LOBSTER Elite Owner's Manual - page 4
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ELITE GRANDSLAM IV CONTROL PANEL
A.
Power Button – Push and hold the POWER button to turn the machine on.
Battery level is shown at startup. Both the horizontal and vertical motors will
perform functional checks to calibrate the machine when it is turned on or off.
B.
Remote – Push this button to turn on/off the remote control receiver.
C.
Menu Buttons – The up/down buttons are used to scroll through the menu
options to be selected and adjusted. A cursor on the LCD will highlight the
current selection.
D.
Settings – The +/- buttons are used to adjust a highlighted option on LCD screen.
E.
Play/Pause – The Play button is used to begin the play of a selected
function and to pause the feed.
F. Presets – The nine buttons in the center of the control panel are used to select the
mode. Menu and Settings buttons are used to select and adjust shot
parameters. After the shot parameters are satisfactory, press play to start.
G.
Manual – Machine will continuously throw a certain shot to a specific location.
H.
Test – Used to align your machine for proper ball placement on the court.
I. Charger Connector – Used to charge your battery.
J. Main Power Switch – During shipping the machine is hard wired off in the down
position. Once you unpack, locate the switch on the bottom rear of the machine and
turn the main power on, to the up position, to allow power to the control board. If
you plan to not use your machine for one month or longer, Lobster recommends that
you turn this switch off.
MAINTENANCE
Inclement Weather
Never store the machine outside. Exposure to rain and snow will shorten machine life.
Storage
Store the machine in a clean, dry location with the Main Power off. Never store the
machine in a closed car trunk where temperatures can reach 180 degrees. Extreme
temperatures and conditions can affect the machine’s electronic board and battery.
Exposure to rain and snow will damage the electronics.
Cleaning
Turn the power Main Power OFF when cleaning the machine. The outside of the
machine may be wiped down with a mild detergent. The inside of the machine may
be vacuumed to remove tennis ball fuzz. The Lobster storage cover is an ideal way
to protect your machine from the elements.
Ball Consistency
The consistency of ball throws is dependent on the consistency of the tennis balls
you use. Consistent balls will produce consistent ball throws. A mixture of new and
old balls will produce inconsistent ball throws. Pressureless balls are recommended
for use with a ball machine. For more information, call Lobster at 800.526.4041.
Replacing The Batttery
Remove the six screws from around the base of the machine. There are two in back
two in front and one on each side. Lift the red case upward. Be careful with the
elevation pointer and do not pull hard on the wiring. Rest the case on its side next
to the machine. Unzip the Velcro straps that hold in the battery and unhook the
battery wires. You can now lift out the battery and put the new one in its place.
Attach the battery wires, red wire to the red connector and black wire to black
connector. Then reattach the Velcro straps tightly. Fasten the red case back on to
the chassis starting with the rear screws followed by the side screws and finish with
the front screws. Be sure the case sits as far down as it can when you tighten the
screws. Turn the machine on and test the functions of the machine including, power
switch, elevation, sweep, and feed.
If there are any problems, remove the control panel by unscrewing the four black
screws at its corners. Ensure that all the wires are connected to the electronic
board. The electronic board is labeled and the wires are labeled to help identify
where the wires are plugged.
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