Knight Trainer Manual v3.9
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1. ier CVV VAS AAA bee ii Replacing a wheel 1 The rubber compound used for the ejection wheels is very long lasting and the spacing between the wheels can be reduced to compensate for wheel wear adding even further to wheel life Nonetheless at some point it may be necessary to change the wheels Each wheel is held in place with a set screw that can be removed with a hex key When new wheels are installed the same screws are tightened to lock the wheels onto the drive shafts To install a wheel a Note that the shaft on which the wheel fits has a flattened part Align the wheel so that the set screw is directed towards the flattened part of the shaft b Before tightening raise the wheel so that the top of the wheel is flush with the top of the shaft This is very important to allow the wheels to spin freely and to allow the shuttles to be properly delivered to the wheels Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 15 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version Ly BP A Knight vii lige User Manual Cleaning the polycarbonate covers Polycarbonate is a very strong material when resisting impact but is easily scratched Clean only with a soft non abrasive cloth such as a microfibre cloth intended for eyewear Do not use cleaning agents unless they are specifically identified as being suitable for polycarbonate Stores that sell eyeguards will often also carry cleaning products intended for polycarbonate Do not spray directly2. So al See User Manual 1 Safety a General i WEAR EYEGUARDS It is strongly recommended that eyeguards be worn by anyone using the Knight Trainer or gt standing on the court with the Knight Trainer People r wea near the Knight Trainer may be hit by shuttles returned l by the player s using the machine ii POWER DOWN During examination servicing or maintenance of the Knight Trainer turn off the power switch and unplug the Knight Trainer iii USE ONLY AS INTENDED Only use the Knight Trainer to feed and eject regulation badminton shuttlecocks whether nylon or feather iv USE SAFELY Do not operate the Knight Trainer with the transparent panels removed b During setup or takedown i The stand 1 LOWEST POSITION Be sure that the stand is in its lowest position 2 HANDLE WITH CARE 1 Do not place your e S hands where they can be caught by the scissor Keep hands away from this area when action of the brackets as they open or close opening or closing 3 HANDLE WITH CARE 2 As the stand s legs close towards the outer shaft do not place your hands where they can be caught by the legs ii The Knight Trainer 1 2PEOPLE when placing the Knight Trainer on the stand or removing it from the stand ideally 2 people should work together 2 WATCH YOUR STEP Make sure that the area around the Knight Trainer is clear so as to avoid stumbling while handling the unit 3 FIRM GRIP
3. Trainer is still not restarting check the fuse on the control panel It is found to the left of the on off switch Unscrew the cap and examine the fuse If the fuse has burned out the damage will be obvious and the fuse will have to be replaced Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 18 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com
4. Whether working alone or with someone else be very sure of your grip on the Knight Trainer while either positioning it on the central shaft of the stand or removing it from the stand c During operation of the Knight Trainer 1 Wear eyeguards 2 Use an extension cord of sufficient length see section 2 3 Unless otherwise instructed unplug the Knight Trainer from the power supply before any examination of or contact with the feeding and ejection mechanisms 4 Do not stand directly in front of an operating Knight Trainer Do not lean on the Knight Trainer 6 Turn off the feeding mechanism before inserting or removing a tube containing shuttlecocks n Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 1 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com wii eee User Manual 2 Electrical requirements The Knight Trainer is configured to operate at 120 V 60 Hz 5 Amps and is suitable for standard current in Canada and the US A compact transformer is available as an option for any Knight Trainers shipped to countries with different electrical requirements You will need an appropriate extension cord long enough to reach from an electrical outlet to the net while lying flat on the court floor for the whole distance This extension will be connected to the power cord supplied with the Knight Trainer and will allow you a full range of positions on the court If you are using a transformer the transformer shoul
