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POLE SECTION IDENTIFICATION Identify the pole sections before beginning assembly. Failure to assemble the pole sections correctly may result in severe personal injury or property damage as described on Page Two. ONCE THE POLE SECTIONS HAVE BEEN SEATED, THEY CANNOT BE SEPARATED. Top Pole: Four holes at the top of the pole and two small holes at the bottom. tp Middle Pole: One slot at the top of the pole, four holes in the middle and two small holes at the bottom. Warning Sticker.
PARTS LIST ID Part # Description Qty TP 1018604 Top Pole 1 MP 1018605 Middle Pole 1 BP 1018866 Bottom Pole 1 LB 1018717 Left Backboard Bracket 1 RB 1018718 Right Backboard Bracket 1 AZ 1009153 Backboard 1 AA 500096 Pole Cap 1 AB 502005 Net 1 AD 504068 Counterbalance Spring 2 AT FS16500 Warning Sticker (Applied) 1 AI F028010 Height Sticker 1 AJ 825608 Rim 1 AK 1018869 Short Extension Arm 2 AL 1018870 Long Extension Arm 2 AE 700506 Wood Block 1 AF AM01500 Rim Support Bracket 1 AN A040031C Inner Channel 1
HARDWARE IS ACTUAL SIZE (Unless otherwise indicated) hc ha hd hf hi ra hj hl hk hm rk rc re rd rg ri (Not actual size) Before Beginning Assembly A. Keep the hardware bags and their contents separate. If any parts are missing, call our Customer Service Department. B. Test fit all Bolts by inserting them into their respective holes. If necessary, carefully scrape away any excess powder coating buildup from inside the holes. Do not scrape away all of the powder coating. Bare metal may rust.
PARTS LIST ID Part # Description Action Grip® Hardware (HH01300) GA A070044 Lock Tab GB B070040 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” Screw GC B080015 Trigger Spring GD BW00100 #6 Flat Washer GE 300027 5/16” x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt GF 300031 3/8” Flat Washer GH 300095 5/16” Cap Nut GI 300103 #6 x 3/8” Phillips Screw HF 302008 3/8” Centerlock Nut GK 302053 3/8” x 4” Hex Bolt GL 800239 1/2” x 3.
The Ground Sleeve provides an alternative to cementing the pole into the ground permanently. See Page 11 for more information. Dig a round hole 24” deep Measure 14.5” up from the and 18” in diameter. The dimpled end of the Bottom Pole edge of the hole should be flush (BP) and make a mark (do not scratch with the edge of the playing surface. the powder coating). 1 2 18” BP 24” 14.5” 3 Mix 5 1/2 bags of concrete. Save a 1/2 bag of concrete to use later in the assembly. Fill the hole with concrete.
5 Rebar Form the cement so it slopes away from the pole to allow water runoff. Failure to do so may result in premature rusting of the pole. Place the 1/2” x 3’ rebar (not included) inside the Bottom Pole (BP). Check the pole several times within the first hour to make sure that all sides are vertical and that the pole does not sink into the concrete. The 14.5” mark must remain level with the playing surface. Allow 1-4 hours for the concrete to set.
1005748 Required For This Page: 9/16” Wrenches HH01300 Concrete Mix Shovel Level Tape Measure Pencil/Marker Screwdriver hf (2) pa (1) gf (2) gl (2) gk (2) 8 7 GK Align the hole in the Top Pole (TP) with the slot in the Middle Pole (MP) and slide the Top Pole over the Middle Pole. GF GL AQ HF Small holes Large holes Do not jam the poles together until instructed. Insert a 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (PA) through the small hole in the Top Pole and into the Middle Pole.
Required For This Page: Electric Drill pB (1) 1005748 9A This step cannot be reversed. In order to seat the poles, strike each end of the pole very hard 5 to 6 times on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard. This must be done even if the poles cover the slots before seating. If the Top Pole does not completely cover the slot on the Middle Pole after seating, do not complete assembly. Call our Customer Service Department. Do not hit your feet with the pole sections, as serious injury could occur.
Required For This Page: 1/2” Wrenches Tape Measure 1012738 rc (2) rd (2) ra (2) re (2) HH01700C ha (2) hl (2) 7/16” Wrenches hc (2) 10 RB 11 LB RF Make sure the U-Bolt is in the notches. RB HC LB HL HC HA HA Completely tighten the Nuts (HA). 12 RE AJ RC RD RA The Tap Bolts (RE) should be at the outer edge of the holes. RD Tighten the TNuts (RA) only until the Rubber Washers (RD) begin to bulge.
