MODEL N° 1306 OWNER’S MANUAL Keep this Product ID Number and use when contacting customer service:
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE tO FOLLOW tHESE WARnInGS MAY RESULt In SERIOUS InJURY OR pROpERtY DAMAGE AnD WILL VOID WARRAntY. 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 1/2” Wrench 7/16” Wrench (2) (1) 3/8” Socket Wrench Pliers (1) (1) (1) Rubber Mallet Water Hose Funnel (1) Sand (1) Phillips Screwdriver (1) Adjustable Wrench (1) Hammer (1) (319 lb) *Two adults required to complete assembly* Only adults should set up the product. Do 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 this 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 ALH ALE CMZ AJK AJJ AJI ALX AKZ AJM ALI AMU AJC AJE AYU CNB AOX AEF AMT Item Description Top Pole Bottom Pole Slide Collar Right Backboard Bracket Left Backboard Bracket 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) AOL AAN ABD AYT ADS AAO ABD CNA ABN AY
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 (not used) 3/8” Concrete Drop-in Anchor 6” Chain 2 2 2 2 2 PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ALH (x1) Top Pole 43 1/8*Do ” not remove Top Pole from Bottom Pole until instructed *Warning Sticker applied to side not shown ALE (x1) Bottom Pole ALI (x2) Pole Brace AJJ (x1) Left Backboard Bracket AKZ (x1) AJK (x1) Net Right Backboard Bracket 1
PARTS IDENTIFIER Part shown at 25% of Actual Size AOX (x1) AYU (x3) 5/16” Hex Knob AMU (x2) Wheel CMZ (x1) Slide Collar Parts shown Actual Size CNB (x2) Pole Spacer AEF (x2) Base Plug Parts shown at 5% of Actual Size AJM (x1) AJI (x1) Base Backboard 8 Rim Support Channel
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER pOLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE Hardware shown at Actual Size ABD (x1) AOL (x2) 5/16” Washer 5/16” x 3 1/4” Carriage Bolt AYT (x1) ADS (x1) 1/4” x 3/4” Screw 5/16” Hex Nut AAN (x1) 5/16” Cap Nut (Not used) pole to Base assembly hardware 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) 5/16” Hex Nut AAO (x2) ABD (x4) 5/16” Nylock Nut 5/16” Washer 9
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER backboard tO POLE assembly hardware Hardware shown at Actual Size APG (x2) ABD (x4) 5/16” x 3 1/4” Hex Bolt 5/16” Washer AAC (x2) ABK (x4) 5/16” x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt ADQ (x2) 5/16” x 1” Screw 5/16” Nylock Flange Nut APN (x2) 5/16” Flange Lock Nut APK (x1) 3 1/2” U-Bolt 10
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER Concrete Anchor assembly hardware Hardware shown at Actual Size CHQ (x2) 3/8” x 1” Hex Bolt AQQ (x2) 3/8” Concrete Drop-in Anchor CNC (x2) 6” Chain (not to scale) ABD (x2) 5/16” Washer (Not used) 11 AAF (x2) 3/8” Washer
sEc 1 POLE AssEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size AYt (x1) AOL (x2) 5/16” Hex Nut 5/16” x 3 1/4” Carriage Bolt ADs (x1) 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (Not used) AAN (x1) 5/16” Cap Nut ABD (x1) 5/16” Washer PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ALH (x1) 43 1/8 ” not remove top Pole from Bottom Pole until instructed *Do ALE (x1) *Warning Sticker applied to side not shown Top Pole Bottom Pole Part shown at 25% of Actual Size AYu (x1) 5/16” Hex Knob TOOLS REQUIRED 1/2"
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE nO tOOLS OR HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR tHIS pAGE 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 Warning 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) sEc ABD (x1) 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 WARnInG 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 nO tOOLS REQUIRED FOR tHIS pAGE 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 5/16” x 3 1/4” Carriage Bolt (AOL) 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 4 1/2” cNA (x1) (not actual size) AAO (x2) 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 AJM (x1) Base Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size 15 3/4” AJC (x1) ALI (x2) 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle Pole Brace Parts shown at Actual Size cNB (x2) Pole Spacer TOOLS REQUIRED nO tOOLS REQUIRED FOR tHIS SECtIOn Finger Tighten All Hardware 17 7” AJE (x1) 1/2” x 7” Axle