5. a level trajectory it may be necessary to angle the ejection point downwards The exact negative angle will vary depending on what kinds of shuttles are being used and the velocity of the ejection d Controlling the Knight Trainer i Remote control 1 The remote control receiver is designed for maximum sensitivity when the signal comes from a point in front of the Knight Trainer This allows the Knight Trainer to be controlled from points on the court in front of the unit in line with the receivers which are on the control box above the left wheel 2 From the side of the machine facing the readout you can also use the remote control to affect the settings by holding the remote up to the readout panel and pushing the appropriate buttons on the remote You may have to try a couple of positions for the remote control until you find the proper point ii Feeding mechanism 1 With the main power on activate or stop the feeding mechanism using the top right button on the remote control When the feeding mechanism is turned on a steady light will shine from the signal receiver on the Knight Trainer s control box This light will go out whenever the feeding mechanism is turned off whether with the remote control or with the main power switch iii Frequency 1 With the main power on use the remote control s CH and CH buttons to increase or decrease the interval between shots 2 Pressing on CH will increase the interval slowing t
6. frequency appropriate for the level of the player the type of shot being practiced and the court movement required vi Short serves 1 Move the Knight Trainer into a service box 2 Lower to minimum height 3 Adjust velocity angle position and direction for the kind of short serve you want to create 4 Set to a frequency that will allow enough time for a player to return a serve go back to the receiving position and prepare for the next shot 8 Frequency Conversion Chart DISPLAY DISPLAY READING EJECTION INTERVAL READING EJECTION IN TERVAL 2 04 seconds 19 85 seconds 2 os seconds _ seconds seconds seconds seconds s s seconds s s seconds seconds 2 seconds seconds seconds 4 0 seconds seconds Oo S seconds S 14 0 seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds 16 5 seconds 5 5 0 seconds __ 6 0 seconds 7 5 seconds 8 0 seconds _ 4 6 8 Le 9 Storing the Knight Trainer a Power i Turn off the power and unplug the Knight Trainer b Shuttlecock tube i Remove the tube from the Knight Trainer Place shuttles into the tube as necessary and then place the end cap on the tube ii Place end caps on the other tubes if they contain shuttles Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 12 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com nie j See User Manual iii Place all tubes into the tube bag with the cap
7. lower the number the shorter the interval c Ata setting of 4 the interval is one second between shots At 1 the interval is 0 4 seconds between shots which means 2 5 shots are ejected per second d The slowest interval setting is 35 which equates to 1 shot per 16 5 seconds e A full conversion chart appears in section 8 and on each of the court outline pages ii Velocity 1 Velocity refers to the speed at which the shuttle is ejected from the Knight Trainer The velocity readout does not show an actual speed but allows the user to note the number used for a specific shot and to then return to that number at another time for the same ejection speed 2 The lower the number the slower the ejection speed The higher the number the faster the ejection speed iii Height Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 7 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com wii GE User Manual 1 The numbers appearing on the stand s shaft can be noted so that you can quickly set up the same shot at another time To avoid damage do not go past the maximum indicated on the shaft iv Angle 1 The angle readout indicates the inclination of the Knight Trainer s ejection point whether pointing upwards to a positive angle level or downwards at a negative angle 2 Due to the aerodynamics of the shuttlecock as it is ejected the shuttle tends to leave ina rising trajectory when the ejection point is level Therefore for
8. onto the panels Instead spray onto the cleaning cloth The angle locking mechanism Normally the angle locking mechanism depends on loosening the angle locking knob before an angle adjustment and then tightening the knob to lock the chosen angle i If you do not loosen the knob before changing the angle the knob may become too tight to adjust In such a case rotate the head back towards its earlier angle and the knob will loosen Loosen the knob further make the angle adjustment and then tighten the knob ii If the knob seems too loose and you don t feel that it tightens enough as you turn it to the maximum clockwise position a Goto the other side of the Knight Trainer where you will see that there is no knob at the pivot point However you will see a bolt in that position Use the 7 32 hex key to tighten the bolt by turning it clockwise iii If the angle rotation seems too tight loosen the above mentioned bolt slightly by turning it counter clockwise 11 Warranty The Knight Trainer is delivered with a one year warranty as follows During the 12 month period starting from the date of delivery the Knight Trainer is guaranteed against any failure of parts or any sustained malfunction as long as the Knight Trainer has been properly used The only exception is normal wear to the ejection wheels The Knight Trainer will be repaired without cost to the owner of the Knight Trainer o The first step will be to attempt to re
