Portable Basketball System Owners Manual Customer Service Center • N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle • Sussex, WI 53089 • U.S.A. REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS WARNING! • Two People • Wood Board (Scrap) • Tape Measure READ AND UNDERSTAND • Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m) OPERATOR'S MANUAL •...
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WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Owner must ensure that all players know and follow HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT these rules for safe operation of the system. • DO NOT HANG on the rim or any part of the system including backboard, support braces or net.
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. Proper and complete assembly, use, and supervision are essential for proper operation and to reduce the risk of accident or injury.
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Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system... FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW BACKBOARD ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY TOP POLE BOTTOM POLE MIDDLE POLE STRUTS FRONT BASE COVER WHEEL CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY ID# 21179004 04/05...
PARTS LIST (SEE HARDWARE IDENTIFIER) Item Qty Part No. Description Item Qty Part No. Description 908164 Top Pole Section 207103 Pole Cap 908114 Middle Pole Section (with Label) 908119 Elevator Tube 908165 Bottom Pole Section 808115 Pole Bracket 900223 Wheel Bracket 206340 Nut, Nylock, 1/2 -13 206940...
SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE POLES Correctly identify each pole section. Mark pole sections with tape as shown. 5" 5" TAPE TAPE (not supplied) (not supplied) (13 cm) (13 cm) Bounce middle pole section (2) into top pole section (1) together using a wood scrap as shown until they no longer move toward taped reference mark.
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While maintaining alignment, bounce assembly and lower section (3) together as shown until they no longer move toward taped reference mark. IMPORTANT!: Smaller holes (11/32"\0.87 cm) in the top pole section should face toward the front of the system. IMPORTANT!: Holes in the top (1) and bottom pole (3) sections MUST align correctly to...
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SECTION B: ASSEMBLE THE BASE This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section. HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION (not actual size) 1/2” AND 9/16” Item #9 AND/OR Item #7 Item #10 Item #15 Item #13 Item #11...
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Insert axle (5) through wheel bracket (4). Secure wheels (62) to axle using pushnuts (7). Carefully tap pushnuts onto axle with hammer or mallet Install wheel assembly to base (8) using bolt (9), and nut (22) as shown. 04/05 ID# 21179004...
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Install rod (12) through holes in bottom pole section (3) and eyebolt (13). Insert pole assembly into tank (8) and through center hole on wheel assembly as shown. Secure pole assembly with anchor strap (53), washer (11), and lock nut (47). WARNING! TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE.
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Secure tank struts (14) to pole as shown. Place cap (15) over exposed end of bolt as shown. WARNING! TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN NOTE: SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ORIENTATION OF STRUTS Rotate non-secured ends of tank struts (14) outward to mounting holes in tank as shown.
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Secure ends of tank struts (14) to tank as shown. Repeat for opposite side. WARNING! TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Install upper pivot bracket (16) to front of base using bolt (19), washer (20) and nut (47) as shown.
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Insert bolt (21) through lower pivot bracket (17) as shown; bolt (21) will be secured during Step 10. Carefully place base assembly on its side. Install lower pivot bracket (17) with bolt (23), washers (20), and lock nut (47) as shown. IMPORTANT!: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN...
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Insert axle (5) through wheel bracket (4). Secure wheels (6) to axle using pushnuts (7). Carefully tap pushnuts onto axle with hammer or mallet IMPORTANT!: SIDE OF WHEEL WITH LONGER PLASTIC AXLE NEEDS TO FACE THE WHEEL BRACKET. Position base as shown. Secure wheel bracket assembly with disc (61), washer (20) and nut (47) as shown.
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SECTION C: ASSEMBLE THE ELEVATOR SYSTEM & BACKBOARD This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section. HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION (not actual size) Item #22 Item #24 (2) 1/2”, (2) 9/16" AND (2) 3/4” Item #11 Item #25 Item #31...
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Securely rest the assembly on sawhorse. Install pole bracket (36) to top pole as shown (FIG.A) using bolts (38), metal spacers (60) and nuts (22). Reference finished assembly (FIG.B.) WARNING! TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Identify elevator tubes. Install triangle plates (33) and elevator tubes (35) to top pole section (1) as shown. Install pole cap (34). Toward Toward Pole Board Upper and Lower Elevator Tubes COMPLETED ASSEMBLY 04/05 ID# 21179004...
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Attach label (57) to window (27). COMPLETED ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT!: LINE UP THE TOP EDGE OF THE LABEL WITH THE TOP EDGE OF THE WINDOW. Remove packaging materials and zip ties from handle assembly (30). Snap window into handle assembly (30). COMPLETED ASSEMBLY ID# 21179004 04/05...
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Insert strut assembly (29) over inner channel (30A) and between outer channel (B). Rest at angle shown in FIG. A. Line up holes in strut bracket to holes in outer channel (30B) Strut bracket COMPLETED ASSEMBLY ORIENT STRUT ASSEMBLY SO CLIP-HANDLE FACES LONG SIDE OF CHANNELS WARNING! FIG.A...
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Attach hook (58) to strip (56) and secure with bolt (59) and nut (55). Bring strip (56) through top of height indicator Install hook and strip (56) assembly window (27) underneath tabs and insert through into handle assembly. bottom end of height indicator window (27). IMPORTANT!: TO AVOID RAPID EXTENSION OF STRUT...
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Attach strut (29) to pole bracket (36) with bolt (31), washers (11), and nut (55) as shown. Slip plastic spacers (25) onto metal spacer (44) that is already inserted into handle assembly. Then, secure handle assembly to elevator tubes (35) using bolts (40), plastic spacers (24) and nuts (37).
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Secure strap and hook assembly to upper elevator arms (35) using bolt (40), plastic spacers (32) and nut (37) as shown. IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN HOOK MUST ROTATE FREELY TO INDICATE HEIGHT COMPLETED ASSEMBLY ID# 21179004 04/05...
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Install spacers (28) onto backboard brackets (48) with bolts (64, 46), washers (20) and lock nuts (55, 47) as shown. Assemble lower elevator tubes (35) as shown. NOTE: Tighten bolt (40) in locknut (37) until flush (even) with the outer edge of the locknut.
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Refer To Bolt bracket to board using bolts, washers Instructions (20), and foam pad (65) as shown. Do not Included With over-tighten. Rim Hardware For Rim Assembly. (227 Goal Box) Refer To Instructions NOTE: Included With Place two bolts through UPPER Rim Hardware holes of orange bracket only, as For Rim...
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SECTION D: INSTALL FRONT COVER & HANDLE Upright system and fill base (8) with water (approx. 40 gallons) and snap cap (51) in place. WARNING! TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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SECTION E: SECURING THE SYSTEM Roll assembly to desired playing area. Secure assembly to ground using strap (53) and tie down stake (52). ID# 21179004 04/05...
SECTION F: APPLY HEIGHT AND MOVING LABEL Apply Height Adjustment and Moving Label (54) to front of pole, where it is clearly visible. NOTE: Remove strut locking clip. Peel protective film from surface of acrylic backboard prior to use. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOVING SYSTEM 1.
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