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© COPYRIGHT 2002 by HUFFY SPORTS
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.
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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In the U.S.:1-800-558-5234 and Canada: 1-800-284-8339
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For Australia: 1-800-333 061 - Internet Address: http://www.huffysports.com
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-Owners 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.
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.
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
• Safety Goggles
The NBA and individual NBA member team
identifications reproduced on this product are
trademarks and copyrighted designs, and/or other
forms of intellectual property, that are the 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.
TUFF STUFF® and associated trademarks are owned and used with permission of Mattel, Inc.
Huffy products are not sponsored, endorsed or authorized in any way by Mattel, Inc. or any of
its affiliated or subsidiary companies.
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2
LEVER
BROOM
HANDLE
height to lowest position.
basketball system forward
until wheels engage with
1. Adjust basketball backboard
2. While holding pole, rotate
with
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Slowly push up on the rim broom
handle or wooden dowel,
3/4”- 7/8” (19mm - 22mm) diameter
as shown to engage locking
1. TO RAISE BACKBOARD:
mechanism at desired height.
2. TO LOWER BACKBOARD:
TO ADJUST BACKBOARD:
Push lever up to unlock and
carefully lower backboard to lowest
position.
MOVING SYSTEM
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ground.
desired location.
system upright.
check system for stability.
3. Move basketball system to
4. Carefully rotate basketball
5. Reattach ground restraint and
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BEFORE YOU START!
To ensure optimal playability of backboard system, a close tolerance fit between the elevator
components and hardware is required. Test fit large bolts into large holes of elevator tubes,
backboard brackets and triangle plates. Carefully rock them in a circular motion to ream out
any excess paint from holes if necessary.
AVANT DE COMMENCER !
Pour garantir l'utilisation optimale du panneau, les composants du système élévateur et la visserie doivent être bien
ajustés (serrés). À titre d'essai, insérez les gros boulons dans les gros trous des tubes du système élévateur, des supports
du panneau et des plaques triangulaires. Basculez-les avec précaution en imprimant un mouvement circulaire pour
éliminer l'excédent de peinture, si nécessaire.
¡ANTES DE COMENZAR!
Para asegurar el óptimo rendimiento del sistema del respaldo en el juego, se requiere un ajuste de tolerancia estrecha
entre los componentes del elevador y el herraje. Pruebe el ajuste de los pernos grandes en los orificios grandes de los
tubos elevadores, soportes del respaldo y placas triangulares. Cuidadosamente muévalos en círculos para eliminar
cualquier exceso de pintura, si es necesario.
VORBEREITENDE MASSNAHMEN
Um sicherzustellen, dass das Korbwandsystem optimal für den Spielbetrieb geeignet ist, müssen die Komponenten der
Verlängerungsvorrichtung und die verschiedenen Befestigungsteile fest miteinander verschraubt werden. Große Schrauben
zur Probe in die großen Löcher der Verlängerungsrohre, Korbwandklammern und Dreiecksplatte stecken und diese
vorsichtig in einer Kreisbewegung hin- und herbewegen, um eventuelle Farbrückstände aus den Bohrungen zu entfernen.
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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 3. While maintaining
alignment, bounce assembly and lower pole 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 section (6) and eyebolt (8).
6. Install wheel axle (2) through wheel carriage (19) and install wheels (3)
onto wheel axle (2) with spacers (17) as shown. Insert pole assembly
into tank assembly as shown. Secure bottom pole (6) section to tank
and wheel carriage as shown. A deep socket is recommended.
NOTE: Two people recommended for this step.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
7. Secure base struts (10) to pole using bolt (11), washers (12), and nut
(13), as shown. Rotate the non-secured ends of base struts (10) as
shown.
WARNING: TIGHTEN BOLT (11) IN LOCKNUT (13) UNTIL FLUSH
(EVEN) WITH LOCKNUT’S OUTER EDGE.
8. Secure base struts (10) to base using bolt (15), washers (12), and
nut (16).
9. IMPORTANT! Test fit bolts into holes of backboard brackets (29)
and carefully rock them in a circular motion to ream out paint from
holes if necessary.
Fit spacer (33) into pawl (27). Then continue to assemble as shown.
Tighten completely.
10. Assemble elevator tubes (44) to ratchet components as shown. Tighten
completely. IMPORTANT! It is necessary for all parts to be installed
properly for this mechanism to work safely and properly.
11. Secure pawl (27) in place with clevis pin (30) and washers (18) as
shown.
12.
WARNING: USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING SPRINGS.
Stretch spring (41) into position with pliers.
13. WARNING: TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY
RESULT IN BODILY INJURY.
Insert “T” bolt (47) through Slam Jam bracket (46) as shown.
Secure Slam Jam bracket (46) and backboard bracket (29) assemblies
to backboard. Bend upper halves of backboard brackets (29) to line up
with holes in backboard and secure with bolts (32) and nuts (16).
Tighten completely.
14. Attach upper elevator tubes (44) to backboard brackets (29) using
spacers (42) bolt (43) and nut (39) as shown.
15. WARNING: TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY
RESULT IN BODILY INJURY.
Support pole on sawhorse. Attach upper and lower elevator tubes (44)
to upper pole section (4) using bolts (43) and nuts (39) as shown.
Attach pole cap (22) as shown.
16. Fit rim (21) securely into bracket (46) as shown.
Install reinforcement bracket (48) onto “T” bolt (47) as shown.
Install spring (45) onto “T” bolt (47) as shown.
Install special nut (40) and washer (38) onto “T” bolt (47).
Tighten nut (40) until flush with end of “T” bolt (47).
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.
17. Install net clips as shown. (See illustration)
18. Install net as shown. (See illustration)
19. WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED WHEN
EMPTY, MAY TIP OVER.
WARNING: TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY
RESULT IN BODILY INJURY.
Roll the completed assembly to the desired playing area. Insert the
T-strap (14) through the slot on the back of the base as shown. Secure
the unit to ground by twisting the tie down stake (23) into the ground and
hooking the T-strap (14) onto the tie down stake (23). Fill tank with 33
gallons of water.
IMPORTANT! Add two gallons (7.6 Liters) of non-toxic antifreeze in
sub-freezing climates.
20. Apply the height adjustment and moving label (25) to the front of
the pole as shown.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO ADJUST HEIGHT.
WARRANTY CARD:
Please remember to complete your product
registration form either
on-line at: www.huffysports.com/warrantycard
or mail-in the enclosed postcard.