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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS &!),52% 4/ &/,,/7 4(%3% 7!2.).'3 -!9 2%35,4 ). 3%2)/53 ).*529 /2 02/0%249 $!-!'% !.$ 7),, 6/)$ 7!22!.49 To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this product without reading and following all instructions carefully. Check the entire box and inside all packing materials for parts and/or additional instruction material. Before beginning assembly, identify and inventory all parts and hardware using the parts and hardware lists and identifiers in this document.
TOOLS AND PARTS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSEMBLY !DJUSTABLE 7RENCH Phillips Screwdriver Rubber Mallet (1) (2) (1) &UNNEL 3CRAP 7OOD (1) Sand (150 lb) (1) 7ATER (OSE (1) *Two adults required to complete assembly* /NLY ADULTS SHOULD SET UP THE PRODUCT $O NOT ALLOW CHILDREN IN THE SETUP AREA UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE 4
ASSEMBLY GUIDES Refer to the following areas throughout the instructions to assist in the assembly process: This area is located at the top, left-hand corner of the page and indicates which tools and hardware are needed to COMPLETE THE ASSEMBLY STEPS on a page. TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 4HIS AREA IS USUALLY LOCATED IN THE bottom, left-hand corner of a step and indicates that special attention is needed to perform a particular part of a step.
PARTS LIST ID !,( !,& !,% BFN BFQ AJI BFM !,8 AKZ AJM !,) !,+ !,* BDB BFO BFP AMU BFS AMT Item Description Top Pole Middle Pole Bottom Pole Adjustment Knob Pole Plug Backboard Backboard Brace Rim Net Base Upper Pole Brace Right Bottom Pole Brace ,EFT "OTTOM 0OLE "RACE Cross Tube Right Foot ,EFT &OOT Wheel Cross Tube Cap Warning Sticker (Applied to Middle Pole) 6 Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1
HARDWARE LIST ID Item Description Qty Streamline Hardware (1066704) APN APG APP AAY AOR AOS BFR AAO AOO AZY APO APJ APQ !/, CII AOM ABD AOQ AOP AON ADS CIH BTS ##, v &LANGE ,OCK .
PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size 43” ALH (x1) *Do not remove Top Pole from Middle Pole until instructed Top Pole 7ARNING 3TICKER 43” !,& (x1) Middle Pole 43” ALE (x1) Bottom Pole 41” ALI (x2) Upper Pole Brace ALK (x1) Right Bottom Pole Brace !,* (x1) ,EFT "OTTOM 0OLE "RACE BDB (x1) Cross Tube 18 1/2” "&- (x2) Backboard Brace 8
PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ALX (x1) Rim AKZ (x1) Net Parts shown at 5% of Actual Size !*- (x1) Base !*) (x1) Backboard Parts shown at 25%Actual Size AMU (x2) Wheel "&1 (x1) "&0 (x1) "&/ (x1) ,EFT &OOT Right Foot Pole Plug Part shown at Actual Size "&3 (x2) "&.
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER 342%!-,).% (!2$7!2% Hardware shown at Actual Size APN (x3) 5/16” Flange ,OCK .
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER 342%!-,).% (!2$7!2% #/.4).
SEC 1 POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size ADS (x1) 1/4” x 3/4” Screw AOL (x2) 5/16” x 3 1/4” Carriage Bolt CIH (x1) $OMED #OUNTER sink Washer AOM (x1) 5/16” Cap Nut PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size 43” ALH (x1) *Do not remove Top Pole from Middle Pole until instructed Top Pole 7ARNING 3TICKER 43” !,& (x1) Middle Pole 43” ALE (x1) Bottom Pole Part shown at 25% of Actual Size "&.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 /2 (!2$7!2% 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% SEC 1.1 While the Top Pole (ALH) is still inside the -IDDLE 0OLE !,& , pull the plastic off the Top Pole. It may be necessary to loosen the Poles before pullingg out the plastic.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (x2) AOL (x1) AOM (x1) SEC 1.2 Slide the Top Pole (ALH) far enough out of the -IDDLE 0OLE !,& so that it does not obstruct the holes at the bottom of the Middle Pole. Then attach the hardware indicated in the location shown. ALH !,& 7!2.).' AOM Do not overtighten the Cap Nut. If the end of the Bolt breaks through the plastic cap, call our Customer Service Department. Exposed threads on the end of the Bolt may cause serious injuries.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% AOL (x1) SEC 1.3 Position the Top Pole (ALH) at its lowest height and attach the !DJUSTMENT +NOB "&. to the Top Pole and -IDDLE 0OLE !,& with the hardware shown. ALH "&.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ADS (x1) CIH (x1) SEC 1.4 Align the hole in the -IDDLE 0OLE !,& with the slot in the Bottom Pole (ALE) and slide the Middle Pole over the Bottom Pole. Insert a 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (ADS) through the small hole in the Middle Pole into the slot in the Bottom Pole as shown. !,& !,& CIH ADS ALE ALE ! Note: The 1/4” x 3/4” Screw should be flush with the Pole, but will spin freely once installed. Do not jam the Poles together until instructed.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3CRAP 7OOD ./ (!2$7!2% 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% SEC 1.5 ATTENTION: THIS STEP CANNOT BE REVERSED! In order to seat the Poles, strike the end of the Bottom Pole (ALE) very hard five to six times on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard. This must be done even if the -IDDLE 0OLE !,& covers the slot on the Bottom Pole before seating has occurred. If the Middle Pole does not completely cover the slot on the Bottom Pole after seating has occurred, DO NOT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY.
