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INSTRUCTION #1144479 B
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5/9/2014
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
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Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions. Use caution when using this product.
BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY
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QPXEFSDPBUJOH#BSFNFUBMNBZSVTU:PVNBZOFFEUPQPVOE
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3
TOOLS AND PARTS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSEMBLY
3/8” Wrench
7/16” Wrench
1/2” Wrench
9/16” Wrench
3/4” Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Pencil
Tape Measure
Pliers
Rubber Mallet
Wood Block
Electric Drill
Rebar
Level
Shovel
Ladder
Cement Mix
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*Three adults required to
complete assembly*
Only adults should set up the product. Do not allow children
in the setup area until assembly is complete.
4
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.
!
These areas are usually located in
the bottom, right-hand corner of a
step and indicate that damage to
the product or serious injury may
occur if the caution or warning is
not heeded.
Note:
CAUTION
WARNING
5
PARTS LIST
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HARDWARE LIST
ID
Item Description
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Pole Assembly Hardware
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Backboard to Pole Assembly Hardware
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Backboard To Pole Assembly
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4
PARTS IDENTIFIER
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
ALHY
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Warning Sticker
ALFY
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ALEY
#PUUPN1PMF
AJJY
AJKY
-FGU#BDLCPBSE#SBDLFU
3JHIU#BDLCPBSE#SBDLFU
21 1/8”
AKCY
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BDLY
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ALXY
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7
PARTS IDENTIFIER
Part shown at 25% of Actual Size
ALMY
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BDMY
8’0”
8’5”
8’10”
9’7”
9’2”
10’0”
DOWN
*OOFS(VBSE
BDNY
0VUFS(VBSE
Parts shown at 5% of Actual Size
AJIY
#BDLCPBSE
HARDWARE
BCO
BCS
8
BCR
SEC
1
GROUND PREPARATION
HARDWARE REQUIRED
NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION
PARTS REQUIRED
ALEY
#PUUPN1PMF
TOOLS REQUIRED
Pencil
Level
Tape Measure
Cement Mix
Shovel
ó#BHTMCFBDI
Rebar
9
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
SEC
1.1
%JHBSPVOEIPMFwEFFQBOEwJOEJBNFUFS*GZPVMJWFJOBOBSFB
XIFSFGSPTUIFBWFTNBZQPTFBQSPCMFNDPOTVMUZPVSMPDBMCVJMEJOH
JOTQFDUPSUPEFUFSNJOFUIFQSPQFSIPMFEFQUI5IFFEHFPGUIFIPMF
TIPVMECFnVTIXJUIUIFFEHFPGUIFQMBZJOHTVSGBDF
24”
18”
!
Note: A Ground Sleeve is available as an alternative to cementing
the Pole into the ground. Please contact Customer Service for
more information.
10
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
SEC
1.2
.BLFBNBSLJODIFTGSPNUIFEJNQMFEFOEPGUIFBottom Pole
(ALE)EPOPUTDSBUDIUIFQPXEFSDPBUJOH
ALE
14.5”
SEC
1.3
.JYCBHTPGDPODSFUFBOEmMMUIFIPMFUPUIFUPQXJUIJU4BWFB
CBHPGDPODSFUFGPSVTFMBUFS
11
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
SEC
1.4
*OTFSUUIFEJNQMFEFOEPGUIFBottom Pole (ALE)JOUPUIFDFOUFSPGUIF
DFNFOUVQUPUIFwNBSL
ALE
ALE
!
Note: If the pole is buried
too deep or too shallow,
the rim will not be at the
correct height.
SEC
1.5
5IFTMPUTJOUIF#PUUPN1PMFNVTUCFQBSBMMFMUPUIFQMBZJOHTVSGBDF
*GOFDFTTBSZJOTFSUBTUSBJHIUPCKFDUBSVMFSXJSFFUD
UISPVHI
UIFTMPUTJOUIF#PUUPN1PMFBOESPUBUFUIFQPMFVOUJMUIFPCKFDUJT
QBSBMMFMUPUIFQMBZJOHTVSGBDF
Playing Surface
!
Note: Use a Level to make sure the Bottom Pole is standing vertical. Form
the cement into a downward slope away from the pole to allow water runoff.
Failure to do so may result in premature rusting of the Pole.
