HEATER SPORTS HTR299 Real Baseball Pitching Machine Instructions

HEATER SPORTS HTR299 Real Baseball Pitching Machine

Product Specifications

• Brand: Heater Jr. Pitching Machine
• Recommended Balls: Heater Pitching Machine Balls for best accuracy
• Usage: For batting and fielding practice
• Age Recommendation: Adults only
• Warning: Keep hands and body parts away from ball entry and exit

Product Usage Instructions

Ball Usage Recommendations

For optimal performance, use Heater Pitching Machine Balls to test accuracy and pitch speed. Avoid using wet balls as they may not pitch properly until dry. The speed and accuracy of each pitch depend on the hardness, roundness, and type of ball used.

• Slide Sections A, B, and C together, ensuring push pins line up with adjoining holes.
• Lock the sections into place to form the legs of the pitching machine.
• Ensure all individuals are clear of the ball path.
• Turn off the variable speed control knob by rotating it counter-clockwise.
• Bolt the housing clamp to the leg support tube(s) at the desired location.
• Adjust pitch height as needed and confirm the machine is pitching accurately before use.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use real baseballs with the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine?
• A: It is not recommended to use real baseballs with this machine as it may lead to inaccurate throws due to the seams on the ball. Dimpled pitching machine baseballs are advised for safe and accurate pitching.
• Q: What should I do if the balls get wet?
• A: If balls get wet, allow them to dry completely before using them with the pitching machine to ensure proper pitching functionality.
• Q: Is it safe for children to operate the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine?
• A: No, this product is designed for adult use only. Serious hand and bodily injuries may occur if used incorrectly, so adult supervision is required.

IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

THE ACCURACY OF THE HEATER JR PITCHING MACHINE DEPENDS ON THE QUALITY, HARDNESS AND TYPE OF BALLS USED WITH THIS PRODUCT!
HEATER SPORTS RECOMMENDS USING HEATER PITCHING MACHINE BALLS TO TEST THE HEATER JR’S ACCURACY AND PITCH SPEED. THESE BALLS ARE PRECISELY CRAFTED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH HOURS OF ACCURATE, TROUBLE-FREE BATTING AND FIELDING PRACTICE.

Heater Jr. Pitching Machine Balls
Heater Pitching Machine Balls are recommended for use with the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine. These balls are the most accurate, long lasting, and produce less wear and tear on the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine.

• For peak performance, please purchase at least one dozen of these balls. This will improve your satisfaction with the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine.

IF BALLS GET WET, THEY WILL NOT PITCH PROPERLY UNTIL THEY DRY.
KNOWN FACTS ABOUT DIFFERENT BALLS
The speed and accuracy of each pitch is dependent on the hardness, roundness, and type of each ball used. For example: If you have 12 balls and four are softer than the others (these balls will throw lower than the other balls), if four are harder than the others (these balls will throw higher than the other balls), and if four are not round (these balls will throw inside and outside). THIS LEAVES THE USER WITH THE IMPRESSION THE HEATER JR PITCHING MACHINE IS INACCURATE WHICH IS NOT CORRECT.

KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF BALLS

Simulated leather balls
These balls are usually cheap, inexpensive balls and don’t pitch very fast with the Heater Jr. Because of the plastic simulated leather on these balls, consumers have thought the Heater Jr. was shooting out puffs of smoke. This is incorrect. The puffs of smoke come from these balls because every time they run through the machine, part of the cover gets turned into small dust particles and makes the consumer think these particles are puffs of smoke coming from the Heater Jr.; wherein reality, the puffs of dust (or sometimes confused as smoke) are coming from the simulated leather balls.

Real leather balls

• The Heater Jr. Pitching Machine should perform to your satisfaction as long as you purchase new, real leather balls.
• However, the accuracy of these balls varies more than with Heater Pitching Machine balls because of the seams on real balls.

IMPORTANT
DO NOT RETURN THIS PITCHING MACHINE TO THE RETAIL STORE WHERE PURCHASED.
CALL TOLL-FREE: 800-492-9334.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE USED BY ADULTS ONLY. MAKE SURE MACHINE IS TURNED OFF BEFORE ASSEMBLY! KEEP HANDS AND ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM BALL ENTRY AND EXIT! SERIOUS HAND AND BODILY INJURY MAY OCCUR IF USED INCORRECTLY!

BASEBALL PITCHING MACHINE LEG ASSEMBLY

• STEP 1: Slide Sections A, B, and C together. Lock the sections together by making sure the push pins line up with each adjoining hole and lock into place.

Pitching Machine Instructions

WARNING
USE REAL BASEBALLS IN THIS MACHINE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ONLY USE DIMPLED PITCHING MACHINE BASEBALLS TO PITCH TO BATTERS. PITCHING MACHINES THAT USE A WHEEL TO THROW BASEBALLS WILL THROW REAL BASEBALLS INACCURATELY BECAUSE OF THE SEAMS ON THE BALL AND MAY HIT A BATTER AND CAUSE PHYSICAL INJURY!
IMPORTANT: THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE USED BY ADULTS ONLY. MAKE SURE MACHINE IS TURNED OFF BEFORE ASSEMBLY! KEEP HANDS AND ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM THE BALL EXIT! SERIOUS HAND AND BODILY INJURY MAY RESULT IF USED INCORRECTLY!

