REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS: • 2 People • Tape Measure • Wood Board (scrap) Portable System Owners Manual Customer Service Center • N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle • Sussex, WI 53089 • U.S.A. • Sawhorse or Support Table • Tape • Safety Glasses • #3 Phillips Screwdriver • Needle-Nose Pliers • (2 each) Wrenches 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 3/4" AND/OR • Socket Wrenches and Sockets (Deep-Well Sockets are Recommended). 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 3/4" (3 (1 60 63 lb kg .) ) • Garden Hose or Sand • Step Ladder 8ft.
BEFORE YOU START! 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. Owner must ensure that all players know and follow 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. • During play, especially when performing dunk type activities, keep player's face away from the backboard, rim and net.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION! READ BEFORE OPERATING ELEVATOR SYSTEM 1. DO NOT LET GO OF HANDLE UNTIL THE RIM IS RESET AT LOWEST POSTION OR DESIRED HEIGHT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for safe operation of the system. 2.
NOTICE TO ASSEMBLERS Adult Assembly Required. Dispose of ALL packaging materials promptly. As with all products, periodically inspect for loose small parts. ALL basketball systems, including those used for DISPLAYS, MUST be assembled and installed according to instructions. Failure to follow instructions could result in SERIOUS INJURY. It is NOT acceptable to devise a makeshift support system.
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PARTS LIST - See Hardware Identifier Item Qty. Part No. Description Tank, (Black) Wheel Axle Wheel, 4” (Black) Top Pole Section Middle Pole Section Bottom Pole Section Rod, 3/8 O.D. x 4-3/4 Long Eyebolt, 3/8-16 x 2-1/2 Long Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Tank Strut Bolt,Yellow Dichromate, 5/16-18 X 3.60 Long Washer, Flat, 5/16 Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 0.625 Long Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16-18 x 1 Long Nut, Hex Flange, 5/16-18 Spacer .500 I.D. x .
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (BOLTS & PINS) Item #14 (4) Item #15 (6) Item #8 (1) Item #35 (1*) Item #20 (2) Item #11 (1) Item #34 (1) Item #42 (7) Item #36 (1) HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (NUTS & WASHERS) Item #13 (1) Item #16 (6*) Item #9 (1) Item #38 (7) Item #18 (2) Item #12 (6) Item #39 (1) Item #23 (1) Item #37 (1) * You may have extra parts with this model.
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (STEEL SPACERS & RODS) Item #7 (1) Item #44 (1*) HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (PLASTIC SPACERS & CLIPS) Item #33 (4) Item #41 (4) Item #45 (1) Item #17 (4) HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (OTHER) Item #40 (1) Item #31 (1) Item #30 (1) Item #32 (1) ID# M732201 01/06 8
SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE BASE ITEMS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section. (2) 1/2” and (2) 9/16" Wrenches AND/OR (2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets 1/2” 9/16” Tape 1. Correctly identify each pole section and mark indicated distance from ends with tape as shown.
2. While maintaining alignment, bounce middle pole section (5) into top section (4) using a wood scrap as shown until the top pole no longer moves toward the pole identification sticker on the middle pole. CAUTION! THE IDENTIFICATION STICKER IS LOCATED 5" FROM THE END OF THE POLE. WHEN PROPERLY POUNDED TOGETHER, THE POLE SECTIONS SHOULD HAVE A 3-1/2" MINIMUM OVERLAP, LEAVING 1-1/2" BETWEEN THE OVERLAPPING POLE AND THE IDENTIFICATION STICKER.
3. Bounce top and middle pole assembly (4 and 5) onto bottom pole section (6) using a wood scrap as shown. Bounce until the top and middle pole assembly no longer moves toward the pole identification mark on the bottom pole. IMPORTANT! Align dimple of middle pole section (5) into trough of bottom pole section (6) as shown. CAUTION! THE IDENTIFICATION STICKER IS LOCATED 5" FROM THE END OF THE POLE.