Required For This Page: 1/2” Wrenches 3/8” Socket Wrench rk (2) rg (4) 1012738 ri (1) (Not actual size) 13 Lay the Backboard (AZ) on a bench or table. RG AZ The U-Bolt (RF) goes through the top holes in the Backboard. The Rim Support Bracket (AF) lines up with the lower holes in the Backboard Brackets and Backboard. RF Tighten the Jam Nuts (RK) onto the U-Bolt as far as they will go. RK 15 14 Only hand tighten the Nuts (RG). AF Bend the Backboard Brackets (LB & RB) out.
HH01700C hm (2) HM HM Use a 3/8” socket wrench to insert the Screws (HM) through the top holes in the Backboard Brackets and into the Backboard. Do not overtighten the Screws. Only tighten them a half turn after the head of the Screw contacts the Brackets. Completely tighten all Rim hardware.
Required For This Page: 3/4” Wrenches hd hi (4) (2) HH01700C 7 1/8” hb (2) 16 Attach this end of the Long Extension Arms (AL) to the Backboard Brackets HD AL Tighten until the Nut is AL flush with the Bolt. 17 HB HI AL AK Tighten the Nut until it is flush with the Bolt.
Required For This Page: gd (2) Screwdriver HH01300 ga (1) gc (1) (Not actual size) 18 GI GI GD gi (2) (Not actual size) 19 GD GA AS GC AS 20 AR AS 15
Required For This Page: hj (4) hd (2) HH01700C 3/4” Wrenches 7 1/8” hb (2) 21 **2 Adults Required For This Step** The Backboard and Rim should be on the ground resting on cardboard with the Extension Arms facing up. HB HB AK HJ AK The Backboard must be on the opposite side of the pole as the Pole Bracket.
Required For This Page: Screwdriver gb (2) HH01300 22 Remove the Inner Channel that is packaged inside the Outer Tube (AO) before attaching the Handle (AR). 23 Wipe off any grease that may be on the Channel (AN) before attaching the Sticker. AN AR AO AI AN AI GB The bottom of the Height Sticker (AI) lines up with the bottom edge of the Inner Channel (AN). AR GB Squeeze the Trigger while inserting the Inner Channel into the Outer Tube. 24 AO Insert the slotted end first.
Required For This Page: 1/2” Wrenches HH01300 ge (1) hk (2) gh (1) hd (1) HH01700C 7 1/8” hb 25 (1) 26 AP AN Tighten the Bolt until both sides of Bracket (AQ) contact the sides of the Channel (AN). GH AQ AO GE WARNING Do not overtighten the Cap Nut. If the end of the Bolt breaks through the plastic cap, call our Customer Service Department at the number on Page One. Exposed threads on the end of the Bolt may cause serious injuries such as those listed on Page One.
Required For This Page: 3/4” Wrenches HH01700C hf (1) 9/16” Wrenches 7” he (1) Use the holes closest to the pole. 28 HE Remove the plastic film from the Backboard. HF Tighten all Nuts securely now. 29 Hook the Springs (AD) into the #4 holes in the Backboard Brackets. AD Use the closed end of a wrench to pull the Springs up and over the Bolt.
Required For This Page: Screwdriver Hammer/Mallet 30 Attach the Net (AB). 1005748 pa (1) AB 31A MP Please call our Customer Service Department at the number on Page One to obtain replacement Nets. Our Nets are shorter than average to reduce the risk of entanglement. **2 Adults Required For This Step** Make sure the Backboard faces the playing surface and align the small hole in the Middle Pole (MP) with the correct slot in the Bottom Pole (BP). Slide the Middle Pole over the Bottom Pole.
Required For This Page: Electric Drill pB (1) 1005748 31B Insert a self-tapping screws (PB) into the back of the pole at the locations shown. PB 32 PB TIP: Chuck the Screw (PB) directly into an electric drill for easiest installation. Open the Scorekeeper accessory kit. Use one self-tapping screw at the top and one at the bottom of the scorekeeper and attach to the back of the pole opposite from the warning sticker.
Operation of the height adjustment system The adjustable system may be adjusted from 7 1/2 feet to 10 feet in 6-inch increments. Hold the Handle tightly and squeeze the Trigger. Raise the Handle to lower the Backboard, or lower the Handle to raise the Backboard. Accessories available for more basketball fun! PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Universal Ground Sleeve MODEL # 0023 For price and freight information call our Customer Service Department.
WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Owners must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for safe operation of the system. Only hang from the rim briefly to regain balance or avoid injuring others. Release the rim as soon as safely possible. During play, especially when performing dunk type activities, keep player’s face away from the backboard, rim, and net.
LIFETIME BASKETBALL EQUIPMENT 5-YEAR LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE SUBSTITUTIONS TO WARRANTY CLAIMS IF PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE OR OBSOLETE. 1. Lifetime basketball systems are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of original retail purchase. The word “defects” is defined as imperfections that impair the use of the product.
