MODEL N° 1301 OWNER’S MANUAL Keep this Product ID Number and use when contacting Customer Service:
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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 v 7RENCH v 7RENCH (2) (1) v 3OCKET 7RENCH Pliers (1) (1) (1) Rubber Mallet 7ATER (OSE &UNNEL (1) Sand (1) Phillips Screwdriver (1) !DJUSTABLE 7RENCH (1) Hammer (1) (319 lb) *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
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 !,( !,% CMZ AJK AJJ AJI !,8 AKZ AJM !,) AMU AJC AJE AYU CNB !/8 AEF AMT Item Description Top Pole Bottom Pole Slide Collar Right Backboard Bracket ,EFT "ACKBOARD "RACKET Backboard Rim Net Base Pole Brace Wheel 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle 1/2” x 7” Axle 5/16” Hex Knob Pole Spacer Rim Support Channel Base Plug Warning Sticker (Applied to Middle Pole) Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 3 2 1 2 1 HARDWARE LIST ID Item Description Qty Pole Assembly Hardware (1066286) !/, AAN ABD AYT ADS 5/16” x 3 1/4” Ca
HARDWARE LIST ID Item Description Qty Cement Anchor Hardware (1047794) AAF CHQ ABD AQQ CNC 3/8” Washer 3/8” x 1” Hex Bolt 5/16” Washer (will not be used) v #ONCRETE $ROP IN !NCHOR 6” Chain 2 2 2 2 2 PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ALH (x1) *Do not remove Top Pole from Bottom Pole until instructed Top Pole 7ARNING 3TICKER APPLIED TO SIDE NOT SHOWN ALE (x1) Bottom Pole ALI (x2) Pole Brace !** (x1) ,EFT "ACKBOARD "RACKET AKZ (x1) Net !*+ (x1) Right Backboard Bracket 15 3/4
PARTS IDENTIFIER Part shown at 25% of Actual Size AOX (x1) AYU (x3) AMU (x2) CMZ (x1) Wheel Slide Collar 5/16” Hex Knob Part shown at Actual Size CNB (x2) Pole Spacer !%& (x2) Base Plug Parts shown at 5% of Actual Size !*- (x1) !*) (x1) Base Backboard 8 Rim Support Channel
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER 0/,% !33%-",9 (!2$7!2% Hardware shown at Actual Size AOL (x2) ABD (x1) 5/16” x 3 1/4” Carriage Bolt 5/16” Washer ADS (x1) AYT (x1) AAN (x1) 1/4” x 3/4” Screw 5/16” Hex Nut 5/16” Cap Nut (Not used) 0/,% 4/ "!3% !33%-",9 (!2$7!2% Hardware shown at Actual Size CNA (x1) 5/16” x 4 1/2” Tap Bolt ABN (x2) 1/2” x 1/8” Spacer BKH (x2) 5/16” x 1 1/4” Hex Bolt AYT (x1) AAO (x2) ABD (x4) 5/16” Hex Nut 5/16” Nylock Nut 5/16” Washer 9
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER "!#+"/!2$ 4/ 0/,% !33%-",9 (!2$7!2% Hardware shown at Actual Size ABD (x4) !0' (x2) 5/16” Washer 5/16” x 3 1/4” Hex Bolt AAC (x2) !0* (x2) 5/16” x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt 5/16” x 3/4” Hex Bolt !!* (x2) v (EX 4 .UT ABK (x4) APN (x2) 5/16” Nylock Flange Nut v &LANGE ,OCK .
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SEC 1 POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size AYT (x1) 5/16” Hex Nut AOL (x2) 5/16” x 3 1/4” Carriage Bolt ADS (x1) 1/4” x 3/4” Screw AAN (x1) 5/16” Cap Nut (Not used) ABD (x1) 5/16” Washer PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size *Do not remove Top Pole from Bottom Pole until instructed ALH (x1) Top Pole ALE (x1) 7ARNING 3TICKER APPLIED TO SIDE NOT SHOWN Bottom Pole Part shown at 25% of Actual Size AYU (x1) 5/16” Hex Knob TOOLS REQUIRED 7RENCH 12
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 Bottom Pole (ALE), pull the plastic off the Top Pole. It may be necessary to loosen the Poles before pulling out the plastic. ALH ALE 7ARNING Sticker ! Note: Make sure the crimped side of the Top Pole is on the same side as the Warning Sticker (AMT) on the Bottom Pole.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” AOL (x1) AAN (x1) ABD (x1) SEC Slide the Top Pole (ALH) far enough out of the Bottom Pole (ALE) so that it does not obstruct the holes at the bottom of the Bottom Pole. Then attach the hardware indicated in the location shown. 1.2 ALH ALE AOL 7!2.).' ABD AAN 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 AYT (x1) Insert a 5/16” Hex Nut (AYT) into the 5/16” Hex Knob (AYU) as shown. It may be necessary to use the v X v #ARRIAGE "OLT !/, to place the Nut in the Knob. Then position the Top Pole (ALH) at its lowest height and attach the Knob to the Top Pole and Bottom Pole (ALE) with the hardware shown.