6 4. Install rod (7) through holes in bottom pole section (6) and eyebolt (8). 7 8 5. Install wheel axle (2) through wheel carriage (19) and install wheels (3) onto wheel axle (2) with spacers (17) as shown. Insert pole assembly into tank assembly as shown. Secure bottom pole (6) section to tank and wheel carriage as shown. A deep socket is recommended. WARNING! TWO CAPABLE ADULTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
6. Secure base struts (10) to pole using bolt (11), washers (12), and nut (13), as shown. Rotate the non-secured ends of base struts (10) as shown. 12 12 13 6 11 10 6 10 1 10 7. WARNING! Secure both base struts (10) to base using bolts (15), washers (12), and nuts (16). TIGHTEN BOLT (11) IN LOCK NUT (13) UNTIL FLUSH (EVEN) WITH LOCK NUT’S OUTER EDGE.
SECTION B: ATTACH THE BACKBOARD ITEMS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section. (2) 1/2”, (2) 9/16” and (2) 3/4” Wrenches AND/OR (2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets 1/2” 1. Assemble backboard brackets (29) using bolts (14) and nuts (9) as shown. 9/16” 3/4” 9 9 IMPORTANT! DO NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETELY 14 29 NOTE ORIENTATION. 29 14 2. Identify elevator tubes (43).
3. Fit spacer (44) into pawl (27). Then secure to brackets (29) using bolt (35) and nut (52) as shown. IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN! It is necessary for all parts to be installed properly for this mechanism to work safely and properly. 29 9 35 44 4. Attach lower elevator tubes (43) to backboard brackets (29) using spacers (17, 23, 41, and 45), bolts (42) ratchet (28), and nuts (38) as shown.
5. Secure pawl (27) in place with clevis pin (34) and washers (18) as shown. Stretch spring (40) into position with pliers from clevis pin (34) to board bracket (29). 6. WARNING! 34 USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING SPRINGS. 18 27 27 43 18 40 43 7. Insert T-bolt (36) through Slam Jam bracket (32) as shown. Secure Slam Jam bracket (32) and backboard bracket (29) assemblies to backboard. Using bolt (15) and nut (16) as shown.
8. Attach upper elevator tubes (43) to backboard brackets (29) using spacers (41) bolt (42) and nut (38) as shown. 43 43 41 38 42 41 9. Support pole on sawhorse. Attach upper and lower elevator tubes (43) to upper pole section (4) using bolts (42) and nuts (38) as shown. Attach pole cap (22) as shown.
10. A Attach outer handle tube (47) to upper elevator tubes (43) using bolt (42) spacers (33) and nut (38) as shown. 42 33 47 43 33 38 10. B Attach outer handle tube (47) to lower elevator tubes (43) using bolt (42) spacers (33) and nut (38) as shown.
11. Slide inner handle tube (48) into outer handle tube (47) as shown. 47 48 12. Secure inner handle tube (48) to outer handle tube (47) using screws (20) as shown. Slide handle (46) onto inner handle tube (48).
13. Install Rim to Backboard A. Fit rim (21) securely into bracket (32) as shown. Allow T-bolt (36) to slip through center hole in rim (21). B. Install reinforcement bracket (31) onto T-bolt (36) as shown. C. Install spring (30) onto T-bolt (36) as shown. D. Install special nut (39) and washer (37) onto T-bolt (36). E. Tighten special nut (39) until flush with end of T-bolt (36).
14. Roll the completed assembly to the desired playing area. Fill tank with 33 gallons of water. WARNING! TWO CAPABLE ADULTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. WARNING! 24 DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED WHEN EMPTY; IT MAY TIP OVER. 24 NOTE: SA ND (3 (1 60 63 lb kg .) ) IF USING SAND: 2 GALLONS OF ANTI-FREEZE IS NOT REQUIRED 15. Apply the height adjustment and moving label (25) to the front of the pole as shown.
