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ASSEMBLY GUIDES Refer to the following areas throughout the instructions to assist in the assembly process: TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE SEC 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. This area is located at the top, right-hand corner of the page and shows an image of the product with shaded parts indicating which section is being assembled.
PARTS & HARDWARE LIST ID ALG AZM AZX AZT BUG TETHERBALL HARDWARE BAG AZU AAS AZP AZW AZQ AZR BUF ABD AYT EQX AEF AZS BCA BQB DESCRIPTION Pole Section Base Base Plate Ball/Rope/Clasp Assembly QTY 3 1 1 1 1/2” x 1.
PARTS IDENTIFIER MISCELLANEOUS PARTS Parts not shown to scale ALG (x3) Pole Section AZX (x1) Base Plate AZM (x1) Base AZT (x1) Ball/Rope/Clasp Assembly 5
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER TETHERBALL HARDWARE BAG - [BUG] Parts shown at actual size EQX (x1) 5/16”-18 x 3” Hex Bolt AAS (x1) 1/4”-20 x 2 3/4” Hex Bolt BQB-Ball Pump & Needle AZW (x2) 1/4”-20 x 5 1/2” Carriage Bolt (1, included) ABD (x1) 5/16” Flat Washer AZU (x1) 1/2” x 1.
SEC 1 POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION PARTS REQUIRED Part not shown to scale ALG (x3) Pole Section TOOLS USED (NOT INCLUDED) Scrap Wood 7
SEC TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION SEC 1.1 POLE ASSEMBLY SEC Insert the tapered end of a Pole Section (ALG) into the flared end of another Pole Section. 1.2 Place the flared end of the third Pole Section over the tapered end of the Pole Sections you assembled in Step 1.1. ALG ALG ALG ! Note: All Pole Sections are the same. The order of assembly makes no difference.
SEC TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1 Scrap Wood NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION SEC 1.3 ATTENTION: THIS STEP CANNOT BE REVERSED! In order to seat the Pole Sections, strike each end of the Pole Assembly very hard five to six times on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard. WARNING Do not hit your feet with the Pole Sections, as serious injury could occur.
SEC 2 POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Parts shown at actual size AZW (x2) 1/4”-20 x 5 1/2” Carriage Bolt AZS (x2) Split Collar AAS (x1) 1/4”-20 x 2 3/4” Hex Bolt AZU (x1) 1/2” x 1.
SEC TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 2 7/16” (x2) AAS (x1) AZP (x1) AZU (x1) SEC 2.1 POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY Turn the Base (AZM) on its side and slide the flared end of the Pole Assembly through the hole in the Base. Align the tabs of the Base Plate (AZX) with the holes on the flared end of the Pole Assembly. AZM AZX SEC 2.2 With the holes in the tabs of the Base aligned with the holes in the Pole Assembly, secure the Base Plate to the Pole Assembly using the hardware shown.
SEC TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 2 AZS (x2) (Not to Scale) SEC 2.3 Interlock the two halves of the Split Collar (AZS) around the Pole Assembly. AZS AZS SEC 2.4 Slide Split Collar down to the Base. WARNING Do not place the system in an upright position until instructed. The system may fall over and could result in serious personal injury or property damage.
SEC TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 2 7/16” AZW (x2) 5 1/2” (Not To Scale) AZP (x2) SEC 2.5 Insert the two (2) 1/4”-20 x 5 1/2” Carriage Bolts (AZW) through the holes in the Split Collar and out through the Base Plate. AZW AZW ! SEC 2.6 Note: You will need to align the holes in the Split Collar with the holes in the Base Plate.
SEC 3 TETHERBALL TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Parts shown at actual size EQX (x1) 5/16”-18 x 3” Hex Bolt AYT (x1) 5/16” Hex Nut ABD (x1) 5/16” Flat Washer BUF (x1) Washer Collar Link AZQ (x1) 2” Expanding Pole Cap AZR (x1) 2” Pole Cap Wedge BCA (x1) Top Cap PARTS REQUIRED Part not shown to scale *AZT (x1) Ball/Rope/Clasp Assembly TOOLS USED (NOT INCLUDED) Safety Glasses 14
SEC TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3 EQX (x1) ABD (x1) BUF (x1) AYT (x1) SEC 3.1 TETHERBALL TO POLE ASSEMBLY Connect the Top Cap (BCA), Washer Collar Link (BUF), Expanding Pole Cap (AZQ), and Pole Cape Wedge (AZR) together using the 5/16” x 3” Phillips Screw (EQX), 5/16” Flat Washer (ABD), and 5/16” Hex Nut (AYT). Hand tighten the Nut just enough to secure it inside the Pole Cap Wedge.
