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1. Install the
tennis net posts
and pipe anchor, making sure the anchor is installed flush with the
tennis court
surface and that the pin is parallel to the tennis net line to avoid twisting
the tennis center strap.
2. Begin installing your tennis net by connecting the loop end of the
tennis net cable
to the tennis net post cable hook/cleat on the dead end post. If you are installing
your tennis net onto an internal wind post, you may have to cut the entire loop
and any excess cable from the other end of the tennis net cable -- as well as
remove the vinyl coating near where the cable will be attached to the
winder - depending on which internal wind post you are installing. Pull
this end of the cable over the top of the winder post, lining up the
cable with the winder mechanism. Feed cable into internal wind post
mechanism and begin winding until the net is a little over 3' above the
tennis court surface at the center.
3. If you are installing your tennis net onto an external wind post, connect
one loop end of the tennis net cable to the post cable hook/cleat on the dead
end post. Take the other cable loop and hook it onto the pin on the
crank assembly and begin winding. Continue to crank the post so that the
tennis net is a little over 3 about the surface at the center.
4. Fit dowels/side stakes if available into side pockets.
5. Install lacing cord at each end by making a 2" knotted loop on one
end of the lacing cord. Run the other end through both grommets in the
headband and around the post, through the 2" loop and back around the
post in the opposite direction. Continue wrapping the cord around the
post, through the lacing bars if available, and through the grommets on
the side band, applying equal pressure as you wrap. Tie off the cord at
the bottom of the post. Repeat for other post. Finally, install the
center strap and adjust it to maintain a net height of 36" at center.
6. When youre finished, the tennis net should be fully extended so that it
completely fills the space between the two net posts. The tennis net height at
the center of the net should be 3 and the post end 3' - 6" above
ground.
7. During the off season or when winterizing, either remove the
tennis net or
at least loosen the tennis net cable and center strap. It is best to remove
tennis net
post, too, and plug the sleeves with sleeve covers to prevent moisture
and dirt from collecting in the open hole. |