9. refer to section 10 Adjustments and Maintenance if you experience problems with the angle locking knob Remote control Ifthe Knight Trainer is not responding to the remote control o Make sure that the Knight Trainer is plugged in and that the power is on The velocity and frequency digits will be illuminated and the ejection wheels will be spinning o Make sure that you are using the remote control with a line of sight to the round receiver window on the control box Adjust your position point towards the Knight Trainer accordingly and try again o Change the batteries in the remote control to ensure that you are sending a strong signal o You will have received 2 remote controls with your Knight Trainer test with the spare remote Continuous Operation Overheating due to intense use or other factors may cause the Knight Trainer to shut down However the Knight Trainer incorporates self resetting circuit breakers into its circuit board o If the feeding system stops on its own but the ejection wheels continue to spin wait a moment and then restart the feeding with the remote control o If the feeding and ejection systems shut down then turn the power switch off wait a moment and then turn it on Repeat this a minute later if necessary o If you cannot restart the systems verify your power source the connecting wires and the connections between wires and outlets and the connection to the Knight Trainer o If the Knight
10. you can quickly set up the same shot at another time vi Angle 1 With the angle locking knob relaxed tilt the head to the desired angle 2 Once set up note the angle shown on the indicator so that you can quickly set up the same shot at another time vii Direction 1 The Knight Trainer can easily be pivoted on the stand to the left and to right Do so to set the placement of the shot being practiced or to vary shot directions while another player trains 6 Using 2 connected Knight Trainers Two Knight Trainers can be connected with a special cable so that they operate in a coordinated way Each Knight Trainer is positioned and set up for the desired shot using the remote control o Depending on the relative positions of the two Knight Trainers you may have to use the controller from a point close to each Knight Trainer to ensure that only one machines This section will be completed in a later edition Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 9 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com eee User Manual 7 Shot suggestions and shot setup A wide range of badminton shots and drills can be created with the Knight Trainer by varying the location on the court the height the angle the frequency and the velocity and the number of players involved Below are a few suggestions but users will certainly develop their own shots and training routines In all cases a coach or another player standing ne
11. d be located at the electrical outlet The remote control requires 2 AAA batteries included 3 Preliminaries What kind of shuttlecocks can be used with the Knight Trainer The Knight Trainer has been designed to work best with nylon and feather shuttlecocks with cork bases It will work with nylon shuttles with either foam or synthetic corks but has only been extensively tested with natural cork For nylon shuttlecocks we have found that the cork construction of some popular brands is not suitably durable and that corks will separate with little use Therefore the Black Knight nylon models Truflight 3000 and Truflight 4000 are strongly recommended for use with the Knight Trainer These models have been designed with the Knight Trainer in mind and will last much longer than many other brands while offering top level playability However we have found satisfactory performance with many brands of feather shuttlecocks Will the Knight Trainer work with used shuttlecocks The Knight Trainer will work with used shuttlecocks as long as their condition will allow them to feed properly Feather shuttlecocks with broken feathers are more likely to snag another shuttle in which case two might be ejected together Bear in mind that shot quality and shot consistency are best with shuttlecocks in good condition Shuttles in bad condition are best for drills where accuracy is not as important Should feather shuttlecocks be humidified For longes
