POWER LIFT® BASKETBALL SYSTEM CO PY Lifetime basketball systems are designed to be strong and durable. We strive to make assembly as easy as possible without compromising quality. If you get stuck, we have tools to help: • Prepare the Area Before you start, you will need at least six 80-lb. bags of concrete mix. Before digging, call to locate any buried utility lines. • Recruit Friends and Family Assembly should take 3 people about 3–4 hours to complete.
ICON LEGEND • Indicates special heed should be taken when reading. • Indicates the parts to be used for a section. • Indicates no parts required for a specific section. • Indicates the hardware to be used for a section. CO PY • Indicates no hardware required for a specific page. • Indicates the tools to be used for a section. • Indicates to use/not to use an electric drill for a specific step. • Indicates the use of a Centerlock Nut. A Nut with this marking will require some effort to tighten.
WARNINGS & NOTICES / AVERTISSEMENTS ET AVIS / ADVERTENCIAS Y AVISOS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS 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 product without following the instructions carefully. Check entire box and inside all packing material for parts and/or additional instruction material.
1 GROUND PREPARATION HARDWARE REQUIRED PARTS REQUIRED Metal Parts ALE (x1) Paper Parts BGW (x1) TOOLS REQUIRED (1) Level Cement Mix 4 (1) 30” Rebar (1)
X SECTION 1 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 1.1 ! • Dig a round hole 24” deep and 21” in diameter. If you live in an area where frost heaves may pose a problem, consult your local building inspector to determine the proper hole depth. The edge of the hole should be flush with the edge of the playing surface. • A Ground Sleeve is available as an alternative to cementing the Pole into the ground. Please contact Customer Service for more information.
X SECTION 1 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED (9 Bags, 80 lb each) 1.2 • Make a mark 16 inches from the dimpled end of the Bottom Pole (ALE) (do not scratch the powder coating). Slide the Alignment Frame (BGW) over the Bottom Pole. ALE ALE 16” BGW 1.3 • Mix 5 1/2 bags of concrete. Save 1/2 bag of concrete mix to use later in the assembly. Pour the mixed concrete into the hole until it is filled to the level of the playing surface.
X SECTION 1 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 30” Rebar 1.4 • Slide the dimpled end of the Bottom Pole (ALE) into the cement up to the 16-inch mark. Position the pole next to the playing surface. For regulation courts, the Alignment Frame (BGW) should cross the playing surface at the middle of the scored measurements. ! ALE • If the pole is buried too deep or too shallow, the rim will not to be at the correct height. TOP VIEW Playing Surface BGW ALE ! 1.
X SECTION 1 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 1.6 • Mix the remaining 1/2 bag of concrete. Fill the Bottom Pole (ALE) with concrete until it reaches the top of the rebar (about 15” from the top of the pole). Tamp the concrete down in the Bottom Pole with a broom handle to remove air pockets. Clean all concrete off the outside of the pole. You may now remove the Alignment Frame (BGW). 15” ! • Stop assembly now.
2 POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware Bag BCO CMV (x2) ANE (x2) 5” (Not actual length) ANF (x2) AAA (x2) PARTS REQUIRED Metal Parts ALF (x1) ALH (x1) ALL (x1) ALM (x1) TOOLS REQUIRED 9 AAF (x2)
X SECTION 2 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 5” ANF (x2) 2.1 AAF (x2) (Not actual length) ANE (x2) • After allowing the concrete to cure for at least 72 hours, insert the Hex Bolts (ANF) with the Washers (AAF) into the Top Pole (ALH) as shown. Then slide the Spacers (ANE) onto the Hex Bolts.
X SECTION 2 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 9/16" (x2) AAA (x2) 2.2 • Place the Pole Bracket (ALL) onto the Hex Bolts (ANF), and attach it to the Top Pole (ALH) with the hardware shown. 2.3 • Insert the slotted end of the Middle Pole (ALF) into the flared end of the Top Pole (ALH). Make sure the poles are oriented as shown. ANF ALH AAA ALL ALF ALH ! • Make sure the Warning Sticker and the Pole Bracket face opposite directions.
X SECTION 2 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 2.4 ! • In order to seat the Poles, strike each end of the Pole very hard five to six times on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard. This must be done even if the Poles cover the slot before seating has occurred. • If the Top Pole (ALH) does not completely cover the slots on the Middle Pole (ALF) after seating, DO NOT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. Call our Customer Service Department.
