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What
is NOT included with the Kit? [top]
- Batting
Cage Net -- we don't include a net in the price
because there are many options with prices that vary
greatly - so we prefer to let our customers choose the
best net for their situation. If you need a recommendation,
just ask.
- You
may review our Stock
Size Net options - OR get
an instant
quote here, for a custom size or heavier gauge.
We highly recommend using #42 or #60 Nylon for programs
with heavy usage. Remember, you wouldn't put KIA quality
rims on a Cadillac.
- Installation
-- our Professional Installation crew based in Ohio
can install this AirCage™ system in ANY building.
Don't make the mistake of attempting to save a few hundred
bucks for cheap help which may be cheaper per hour,
but will most likely take twice as long overall -- in
the end it's just not worth the liability. View
pictures of our installation crew's previous
work - and review a list of some
of our references. Just ask
for direct contacts.
How
can I get a quote for this system? [top]
- First,
if you have a skilled fabrication shop & engineer
on your staff, we are happy to simply send you our basic
kit, as outlined
here - base pricing
applies for the basic kit. Please keep in mind that
based on your facility specs, custom fabrication may
be required to make the system compatible with your
ceiling. We highly recommend providing us with your
specs & pictures, and allowing our experienced crew
to perform the fabrication for you, which is done at
a very reasonable price.
- The
most important step to receiving a Finalized price quote
is to complete our online
Questionnaire Form, and also return several
pictures of your facility -- the sooner we have this
info, the sooner we can finalize your hardware list
& quote -- you may also fax the completed form to
1.800.577.3046
- You
may review our general pricing
for 3 different sizes here.
- If
you need to print a copy of an estimate for our standard
70'L x 14'W system, you may find it here: Generic
Pricing Proposal.
- This
system can also be customized to fit ANY size building
- so feel free to Contact Us
for a price estimate for another size.
- If
you would like "firm" pricing, we
will need to review your facility specs & pictures,
to ensure the system is designed to be compatible with
your ceiling instantly out of the box. Don't be baited
by lower priced systems, which will be a "one size
fits all" design, and may require a large amount
of fabrication after you receive it to make it fit with
your ceiling -- leave this to the experts and
let us do it right the first time.
- Please
also provide several pictures: 2-3 full-scale of entire
facility, and 2-3 focused on area in ceiling targeted
for installation. Also include pics of any obstructions
in ceiling, i.e. ducts, divider curtain, piping etc.
- Contact
Us with any questions about this process,
or to get assistance with completing your Specs.
- If
you don't have all the info or pics the 1st time,
please just complete as much info as you can,
and we will attempt to finalize your pricing, and will
let you know if we need additional info.
What
are the potential up-charges, and what equipment does
it require? [top]
You
may review a list of some of the
items we have used in the past to create work-arounds
to make the system compatible with various facilities,
here. However, please realize that
this list is not exhaustive, and pricing may vary - this
is simply to provide a "ball-park" of the potential
up-charges so you aren't caught completely off-guard.
We
should mention that we have yet to find ONE facility we
weren't able to install this system in - and we have performed
hundreds of jobs over the past several years, and encountered
virtually EVERY obstacle.
What
is your definition of a standard facility that requires
no up-charges? [top]
*A
"Standard" facility which is instantly compatible
with our "base" system, and requires no additional
hardware, includes the following main features:
- Flat
ceiling
- Bar-Joist
"truss" Ceiling structure with Angle-Irons
- Angles
include at least a 1/2" open gap between them
- Cage
can be positioned parallel to trusses
- Trusses
are 14' (on-center) apart, or 7' apart or less
- Trusses
are symmetrical throughout facility
- There
are no other beams or trusses which hang lower than
the mounting surface, which will obstruct with the cage
path or cables which need a clear path to the winch
- Ceiling
height of 25' or lower (distance from floor to "mounting
surface" / trusses)
- Winch
can be mounted to truss or solid block wall
-
There is at least as much room between the end of the
cage and the winch, as there is height from the floor
to the ceiling. i.e. If there is only 10' between the
end of the cage & the winch, but the cage needs
to retract up 20', it would only be able to retract
a total of 10', so it would not be completely retracted
to the ceiling - this is where the Return Pulley System
comes in.
- No
obstructions hang below the trusses or "mounting
surface" (includes lights, ducts, piping, wires,
air-socks, banners etc.) -- these all obstruct the path
of the cables which feed into the pulleys -- these can
be worked around by our shop fabricating tube extensions
which maneuver around the obstacle
*Please
realize that this list is not exhaustive. If your facility
does not meet all of the criteria above, don't panic -
we may still be able to avoid using additional hardware,
or the up-charges may not be too high. Review
the list of potential extra hardware needed here,
or simply contact us to discuss
your situation. We can make this system work in ANY facility
for a reasonable price - we offer the best value in the
industry, guaranteed.
How
long will this Batting Cage System last? [top]
- If
the cage is treated well - meaning no one is permitted
to hang on the net or frame, & the motor is not
abused with rapid start & stop activity, this system
will easily last 25+ years.
- The
first item you will need to replace is the net, which
can have a life-span ranging from 1-15 years depending
on the quality chosen.
- We
recommend regular inspections of this system (which
should be done with any overhead equipment), to ensure
it is still secure. The frequency is dependent on your
level of use, but annual inspections are advised.
Is
this system safe hanging over-head in my facility? [top]
Yes,
it is VERY safe and secure. Our crew takes no shortcuts,
and we have the strictest of codes to ensure the system
is installed with the proper hardware which is specifically
Rated/Certified for this type of application. The winch
is also attached in 9 different points, and uses vibration-proof
Nylon bolts which will not come loose during usage.
The
overall weight of our 70'L x 14'W standard sized system
(including net) is 550 lbs, which equates to only 7.8
lbs per linear foot. The overall weight is also dispersed
by approximately 16-18 pulley attachment points, which
requires each attachment point to support about 30-50
lbs at the absolute maximum.
We
have had ZERO accidents or injuries during the past 7+
years of installing this system (hundreds). However, just
in case, of course we do maintain Workers Compensation
& Liability Insurance with The Hartford (company name
Practice Sports, Inc.), so in case of a freak accident,
you are covered. However, our Liability coverage expires
after the first year, unless a certified inspection is
performed by an independent company, or us. See directly
below for more info on safety inspections.
Regular
Safety Inspections: [top]
We
STRONGLY recommend performing regular safety inspections
of all over-head equipment, including ours. Our equipment
should NEVER come loose, but you just never know who may
have accessed the system and compromised it's integrity
- and with the risk of injury you can't afford NOT to
know for sure.
The
frequency necessary depends on usage, but at a minimum
we recommend annual inspections by a
certified company. Relocating the system or modifying/altering/"fixing"
the system in any way also voids any liability and warranty,
unless otherwise explicitly approved by Practice Sports,
Inc. in writing. Please contact
us to discuss your plans prior to making modifications.
If you would like our crew to perform an inspection of
your batting cage or any other equipment in your facility
such as bleachers, basketball hoops, divider curtains
etc., simply Contact Us for
a quote, and we would be happy to help.
We
do also offer maintenance services for a variety of other
gym applications - so just ask!
*Practice
Sports, Inc. and all of our subsidiaries / partners are
not liable for any injury or damage sustained as a result
of usage of our equipment. |
