Summary of Contents for SPALDING NBA Arena Portable System
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REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS: • Two (2) Capable Adults • Tape Measure 1-800-Spalding NBA Arena Portable System • Wood Board 6” x 6” (scrap) • Sawhorse or Support Table • Hammer • #2 or #3 Phillips Screwdriver • Safety Glasses •...
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WARNING Read and understand warnings listed below before using this product. Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious injury and/or property damage. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for safe operation of the system. Rotate crank handle to raise •...
SAFeTy INSTRucTIoNS FAIluRe To FolloW THeSe SAFeTy INSTRucTIoNS MAy ReSulT IN SeRIouS INjuRy oR pRopeRTy DAMAGe AND WIll voID WARRANTy. Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for safe operation of the system. To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this system without following the instructions carefully.
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IDeNTIFy HARDWARe cARDS To make the assembly easier we have separated the hardware per section. Each hardware card is dedicated to a specific assembly area. Open each individually as you progress through the steps. Do not open them all at once. FRoNT WHeel ASSeMBly BASe To pole HARDWARe cARD HARDWARe cARD...
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IF youR SySTeM IS eQuIppeD WITH AN AcRylIc BAcKBoARD, eXAMINe BAcKBoARD FoR ANy DAMAGe THAT MAy HAve occuRReD DuRING SHIpMeNT. cRAcKS IN THe BAcKBoARD coulD ReSulT IN SuDDeN BReAKAGe. IF BAcKBoARD IS DAMAGeD IN ANy WAy pRIoR To oR AFTeR ASSeMBly, cAll Toll-FRee NuMBeR: u.S. 1-800-558-5234; cANADA: 1-800-284-8339; http://www.spalding.com...
Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system... FRoNT vIeW BAcK vIeW BACKBOARD TOP POLE ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY STADIUM PAD STADIUM PAD BOTTOM BOTTOM POLE STRUTS TOP BASE BOTTOM BASE WHEEL CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY GROUND RESTRAINT ROPE...
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SecTIoN A: BASE AND POLE ASSEMBLY BASe To pole HARDWARe cARD BA00001 HARDWARE LIST AND IDENTIFIER Item Qty. Part No. Description Item Qty. Part No. Description 600076 Top Base 203041 Nut, Hex-Flange, 3/8-16 1 FR908622 Bottom Pole Section 203331 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1.5” Long 1 FR908661 Top Pole Section 205593 Lock-nut, Nylon Insert, 3/8-16...
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600074 WARNING! pRe-ASSeMBleD coMpoNeNTS 202900 206340 The components in steps 1 - 3 are factory pre-assembled. cHecK THe pRe-ASSeMBleD AReAS FoR TIGHTNeSS. 203331 If any parts are missing or damaged please contact our 208253 customer service department to 202900 receive replacement parts (see 203309 page 1 for customer service 203331...
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265523 265523 208253 208253 203309 203309 600075 203309 203309 203309 203309 ASSEMBLY REQUIRED Attach top base (1) to bottom base using bolts (B4), washers (B2) and nuts (B3).
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Correctly identify each pole section (TOP and BOTTOM). See IlluSTRATIoN BeloW. NoTe: please disregard pole identification labels. 4" (10 cm) BoTToM Use pencil or tape and mark a line 4” from top of bottom pole. ASSeMBle Top pole To THIS MARKeD lINe.
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WARNING! Assemble pole to base as shown: A. Place 4 washers (B2) onto the 4 pre-installed bolts so TWo cApABle ADulTS ReQuIReD FoR THIS pRoceDuRe. FAIluRe To they rest on the nuts. FolloW THIS WARNING coulD ReSulT IN SeRIouS INjuRy B.
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WARNING! Attach struts (4 and 5) to base frame using bolts (B1) and lock washers (B7). TWo cApABle ADulTS ReQuIReD FoR THIS pRoceDuRe. FAIluRe To IMpoRTANT! FolloW THIS WARNING coulD ReSulT IN SeRIouS INjuRy NoTe oRIeNTATIoN oF AND/oR pRopeRTy DAMAGe. STRuTS.
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SecTIoN B: WHEEL CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY ToolS ReQuIReD FoR THIS SecTIoN FRoNT WHeel ASSeMBly HARDWARe cARD (2) Wrenches 9/16” AND/oR 203299(4pcs) 205593(2pcs) (2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets BA00002 9/16” extension HARDWARE LIST AND IDENTIFIER Item Qty. Part No. Description Item Qty. Part No. Description 600074 Wheel, 6”...
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A. Attach u-bracket (12) to cross member (16) using bolts (W4), washers (W3) and nuts (W2). B. Secure cross member (16) to front struts (4) using bolts (W1), washer (W3) and nuts (W2) IMpoRTANT! NoTe oRIeNTATIoN oF STRuT BRAce (16). coMpleTeD ASSeMBly IMpoRTANT! NoTe oRIeNTATIoN...
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Insert axle (17) through wheel bracket (13). Secure wheels (10) to axle using pushnuts (W9). Carefully tap pushnuts (W9) onto axle with hammer or mallet. NoTe: To INSTAll SecoND puSHNuT: • Assemble pushnut, Wheels, Axle, And Wheel Bracket As Shown. •...
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Secure lower pivot bracket (14) to wheel assembly using bolt (W7), pivot disk (15) and nut (W6). Secure wheel assembly to u- bracket (12) using bolt (W5), spacer (W10), and nut (W6). IMpoRTANT! Do NoT oveR TIGHTeN BolT (W5). Attach transport handle (11) to wheel assembly using carriage bolts (W8) and nuts (W2).
