1) What type of ceiling
structure do you have? (Example:
Flat Bar Joist with Angle Iron, I-Beam Truss, Red-Iron Beam, Open
Truss etc.)
2) What is the distance between the lowest hanging set of trusses,
from center of truss to next truss? (Example: Trusses
are 10' on center)
2b) Do your trusses 'On-Center' spacing stay the same throughout
the area where the cage will be installed? If not, please list
the variance in 25' intervals. (i.e. Trusses are 10'
on-center at 0' point, 12' OC at 25' point, 12' at 50' point, and
14' at 75' point)
3) In the area the frame will be installed, what are the dimensions
of the trusses/mounting surface, width and height? (Example:
Typical bar-joists have (2) 5" x 5" angle-irons with a 1"
gap between them -- in this case the dimension would be 11"W
x 5"H with a 1" gap.)
3b) What is the exact gap measurement between your angle irons?
(if applicable):
4) Do the trusses have any slope? If so, provide rough estimate
of pitch, or height variance at 25' intervals (i.e.
floor to truss height is 20' at 0' point, 22' at 25' point, 23' at
50' point, and 25' at 75' point)
5) What is the distance from your floor to the bottom of your mounting surface/trusses? (If needed, measure a block & count the total number of blocks on the wall for approximate height. Total ceiling access may also be required -- if access to ceiling is 25' or higher, a self-propelled scissor-lift will need to be provided by client)
5b) Do you have another set of trusses/beams/purlins which intersect
your lowest hanging set of trusses/mounting surface? If so, are
they above or below the trusses outlined in #5 above?
6) What are the FULL dimensions (L'
x W') of the facility where the cage will be
installed, from wall to wall?
7) Based on your projected location, will the cage hang parallel
or perpendicular to the trusses/lowest mounting surface?
8) Are there any obstructions (Lights, ducts, hoop support pipes
etc.) that hang below the lowest set of trusses, in the entire area
the frame will be retracted? (i.e. if cage is 70x14
the entire 70' x 14' area would need to clear, otherwise extra hardware
is required)
9) Based on your projected positioning of the cage, what is the
distance from the end of the frame to the wall (on each end)?
Or distance to any obstructions such as a divider curtain.
10) What is the 'wall type' in the area of the trusses?
(i.e. the winch may be mounted on the wall, or directly to a joist)
*The following questions only need to be answered if
you are engaging our Professional Installation Services.
11) Are there stairs leading to the area where the batting cage
will be installed? (If yes please explain in the
comments area)
12) What are the dimensions of the entry doors? (If
garage-door or bigger, dimensions are not required)
13) Is the use of a self-propelled scissor lift (w/non-marring
tires) on floor ok? (Requiring crew to use plywood
on floor will require extra labor hours)
14) General questions, comments or other things we should know.