Huffy 211583 User Manual

02/04 P/N 211583

Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234, For Canada: 1-800-284-8339, For Europe: 00 800 555 85234 (Sweden: 009 555 85234),

For Australia: 1-800-333 061 - Internet Address: http://www.huffysports.com

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.

• 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 to the right.

• 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.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND

MATERIALS:

• Two People

• Wood Board (Scrap)

• Tape Measure

• Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m)

• Tape

• Garden Hose or Sand 360 lb.

(163 kg)

• Hammer

• Wrenches: (Two) 1/2”, (One)

9/16” or Two Small Adjustable

Wrenches (9/16” Deep Socket

w/Extension Recommended)

• Support Table

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.•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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WRITE IN YOUR MODEL NUMBER:___________

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Portable Basketball System-Owners Manual

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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.

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exclusive property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective NBA member teams and may

not be used, in whole or in part, without the written consent of NBA Properties, Inc.

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NOTICE TO ASSEMBLERS

ALL Huffy Sports basketball Systems,

including those used for DISPLAYS,

MUST be assembled and ballasted with

sand or water according to instructions.

Failure to follow instructions could result

in SERIOUS INJURY. It is NOT

acceptable to devise a makeshift weight

system.

1/2' to 10'.

WARNING

Do not adjust height of system

in upright position. System must

be in down position to adjust

basketball system forward

until wheels engage with

1. While holding pole, rotate

ground.

2. Move basketball system to

desired location.

3. Carefully rotate basketball

system upright.

check system for stability.

4. Reattach ground restraint and

200439 11/00

Backboard

Rest unit on support table. Remove adjustment knobs (A)

and carriage bolts (B) to extend or retract backboard and rim.

Height adjustment from 7

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

may rotate during

height adjustment.

MOVING SYSTEM

P/N 211583 02/04

Item #14 (1)

Item #12 (10)

Item #10 (1)

Item #16 (2)

Item #17 (10)

Item #21 (4)

Item #28 (2)

Item #22 (4)

Item #39 (4)

Item #23 (2)

Item #8 (1)

Item #11 (1)

Item #7 (1)

* You may have extra parts with this model.

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER

ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! WRITE DOWN MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ON PAGE 1 OF THIS OWNERS MANUAL

1. Remove contents from tank (1).

2. Correctly identify each pole section and mark indicated distance from

ends with tape as shown.

3. IMPORTANT! Center alignment slot of middle pole section (5) in a

lower hole of top pole section (4) as shown. While maintaining

alignment, bounce pole top (4) and middle section (5) together as shown until they no longer move toward taped reference mark. Upright assembly. NOTE: Pole sections should have a 3-1/2" (9 cm) minimum overlap.

4. IMPORTANT! Center alignment slot of lower pole section (6) in a

lower hole of middle pole section (5) as in step 4. While maintaining

alignment, bounce assembly and lower section (6) together as shown until they no longer moved toward taped reference mark.

NOTE: Pole sections should have a 3-1/2" (9 cm) minimum overlap.

5. Install rod (7) through holes in bottom pole (6) section and eyebolt (8).

6. Install wheel axle (2) through wheel carriage (9) and install wheels (3)

onto wheel axle (3) with spacers (28) as shown. Insert pole assembly into tank assembly as shown.Secure bottom pole (6) to tank, lower bracket “A” (36) and wheel bracket as shown, a deep socket is recommended.

NOTE: Two people recommended for this step. IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

7. Secure tank struts (13) to pole. Rotate non-secured ends of tank struts

(13) outward to mounting holes in tank as shown.

WARNING: TIGHTEN BOLT (11) IN LOCK NUT (14) UNTIL FLUSH (EVEN) WITH LOCK NUT’S OUTER EDGE.

8. Secure non-secured ends of tank struts (13) to tank as shown. Repeat

for opposite side.

WARNING: USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT PROPER INSTALLATION OF NET CLIPS, OR WHEN ALL NET CLIPS ARE NOT PRESENT COULD RESULT IN BODILY HARM. BE SURE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.

9. Mount brackets (20), rim spacer (45) and rim (18) to backboard and finger tighten. NOTE: Final adjustments will be made in Step 12. IMPORTANT! For spring loaded rim assembly, refer to instructions included with rim hardware.

10. Support pole and tank assembly over support table. Carefully slide

backboard components onto pole.

WARNING: TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY.

WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLED UNIT UNATTENDED WHEN EMPTY, MAY TIP OVER.

