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Wondering what the angle of release is for the ball dumper and also how the front door opens to release the balls.

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Re: Ball Release Angle, etc.
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Wondering what the angle of release is for the ball dumper and also how the front door opens to release the balls.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
23 degrees 30 minutes
The door tips foward (is hinged at the bottom)

(both from the Q/A)
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23 degrees 30 minutes
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23 degrees 30 minutes, eh? Does that angle sound familiar to any one else out there?
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