12
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
SEC
1.6
NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
*OTFSUUIFwYSFCBSOPUJODMVEFE
JOTJEFUIFBottom Pole (ALE)
$IFDLUIFQPMFTFWFSBMUJNFTXJUIJOUIFmSTUIPVSUPNBLFTVSFUIBU
BMMTJEFTBSFWFSUJDBMBOEUIBUUIFJODINBSLSFNBJOTMFWFMXJUI
UIFQMBZJOHTVSGBDF
Rebar
WARNING
Do not continue the assembly until the concrete
has been allowed to set for 1-4 hours.
13
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
SEC
1.7
!
.JYUIFSFNBJOJOHCBHPGDPODSFUFBOEQPVSUIFDPODSFUFJOUPUIF
Bottom Pole (ALE)VOUJMJUJTKVTUCFMPXUIFTMPUTJOUIFUPQPGUIFQPMF
5IFOUBNQUIFDPODSFUFEPXOJOUIFBottom Pole (ALE)XJUIBCSPPN
IBOEMFUPSFNPWFBOZBJSQPDLFUT3FNFNCFSUPDMFBOBMMFYDFTT
DPODSFUFPGGUIFPVUTJEFTVSGBDFBOEJOTJEFTVSGBDFPGUIFQPMF
Note: Do not overfill the pole
or you may not be able to
assemble the rest of the pole
sections
WARNING
Stop assembly now. Do not continue the
assembly until the concrete has been allowed
to set for at least 72 hours (3 days). In humid
climates or wet weather, allow more time for the
concrete to cure. Do not proceed until the curing
process is complete.
14
SEC
2
POLE ASSEMBLY
HARDWARE REQUIRED
Hardware shown at Actual Size
BC0
ADSY
CIHY
ABZY
wYw4DSFX
%PNFE$PVOUFSTJOL8BTIFS
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*Only one of the Domed Countersink Washers (CIH), #14 x 1” Self-Tapping Screws (ABZ) and 1/4” x 3/4”
Screws (ADS) will be used in this section. The remaining hardware will be used later in the assembly.
PARTS REQUIRED
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
ALHY
5PQ1PMF
ALFY
Warning Sticker
.JEEMF1PMF
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Screwdriver
Electric Drill
Wood Block
15
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
ADSY
SEC
2.1
CIHY
"MJHOUIFTNBMMIPMFJOUIFTop Pole (ALH) XJUIUIFTMPUJOUIFMiddle Pole
(ALF)BOETMJEFUIF5PQ1PMFPWFSUIF.JEEMF1PMF4FDVSFUIF1PMFT
UPHFUIFSXJUIBDomed Countersink Washer (CIH) BOE1/4” x 3/4” Screw (ADS).
ALH
ALH
CIH
ADS
ALF
ALF
!
Note: The 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (ADS) should be flush with the
Pole, but will spin freely once installed. Do not jam the Poles
together until instructed.
16
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
SEC
2.2
*OPSEFSUPTFBUUIF1PMFTTUSJLFUIFFOEPGUIFQPMFWFSZIBSEUP
UJNFTPOUIF8PPE#MPDL5IJTNVTUCFEPOFFWFOJGUIF1PMFDPWFST
UIFTMPUTCFGPSFTFBUJOH
*GUIF5PQ1PMF EPFTOPUDPNQMFUFMZDPWFSUIFTMPUTPOUIFMiddle Pole
(ALF)BGUFSTFBUJOHDO NOT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY$BMMPVS$VTUPNFS4FSWJDF
%FQBSUNFOU
WARNING
The Poles must be seated together! Even if the Poles cover
the slots before seating, they must be struck on a hard
surface five to six times! Failure to seat the Poles correctly
could allow the Poles to separate during use, which could
lead to serious personal injuries or property damage.
6x
X
17
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
ABZY
SEC
2.3
"GUFSUIF1PMFTIBWFCFFOTFBUFEJOTFSUUXP#14 x 1”Self-Tapping Screws
(ABZ)JOUPUIF1PMFBTTIPXO
ALH
ABZ
ABZ
ALF
!
Note: Chuck the #14 x 1” Self-Drilling Screw (ABZ) directly into an
Electric Drill for easy installation, or use a 3/8” Hex Driver.
