G. P. Traps L. L. C.

Start-up information:

All G. P. machines are test fired with White Flyer targets from Webb City, Mo.

1)     Uncrate and inspect machine for any shipping damage. Be sure all cable ties and packing materials are removed, so machine will operate correctly.

2)     Bolt on front hoop. DO NOT operate machine without front hoop in place.

3)     Skeet set includes two machines and relay box with complete wiring. Machines will be labeled "High House" and  "Low House". Install machines in proper houses.

4)     When mounting machine in a skeet house, be sure your pedestal is strong enough to support machine. Base plate needs to be bolted down securely to existing pedestal or floor. Make sure existing pedestal or floor is level and existing studs are securely attached. A loose base plate causes unnecessary vibration and target consistency is affected. Check base plate bolts frequently for tightness. Machine needs to be mounted so target will leave through center of window opening. (See figure 5 & 6.) Make sure that the magazine does not touch the skeet house roof. You need approximately 38 inches clearance from top of the pedestal to the skeet roof. (See spec. sheet.)

5)     110v. Trap Motor: 110v trap motor will draw 2 AMPS when in use. 110v service needs to have disconnect, so power can be shut off. You should unplug machine when not in use. Lightning can damage electric box and void warranty. All motors used by G. P. Traps are D.C. motors.

6)     Always disconnect power when not in use; electric storms/spikes can damage control box. This damage is not covered in warranty.

7)     Excessive moisture or floodwaters can damage motor/gearbox assembly and void warranty.

Operation Procedures:

8)     After machine is safely installed, plug power cord from white control box into 110-volt power source.

9)     Skeet relay box is furnished by G. P. Traps unless ordered differently. Mount relay box on wall inside the low skeet house. Connect release cords with release socket located on cord out of white control box on each machine. (See figures 3 & 4)

10)   Toggle switch on white control box turns each machine on and off. Each machine has it's own control box. Both machines have to be turned on to operate system properly. When turning machine off or to release throwing arm, set toggle switch down to off position and depress black release button on control box to clear throwing arm. Throwing arm will release and last target will be thrown. BEWARE OF LAST TARGET THROWN. (See figure 2.)

11)   To adjust target distance: At the rear of the machine is a spring knob connected to the main spring. Loosen the retaining nut on the inside of bracket. Tighten knob to lengthen target distance. Loosen knob to shorten target distance. Make sure nut on inside of bracket is tightened. ALWAYS make sure spring knob is tight. There needs to be 3 to 4 threads sticking through adjustment knob to assure spring has no slack during use. A loose main spring causes unnecessary vibration.  If main spring adjustment becomes loose and falls off, your machine could be damaged. Black mainspring is standard on all models. Silver mainspring is optional for long target presentations.

12)   Adjusting Target Height: Target height is adjusted from the rear of the machine with the ratchet on the back right side of the machine. Adjusting ratchet will raise or lower target trajectory.  (See figure 1)

13)   Adjusting Cant of Bird: Target leveling is adjusted with the forward vertical ratchet on the right side of machine. Adjusting ratchet raises or lowers right side of main body. This adjustment enables you to present a level or flat type target. (See figure 1.)

Figure 1.

14)   To adjust horizontal movement: Center pivot on base disc will allow you to adjust machine horizontally. The base disc is anchored to base plate with four 1/2" bolts. Loosen the four 1/2" nuts then swivel disc located on top of base plate to desired position. Remember to tighten nuts. 3/4" wrench is needed to adjust 1/2" nuts.

15)   All adjustments can be made from the back of the machine for your safety and convenience.

16)   When filling magazine with targets or to service machine, make sure throwing arm is released and 110v is disconnected from power source. ( see #10 for releasing throwing arm)

17)   Don't try to load targets in machine while it is in operation. Trapper can easily hit targets on side of magazine tubes and crack or fatigue targets. A cracked target in the magazine will become a broken target when thrown. Broken targets out of machine will cause everyone involved to be dissatisfied.

18)   Post all literature informing personnel about trap machine operation before servicing or loading targets.

19)   Please call before you make any major adjustments.

20)   THINK SAFETY FIRST!      STAY AWAY FROM THROWING ARM!

CONTROL BOX ON THE BACK OF EACH SKEET MACHINE

Figure 4.

Skeet Set Trap House Layout

1)     Mount relay box on wall in Low house.

2)     Plug long release cord (18-3) into Low house machine. (It will be labeled)

3)     Plug short release cord into extension cord (18-2) and run wire to High house machine. Plug extension cord into socket at High house machine. (It will be labeled)

4)     The yellow 3-button skeet controller is on a 160' cord to reach all of your shooting stations.

5)     Be sure both machines are plugged in and both machines are turned to "On" position. Both machines have to be turned on to operate system properly.

6)     Please call for wiring instructions if installing in an existing skeet field layout that includes underground wiring.

Figure 5.

Complete skeet house (low and high) drawings are available on request.

BASE PLATE

SKEET SET 280 OR 360 110 VOLT

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