facing in towards the handle.
For Traps fitted with the large battery tray this step is not necessary as the
ring terminals provided on the cable be connected to the appropriate existing
battery connector
Connect the battery: Ensure that the switch is in the OFF (center)
position and connect the cables to the battery.
- The Black wire connects to the + (or red cultured) battery terminal
- The Blue wire connects to the – (or black cultured) battery terminal
Fitting the elevation unit:
If the elevation box is to be fitted the trap should now be mounted onto the
trap carrier. Use a NY lock nut and washer on the pivot point and the curved
slot, tighten these until the trap can just pivot freely on the base without
binding.
Fit the mounting bolts and spacers to the mainframe mounting holes as shown
above, place a NY lock nut on each and hand tighten only, at this stage the
bolt heads need to remain protruding.
Undo but do not fully remove the forward casting plate nut, located under the
rectangular frame support (nearest the main frame) allow around 10mm clearance
under the nut to aid box location.
Remove the large black plastic plugs from the ends of the elevation box
(taking care not to dislodge the electrical wiring from the motor) this will
allow a clear view of the internal keyhole slots in the rear face of the box.
Offer the box into position, fitting the keyhole slot on the rear box surface over the two bolt heads fitted earlier . Next rotate the box upwards into position and locate the front upper keyhole slot onto the casting plate nut loosened earlier. Finally slide the box rearwards to fully locate it.
The two main fixing bolts can now be fully tightened, followed by the front casting plate nut. Refit the front and rear plastic caps, taking care not to trap the electrical wiring in the process.
Connecting the electrical wiring:
The elevation box is connected into the existing rotation box, undo and
discard the white or light cultured blanking plug on the rotation box pass the
wiring from the elevation box through into the rotation box. Once the cable is
fitted to the required position, tighten the cable gland into the threaded
hole (it may be necessary to slack-en the rear part of the gland to allow it
to spin on the cable during fitting)
The wiring for the elevation unit is fitted with piggyback type connectors,
and should be fitted to the existing motor connectors as shown below.
Replace any black plastic plugs in the ends of the elevation and/or rotation
box
(taking care not to trap the electrical wiring ) and replace the motor cover
using the four screws previously removed.
Elevation box wiring:
If the wiring to the elevation box has been removed for any reason, it should
be reconnected as shown opposite.
The rotation disc on this box is intended to turn clockwise to ensure smooth
operation.
How to operate:
Setting the switch to the ROTATION position will allow to motor to run
continuously varying the angle of the target. Pushing the switch forward to
the NUDGE position will give a momentary burst (the switch will automatically
spring back to the OFF position) this will allow a fixed trajectory to be
selected.
Using the optional holes on the rotation disc a narrower or wider target field
can be selected
The elevation function can be switched on and off independently using the
switch on the back of the elevation box. Note: to set a fixed elevation it
will be necessary to use the NUDGE function with the elevation box turned on
until the target is thrown at the desired height, but please be aware that the
trap will rotate as well during this proce-dure.
Once target is being thrown at the desired height the elevation function can
be turned off leaving just the rotation function active.
Promatic International Ltd.
Hooton Road
Hooton
South Wirral
CH66 7PA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 151 327 2220 (General)
E-mail [email protected]
Website: www.promatic.co.uk
Promatic Inc.
801, Mid America Drive, Plattsburg.
MO 64477
USA
Toll Free: 888.767.2529 Fax: 816.539.0257
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.promatic.biz
References
- Promatic Trap Machines | World's Best Traps | Clay Target Thrower
- Promatic Traps– Promatic International Ltd