ELECTRIC WINCH

	A.	Model No. 1194 Electric Backstop Winch by Performance Sports Systems, Noblesville, IN. 

	B.	Electric winch shall be a definite purpose electric winch designed specifically for use of basketball backstop positioning. Winch shall be worm gear type designed to hold backstop at any position during operation. Winch will be driven by a 3/4 HP, 120-volt, 60 hertz, single-phase instant reversing electric motor with thermal overload protection (governed to stall at 14 amps to prevent overload) and manufactured to NEMA specifications.  Winch shall develop over 1000 lbs. of line pull at a speed of nine (9) feet per minute.  

	C.	Winch shall have high-speed worm gearing to support both radial and thrust loads, and positive locking double reduction gear drive providing 200:1 reduction rate for strong cable hold under load, eliminating need for special brakes.  Sealed gear case for lifetime maintenance free operation.  

	D.	Winch shall incorporate a large 4-1/2” diameter grooved drum to assure long cable life and proper coiling, with a tension roller for correct cable tracking even in slack conditions.  Drum shall be grooved for 1/4" 7 x 19 galvanized aircraft cable to facilitate smooth take-up and proper spooling of cable.  Drum shall allow 25 feet of travel on one (1) layer and 40 feet on two (2) layers.  

	E.	Winch shall utilize a flush mounted single keyed switch to both raise and lower backstop (eliminating the need for two keys).  Key switch shall be located so that the backstop is in full view of authorized operator at all times.  Optional wireless remote control or keypad control operation available.

F.        Winch shall have five (5) year warranty against material defects and workmanship.   Winches with                less than a five (5) year warranty shall not be considered equal.