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE nO tOOLS REQUIRED FOR tHIS pAGE BKH (x2) sEc 2.1 AAO (x2) ABD (x4) ABN (x2) Attach the flattened end of the Pole Brace (ALI) to the Base (AJM) with the hardware shown. Only finger tighten the hardware. ALI BKH ABD AAO ! sEc 2.2 AJM ABD Note: Repeat this step to install the other Pole Brace to the other side of the Base. Slide the 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle (AJC) through the holes at the end of the Bottom Pole (ALE) as shown.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE nO tOOLS OR HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR tHIS pAGE sEc 2.3 Place the Pole assembly on the ground with the crimped end of the top Pole (ALH) facing down. Position the 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle (AJC) under the bottom slots of the Base (AJM) as shown, and step onto the Base so the Axle snaps into the slots. Then rotate the Pole assembly upward so that the 1/2” x 7” Axle (AJE) snaps into the upper slots of the Base as shown. AJM AJC AJE sEc 2.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE nO tOOLS REQUIRED FOR tHIS pAGE 4 1/2” cNA (x1) (not actual size) sEc 2.5 AYt (x1) 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 AYt cNA ALI ALI ! AYu 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 ApG (x2) ABD (x4) 5/16” x 3 1/4” Hex Bolt 5/16” Washer AAc (x2) 5/16” x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt ABK (x4) 5/16” Nylock Flange Nut ADQ (x2) 5/16” x 1” Screw APN (x2) 5/16” Flange Lock Nut APK (x1) 3 1/2” U-Bolt 21
sEc 3 BAcKBOArD tO POLE AssEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ALX (x1) Rim AJJ (x1) Left Backboard Bracket AJK (x1) Right Backboard Bracket Part shown at 5% of Actual Size Part shown at 25% of Actual Size AOX (x1) Rim Support Channel AJI (x1) Backboard TOOLS REQUIRED 1/2” Wrench (x2) 3/8” Socket Wrench 22
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (x2) ApG (x2) APK (x1) (Not actual size) APN (x2) sEc 3.1 Slide the 3 1/2” u-Bolt (APK) through the Left and Right Backboard Brackets (AJJ & AJK). The U-Bolt must rest in the notches of the Backboard Brackets as shown. AJK AJK AJJ AJJ APK Notch sEc 3.2 APK Secure the Left and Right Backboard Brackets (AJJ & AJK) to the top Pole (ALH) with the hardware shown.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (x2) AAc (x2) ABK (x4) sEc 3.3 ABD (x4) Attach the rim (ALX) and Backboard (AJI) 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 U-Bolt with 5/16” Washers (ABD) and 5/16” nylock Flange nuts (ABK).
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3/8” ADQ (x2) sEc 3.4 Bend the Left and Right Backboard Brackets (AJJ & AJK) outward by hand and position the holes in the Backboard Brackets over the holes in the Backboard (AJI). Then securely fasten the Backboard Brackets to the Backboard with the hardware shown.
sEc 4 FInAL ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at of Actual Size cNc (x2) 6” Chain (not to scale) AQQ (x2) 3/8” Concrete Drop-in Anchor cHQ (x2) AAF (x2) 3/8” x 1” Hex Bolt 3/8” Washer ABD (x2) 5/16” Washer (not used) PARTS REQUIRED Part shown at Actual Size Part shown at 10% of Actual Size AKZ (x1) Net AEF (x2) Base Plug TOOLS REQUIRED Funnel sand (319 lb) 1/2” Wrench Water Hose 26 Hammer
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE nO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR tHIS pAGE (319 lb) two adults are required to complete assembly. to prevent serious injuries, the pole should be held down by one adult at all times while the Base is being filled. sEc 4.1 OptIOn A: FILLInG WItH SAnD (319 lb of sand required) a. Insert a Base plug (AEF) into the Base (AJM) in the hole closest to the Pole. b.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE nO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR tHIS pAGE two adults are required to complete assembly. to prevent serious injuries, the pole should be held down by one adult at all times while the Base is being filled. sEc 4.1 OptIOn B: FILLInG WItH WAtER a. Insert a Base plug (AEF) into the Base (AJM) 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 nO tOOLS OR HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR tHIS pAGE 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.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (x2) sEc 4.3 cNc (x2) (not to scale) Remove the 5/16” nylock nut (AAO) and the 5/16” Washer (ABD) from the left Pole Brace assembly. Slide the 6” chain (cNc) onto the 5/16” x 1 1/4 Hex Bolt (BKH) and reattach the hardware as illustrated. repeat this step for the right pole Brace assembly. Tighten the hardware.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE cHQ (x2) AQQ (x2) AAF (x2) sEc 4.4 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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