Huffy DCM230 User Manual

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Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234

Internet Address: http://www.hydra-rib.com

IMPORTANT! Have any 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.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND

MATERIALS:

• Three People

• Tape Measure

• Shovel and Post Hole Digger

• Concrete, 1260 lb. (572 kg) and Container to Mix

• Carpenter’s Level

• (Two) Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m)

• Wrenches: (Two) 1/2, 9/16, 3/4, 15/16 (One) 3/8

• Marker

•Vice

• Masking Tape

In-Ground Basketball System

Owners Manual

© COPYRIGHT 1999 by HUFFY SPORTS

A Huffy Sports Company

Customer Service Center

N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle

Sussex, WI 53089

U.S.A.

WRITE IN YOUR MODEL NUMBER:

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.

• Three (3) people are reccomended for this operation.

• Seat the pole sections properly. Failure to do so could allow the pole sections to
separate during play.

• Before digging, contact utility company to locate underground power cables, gas,
and water lines. Ensure there are no overhead power lines within 20 ft. (7 m) radius
of pole location.

• Climate, corrosion, excessive use, or misuse could result in system failure.

• If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy Sports.

• 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.

• Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting height.

• Serious injury could occur if teeth/face come in contact with backboard, net, or rim.

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.

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

WARNING

F AILURE 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.

• See instruction manual for proper installation.

• 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 pole.

• When adjusting height, keep hands and fingers away from
moving parts.

• Do not allow children to move or adjust system.

• During play, do not wear je

welry (rings, watches,

necklaces, etc.); objects may entangle in net.

• Keep organic material away from pole base. Grass, litter,
etc. could cause corrosion and or deterioration.

• Chec

k pole system for signs of corrosion (rust, pitting,
chipping) and repaint with with exterior enamel paint. If
rust has penetrated through the steel anywhere, replace
the pole immediately.

• Check system before each use for proper ballast, loose
hardware, excessive wear and signs corrosion and repair
before using.

• Check system before eac

h use for instability.

• Never play on damaged equipment.

• Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.

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Ensure ground is level with playing
surface, then dig pole hole.

GROUND

SURFACE

PLAYING

SURFACE

1.

Install threaded ends of J-bolts (1) through holes in
mounting plate (3) and secure as shown.

NOTE: Make sure J-bolts (1) are in the illustrated
position.

NOTE: Nuts on the top of plate are used for leveling
the pole after system is fully assembled.

2.

3

2

2

2

1

3.

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BEFORE DIGGING.

Install nut (2) to J-bolt (1)
as shown. Repeat
procedure for other three
J-bolts (1).

WARNING

2”

(5.08 cm)

IMPORTANT!

Make sure nuts are 2”
(5.08 cm) from top of J-Bolts.

24" (61 cm)

36" (91.4 cm)

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Fill hole with concrete. Tamp down concrete
to release air pockets and build drainage hill.

Insert J-bolts (1) from mounting plate (3) into
cement as shown. Move assembly around to
release any air pockets in cement, then rest
mounting plate on cement drainage hill. Apply
some pressure to level mounting plate on top of
drainage hill. Level mounting plate and square
with playing surface. Clean off any excess
cement on mounting plate at this time.

NOTE: Check leveling of mounting plate (3)
several times while concrete is curing.

4.

5.

IMPORTANT!

Front of mounting plate (3)
must be parallel with playing
surface.

DO NOT PROCEED TO STEP 6 UNTIL
CONCRETE HAS CURED FOR A
MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS. ALLOW
ADDITIONAL TIME FOR COLD, WET
OR HUMID WEATHER.

WARNING

PLAYING SURFACE

3

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Upright pole (5). Assemble lower pole flange onto
protruding J-bolts (1) as shown. The flange will
then rest on the nuts (2) from Step 2.

Secure pole (5) flange to mounting plate
(3) as shown. Tighten completely.

6.

7.

5

THREE PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED
FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT
FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.

WARNING

PLAYING SURFACE

PLAYING

SURFACE

IMPORTANT!

Holes in pole must be parallel

with playing surface.

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3

2

6

IMPORTANT!

Note: Offset holes go

to back of system.

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5

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8.

Insert caps (8) into end of each support arm (9 &

10) as shown. Tap firmly in position.

Apply logo label (11) to lower support arms (10)
as shown. Repeat for opposite side.

Beginning with upper support arms (9) secure
support arms to pole. Continue by securing lower
support arms (10) as shown.

9.

IMPORTANT!

Do not over tighten.

IMPORTANT!

MAKE SURE TOP

SET OF ELEVATOR

ARMS ARE RESTING

ON THIS MAUAL

STOP BEFORE

ATTACHING

9

10

11

10

8

8

8

8

12

7

14

14

9

5

14

14

14

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10.

THREE PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED
FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT
FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

WARNING

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