SEC 2 POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size AYT (x1) BKH (x2) 5/16” x 1 1/4” Hex Bolt 5/16” Hex Nut ABD (x4) 5/16” Washer v (not actual size) AAO (x2) CNA (x1) 5/16” Nylock Nut 5/16” x 4 1/2” Tap Bolt ABN (x2) 1/2” x 1/8” Spacer 16
SEC 2 POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Part shown at 25% of Actual Size Part shown at 5% of Actual Size AYU (x2) 5/16” Hex Knob AMU (x2) Wheel !*- (x1) Base Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size 15 3/4” !*# (x1) ALI (x2) 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle Pole Brace Parts shown at Actual Size CNB (x2) Pole Spacer TOOLS REQUIRED ./ 4//,3 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 3%#4)/.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% BKH (x2) SEC 2.1 AAO (x2) ABD (x4) ABN (x2) Attach the flattened end of the Pole Brace (ALI) to the "ASE !*- with the hardware shown. Only finger tighten the hardware. ALI BKH !*- ABD ABD AAO ! SEC 2.2 Note: Repeat this step to install the other Pole Brace to the other side of the Base. Slide the v X v !XLE !*# through the holes at the end of the Bottom Pole (ALE) as shown.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 /2 (!2$7!2% 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% SEC 2.3 Place the Pole assembly on the ground with the crimped end of the Top Pole (ALH) facing down. Position the v X v !XLE !*# under the bottom slots of the "ASE !*- as shown, and step onto the Base so the Axle snaps into the slots. Then rotate the Pole assembly upward so that the v X v !XLE !*% snaps into the upper slots of the Base as shown.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% v CNA (x1) (not actual size) AYT (x1) SEC 2.5 Attach the Pole Braces (ALI) to the Bottom Pole (ALE) by securing the 5/16” Hex Knobs (AYU) through the Slide Collar (CMZ) using the hardware shown. CMZ AYU AYU AYT CNA ALI ALI ! ALE Note: Tip the system forward so the Pole rests on the ground. Do not stand the system up until it is filled with either sand or water later in the assembly.
SEC 3 BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size !0' (x2) ABD (x4) 5/16” x 3 1/4” Hex Bolt 5/16” Washer AAC (x2) !0* (x2) 5/16” x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt 5/16” x 3/4” Hex Bolt !!* (x2) v (EX 4 .UT ABK (x4) APN (x2) 5/16” Nylock Flange Nut v &LANGE ,OCK .
SEC 3 BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ALX (x1) Rim !** (x1) ,EFT "ACKBOARD "RACKET !*+ (x1) Right Backboard Bracket Part shown at 5% of Actual Size Part shown at 25% of Actual Size AOX (x1) Rim Support Channel !*) (x1) Backboard TOOLS REQUIRED Pliers v 7RENCH (x2) 22
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (x2) !0' (x2) APK (x1) (Not actual size) APN (x2) SEC 3.1 Slide the 3 1/2” U-Bolt (APK) through the ,EFT AND 2IGHT "ACKBOARD "RACKETS !** !*+ 4HE 5 "OLT MUST REST IN THE NOTCHES OF THE "ACKBOARD "RACKETS AS shown. !*+ !*+ !** !** APK Notch APK SEC 3.2 Secure the ,EFT AND 2IGHT "ACKBOARD "RACKETS !** !*+ to the Top Pole (ALH) with the hardware shown.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (x2) AAC (x2) ABD (x4) ABK (x4) SEC 3.3 Attach the Rim (ALX) and "ACKBOARD !*) to the Pole assembly by placing the Rim Support Channel (AOX) in the recess on the underside of the Backboard with the flat side placed against the Backboard. Insert the 3 1/2” U-Bolt (APK) through the top holes of the Backboard and the Rim, and secure the 5 "OLT WITH v 7ASHERS !"$ and v .YLOCK &LANGE .UTS !"+ .
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2" !0* (x2) !!* (x2) SEC Bend the ,EFT AND 2IGHT "ACKBOARD "RACKETS !** !*+ outward by hand and position the holes in the Backboard Brackets over the holes in the "ACKBOARD !*) . Then securely fasten the Backboard Brackets to the Backboard with the hardware shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ (!2$7!2% 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% (319 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 /04)/. ! &),,).' 7)4( 3!.$ (319 lb of sand required) a. Insert a "ASE 0LUG !%& 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.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ (!2$7!2% 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% 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 /04)/. " &),,).' 7)4( 7!4%2 a. Insert a "ASE 0LUG !%& 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). 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.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (x2) CNC (x2) SEC (not to scale) Remove the v .YLOCK .UT !!/ and the v 7ASHER !"$ from the left Pole Brace assembly. Slide the 6” Chain (CNC) onto the v X Hex Bolt (BKH) and reattach the hardware as illustrated. Repeat this step FOR THE RIGHT 0OLE "RACE ASSEMBLY. Tighten the hardware.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE CHQ (x2) AQQ (x2) !!& (x2) SEC Pull out the end links of the Chains (CNC) so they are away from the sides of the Base. Mark the location of the last links in the Chain and drill a hole 13 mm (1/2 inch) in diameter and 39 mm (1 1/2 inches) deep in the cement in each spot. Place the Cement Anchors (AAQ) in the drilled holes and use a 5/16” hex bolt and a hammer to tap down the anchor tab located inside each Anchor.
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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. 1. Do Not allow children to move or adjust the system. 2. Always make sure adjustment knob is securely tightened before play. 3. Make sure cement anchors are installed properly during assembly and that they are secure before play. 4.
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