12. e provided ball can be placed inside the tube at the top of the stack of shuttles to ensure sufficient weight to press the last few shuttles into position especially when the tube angle is farthest from vertical iii Lower the tube with the cork end of the shuttlecocks facing down through the tube bracket iv Ensure that the tube is seated as far into the bracket as possible If necessary give the tube a few twists clockwise and counter clockwise while applying gentle downward pressure and the tube will quickly settle into place v If you are using an extension tube Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 6 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com Y PA e Knight Ainz User Manual 1 The extension tube measures 50 127 cm in length An exit cap is not needed and neither exit nor end caps are supplied The extension tube is inserted 16 40 cm into the standard feeding tube A band is used to prevent the extension tube from sliding further into the main tube This leaves 34 87 cm as extra length available to be filled with shuttlecocks Once you start to fill the tubes with shuttles do not hold the combined tube by the extension tube The band may have to be readjusted from time to time back to the 16 40 cm position A rubber band or tie wrap or a combination can be used 2 For best stability with an extension tube do not angle the Knight Trainer beyond 35 degrees up or down especially
13. feathers or nylon are still intact If there is persistent cork breakage this may require increasing the wheel spacing in order to reduce the pressure refer to the troubleshooting section or changing the brand or model of shuttlecock being used see 3 above concerning nylon shuttlecocks Can the Knight Trainer automatically vary shots 4 Once the Knight Trainer has been set for a particular shot it will repeat that shot with a small range of variability in the trajectory The Knight Trainer has been designed to offer a steady repetition of quality shots Coaches and players of all levels can take advantage of this to improve and increase their repertoires of shots and to steadily improve accuracy in placement Setting up the Knight Trainer The complete Knight Trainer kit includes The Knight Trainer unit itself containing the feeding and ejection systems A power cord to plug into the Knight Trainer s control panel and to connect to the user s own extension cord A wheeled sports bag with a 2 polyethylene base in which the Knight Trainer can be transported locally This bag is not intended to protect the Knight Trainer during shipping For that purpose keep and re use the original shipping carton in which the Knight Trainer was delivered to you o When you receive the Knight Trainer handle the packing foam carefully so as not to break it apart and to ensure that it will be reusable if needed o The sports bag includes a shoulder s
14. he frequency Pressing on CH will decrease the interval thus increasing the frequency 3 When first feeding at the shortest interval setting an interval of 1 the Knight Trainer will need to accelerate the rate of ejection during several shots before reaching and continuing at the highest frequency 4 You can adjust the frequency while the Knight Trainer is feeding and ejecting shuttles or while the feeding system is turned off Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 8 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com AMER User Manual 5 When making changes the signal light on the remote control receiver will flicker with each button push to confirm that a change has been made iv Velocity 1 With the power on use the remote control s V and V buttons to change the velocity 2 Pressing on V will increase the velocity until the upper limit and pressing on V will decrease the velocity until the lower limit 3 You can adjust the velocity while the Knight Trainer is feeding and ejecting shuttles or while the feeding system is turned off 4 When making changes the signal light on the control box will flicker with each button push to confirm that a change has been made v Height 1 Use the hand crank to reach the desired height for the shot being practiced 2 To avoid damage do not go past the maximum indicated on the shaft 3 Once set up note the number appearing on the shaft of the stand so that
15. hot being practiced iv Clears 1 Depending on the height and depth of the clear you wish to practice place the Knight Trainer anywhere from the net to mid court 2 Adjust velocity and angle until you have created the type of clear that you would like to practice a The higher the height adjustment the higher and deeper the clear will be b Rolling the Knight Trainer closer or further from the net is a quick alternative to changing the velocity to adjust the depth of the shot 3 Set to a frequency appropriate for the level of the player and the type of shot and movement being practiced v Net shots 1 Move the Knight Trainer to a point near the net a For crosscourt net shots position the Knight Trainer near one side line and rotate the Knight Trainer to aim crosscourt b For straight net shots position the Knight Trainer and aim straight ahead 2 Work from minimum height or slightly above 3 Adjust position velocity and angle until you have created the type of net shot that you would like to practice a The optimum angle will not be the same for straight net shots versus cross court shots For straight shots you will probably find that the maximum angle is best Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 11 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com wii LOGE User Manual whereas for crosscourt shots you will need a lower angle to get more distance without sending the shot too high 4 Set to a
