Huffy AWLC6045 User Manual

01/03 P/N 214949A

WRITE IN YOUR MODEL NUMBER:___________

Customer Service Center

N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle

Sussex, WI 53089

U.S.A.

A Huffy Company

Portable Basketball System with Elevator

Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT

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.

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.)

•

While moving system, Do not allow anyone to stand or sit on base or have added ballasting on base.

• Do not leave system unsupervised or play on system when wheels are engaged for moving.

• Use Caution when moving system across uneven surfaces. System may tip over.

• Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped surface. System may tip over more easily.

201246 2/99

In the U.S.:1-800-558-5234 and Canada: 1-800-284-8339

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TO ADJUST BACKBOARD:

1. While holding handle, remove pin.

2. Move elevator up or down to desired height.

3. Replace pin full length to lock system at desired height.

MOVING SYSTEM

1. Adjust basketball backboard height to lowest position.

2. Rotate handles forward until wheels engage ground.

3. Move basketball system to desired location.

4. Rotate handle back to original position.

5. Reattach ground restraint and check system for stability.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234, For Canada: 1-800-284-8339, For Europe: 00 800 855 85234 (Sweden: 009 555 85234),

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

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 on page 1.

• 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

REQUIRED TOOLS AND

MATERIALS:

• Two People

• Tape Measure

• Wood Board (Scrap)

• Wrenches: (One) 3/8”, 5/16”, (Two) 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4”, or Large and Small Adjustable Wrenches

• Sawhorse or Support Table

• Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m)

• Garden Hose or Sand, 225 lb. (102 kg)

• Hammer

• Tape

• Phillips Screwdriver

• Safety Goggles

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Item #13 (10)*

Item #10 (3)

Item #12 (1)

Item #14 (13)*

Item #15 (1)

Item #16 (2)

Item #8 (1)

Item #7 (1)

Item #19 (1)

Item #18 (2)

Item #22 (4)

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (CONTINUED)

* You may have extra parts with this model.

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (CONTINUED)

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* You may have extra parts with this model.

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER

Item #30 (2)

Item #31 (4)

Item #32 (4)

Item #34 (5)

Item #37 (4)

Item #38 (6)

Item #39 (1)

Item #54 (2)

Item #50 (1)

Item #55 (2)

Item #57 (4)

Item #33 (4)

Item #36 (6)

Item #64 (2)

Item #43 (12)

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INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT! WRITE MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ONTO PAGE 1

OF THIS OWNERS MANUAL

1. Install wheel axle (6) through wheel carriage (63) and install wheels

(5) onto wheel axle (6) with spacers (64) as shown. Secure wheel bracket as shown, a deep socket is recommended.

IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

2. Mark pole sections with tape as shown.

3. IMPORTANT! Center alignment slot of middle pole section (2)

in a lower hole of top pole section (1) as shown. While

maintaining alignment, bounce pole top (1) and middle section (2) 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 (3) in

a lower hole of middle pole section (2) as in step 3. While

maintaining alignment, bounce assembly and lower section (3) together as shown until they no longer move 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 section (3) and eyebolt (8).

6. Insert pole assembly into tank assembly as shown. Secure pole assembly with upper pivot bracket (9) and lock nut (10).

IMPORTANT! Two people recommended for this step.

7. Secure base struts (11) to pole using bolt (12) washers (13) and nut

(15) as shown.

WARNING: TIGHTEN BOLT (12) IN LOCK NUT (15) UNTIL FLUSH (EVEN) WITH LOCK NUT’S OUTER EDGE.

Rotate the non-secured ends of base struts (11) as shown.

8. Secure base struts (11) to base using bolt (16) washers (13) and nut (14).

9. Insert carriage bolts (18) into middle set of holes on wheel bracket (21) as shown. Attach lower pivot bracket (17) to wheel bracket using bolt (18), washers (13), disc (28), and nut (10) as shown. Tighten completely.

10. Attach handle bar (20) to wheel bracket assembly using nuts (14) as shown.

11. Install wheels (3) onto axle (24) and wheel bracket assembly with push caps (25) as shown.

12. Attach wheel bracket assembly to base assembly using bolt (19), washers (13), and nut (10) as shown.

13. Carefully reposition entire assembly as shown.

14. Attach front of plastic handle (26) to back of plastic handle (23)

around handle bar (20) using self- tapping screws (27) as shown.

IMPORTANT! Front of plastic handle (26) should face outward, away from pole assembly.

15. Insert bolts (66) through plastic handle assembly, handle bar (20),

and attach nuts (14) as shown. Tighten completely.

IMPORTANT! Two people recommended for this step.

16. Install pole mount bracket (53) with carriage bolts (54) as shown.

Tighten flange nuts (14) completely.

17. Attach spacers (55, 56) to pole mount bracket (53) with bolts (33), washers (57), and nuts (34) as shown. IMPORTANT! Tighten until

washers (57) no longer move.

18. Attach covers (58) onto pole mount bracket (53) with carriage bolt (39) and nut (14) as shown. IMPORTANT! Loop end of pin lanyard (59) over carriage bolt (39) during this assembly.

NOTE: Assemble lanyard (27) to locking pin (28) as shown.

19. Apply logo and height indicator labels (52) to adjustment rod (51) as

shown. Attach handle parts (48, 49) to adjustment rod (51) with screw (50), carriage bolts (22), and flange nuts (14) as shown. NOTE: Holes in adjustment rod allow for either rear access or side access.

20. Insert handle assembly through pole mount assembly as shown. Lock pole assembly in place at the 10’ (3.05 m) mark with pin (60).

21. Attach backboard support brackets (29) to the backboard frame using bolts (33), spacers (30), and nuts (34) as shown.