X SECTION 2 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED CMV (x1) 2.5 • After the Poles have been seated, measure up one inch from the bottom center of the Top Pole (ALH) and insert one Self-Drilling Screw (CMV) into the back of the Pole as shown. Then insert the Pole Cap (ALM) into the Top Pole. Save the remaining Screw for use in Section 5.
3 BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware Bag BCS EAP (x2) Hardware shown at 50% of Actual Size APY (x1) AAQ (x2) ABK (x4) ADR (x4) AAV (x2) Hardware shown at 25% of Actual Size APZ (x1) AOW (x1) AJW (x2) ABQ (x1) PARTS REQUIRED Platic Parts (Not shown at actual size) Metal Parts (Not shown at actual size) BGR (x1) AJI (x1) ALD (x1) ALX (x1) AMA (x1) TOOLS REQUIRED 1/2” (13 mm) 1/2” (13 mm) (1) (2) 14 (1)
X SECTION 3 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 1/2” (13 mm) (1) APY (x1) EAP (x2) 3.1 (Not to scale) ABQ (x1) (Not to scale) AAQ (x1) • Insert two Carriage Bolts (EAP) through the Rim Pivot Bracket (APY) as shown. EAP EAP APY 3.2 • Use the 1/2” socket head from the socket head wrench to press one Push Nut (AAQ) onto one end of the Axle (ABQ). ABQ AAQ ! • Note: The Push Nut should rest about 1/4” from the end of the Axle.
X SECTION 3 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 1/2” (13 mm) (1) AAQ (x1) 3.3 • Slide the end of the Axle (ABQ) through the Rim (ALX) and the Rim Pivot Bracket (APY). Press the Push Nut (AAQ) onto the end of the Axle. Use the 1/2” socket head to secure the Push Nut if needed.
X SECTION 3 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 1/2” (13 mm) APZ (x1) (2) BGR (x1) ABK (x2) 3.4 • Insert the U-Bolt (APZ) through the upper part of the opening on the backside of the Backboard (AJI). Connect the Rim (ALX) and Plastic Guard (ALD) to the Backboard (AJI) with the hardware as shown.
X SECTION 3 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 1/2” (13 mm) (2) AOW (x1) AAV (x2) 3.5 ABK (x2) • Thread two Jam Nuts (AAV) all the way on to the U-Bolt (APZ). Then slide the Compression Springs (AJW) onto the U-Bolt and place the Spring Retainer Plate (AOW) over the Compression Springs. Tighten the Nylock Flange Nuts (ABK) until the Rim (ALX) does not wobble to complete this step.
X SECTION 3 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED (1) ADR (x4) 3.6 • Attach the Rim Cover Plate (AMA) to the Rim (ALX) with the hardware shown.
4 BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware Bag 7 1/16” BCR AAD (x1) ANU (x2) AQB (x2) 5” ANQ (x2) ANS (x4) * AQD (x1) *Hardware Bag BCR may include extra Plastic Plugs (ANS).
X SECTION 4 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 1/2” (13mm) (x1) 4.1 1/2” (13 mm) (x1) AQB (x2) AAN (x2) • Insert one end of the Tie Plate (BLC) into the slot on the Lower Extension Arm (BGP), then iInsert the opposite end of the Tie Plate (BLC) into the slot on the other Lower Extension Arm (BGP) as shown. BLC BLC BGP BGP 4.2 • Secure the Lower Extension Arms (BGP) together with the hardware shown.
X SECTION 4 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED / HERRAMIENTAS Y ACCESORIOS REQUERIDOS / OUTILS ET ACCESSOIRES REQUIS 7 1/16” 3/4”(19 mm) (x2) ANZ (x2) AAD (x1) 4.3 AAX (x1) AOR (x2) • Insert the Extension Arm Caps (AQC) into the ends of the Lower Extension Arms (BGP) as shown. BGP BGP AQC AQC 4.4 • Place the Top Pole (ALH) to the Lower Extension Arms (BGP) and secure them with the hardware shown. ALH ! • Tighten the Nut until it is flush with the end of the Bolt.