18
SEC
3
BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY
HARDWARE REQUIRED
Hardware shown at Actual Size
BCS
AASY
ABKY
wYw)FY#PMU
w/ZMPDL
'MBOHF/VU
AACY
wYw)FY#PMU
ABSY
wYw(BMWBOJ[FE4QBDFS
ADQY
AABY
ABDY
wYw4DSFX
w$FOUFSMPDL/VU
w'MBU8BTIFS
Hardware shown at 25% of Actual Size
APKY
AOXY
6#PMU
3JN4VQQPSU$IBOOFM
19
SEC
3
BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY
PARTS REQUIRED
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
AJJY
-FGU#BDLCPBSE#SBDLFU
ALXY
3JN
AJKY
3JHIU#BDLCPBSE#SBDLFU
Part shown at 5% of Actual Size
BDMY
*OOFS(VBSE
AJIY
#BDLCPBSE
TOOLS REQUIRED
3/8” Wrench
7/16” Wrench
1/2” Wrench
Rubber Mallet
20
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
AASY
AABY
APKY
ABSY
SEC
3.1
4MJEFUIFU-Bolt (APK)UISPVHIUIFLeft BOE Right Backboard Brackets (AJJ &
AJK)5IF6#PMUNVTUSFTUJOUIFOPUDIFTPGUIF#BDLCPBSE#SBDLFUTBT
TIPXO
AJJ
AJK
AJJ
APK
SEC
3.2
AJK
Notch
APK
'PMEVQUIFTJEFTPGUIFInner Guard (BDM)BOEQMBDFJUCFUXFFO
UIF#BDLCPBSE#SBDLFUTBTTIPXO)BOETFDVSFUIF#BDLCPBSE
#SBDLFUTUPUIF*OOFS(VBSECZVTJOHUXP1/4” x 2 3/4” Hex Bolts (AAS)
UXP1/2” x 2 5/16” Galvanized Spacers (ABS)BOEUXP1/4” Centerlock Nuts
(AAB)
AAS
BDM
ABS
AAB
AAS
AAB
21
BDM
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
1/2”
AOX Y
ABKY
ABD Y
AACY
SEC
3.3
1MBDFUIFRim Support Channel (AOX)BOEUIF#BDLCPBSE#SBDLFU
"TTFNCMZJOUPUIFBackboard (AJI)UIFOTFDVSFUIFRim (ALX)XJUIUIF
IBSEXBSFTIPXO
ABK ABK
APK
AOX
AJI
ALX
ABD
ABD
ABK
ABK
AAC
AAC
22
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
3/8”
7/16”
ADQY
SEC
3.4
#FOEUIFBackboard Brackets (AJK & AJJ)PVUCZIBOE5IFOBUUBDIUIF5/16”
x 2 1/4” Screws (ADQ)UISPVHIUIFUPQIPMFTJOUIF#BDLCPBSE#SBDLFUTBOE
JOUPUIF#BDLCPBSE6TFXSFODIFTUPUJHIUFOUIFIBSEXBSFJOEJDBUFE
ADQ
ADQ
AJK
AJJ
23
SEC
4
BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY
HARDWARE REQUIRED
Hardware shown at Actual Size
BCR
7 1/16”
AADY
wYw)FY#PMU
AAX Y
w$FOUFSMPDL/VU
7”
AQWY
ABBY
wYw)FY#PMU
w$FOUFSMPDL/VU
ABLY
wYw1PMZ4QBDFS
ABNY
wYw4QBDFS
24
SEC
4
BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY
PARTS REQUIRED
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
21 1/8”
BDLY
AKCY
%VOL-BUDI
&YUFOTJPO"SN
8’0”
8’5”
9’2”
8’10”
9’7”
10’0”
DOWN
BDNY
0VUFS(VBSE
TOOLS REQUIRED
9/16” Wrench
3/4” Wrench
25
Rubber Mallet
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
3/4”
7 1/16”
AADY
AAX Y
ABLY
SEC
4.1
4MJEFUIF 1/2” x 7 1/16” Hex Bolt (AAD)UISPVHIUIFExtension Arms (AKC)9/16”
x .592” Spacers (ABL) BOEBackboard Brackets (AJK & AJJ)BTTIPXO4FDVSF
UIFNXJUI1/2” Centerlock Nut (AAX)5JHIUFOUIF/VUVOUJMJUJTnVTIXJUIUIF
FOEPGUIF#PMU
AKC
AKC
AAD
ABL
ABL
AAX
X
X
26
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
SEC
4.2
5IFIFJHIUNFBTVSFNFOUTPOUIF Outer Guard (BDN) BSFJODPSSFDUGPS
UIJTNPEFM'PSUIFDPSSFDUNFBTVSFNFOUTQMBDFUIFHeight Sticker
(AKP)JODMVEFEXJUIUIJTVOJUPOUIF0VUFS(VBSEJOUIFQPTJUJPOT
TIPXO.BLFTVSFUIFTUJDLFSDPWFSTUIFNFBTVSFNFOUTNPMEFEJO
UIF(VBSE5IFOGPMEVQUIFFEHFTPGOuter Guard (BDN).