16. iner Manual v3 9 doc Page 4 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com a a4 Ss SSD cA P P e Z Kni h Hna User Manual L vii Lower the Knight Trainer so that the bracket s cylinder descends over the central shaft and the Knight Trainer settles into position viii Loosen the angle locking knob and change the angle appropriately ix Unlock the stand s wheels so that the Knight Trainer can be easily moved around the court c Shuttlecock feeding tubes i The tubes are ready for use as delivered Please see the following section for more details ii Note that the tubes should not be exposed to temperatures over 75 C 170 F or they may soften and become misshapen Therefore do not apply steam to shuttles in the feeding tubes and do not leave them where they can be exposed to such temperatures Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 5 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com Knight User Manual 5 Operating the Knight Trainer Tube bracket Angle readout Power inlet 2 VELO Velocity r dada rieh Main bracket Power cord main bracket cylinder a Placing the tube of shuttlecocks The Knight Trainer is delivered with 3 tubes to hold shuttlecocks These tubes can each hold approximately 50 nylon or feather shuttles i Ensure that the feeding mechanism is turned off The ejection motors can remain powered up ii Th
17. ll be required initially to release each leg from the position in which it was packed in order to expose the threaded holes into which the wheels will be screwed Use the wrench to screw a wheel into the threaded hole on each leg of the stand Place the stand wheels down on the floor Press down on the upper collar and allow the three legs to spread outwards When the legs are fully extended adjust the outer shaft so that the bottom of the shaft is about 1 off of the floor Tighten the locking knob A and B on each collar B Low nlocking knot b Knight Trainer main unit feeding ejection assembly Although compact the Knight Trainer weighs over 50 pounds 23 kg Therefore it is best to have two people installing the Knight Trainer on the stand or removing it i ii Mali bracket Ensure that the stand is at its lowest position Ensure that the angle locking knob see picture below has been tightened so that the Knight Trainer will not rotate on the main bracket Depress the levers on the tripod wheels to lock the wheels into position so that the stand will not roll during installation iv Ensure that the power cord is not plugged into the Knight Trainer v Grasp the Knight Trainer by the handle and by the main bracket do not grasp the Knight Trainer by the polycarbonate covers vi Lift the Knight Trainer and position the main bracket s cylinder above the top of the stand s central shaft Knight Tra
18. n the outer shaft by turning the knob counterclockwise ii Turn the stand upside down so that the wheels on the three legs are facing upwards with the flat top of the central shaft now on the floor Press the legs towards the shaft or press the central collar downwards taking care to keep fingers and hands away from the closing mechanisms iii When it will not close any further loosen the other locking knob and continue closing the legs iv Once the legs appear fully closed against the outer shaft rotating the wheels slightly and close the stand further v Tighten the locking knobs vi Insert the stand into the stand bag The stand bag has a triangular cross section so align the wheels with the seams as you lower the stand into the bag 10 Adjustments and Maintenance The Knight Trainer should be handled carefully and not dropped crushed or exposed to liquids However in terms of normal use the components and structure have been designed for high reliability and very long life The Knight Trainer s feeding and ejection mechanisms do not require any regular maintenance but the ejection wheels themselves will require attention from time to time The user may also decide to clean the polycarbonate front or back covers which is also described in this section Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 13 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com V Amigi User Manual These tools may be required for adju