11. While still in the horizontal position, secure hardware at desired position

as shown and tighten all hardware completely at this time.

12. Install netclips and net as instructed on illustration page.

13. NOTE: Two people recommended for this procedure. Carefully upright

assembly. Apply moving system label (15) to front of pole as shown. Regulation rim height is 10 feet (3.05 m).

WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLED UNIT UNATTENDED WHEN EMPTY, MAY TIP OVER.

14. Place assembled unit to desired location. Fill tank with water (30 gallons

(114 liters)) or sand (360 lb. (163 kg)) and snap tank cap (30) in place. Insert T-strap (29) through slot on back of base as shown. Secure unit to ground by twisting tie down stake (27) into ground and hooking T-strap (29) onto tie down stake (27).

IMPORTANT! Add two gallons (7.6 liters) of non-toxic antifreeze in sub-freezing climates.

15. Slide framework halves into net and insert reduced end of frame into expanded end as shown.

NOTE: TABS ON STRAPS SHOULD BE POSITIONED ON THE OUTSIDE

OF NET. FIT OF NET MAY BE TIGHT TO FRAME

16. Attach upper brackets (38) to framework with bolts (39 ), nuts (17) and washers (12) as shown.

17. Attach lower bracket “B” (37) to framework with bolts (39), nuts (17) and washers (12) as shown.

18. Lift net assembly into place and attach to unit with hand knobs (41) , (42) as shown.

19. Install fiberglass rods (33) into pockets on net. Top and bottom ends of rods are inserted into holes on framework. Attach pole pad as shown.

20 Attach snap clips on tarp to “D” ring on net as shown.

Thread straps on net through tarp as shown and tighten straps to desired tarp tension.

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WARRANTY CARD:

Please remember to complete your product registration form either on-line at: www.huffysports.com/warrantycard or mail-in the enclosed postcard.

P/N 211583 02/04

PARTS LIST

(See Hardware Identifier)

Item Qty. Part No. Description

1 1 206645 Tank (Black) 2 1 200628 Wheel Axle 3 2 226401 Wheel 4 1 900060 Top Pole Section 5 1 900166 Bottom Pole Section 6 1 900315 Middle Pole Section w/ Rivnut and Label 7 1 202820 Rod, 3/8 O.D. x 4-3/4 Long 8 1 202822 Eye Bolt, 3/8 x 16 x 3-3/4 Long

9 1 200924 Wheel Bracket 10 1 203063 Lock Nut, Nylon Insert, 3/8-16 11 1 202541 Bolt, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3-3/4 12 10 203218 Washer, 5/16 Flat 13 2 906206 Tank Strut 14 1 203220 Lock Nut, 5/16-18 15 1 200439 Label, Moving System and Height Adjust. 16 2 203156 Bolt, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1 Long 17 10 203100 Nut, Hex Flange 5/16-18 18 1 Rim 19 12* 201219 Clip, Net Holder 20 2 900162 Backboard Mounting Bracket 21 4 203309 Washer, 1 O.D. 22 4 203113 Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2 Long 23 2 203231 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3-1/2 24 2 203435 Knob, Plastic, 1-3/4 Diameter 25 1 Net 26 1 206219 Cap 27 1 203124 Tie Down Stake 28 2 201651 Spacer, Wheel Axle 29 1 200929 T-Strap 30 1 203617 Tank Cap 31 2 900314 Sportstation Frame (tapered end) 32 2 900313 Sportstation Frame 33 2 201554 Rod, Fiberglass 34 1 201549 Tarp, Soccer/Hockey 35 1 201548 Tarp, Football/Baseball 36 1 900316 Bracket, Lower ”A” 37 1 900317 Bracket, Lower ”B” 38 2 900311 Bracket, Upper 39 4 202739 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 Long 40 4 201552 End Cap, Square 41 1 201558 Knob, 2” 42 1 201559 Knob, 1” 43 1 201585 Storage Bag 44 1 201547 Net Assembly 45 1 203365 Rim Spacer

* YOU MAY HAVE EXTRA PARTS WITH THIS MODEL.

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IMPORTANT! WRITE MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ONTO PAGE 1 OF THIS OWNERS MANUAL

TOP

MIDDLE

BOTTOM

5”

(13 cm)

5”

(13 cm)

IMPORTANT!

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IMPORTANT!

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WOOD SCRAP

Note

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Note

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RIVNUT FACES

FRONT OF UNIT

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