7.5’
8.0’
8.5’
9.0’
9.5’
10.0’
AKP
BDN
N
’0”
10
DO
W
9’5
”
9’0
”
90°
”
8’5
8’0
”
7’5
”
90°
27
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
SEC
4.3
1MBDFUIF Dunk Latch (BDL)JOUPUIFOuter Guard (BDN). 5IFOJOTFSUUIFN
CFUXFFO Backboard Brackets (AJK & AJJ) BOEUIFInner Guard (BDM).
BDL
BDN
28
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
7 1/16”
3/4”
AADY
AAX Y
ABLY
SEC
4.4
4MJEFUIF1/2” x 7 1/16” Hex Bolt (AAD)UISPVHIUIFExtension Arms (AKC)
9/16” x .592” Spacers (ABL) BOEBackboard Brackets (AJK & AJJ)BTTIPXO
4FDVSFUIFNXJUI1/2” Centerlock Nut (AAX)5JHIUFOUIF/VUVOUJMJUJTnVTI
XJUIUIFFOEPGUIF#PMU
AKC
AKC
AAD
ABL
ABL
AAX
X
X
!
29
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
9/16”
7”
AQWY
ABBY
SEC
4.5
-JGUUIFDunk Latch (BDL) BOEOuter Guard (BDN)TPUIFTMPUTMJOFVQXJUIUIF
IPMFJOUIFVQQFSExtension Arms (AKC) DMPTFTUUPUIFCBDLCPBSE4FDVSF
UIFNXJUI3/8” x 7” Hex Bolt (AQW)BOE3/8” Centerlock Nut (ABB)5JHIUFOUIF
/VUVOUJMJUJTnVTIXJUIUIFFOEPGUIF#PMU
AKCAKC
AQW
ABB
X
X
30
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
7 1/16”
3/4”
AADY
AAX Y
ABNY
SEC
4.6
"MJHOUIFIPMFTJOUIFTop Pole (ALH)UPUIFIPMFTJOUIFFOEPGExtension
Arms (AKC)5IF8BSOJOH4UJDLFSPOUIFMiddle Pole (ALF)TIPVMEGBDF
UIFTBNFXBZBTUIF#BDLCPBSE5IFOTFDVSFUIFNXJUI1/2” x 7
1/16” Hex Bolts (AAD)1/2” x 1/8” Poly Spacers (ABN)BOE 1/2” Centerlock
Nuts (AAX)5JHIUFOUIF/VUTVOUJMUIFZBSFnVTIXJUIFOETPGUIF#PMUT
ALH
ALF
ALH
AAD
AAX
X
X
ABN ABN
AAX
ABN ABN
31
AAD
SEC
5
FINAL ASSEMBLY
HARDWARE REQUIRED
Hardware shown at Actual Size
BCO
ADSY
CIHY
wYw
%PNFE$PVOUFSTJOL8BTIFS
ABZY
Yw4FMG5BQQJOH4DSFX
*Hardware for this Section taken from Section 2
PARTS REQUIRED
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size
ALMY
1PMF$BQ
AKZY
/FU
TOOLS REQUIRED
Rubber Mallet
Electric Drill
Ladder
Phillips Screwdriver
Wood Block
32
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
SEC
5.1
AT LEAST THREE ADULTS ARE REQUIRED. DO NOT ATTEMPT ASSEMBLY WITH FEWER
THAN THREE ADULTS.