22. Attach lower elevator tubes (35) and spring (42) to backboard support brackets (29) using spacers (32), bolt (36), and nut (38) as shown. NOTE: Rim mounting nuts and bolts (31) supplied with rim hardware.

23. Attach upper elevator tubes (40) to backboard support brackets (29) using spacers (32), bolt (36), and nut (38) as shown.

24. Support pole on sawhorse. Attach backboard assembly to top pole section (1). Install pole cap (41).

IMPORTANT! Two people recommended for this step. Use caution; elevator assembly is heavy.

25. Install handle assembly to lower elevator tubes (35) using

bolt (36), spacers (37) and nut (38). NOTE: Before going onto the next step, set adjustment system to the 10’ (3.05m) setting.

26. Insert bolt (36) through the left side upper elevator tube (40), then stretch spring (42) onto bolt (36). Insert bolt (36) through the right side upper elevator tube (40) and secure with nut (38).

WARNING: USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING SPRINGS.

27. Roll completed assembly to desired playing area. Secure assembly

to ground using T-Strap (45) and tie down stake (46). Fill tank with 34 gallons of water. IMPORTANT! Add two gallons (7.6 Liters) of

non-toxic antifreeze in sub-freezing climates. WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED WHEN EMPTY, MAY TIP OVER.

28. While holding handle, remove pin (60).

29. Move elevator up or down to desired height.

30. Replace pin full length to lock system at desired height. WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO ADJUST HEIGHT.

31. Apply height and moving label (47) to front of pole as shown.

WARNING: USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT PROPER

INSTALLATION OF SMART CLIPS, OR WHEN ALL SMART CLIPS ARE NOT PRESENT COULD RESULT IN BODILY HARM. BE SURE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.

32. Install net clips as shown. (See illustration)

33. Install net as shown. (See illustration)

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PARTS LIST - See Hardware Identifier

Item Qty. Part No. Description

1 1 904847 Top Pole Section (Black) 2 1 978482 Middle Pole Section (Black) 3 1 900284 Bottom Pole Section (Black) 4 1 206615 Base 5 4 226401 Wheel 6 1 200628 Wheel Axle, 11-3/4 Long 7 1 202820 Rod, 3/8 x 4-3/4 Long 8 1 206934 Eyebolt

9 1 206949 Pivot Bracket, Upper 10 3 203063 Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Nylon Insert 11 2 906410 Base Strut (Black) 12 1 202541 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3-3/4 Long 13 10* 203218 Washer, Flat, 3/8 I.D. 14 13* 203100 Nut, Hex Flange 5/16-18 15 1 203220 Lock Nut, 5/16-18 , Nylon Insert 16 2 203798 Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Long 17 1 206948 Pivot Bracket, Lower 18 2 206252 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1 Long 19 1 203330 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 4-1/2 Long 20 1 906606 Handle Bar 21 1 900223 Wheel Bracket 22 4 203103 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2 Long 23 1 206604 Handle, Back Plastic 24 1 206940 Axle 25 2 206938 Push Cap 26 1 206605 Handle, Front Plastic 27 4 204804 Screw, Phillips Head, 3/4” Long 28 1 206956 Disc, 5” O.D. x 13/32 I.D., Plastic 29 2 900964 Bracket, Elevator Mount 30 2 200874 Spacer, Steel .402 I.D.x.50 O.D.x1.5 Long 31 4* 205528 Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16-18 x 1 Long 32 4 201642 Spacer .530 I.D. x.63 O.D. x .63 Long 33 4* 206360 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 2-5/8 Long 34 5 201124 Lock Nut, Hex Head, 3/8-16

Item

Qty. Part No. Description

35 2 904821 Elevator Tubes, Lower - Long 36 6 206304 Bolt, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 6-5/16 Long 37 4 206311 Spacer, Plastic, .530 I.D. x .50 Long 38 6 206340 Lock Nut, Hex Head, 1/2-13 39 1 203038 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-3/4 Long 40 2 904808 Elevator Tube, Upper - Short 41 1 202814 Cap, Pole Top 42 1 204837 Spring 43 12 201219 Smart Clip, Net Holder 44 2 203617 Cap, Base Tank (Plastic) 45 1 201568 Anchor, T-Strap 46 1 203124 Stake, Tie Down 47 1 201253 Label, Height Adjustment and Moving 48 1 204855 Handle, Left 49 1 204856 Handle, Right 50 1 204803 Screw, Phillips Head 51 1 904833 Height Adjustment Rod 52 1 204872 Label, Height Indicator 53 1 204832 Bracket, Pole Mount 54 2 203231 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3-1/2 Long 55 2 204857 Spacer, Metal 1/2” O.D.x1.44 Long 56 2 204858 Spacer, Biscuit, Plastic 57 4 220154 Washer, Metal, 3/4” O.D. 58 2 204859 Cover, Pin Slide 59 1 204853 Lanyard, Black Coil 60 1 204850 Pin, Locking 61 1 Rim 62 1 Net 63 1 200627 Wheel Carriage 64 2 201651 Spacer Plastic, Wheel Axle 65 1 206990 Bracket, Reinforcement 66 2 203217 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1 1/2 Long

* You may have extra parts with this model.

WARRANTY CARD:

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

WARNING: IF YOUR SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ACRYLIC BACKBOARD, EXAMINE BACKBOARD FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED DURING SHIPMENT. CRACKS IN THE BACKBOARD COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN BREAKAGE. IF BACKBOARD IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY PRIOR TO OR AFTER ASSEMBLY, CALL TOLL-FREE NUMBER FOR FREE REPLACEMENT: U.S. 1-800-558-5234; CANADA: 1-800-284-8339; http://www.huffysports.com

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