19. ped end at the bottom iv The tube bag has a small pocket near the handle which can be used to store the remote control v Do not store the tubes near a source of heat as the plastic may soften c Knight Trainer main unit feeding ejection assembly i Adjust the stand to its lowest point ii Depress the levers on the tripod wheels to lock the wheels into position iii Loosen the angle locking knob and tilt the Knight Trainer forward until the angled bottom at the front touches the support bracket refer to the photo in section 4 iv Tighten the angle locking knob v Ifyou have tightened the locking knob on the cylinder that fits over the central shaft of the stand loosen that knob now vi Due to the weight of the Knight Trainer and the height at which it is positioned it may be best to have two people remove it from the stand vii Be careful not to grasp the Knight Trainer by the polycarbonate covers viii Grasping the Knight Trainer by the handle and by the main support bracket or other metal part lift the Knight Trainer from the stand ix Lower the Knight Trainer to the floor or directly into the transport bag 1 In the transport bag stand the Knight Trainer so that the back of the unit is towards the wheeled end of the bag 2 Lie the Knight Trainer on its side so the angle locking knob is facing upwards d Knight Trainer s Stand i With the stand adjusted to its lowest point loosen the locking knob on the upper collar o
20. rating the shuttles The solution is simply to separate the shuttlecocks as you fill the feeding tube Misfeeds From time to time the Knight Trainer will need several attempts to grab and feed a shuttlecock Very rarely it may not grab a particular shuttle even after many attempts If this happens follow these steps o Use the remote control to turn off the feeding mechanism o Turn off the main power button o If this is the last shuttle in the tube the feathers might be pinched by the pressure of the ball preventing the last shuttle from being pulled from the tube Remove the tube and reload to start another session o Otherwise verify and correct these points if applicable Is the shuttle tube properly positioned in the holder If the tube is not properly seated correct this Is the weighted ball in place at the top of the stack of shuttles This is especially important when the tube is not vertical Is the problem shuttlecock in particularly bad condition Remove the shuttlecock from use Does this happen repeatedly with the same shuttlecock If so remove that shuttlecock from use Does this happen repeatedly with a particular brand If so try shuttles of a different brand o Remove the problem shuttle from the feeding tube to allow the next shuttle to descend o Ifthe problem is more than occasional and persists after the above points are reviewed please contact the vendor for support Cork breakage Cork breakage may occ
21. s a risk of injury if you angle the block towards the space between the wheels Therefore be sure to angle the block towards the right side when doing the right wheel and towards the left side when doing the left wheel If in doubt test the process at a speed of 5 10 c Whatever you may use against the wheel remember that the goal is to remove any buildup and not to abrade or roughen the wheel Do not use any liquids to clean the wheels 2 The standard spacing between the wheels is 21 5mm This spacing is an important part of the operation of the Knight Trainer If there is too large a space accuracy and top velocity will be affected With too small a space there may be damage to the cork The position of each wheel is determined by a small bolt located behind and below the wheel The bolt is locked in place by a locking nut If the wheel spacing has changed with use each wheel s bolt can be adjusted To make this adjustment you will require a A spacer provided to establish the standard spacing b 2 wrenches a 3 8 inch to loosen the locking nut on the bolt that sets the spacing Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 14 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com D night User Manual b 7mm to adjust the bolt and therefore the spacing i Turn the bolt counterclockwise to increase the spacing ii Turn the bolt clockwise to reduce the spacing c When finished Hemen the a nut te aa ty Ree ee ae
22. solve the problem through telephone or e mail support with parts provided as necessary see page 2 for contact information o Ifthe problem cannot be resolved in the above manner the vendor will either provide on site support or will arrange for the Knight Trainer to be returned to a service centre at the vendor s expense up to 150 each way per incident for repair Any damage or malfunction due to mis handling of the Knight Trainer is not covered under this warranty Examples o Allowing the Knight Trainer to become wet o Dropping the Knight Trainer o Using the Knight Trainer to eject objects other than regulation shuttlecocks o Not using the appropriate power transformer when connecting the Knight Trainer to power sources other than 110V 12 Troubleshooting Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 16 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com wii ee User Manual Feeding system The Knight Trainer has been designed to operate with nylon and feather shuttlecocks with cork bases and of standard size However shuttlecocks are not perfectly uniform and consistent from one to another and from one brand to another Variations in shuttles can affect consistent feeding or durability Also bear in mind that bad shots result if shuttles are stuck together in the feeding tube This can happen for example if feather shuttles are pushed directly from a shuttle tube into the feeding tube without sepa