BEFORE CONTINUING: *UJTDSJUJDBMUIBUUIFJOTUSVDUJPOTJOUIFGPMMPXJOHTUFQT
BSFGPMMPXFEFYBDUMZ'BJMVSFUPQSPQFSMZPSJFOUBOEBMJHOUIFQPMFTFDUJPOT
XJMMSFOEFSUIFQPMFVOVTBCMF*GUIFQPMFTFDUJPOTBSFBTTFNCMFEJODPSSFDUMZ
ZPVXJMMIBWFUPQVSDIBTFOFXQPMFTFDUJPOTGSPNPVS$VTUPNFS4FSWJDF
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Playing Surface
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
ADSY
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5.2
*OTFSUUIFSFNBJOJOH1/4” x 3/4” Screw (ADS) BOE Domed Countersink
Washer (CIH) BTTIPXO
CIH
ADS
!
Note: The 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (ADS) should be flush with the
Pole, but will spin freely once installed. Do not jam the Poles
together until instructed.
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NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
SEC
5.3
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Wood Block POUPQPGUIF1PMFBOETUSJLFJUmSNMZUJNFTXJUIB
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with a hammer to prevent scratching the powder coating.
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Wood Block
WARNING
The Poles must be seated together! Even if the Poles cover
the slots before seating, they must be struck on a hard
surface five to six times! Failure to seat the Poles correctly
could allow the Poles to separate during use, which could
lead to serious personal injuries or property damage.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
ABZY
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5.4
"GUFSUIF1PMFTIBWFCFFOTFBUFEJOTFSUUXP#14 x 1” Self-Tapping Screws
(ABZ)JOUPUIF1PMFBTTIPXO5IFOJOTFSUUIF Pole Cap (ALM) UPUIF5PQ
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!
Note: Chuck the #14 x 1” Self-Drilling Screw (ABZ) directly into an
Electric Drill for easy installation, or use a 3/8” Hex Driver.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
SEC
5.5
NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
"UUBDIUIFNet (AKZ)
ALX
AKZ
SEC
5.6
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OPERATION OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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TO RAISE THE GOAL:
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TO LOWER THE GOAL:
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3JN
RAISE
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POLE CARE AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
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E $IFDLBMM1PMFTFDUJPOTGPSWJTJCMFSVTUPSDIJQQFEPSDSBDLFEQBJOU*GFJUIFS
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IF RUST HAS PENETRATED THROUGH THE POLE ANYWHERE, REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY!
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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.
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.
Serious injury could occur if teeth/face come in contact with
the backboard, rim, or net. Player should wear a mouth
guard during play.
yDo not slide, climb, or play on pole.
yWhen adjusting height or moving system, keep hands and
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yDo not allow children to move or adjust system.
yDo not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces, etc.) during
play. Objects may entangle in net.
ADVERTENCIA
yKeep organic material away from pole base. Grass, litter,
etc. could cause corrosion and/or deterioration.
yOnce a month check pole and all metal parts for signs of
corrosion (rust, pitting, chipping). Completely remove rust
and repaint with exterior enamel. If rust has penetrated any
steel part, replace that part immediately.
y Check system before each use for loose hardware,
excessive wear, instability, and signs of corrosion and repair
before use.
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y Do not use the system to lift or hoist anything. The
mechanism is designed to lift only the weight of the
backboard and rim. Do not hang anything from the handle,
rim backboard, or lifter arms as this will damage the system
and void the warranty.
AVERTISSEMENT
SI NO SE OBEDECEN ESTAS ADVERTENCIAS
PUEDEN PRODUCIRSE GRAVES LESIONES Y/O
DAÑOS A LA PROPIEDAD.
FAUTE DE NE PAS SUIVRE CES AVERTISSEMENTS,
VOUS RISQUEZ DE CAUSER DES BLESSURES
GRAVES ET/OU DES DOMMAGES À L’ÉQUIPEMENT.
El propietario del sistema debe asegurarse de que
todos los jugadores conozcan y respeten estas reglas
para que el sistema se use en forma segura.
Le propriétaire doit s’assurer que tous les joueurs
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d’utiliser l’équipement en toute sécurité.