SEC 2 RIM & BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size APO (x1) 5/16” x 4 1/2” Carriage Bolt APP (x1) 5/16” x 4” Carriage Bolt !0' (x2) 5/16” x 3 1/4” Hex Bolt !01 (x2) AAO (x5) 5/16” Nylock Nut 5/16” x 1” Carriage Bolt APN (x3) 5/16” Flange ,OCK .
SEC 2 RIM & BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size 18 1/2” ALX (x1) "&- (x2) Rim Backboard Brace Part shown at 5% of Actual Size !*) (x1) Backboard TOOLS REQUIRED !DJUSTABLE 7RENCH (x2) 19
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 /2 (!2$7!2% 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% SEC 2.1 Insert the Rim (ALX) into the slots on the front of the "ACKBOARD !*) by positioning the Rim at a 45 degree angle and inserting the Rim Brackets into the Backboard one at a time as shown. ALX 2IM "RACKETS !*) ALX !*) ! Note: The Rim Braces will fit within the notches of the Backboard as shown.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 /2 (!2$7!2% 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% SEC 2.2 HAVE ONE ADULT HOLD THE BACKBOARD AND RIM ASSEMBLY UNTIL THIS SECTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED Place the Top Pole (ALH) between the Rim Brackets, and line up the holes in the Top Pole with the holes in the "ACKBOARD !*) as shown.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% APO (x1) APP (x1) SEC 2.3 Insert the 5/16” x 4 1/2” Carriage Bolt (APO) through the Rim (ALX) in the hole indicated, and insert the Bolt into the upper hole on the "ACKBOARD !*) and into the Top Pole (ALH). Also insert the 5/16” x 4” Carriage Bolt (APP) through the bottom hole in the Backboard and into the Top Pole.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (x1) AAO (x1) APN (x1) ABD (x1) SEC 2.4 Attach the Rim (ALX) to the "ACKBOARD !*) and Top Pole (ALH) by securing a v .YLOCK .UT !!/ with a v 7ASHER !"$ onto the 5/16” x 4 1/2” Carriage Bolt (APO). Also secure a v &LANGE ,OCK .UT (APN) onto the 5/16” x 4” Carriage Bolt (APP).
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (x2) !0' (x2) AAO (x2) SEC 2.5 ABD (x4) Secure the Rim Brackets and Rim Braces to the Top Pole (ALH) with the hardware shown.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% !01 (x2) SEC 2.6 Insert a v X v #ARRIAGE "OLT !01 into the hole shown on the "ACKBOARD !*) .
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (x2) !0* (x2) APN (x2) ABD (x4) AAO (x2) SEC 2.7 Slide a "ACKBOARD "RACE "&- over the v X v #ARRIAGE "OLT !01 , and secure the Backboard Brace to the "ACKBOARD !*) and Rim Brackets with the hardware shown. APN !01 ABD AAO ABD !0* ALH ABD !0* AAO ! Note: Repeat steps 2.6 and 2.7 to attach the other Backboard Brace to the Backboard and Rim Brackets.