23. stments or maintenance Wheel spacing 3 8 wrench to release the locking nut on the bolt that sets the wheel spacing 7 mm wrench to adjust the bolt that sets the wheel spacing Removing or installing the ejection wheels 3 32 hex key for the set screws on the wheels Re tightening the angle locking mechanism 7 32 hex key to retighten the bolt Removing or reinstalling the polycarbonate panels 1 8 hex key for the screws that hold the polycarbonate panels in position same as for the box below Removing or installing the control box 1 8 hex key same as for the panels above Detaching or attaching the cam shaft in order to access the control box 5 32 hex key In this section you will learn more about situations that will require using some of the above tools More information will be added to later versions of this manual The ejection wheels i Residue 1 Some residue from the shuttles will build up on the ejection wheels of the Knight Trainer especially when shuttles are new Often this residue will fall off on its own or can be removed by rubbing the stationary wheels with a fingertip causing the residue to separate from the wheels When more attention is needed a Allow the wheels to spin at a low speed in the 25 35 range b Angled towards the sides of the Knight Trainer hold a rubber eraser block first against one spinning wheel and then the other with gentle pressure allowing the contact to remove the buildup There i
24. t life feather shuttlecocks should always be humidified With the Knight Trainer you can Use steam to humidify shuttles in their original shuttle tubes and then transfer to the Knight Trainer s feeding tubes Do not use hot steam directly into the Knight Trainer s feeding tubes as the heat will damage the plastic o Don t over steam the goal is to put some moisture in the tube that the shuttles can absorb slowly and to leave the shuttles to do so while cooling after steaming Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 2 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com NW 7 Lee User Manual Store feather shuttles in the Knight Trainer tubes with something moist but not too wet just inside the orange end cap such as a sponge Air out the tube bag and tube from time to time to avoid mold Will the Knight Trainer damage the shuttles The Knight Trainer ejects the shuttles by grabbing the cork and makes minimal contact with the feathers or nylon cage so damage to the cage by the Knight Trainer is very rare Shuttles will be damaged by players hitting the shuttles as is normally the case in play or training Feather shuttles will always last longer if humidified You will see signs of wear on the cork such as abrasion and wearing away of the cork s cover and some compression of the cork These changes do not affect flight Due to the compression of the cork some corks may eventually break while the
25. trap Do not use the shoulder strap to carry the Knight Trainer The stand with 3 wheels A transport bag for the stand Three 50 1 27 m tubes to hold approximately 50 shuttlecocks each Each tube includes An exit cap already in place and shaped to allow the shuttles to be drawn from the tube Anend cap which closes the opposite end of the tube A transport bag for those tubes A weighted ball for the shuttle tube that is in use Three pairs of eyeguards Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 3 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com D night User Manual Two remote controls one being a spare including 2 AAA batteries and a small nylon drawstring bag to store the control this can conveniently be hung from one of the stand s knobs A spacer to allow verification of the distance between the ejection wheels See the maintenance section for information on using the spacer and how to make any necessary adjustments a Knight Trainer s Stand Steps with are only applicable the first time the stand is used i vi vii viii Remove the stand from the box n ARUBper lockingknob il including the plastic bag x containing three wheels and a wrench There are two collars on the outer shaft each with a locking knob A and B Turn each knob counterclockwise to ensure that the collars will move freely on the mS 1s outer shaft Lam Turn the stand upside down Some force wi
26. ur either from a lot of wear or as a result of weak cork material or construction on some shuttles or from too much pressure from the ejections wheels If cork breakage is happening prematurely consider trying a different model or brand of shuttlecock or slightly increasing the spacing between the ejection wheels See the maintenance section for an explanation of how to adjust the spacing Please also note that the Black Knight Truflight 3000 and 4000 nylon shuttlecocks will last longer with the Knight Trainer than some other popular brands and should be tried if cork separation is a problem with other nylon brands Ejection wheels and shot quality Two problems can arise with the ejection wheels both of which can be dealt with as described in the maintenance section Build up on the wheels of residue from the shuttlecocks corks this can affect shot quality and consistency Removing the residue as described in the maintenance section will solve this problem Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 17 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com Ato ee Y ag ii Arigi User Manual A change in the spacing between the wheels whether from a change in the blocking bolts or from wheel wear In addition to affecting shot quality and consistency if the wheels shift closer this can cause cork breakage See the maintenance section for an explanation of how to adjust the spacing Angle locking knob Please