X SECTION 4 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 5” 3/4” (19 mm) (x2) AQD (x1) AAX (x1) ABN (x2) ANK (x2) 4.5 • Attach the Upper Extension Arms (BGO) to the Top Pole (ALH) with the hardware as shown. AQD ANK BGO ABN ABN BGO ANK AAX 23 ! • Tighten the Nut until it is flush with the end of the Bolt.
X SECTION 4 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 3/4” (19 mm) (x2) ANQ (x2) 11/16” (18 mm) (x1) 4.6 ABP (x2) AOR (x2) ANP (x1) • Rest the Rim on cardboard to prevent scratching, then secure the Lower Extension Arms (BGP) to the Backboard (AJI) with the hardware shown. Screw the Nut Coupler (ANP) onto one of the Hex Bolts (ANQ), then onto the other. Center the coupler between the two Bolts as shown.
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PARTS IDENTIFIER Hardware shown at 50% of Actual Size Metal Part APY (x1) ALE (x1) ABQ (x1) Hardware shown at 25% of Actual Size ALF (x1) APZ (x1) Remove This Section Before Assembling ALH (x1) ALL (x1) AMA (x1) ALM (x1) AOW (x1) ALS (x2) (78.
PARTS IDENTIFIER Paper Parts Plastic Parts AJI (x1) ALD (x1) BGW (x1) AKG (x1) AJQ (x2) BAA (x1) BAB (x1) 1109025 7’6” 8’ 8’6” 9’ 9’6” 10’ AKZ (x1) AKP (x1) HARDWARE REQUIRED BCO BCS BCR BCT iii BCU Remove This Section Before Assembling AKF (x1)
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X SECTION 4 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 3/4” (19 mm) (x2) ANU (x2) ANK (x2) AOR (x2) 4.7 AAX (x2) ABN (x2) • Attach the Upper Extension Arms (BGO) to the Backboard (AJI) with the hardware as shown. ABN ! ABN ANK ANU ANU ANK AAX AAX AOR BGO 27 BGO AOR • Tighten the Nuts until they are flush with the end of the Bolts.
X SECTION 4 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED ANS (x4) 4.8 *Hardware Bag BCR may include extra Plastic Plugs (ANS). • Insert 1/2” Nylon Plugs (ANS) into the locations indicated on the back of the Backboard (AJI).
5 HANDLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware Bag AQE (x1) BCT ABB (x2) BSG (x1) AQF (x2) AAX (x2) 6 1/2”(16.5 cm) 7 1/16”(18 cm) AAD (x1) AAW (x1) 6 1/2” (16.5 cm) AOR (x2) AKH (x1) ABA (x2) ACX (x1) APR (x1) PARTS REQUIRED Metal Part 31” (78.
X SECTION 5 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 1/2” (13 mm) (2) ACX (x1) 5.1 • Slide the Gas Spring Cover (AKG) onto the Gas Spring (AKF) as shown. BSG (x1) 5.2 • Align the holes in the Gas Spring Cover (AKG) and the Gas Spring (AKF) with the holes in the Pole Bracket (ALL), and attach the Gas Spring assembly to the Pole Bracket with the hardware shown. AKG ! ALL • Tighten the Centerlock Nut (BSG) until it is flush with the end of the Bolt.
X SECTION 5 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 6 1/2” (16.5 cm) 9/16” (14 mm) (x2) AQF (x2) ABA (x2) 5.3 ABB (x2) • Position the Trigger (AMN) inside of the Handle (AKI) as shown, and secure the Trigger to the Handle with the hardware shown. Make sure the Nut is flush with the end of the Bolt, and be careful not to overtighten the hardware. AMN ABB AKI 5.4 ! • Tighten the 3/8” Centerlock Nut (ABB) until it is flush with the end of the Bolt.
X SECTION 5 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED AQE (x1) 5.5 • Insert the Release Pin (AQE) through the Gas Spring (AKF). Slide the Handle (AKI) under the Gas Spring (AKF) so that the Release Pin (AQE) rests in the channels of the Trigger (AMN).
X SECTION 5 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 6 1/2” 3/4” (19 mm) (2) (1) AAW(x1) AAX(x1) 5.6 • Position the Rear Lifter Arms (ALS) between the Handle and Trigger, and secure with the hardware shown. AMN ALS AKI AAW ALS AAX ! 33 • Tighten the Centerlock Nut (AAX) until it is flush with the end of the Bolt.