SEC 3 POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size 6 1/4” (Not actual length) AOS (x1) AOR (x1) 1/2” x 6 1/4” Cap Screw 1/2” Washer CII (x1) AON (x2) v 8 v 3HOULDER "OLT M6 x 1 Nylock Cap Nut 5 1/2” "&2 (x2) (Not actual length) 1/2” x 5 1/2” Axle ABD (x4) 5/16” Washer AOO (x2) 5/16” x 2” Hex Tap Bolt AOM (x1) 5/16” Cap Nut BTS (x1) 1/4” Barrel Nut AOP (x2) M6 x 35 Phillips Pan Head Screw !/1 (x1) AAO (x2) 3/8” Allen Wrench 5/16” Nylock Nut AAY (x1)
SEC 3 POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size 41” ALI (x2) Upper Pole Brace ALK (x1) Right Bottom Pole Brace !,* (x1) ,EFT "OTTOM 0OLE "RACE BDB (x1) Cross Tube Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size "&1 (x1) AMU (x2) Pole Plug "&0 (x1) "&/ (x1) ,EFT &OOT Right Foot Wheel Part shown at 5% of Actual Size !*- (x1) Part shown at Actual Size Base Cross Tube Cap "&3 (x2) TOOLS REQUIRED !DJUSTABLE 7RENCH (x2) Phillips Screwdriver 28
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (x1) SEC 3.1 AOP (x2) AON (x2) Attach the Cross Tube (BDB) to the ,EFT AND 2IGHT "OTTOM 0OLE "RACES !,* ALK) with the hardware shown. ALK !,* AOP AOP BDB AON AON 7!2.).' Do not overtighten the Cap Nut. SEC 3.2 Insert the #ROSS 4UBE #APS "&3 into the ends of the Cross Tube (BDB) as shown.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (x2) AOO (x2) ABD (x4) AAO (x2) SEC Fit the Bottom Pole Brace Assembly within the recesses on the underside of the "ASE !*- as shown. 3.3 !*- SEC Attach the Upper Pole Braces (ALI) to the "ASE !*- and the Bottom Pole Brace Assembly with the hardware shown. 3.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 6 1/4” (Not actual length) !/1 (x1) AOS (x1) AAY (x1) AOR (x1) (Not actual size) SEC 3.5 CAUTION: HAVE ONE ADULT HOLD THE POLE UNTIL THE "!3% (!3 "%%. &),,%$ 7)4( 3!.$ /2 7!4%2 Insert the 0OLE 0LUG "&1 into the Bottom Pole (ALE) in the orientation shown. With the system at its upright position, attach the Left and Right "OTTOM 0OLE "RACES !,* !,+ and the ,EFT AND 2IGHT &EET "&0 "&/ to the Bottom Pole with the hardware shown.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE CCL (x2) CII (x1) BTS (x1) SEC 3.6 Attach the Upper Pole Braces (ALI) to the Bottom Pole (ALE) with the hardware shown. ALE BTS CII ALI ALI 7!2.).' Do not overtighten the Cap Nut.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% 5 1/2” "&2 (x2) SEC 3.7 (Not actual length) Insert the v X v !XLES "&2 into each 7HEEL !-5 as shown. "&2 AMU SEC 3.8 Place the Axle and Wheel Assemblies underneath the indentations at the back of the "ASE !*- . Then step on the Base to snap them in place.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE AZY (x2) (150 lb) 4WO ADULTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY 4O PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES THE 0OLE SHOULD BE HELD DOWN BY ONE ADULT AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE "ASE IS BEING lLLED SEC 4.1 /04)/. ! &),,).' 7)4( 3!.$ (150 lb of sand required) a. Insert a Base Plug (AZY) into the "ASE !*- in the hole closest to the Pole. b. Using a funnel, fill the Base with sand through the hole furthest from the Pole until the sand is just below the hole. c.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE AZY (x2) 4WO ADULTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY 4O PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES THE 0OLE SHOULD BE HELD DOWN BY ONE ADULT AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE "ASE IS BEING lLLED SEC 4.1 /04)/. " &),,).' 7)4( 7!4%2 a. Insert a Base Plug (AZY) into the "ASE !*- in the hole closest to the Pole. b. Fill the Base with cold water through the hole furthest from the Pole until the water is just below the hole. c.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 /2 (!2$7!2% 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% SEC Attach Net (AKZ) to the Rim (ALX). 4.2 ALX AKZ ! Note: If a replacement Net is needed, please call our Customer Service Department. Our Nets are shorter than average to reduce the risk of entanglement.
OPERATION OF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM The basketball system may be adjusted from 7 1/2 feet to 10 feet. 47/ !$5,43 !2% .%#%33!29 4/ !$*534 4(% (%)'(4 /& 4(% 3934%- 4/ 2!)3% /2 ,/7%2 4(% (//0 a. Using at least two adults, tip the system backward and rest the Pole on a table. Do not scrape the powder coating off the Pole while adjusting the system, or you could void the product warranty and cause rusting. b.
POLE CARE AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The life of your basketball system depends on many variables. The climate, exposure to corrosives such as salt, pesticides, or herbicides, and excessive use or misuse can all contribute to Pole failure, which may cause property damage or personal injury. Check your basketball system frequently for loose hardware, excessive wear, and signs of corrosion. For safety reasons, and to prolong the life of your basketball system, you must take the following preventive measures. a.
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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. yOnly hang from the rim briefly to regain balance or avoid injuring others. Release the rim as soon as safely possible. yDuring play, especially when performing dunk type activities, keep player’s face away from the backboard, rim, and net.
WARRANTY INFORMATION ,)&%4)-% "!3+%4"!,, %15)0-%.4 9%!2 ,)-)4%$ &!#4/29 7!22!.49 4(% -!.5&!#452%2 2%3%26%3 4(% 2)'(4 4/ -!+% 35"34)454)/.3 4/ 7!22!.49 #,!)-3 )& 0!243 !2% UNAVAILABLE OR OBSOLETE. ,IFETIME 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.