27. when the Knight Trainer is at maximum height When tilted tighten the angle locking knob firmly b Powering up shutting down i The power inlet is located on one side panel of the Knight Trainer The same side panel includes the angle reader angle locking knob and digital readout Connect the provided power cord to the power inlet Use an extension cord to connect the provided power cord to a live electrical outlet Ensure that the extension cord is long enough to lie flat on the floor for all shot positions ii The on off switch located on the side panel will power up or shut down the Knight Trainer iii If you change digital settings and want to retain those changes after turning off the power be sure to allow the feeding mechanism to cycle at least once after the changes with or without shuttles and to turn off the feeding mechanism with the controller before powering down iv When the power is turned on 1 The two ejection wheels will start rotating at the last memorized velocity setting 2 The feeding mechanism will not start up until activated with the remote control 3 The digital readout will show the last saved feeding frequency and velocity settings see 5 b iii c Interpreting the settings i Frequency 1 Frequency refers to the rate at which shuttles are fed to the ejection system The number displayed on the digital readout refers to the interval between feedings a The higher the number the longer the interval b The
28. xt to the Knight Trainer can swivel the head left or right to increase the difficulty for the player This works best when the Knight Trainer is along the center line of the court so that the distance to the left and right side lines will be equal The frequency velocity height and angle can all be adjusted while the Knight Trainer is ejecting shuttles The frequency number shown represents the interval so the lower the number the shorter the interval meaning less time between shots Videos of some shots can be seen at http youtube com user BKBADMINTON i Smashes 1 Move the Knight Trainer towards the front of the service box or closer to the net to create more difficult shots a The closer to the net that the Knight Trainer is positioned the more difficult the smash b For crosscourt smashes position the Knight Trainer near one side line and rotate the Knight Trainer to aim crosscourt c For straight smashes position the Knight Trainer anywhere on the court and aim straight ahead 2 Raise to height suitable for the shot being created 3 Adjust velocity and angle until you have created the type of smash that you would like to practice 4 Set to a frequency appropriate for the level of the player S and the type of shot being practiced taking into account how the player will be moving during the drill Knight Trainer Manual v3 9 doc Page 10 of 18 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com L
29. y BP A Knight mA ise User Manual ii Drives 1 Move the Knight Trainer to a point suitable for the type of drive you want to create a The closer to the net that the Knight Trainer is positioned the more difficult the drive b For crosscourt drives position the Knight Trainer near one side line and rotate the Knight Trainer to aim crosscourt c For straight drives position the Knight Trainer and aim straight ahead 2 Adjust height velocity and angle until you have created the type of drive that you would like to practice 3 Set to a frequency appropriate for the level of the player and the type of shot being practiced iii Drop shots 1 Position the Knight Trainer along the back doubles service line a For crosscourt drop shots position the Knight Trainer near one side line and rotate the Knight Trainer to aim crosscourt b For straight drops position the Knight Trainer at a sideline and aim straight towards the net c If someone will manually vary the placement of the drop while a player trains place the Knight Trainer at the center of the service line Set up the Knight Trainer to send a drop to one corner and the same settings will produce a good drop shot to the other corner just by swiveling the head between shots 2 Raise to maximum height 3 Adjust velocity and angle until you have created the type of drop shot that you would like to practice 4 Set to a frequency appropriate for the level of the player and the type of s
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