CEILING SUSPENDED FORWARD FOLD BACKSTOPS

	A.	Model No. 3103 “Single Post” ceiling suspended, forward fold, rear braced backstop as manufactured by Performance Sports Systems, Noblesville, Indiana.

	B.	“Single Post” vertical main mast assembly shall be constructed of 6‑5/8’’ O.D. (.120” wall ASTM A-500 Grade B) structural steel tubing with diagonal side sway braces of 2 ½”X 1 ½” X14 gauge ASTM A-513 rectangular steel tube sway braces miter cut and welded in place to a top horizontal 4” x 1 ½” x 0.18” web ASTM A-36 steel channel. Sway braces shall attach to mast above backboard for maximum rigidity.   Mast and sway braces shall be welded for ceiling heights up to thirty (30) feet.  Mast and sway braces shall be clamped for ceiling heights over thirty (30) feet (Model 3102).  Backstop shall be rear braced and fold forward.  Rear brace shall be 2-3/8’’ O.D. steel tubing and attached to drop frame by sliding collar mechanism for ease and confidence of operation.

		Goal shall be mounted directly through backboard into a heavy structural steel weldment which shall be clamped to the vertical 6‑5/8’’ O.D. center mast. (This direct attachment feature transfers the load on the goal directly to the mast pipe minimizing stress to glass backboard). Goal and backboard mounting design shall conform to NCAA, NFSHSA and FIBA regulations.

			C.	The all-welded “Single Post” design shall be suspended from custom adjustable hangers with bronze bushings designed to be offset no less than 4” behind the center line of gravity of mast, providing for proper weighting of the assembly and insuring that unit locks securely and automatically into playing position.

	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.