• Step 1: Make sure every person and everything is clear of the pitching machine ball path.
• Step 2: Turn the pitching machine variable speed control knob off (counter-clockwise until you hear a click).
• Step 3: Bolt housing clamp to leg support tube(s) by inserting clamp bolt(2X) through clamp hole(2X) & leg support clamp hole(2X).
• Step 4: Slide flat washer(2X) & lock washer(2X) over bolt(2X) and tighten clamp knob(2X).
• Step 5: Slide galvanized steel legs into leg support tubes and tighten thumb screws.
• Step 6: Plug the A/C power cord into 3 prong power outlet.
• Step 7: Aim the pitching machine at the desired target.
• Step 8: Turn the variable speed control knob on (clockwise to approximately #3 on speed control).
• Step 9: Pitch a ball & rotate the speed control knob to desired estimated speed.
• Step 10: Adjust pitch height by loosening the pitch height adjustment knob and rotating the housing to the desired location. Re-tighten pitch height adjustment knob.
• Step 11: Make sure the machine is pitching at the desired target before allowing the batter to start batting.

Auto-Ball Feeder Assembly

• Step 1: Slide Top Ball Tray, Bottom Ball Tray, and Ball Feeder Motor Assembly together.
• Step 2: Slide Ball Feeder Motor Assembly Tubes (2X) into Ball Feeder Attachment Brackets (2X).
• Step 3: Snap the Ball Feeder Motor Assembly Tube Push Pin (1X) into the Ball Feeder Push Pin Hole.
• Step 4: Plug Ball Feeder Power Cord into the Auto-Ball Feeder Plug.
• Step 5: Load Pitching Machine Baseballs into Auto-Ball Feeder Tray.
• Step 6: Make sure the pitching machine is aimed properly and people are out of the way of the baseball path.
• Step 7: Turn on the Ball Feeder On/Off Switch to pitch baseball.

WARNING

• Make sure the pitching machine is properly aimed before turning on Auto-Ball Feeder.
• Make sure the batter is ready before turning on the machine and auto-ball feeder.
• Make sure all persons are aware pitching machine is throwing balls automatically.
• Make sure the machine operator is ready to turn off the auto-ball feeder power switch if necessary.
• Make sure the Ball Feeder On/Off Switch is set to off when loading baseballs.
• Make sure the pitching machine operator stands behind a protective screen.
• Make sure the batter is wearing a NOCSAE-approved batting helmet.

Pre-Operating Instructions

Check The Air Pressure In The Heater Jr. Pitching Machine Tire

Warning: Make sure the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine is unplugged and the tire is not spinning during these operations.

Pre-Operation #1

• Locate Allen Wrench (provided in the package) and unscrew (3) three-wheel cover screws.

Important
Periodically inspect the tire to make sure it is not worn out, flat, or punctured. Serious damage could result if operated in any of these conditions.

Pre-Operation #2
Tire pressure should be between 40 – 45 lbs. psi. If tire pressure reads low, use an air pump to inflate the tire to 40 – 45 lbs. psi. If tire pressure reads high, decrease the air pressure by pushing down the air stem bubble located in the middle of the air stem. ••Inspect the air pressure periodically to make sure air pressure is still within the 40 – 45 lbs. psi range.••

Pre-Operation #3
Locate Allen Wrench (provided in the package) and secure Wheel Cover back on the machine by tightening (3) three Wheel Cover Screws.
Warning – Serious Bodily Injury: Never operate Heater Jr. Pitching Machine until Wheel Cover is secured with the (3) three Wheel Cover Screws.

Check Heater Jr. Fuse Reset Button

Fuse Re-Set Button
The Heater Jr. Pitching Machine has a fuse reset button which is designed to protect the electronic circuit in the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine. If the Heater Jr. will not turn on, check this button to make sure it is not popped out. If it is popped out, press it back in to reset the fuse circuit breaker. This should allow the Heater Jr. to operate properly.

WARNING

• Do not put your hands or fingers in the pitching machine.
• Make sure all persons are clear of the ball path and away from the pitching machine before pitching any ball.
• Make sure you pitch only one ball at a time.
• Make sure all balls are out of the machine before turning the pitching machine on.
• Do not stand in front of a pitching machine.
• Do not operate in moisture.
• This machine can cause serious bodily injury if used incorrectly.
• For adult operation only.
• Batter must wear NOCSAE Approved Batting Helmet.

WARNING

• Only use dimpled pitching machine balls to pitch to batters. Pitching machines that use a wheel to throw balls will throw real balls inaccurately because of the seams on the ball which may hit a batter and cause physical injury.
• Always have legs set on the ground before pitching to a batter or the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine may move and hit the batter causing serious physical injury.
• Make sure you pitch only one ball at a time.
• The Pitching Machine Operator must stand behind a protective safety screen.

WARNING

• Make sure the pitching machine is aimed and throwing properly before allowing the batter to step up and hit balls pitched from the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine.
• Make sure all persons stand clear of the pitching machine and ball path.
• Make sure all persons are aware pitching machine is throwing balls.
• Power Cords over 20 feet can lose energy and cause the Heater to pitch slower than normal.

HEATER SPEED CONTROL DIAL SPEEDS

• Knob Setting = 10, Est. Speed = 46 MPH • Knob Setting = 5, Est. Speed = 26 MPH
• Knob Setting = 9, Est. Speed = 42 MPH • Knob Setting = 4, Est. Speed = 22 MPH
• Knob Setting = 8, Est. Speed = 38 MPH • Knob Setting = 3, Est. Speed = 18 MPH
• Knob Setting = 7, Est. Speed = 34 MPH • Knob Setting = 2, Est. Speed = 14 MPH
• Knob Setting = 6, Est. Speed = 30 MPH • Knob Setting = 0, Est. Speed = 0 MPH

Thank you for purchasing the Heater Jr. Pitching Machine. If you have any questions or comments on how Heater Sports can improve the Heater, please call our 24-hour customer service hotline at 800-492-9334.

CONTACT

• 95 West 650 South
• St. George, Utah 84770
• PH: 800-492-9334
• PH: 435-656-1756
• Fax: 435-688-0741

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