‡ Cuélguese del aro sólo en forma breve, para recuperar el
equilibrio o evitar lesionar a otros jugadores. Suéltese del
aro lo más pronto que pueda hacerlo con seguridad.
‡ Durante el juego, especialmente al embocar violentamente
de alto, la cara de los jugadores debe mantenerse alejada
del tablero, el aro y la red. Pueden producirse lesiones
graves si los dientes o la cara entran en contacto con
el tablero, el aro o la red. Los jugadores deben usar un
protector bucal durante el juego.
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‡ Mantenga las manos y los dedos alejados de las piezas
movibles cuando regule la altura del sistema.
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‡ 1R use joyas (anillos, relojes, collares o gargantillas, etc.)
durante el juego. Estos objetos pueden engancharse en la
red.
‡ 1R permita que la base del poste entre en contacto con
materiales orgánicos. El pasto, los desechos animales, etc.,
pueden causar corrosión y/o deterioros.
‡ Controle el poste y todas las piezas metálicas una vez al
mes en busca de signos visibles de corrosión (oxidación,
picaduras, escamado). Elimine todo rastro de óxido y
vuelva a pintar con esmalte para exteriores. Si el óxido ha
penetrado cualquier pieza de acero, reemplace esa pieza
de inmediato.
‡ Inspeccione el sistema antes de cada uso para YHUL¿FDU
que los elementos de ¿MDFLyQ no estén ÀRMRV que no haya
desgaste excesivo, inestabilidad ni signos de corrosión.
Si encuentra irregularidades, repárelas antes de usar el
sistema.
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‡ 1R use el sistema para levantar ningún objeto. El
mecanismo está GLVHxDGR para elevar solamente el peso
del tablero con el aro. 1R cuelgue nada de la agarradera, el
aro, el tablero ni los brazos de elevación, ya que esto puede
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‡1H vous suspendez pas à l’anneau plus que nécessaire
pour retrouver votre équilibre ou éviter de blesser les autres
joueurs. Relâchez l’anneau aussitôt que possible.
‡ Lors d’un match, particulièrement dans le cas des smashs,
le visage du joueur ne doit pas faire face au panneau, à
l’anneau, ni au ¿OHW Le joueur risque de graves blessures si
ses dents ou son visage entrent en contact avec le panneau,
l’anneau, ou le ¿OHW Les joueurs doivent toujours porter un
protège-dents lorsqu’ils jouent.
‡ 1H glissez pas, ne grimpez pas, et ne jouez pas sur la base
ou le poteau.
‡ Lorsque vous ajustez la hauteur ou l’équipement, gardez
vos mains et doigts loin des pièces mobiles.
‡1¶DXWRULVH]SDVOHVHQIDQWVjDMXVWHUO¶pTXLSHPHQW
‡ 1H portez pas de bijoux (bagues, montres, colliers, etc.)
lorsque vous jouez. Ces objets pourraient s’accrocher au
¿OHW
‡ Gardez la base du poteau libre de toute matière organique.
L’herbe, les déchets, etc. peuvent la corroder et la
détériorer.
‡ Une fois par mois, YpUL¿H] que le poteau et toutes les pièces
en métal ne montrent pas de signes de corrosion (rouille,
piqûres, écaillage). Enlevez toute la rouille et repeignez
complètement avec une peinture pour extérieur. Si la rouille
a pénétré une des pièces en acier, vous devrez remplacer
immédiatement la pièce en question.
‡ A chaque fois que vous allez utiliser l’équipement, YpUL¿H]
d’abord l’équilibre, la possibilité de pièces desserrées ou
usées, la stabilité de l’équipement et tout signe de corrosion
ou réparation nécessaire avant utilisation.
‡1HMRXH]MDPDLVDYHFXQpTXLSHPHQWHQGRPPDJp
‡ 1¶XWLOLVH] pas l’équipement pour lever ou soulever quoique
ce soit. Son mécanisme a été conçu uniquement pour
soutenir le poids du panneau et de l’anneau. 1¶DFFURFKH]
rien au manche, à l’anneau, au panneau ni aux leviers sous
peine d’endommager l’équipement et d’annuler la garantie.
#FS16500
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UNAVAILABLE OR OBSOLETE.
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