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SecTIoN c: ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY PART 1 elevAToR To pole coNNecTIoN HARDWARe cARD el00001 HARDWARE LIST AND IDENTIFIER Item Qty. Part No. Description Item Qty. Part No. Description 700009 Handle, Screw-Jack 202528 Pin, Handle 800972 Screw Jack 201518 Bolt, Hex-Head, 5/16-18 x 2.75” Long 600199 Sleeve, Screw Jack 203099...
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A. Securely rest the assembly on sawhorse. B. Slide screw-jack sleeve (22) over screw jack and attach cap (23) to top end. c. Attach screw-jack (21, 22, 23) to pole bracket with bolt (E1) and nut (E2) as shown. D. Attach handle (20) to screw jack with pin (24).
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SecTIoN D: ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY PART 2 ToolS ReQuIReD FoR THIS elevAToR ARMS SecTIoN HARDWARe cARD (2) Wrenches 3/4” 208342 (3pcs) AND/oR (2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets 206340 (7pcs) 206665 (4pcs) 203474 (14pcs) 201651 (4pcs) 208251 (4pcs) AR00002 extension 3/4” AR00002 HARDWARE LIST AND IDENTIFIER Item Qty.
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While system is still resting on sawhorse, Identify elevator tubes (30 and 31). While the system is securely resting on the sawhorse. Install elevator tubes (30 and 31) to top pole section (3) as shown. WARNING! coMpleTeD ASSeMBly WARNING! TWo cApABle ADulTS ReQuIReD FoR THIS TIGHTeN BolT (A5) IN pRoceDuRe.
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While the system is still resting on the sawhorse, making sure to align both the inner metal screw-jack (21) AND the outer plastic screw-jack sleeve (22) bolt holes and install screw jack assembly to lower elevator tube (31). Secure with bolt (A5), bushing (A7), washers (A3) and nut (A2). Re-install screw-jack cap (23). WARNING! TIGHTeN BolT (A5) IN locK NuT (A2) uNTIl...
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A. Fill bottom base half-way with water (approx. 25 gallons (95 Liters)) or sand (approx. 295 of total 590 lbs. (134 of total 268 kg)). B. Set backboard to the LOWEST elevator setting c. cAReFully upright system. WARNING! TWo cApABle ADulTS ReQuIReD FoR THIS pRoceDuRe.
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Roll completed assembly to desired WARNING! position. After system is placed in an upright cap (33) MuST be tightened coMpleTely position, coMpleTe the filling process and SecuRely to prevent leakage. in BoTH bases. cHecK WATeR level BeFoRe eAcH uSe! FAIluRe To FolloW THIS If using WATeR, the total amounts are WARNING coulD ReSulT IN SeRIouS as follows:...
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SecTIoN e: ATTACH BOARD RIM RIM ATTAcHMeNT HARDWARe AND BAG 222700 HARDWARE LIST AND IDENTIFIER Item Qty. Part No. Description Item Qty. Part No. Description Backboard 201611 Bolt, Hex-Flange, 5/16-18 x 3” Long 203309 Washer, 3/8, 1: O.D. 203100 Nut, Hex-Flange, 5/16-18 #R1 (4) #R3 (4) #R2 (4)
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Remove screws that secure rim cover. Cover Screw P/N 220140 Cover Screw P/N 220140 Rim Cover Adjust backboard to lowest setting and attach rim assembly (40) to board using bolts (R1), washers (R2), and nuts (R3). cAuTIoN! Do NoT oveR-cRANK HANDle BeyoND THe MANuFAcTuReD HeIGHT- INDIcAToR RANGe oF...
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TO ADJUST RIM TENSION Make adjustments as shown. Tightening the nut: • Increases the preload on the spring and increases the rim’s resistance to movement. • The higher the preload, the more force required to move the rim downward. Tighten loosen (9/16”) Install cover plate on rim (40) using self...
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SecTIoN F: STADIUM PAD AND FINALIZING SET-UP STADIuM AND BoARD pAD HARDWARe cARD Ac00001 HARDWARE LIST AND IDENTIFIER Item Qty. Part No. Description Item Qty. Part No. Description 600077 Stadium Pad, Bottom 574090 Label, Height Adjustment and Moving 600078 Stadium Pad, Top 206011 Bolt, Carriage, 3/8-16 x 2.75”...
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STADIUM PAD - INSTALLATION Attach top stadium pad (51) with bolts (P1) and Nuts (P2). Slide bottom stadium pad (50) behind the transport handle (11) and secure with bolts (P1) and nuts (P2). NoTe: If necessary, slightly loosen bolts that secure front struts to pole and base frame (circled...
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SECURING SYSTEM WITH GROUND STAKE Secure system by hooking loose end of rope onto ground stake (52). cAuTIoN! Place stake so that when it is screwed into Do NoT oveR-cRANK the ground the rope is taut. HANDle BeyoND THe MANuFAcTuReD HeIGHT- INDIcAToR RANGe oF 7-1/2 - 10 FeeT.
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APPLY HEIGHT INDICATOR DECALS FIXEZ LES ETIQUETTES AUTOCOLLANTES DU REPERE DE HAUTEUR HÖHENANZEIGER-AUFKLEBER ANBRINGEN APLIQUE LAS CALCOMANÍAS DEL INDICADOR DE ALTURA Apply Height Indicator Labels (54) to screw jack using a tape measure. Tools needed for this operation - Tape measure, Step Ladder 8 ft.. Appliquer les Etiquettes d'Indicateur de Hauteur (54) visser la prise qui utilise un mètre.
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