CEILING HUNG VOLLEYBALL SYSTEM
	
	A.	Model No. 8001R “Skymaster”” ceiling suspended fold-up volleyball system as manufactured by Performance Sports Systems, Noblesville, Indiana.
	
B.	System will be comprised of two vertical frame members hinged at the truss connection point to allow the system (net, frames, padding, antenna, ref stand, etc.) to fold as a single unit.   Frames shall be 4” square heavy wall tubing, extended to the floor in the down position.  Frames shall be laterally braced by means welded truss bridge and a 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” rectangular sway brace.  Frames shall be folded to the stored position by means of a 3/4 hp, dual drum electric winch model 8194.  A folding brace shall lock the frames in a playing position and be of a jackknife design with an adjustable hinge for easy installation and field adjustment. The frames will provide net attachment rails that have infinite net height adjustment between tennis height and 8’-0” to 3’-7” to meet all age group height settings for both men and women.
C. 	The referee stand is included as an integral piece of the system.  The stand may be placed at either end of the net during installation.  The stand is positioned inside of the frame and helps support the net load.  Referee shall enter platform from side away from court.  Referee stand padding is provided.
D. 	The net tensioner shall incorporate a heavy duty, self-locking ratchet mechanism with a positive compression clutch brake type release. A high tensile nylon strap will be used with the winch to achieve required net tension.
E.	Net features include 5/8” diameter fiberglass dowel and 4” square black nylon mesh (250-lbs tensile strength) for excellent performance and durability. Free floating net along 1/8” diameter steel 7 x 19 cable (1,760-lbs. Minimum breaking strength) allows for quick and easy centering of net about the court lines. Nylon straps with metal clips are used to secure net in place. Net shall be 32’ length and 39” width. Net perimeter shall have a 2” wide vinyl coated polyester hem that is double stitched.  Net meets or exceeds all requirements for most levels of competition.
F.	Upright safety pads shall be one single piece 72” in height.  Padding shall be constructed with        1 1/2” thick cross-linked polyethylene closed cell foam covered with 14-ounce nylon reinforced vinyl. Attachment to uprights shall be with Velcro® straps. Standard Colors are: white, yellow, orange, red, kelly green, forest green, royal blue, marine blue, navy blue, gray, black, maroon, beige, and purple.
G. 	Net antenna shall be 3/8” diameter fiberglass rods 72” long with alternating red and white bands. Net tape shall be white nylon reinforced vinyl 2 ½” wide with full-length pocket to accept the antenna. Attachment to net shall be full-length quick action Velcro® closures.

	D.	Backstop shall be supported from 3‑1/2’’ O.D. pipe anchored to roof framing members by means of heavy formed steel support fittings. Superstructure pipes to be reinforced with special bridging or bracing when truss centers exceed spans of fourteen (14) feet. Each attachment clamp must be capable of supporting static loads of at least 10,000 lbs. with no deflection.	

	E.	All metal parts shall have factory applied powder coat finish in standard black. Available colors: white, blue, red, gray, and yellow.