Huffy 211387 User Manual
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Customer Service Center
N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle
Sussex, WI 53089
U.S.A.
A Huffy Company
Portable Basketball System
Owners Manual
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234 Canada Only: 1-800-284-8339
Internet Address: http://www.huffysports.com
In U.S. and Canada only: Have questions...don’t go back to the store!
We appreciate your purchasing one of our many fine products. We are sure that you will be very satisfied with your selection. Although
great care and effort have been taken, occasionally problems may occur. To ensure prompt and correct handling of any problems, or to
answer any questions, please contact our Toll-Free Customer Service Number listed below. Service will be quicker if you have your
Model Number (found on carton) and assembly instructions ready when calling. PLEASE WRITE YOUR MODEL NUMBER IN
THE SPACE PROVIDED ABOVE.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.
Use caution when using this system.
• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.
• Two (2) people are recommended for this operation.
• Check base regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause system to tip over
unexpectedly.
• Seat the pole sections properly (if applicable). Failure to do so could allow the pole
sections to separate during play and/or transport of the system.
• Climate, corrosion or misuse could result in system failure.
• If technical assistance is required, contact the manufacturer.
• Minimum operational height is 6'6" (1.98 m) to the bottom of backboard.
• This equipment is intended for home recreational use only and NOT
excessive competitive play.
• Read and understand the warning label affixed to pole. Label is shown on page 2.
• The life of your basketball pole depends on many conditions. The climate,
placement of the pole, the location of the pole, exposure to corrosives such as
pesticides, herbicides or salts are all important.
• If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy Sports.
• Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting height.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY, 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 system without following the
instructions carefully. Proper and complete assembly, use and supervision is
essential for proper operation and to reduce the risk of accident or injury. A high
probability of serious injury exists if this system is not installed, maintained, and
operated properly. Check entire box and inside all packing material for parts
and/or additional instructional material. Before beginning assembly, read the
instructions and identify parts using the hardware identifier and parts list in this
document.
For more information on assembly, placement, proper use and maintenance, visit
The American Basketball Council website at http://www.smarthoops.com.
WRITE IN YOUR MODEL NUMBER:___________
REQUIRED TOOLS AND
MATERIALS:
• Two People
• Wood Board (Scrap)
• Tape Measure
• Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m)
• Tape
• Water or Sand 360 lb.
(163 kg)
• Hammer
• Wrench: 1/2”
• Support Table
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WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Owner must ensure that all players know and follow
these rules for safe operation of the system.
• DO NOT HANG on the rim or any part of the system
including backboard, support braces or net.
• During 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 backboard, rim or net.
• Do not slide, climb, shake or play on base and/or pole.
• After assembly is complete, fill system completely with
water or sand and stake to the ground. Never leave system
in an upright position without filling base with weight, as
system may tip over causing injuries.
• When adjusting height or moving system, keep hands and
fingers away from moving parts.
• Do not allow children to move or adjust system.
• During play, do not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces,
etc.). Objects may entangle in net.
• Surface beneath the base must be smooth and free of
gravel or other sharp objects. Punctures cause leakage and
could cause system to tip over.
• Keep organic material away from pole base. Grass, litter,
etc. could cause corrosion and/or deterioration.
• Check pole system for signs of corrosion (rust, pitting,
chipping) and repaint with exterior enamel paint. If rust has
penetrated through the steel anywhere, replace pole
immediately.
• Check system before each use for proper ballast, loose
hardware, excessive wear and signs corrosion and repair
before use.
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Check system before each use for instability.
• Do not use system during windy and/or severe weather
conditions; system may tip over. Place system in the
storage position and/or in an area protected from the wind
and free from personal property and/or overhead wires.
• Never play on damaged equipment.
• See instruction manual for proper installation and
maintenance.
• When moving system, use caution to keep mechanism from
shifting.
• Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.
• Do not allow water in tank to freeze. During sub-freezing
weather add non-toxic antifreeze, sand or empty tank
completely and store. (Do not use salt.)
• Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped surface.
System may tip over more easily.
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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
for all Telescoping Pole Systems
A
B
Rest unit on support table. Remove
adjustment knob (A) and carriage
bolt (B) to extend or retract pole.
Pole adjusts from 7
1/2’ to 10’.
WARNING
Backboard and top pole may
rotate during height adjustment.
MOVING SYSTEM
1. While holding pole, rotate
basketball system forward until
wheels engage with ground.
2. Move basketball system to
desired location.
3. Carefully rotate basketball
system upright.
4. Reattach ground restraint and
check system for stability.
This unit also folds down for
convenient storage. See
owner’s manual for fold-up
procedure.
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IMPORTANT! WRITE DOWN MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ON PAGE 1 OF THIS OWNERS MANUAL
1.
Remove contents from tank (1).
Turn tank (1) bottom side up. Insert axle rod (2)
through wheel (3), as shown. Secure wheel assembly
to tank by tapping wheel assembly downward with
hammer. It will snap into position. Repeat for opposite
side, then carefully turn tank over.
2.
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Correctly identify each pole section and
mark indicated distance from end of
bottom pole section (4) with tape as shown.
3.
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TOP
BOTTOM
MIDDLE
5”
(13 cm)
Slide top of upper pole section (5) through bottom of middle pole section (6). Secure top
and middle pole sections together in both locations as shown, using carriage bolts (7),
washers (8), adjustment knob (9), and flange nut (13).
IMPORTANT! This step MUST be completed before going on to step 5.
4.
“Top of upper
pole section”
“Bottom of middle
pole section”
NOTE: Top pole section will slide
through middle pole section.
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Add bottom pole section (4) to assembly as
shown and bounce until completely tight.
5.
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IMPORTANT!
Holes in top and bottom pole
sections MUST align to correctly
position elevator system.
Continue to check alignment
while assembling pole sections.
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Row of 3 holes on top pole
section must be parallel with
adjustment knob.
Once assembled, pole
sections can NOT be
separated!
POLES MUST OVERLAP
3-1/2” (9 CM) MINIMUM.
NOTE: Discard this carriage
bolt immediately after completing
this step. DO NOT discard flange
nut and washer.
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