7 1/16” X SECTION 5 (CONTINUED) AAD (x1) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED AAX (x1) 3/4” (19 mm) (2) (1) APR (x1) 5.7 AOR (x2) • Connect the Rear Lifter Arms (ALS) to the inside of the Long Extension Arms (AKB) with the hardware shown. Place a Spacer (APR) between the Rear Lifter Arms as shown. AAD APR AOR ALS AOR ALS AAX WARNING The Handle mechanism is designed to lift only the weight of the Backboard and Rim.
X SECTION 5 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED AKH (x1) 5.8 • Apply grease from the Grease Packet (AKH) on to the Release Pin (ALV).
6 FINAL ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware Bag BCU BCO ADP (x10) CMV (x1) (*This Hardware taken from the hardware bag used in Section 2.
X SECTION 6 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED ADP (x10) (1) 6.1 • Secure the Corner Frame Pads (BAA and BAB) to the Backboard with the Self-Tapping Screws (ADP). AJI BAB BAA ADP AJI ADP ADP 6.2 6.5 ADP • Attach the Center Frame Pads (AJQ) to the Backboard (AJI) in the locations shown with the hardware shown.
X SECTION 6 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED (3) 6.3 AT LEAST THREE ADULTS ARE REQUIRED. DO NOT ATTEMPT ASSEMBLY WITH FEWER THAN THREE ADULTS AND THREE LADDERS. BEFORE CONTINUING: It is critical that the instructions in the following steps are followed exactly. Failure to properly orient and align the pole sections will render the pole unusable. If the pole sections are assembled incorrectly, you will have to purchase new pole sections from our Customer Service Department.
X SECTION 6 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED (3) 6.4 ATTENTION: THIS STEP CANNOT BE REVERSED! To prevent serious injuries, two adults are required to complete assembly. • While two people continue to hold the assembly in place, set a block of Scrap Wood on top of the Rigid Arms and strike it 5-6 times with a hammer or mallet. You must have wood on top of the Arms before hitting them with a hammer to prevent scratching the powder coating.
X SECTION 6 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED (3) 6.5 (1) CMV (x1) • After the Poles have been seated, measure up 1” from the bottom center of the Middle Pole (ALF) and insert one Self-Tapping Screw (CMV) into the Pole as shown. ! CMV ALF 1” up from bottom of Top Pole ALE 40 • Chuck the Self-Tapping Screw directly into an Electric Drill for easy installation, or use a 3/8” Hex Driver.
X SECTION 6 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED (3) 6.6 • Attach the Net (AKZ). ALX AKZ ! 6.7 • Remove protective cover. 41 • Note! If a replacement Net is needed, please call our Customer Service Department. Our Nets are shorted than average to reduce the risk of entanglement.
X SECTION 6 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED (x1) 6.8 • Raise the Backboard as high as it will go. Use a pencil to mark the bottom of the Gas Spring Cover (AKG) where it meets the Gas Spring (AKF). Squeeze the sides of the Gas Spring Cover inward so you can apply the Height Adjustment Sticker (AKP) under the Cover and onto the back of the Gas Spring, lining up the 10’ line with the pencil mark. Press the Sticker into place while slowly removing the rest of the backing.
MAINTENANCE The life of your basketball system depends on many variables. The climate, exposure to corrosives such as salt, pesticides, or herbicides, and excessive use or misuse can all contribute to Pole failure, which may cause property damage or personal injury. Check your basketball system frequently for loose hardware, excessive wear, and signs of corrosion. For safety reasons, and to prolong the life of your basketball system, you must take the following preventive measures. a.
WARNING STICKER 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. yOnly hang from the rim EULHÀ\ to regain balance or avoid injuring others. Release the rim as soon as safely possible. yDuring play, especially when performing dunk type activities, keep player’s face away from the backboard, rim, and net.
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ANTY RR AN TY WA TY AN RR A W R WAR 5-YEAR LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE SUBSTITUTIONS TO WARRANTY CLAIMS IF PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE OR OBSOLETE. 1. Lifetime basketball systems are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of original retail purchase. The word “defects” is defined as imperfections that impair the use of the product.
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