SEC TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3 NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION SEC Insert the Expanding Pole Cap Assembly into the top of the Pole Assembly. 3.2 SEC Secure the Expanding Pole Cap Assembly to the top of the Pole by tightening the Pole Cap. 3.3 WARNING Do not place the system in an upright position until instructed. The system may fall over and could result in serious personal injury or property damage.
SEC TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3 NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION SEC 3.4 Attach the Ball/Rope/Clasp Assembly (AZT) to the Washer Collar Link. AZT WARNING Do not place the system in an upright position until instructed. The system may fall over and could result in serious personal injury or property damage.
SEC 4 FILLING THE BASE HARDWARE REQUIRED Parts shown at actual size BFA (x1) Ball Needle AEF (x2) 1 1/4’’-Inch Plug PARTS REQUIRED NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION 5 TOOLS USED (NOT INCLUDED) Safety Glasses Water Source (145 lbs (66 kg)) Sand Funnel 18 Ball Pump Pressure Gauge
SEC TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 4 AEF (x2) TWO ADULTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES, THE POLE SHOULD BE HELD BY ONE ADULT AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE BASE IS BEING FILLED. SEC 4.1 OPTION A: FILLING WITH SAND (145 lbs (66 kg) of sand required) a. Completely fill the Base with sand. Shake Base frequently to get the sand to settle. You may need to tilt the Base during filling to completely fill Base with sand. b. Insert the Base Caps (AEF) into the fill holes. c.
SEC TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 4 AEF (x2) TWO ADULTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES, THE POLE SHOULD BE HELD BY ONE ADULT AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE BASE IS BEING FILLED. SEC 4.1 OPTION B: FILLING WITH WATER a. b. c. d. Add cold water up to the fill hole, leaving two inches of space at the top for expansion. Add one tablespoon of chlorine bleach to the water to prevent algae formation. Insert the Base Caps (AEF) into the fill holes.
SEC TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 4 5 BFA (x1) SEC 4.2 Connect Ball Needle (BFA) to a ball pump. Moisten Needle and carefully insert it into the Tetherball. Inflate Tetherball to 2 lbs. Check pressure with pressure gauge. CAUTION ! Note: Pump included with your system may vary from the pump shown here. For pumps with hose attachments, connect Ball Needle to hose before inflating the ball. 21 Use the Ball Pump provided to inflate the ball. Do not inflate with more than 2 lbs.
SEC 5 TETHERBALL BASIC & ADVANCED RULES, & TACTICS BASIC RULES How the Game is Played: Play in matches of 3, 5, or 7 games. Each player takes a turn serving for a whole game. The serving player may serve the ball in either direction. The receiving player must then hit the ball in the opposite direction. After the initial serve, any player may hit the ball. To win a game, a player must completely wrap the rope around the pole in that player’s direction.
ADVANCED RULES How the Game is Played: Play in matches of 3, 5, or 7 games. Each player takes a turn serving for a whole game. The serving player may serve the ball in either direction. The receiving player must allow the ball to swing around the pole at least once before striking the ball. The receiving player then hits the ball in the opposite direction. After the ball swings at least one time around the pole, any player may hit the ball.
TETHERBALL TACTICS 10 To win the game, a player must keep the ball under his or her control. The following list explains some of the tactics used to get and keep control of the ball: Serving: Power should not be your only technique. Try to serve the ball at extreme angles. This will help prevent your opponent from hitting the ball or hitting the ball well. Stealing the Ball: A player steals the ball when he or she gains or regains control of the ball. Do not stay in the same place during play.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION LIFETIME TETHERBALL EQUIPMENT LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE SUBSTITUTIONS TO WARRANTY CLAIMS IF PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE OR OBSOLETE. 1. The tetherball, cord, and clasp are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety days from the date of original purchase.
