Huffy SKM 3072-U User Manual

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A Huffy Group

Portable Basketball System with Elevator

Owners Manual

Internet Address: http://www.huffysports.com

Toll-Free Customer Service Number for Austrailia: 1-800-333061

HUFFY

REQUIRED TOOLS AND

MATERIALS:

• Two People

• Tape Measure

• Tape

• Wood Board (Scrap)

• Wrenches: (Two) 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4”
(9/16” Deep Socket w/Ext. Recommended)
Or Large and Small Adjustable Wrenches

• Support Table

• Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m)

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 unit.

To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this system without
following the instructions carefully. Check entire box and inside all
packing material for parts. Before beginning assembly, read the
instructions and identify parts using the hardware identifier and parts
list in this document. 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.

• 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.

• During assembly, if using a ladder use extreme caution. Two people are
recommended for this operation.

• Seat the pole sections properly. Failure to do so could allow the pole
sections to separate during play and/or transport of the system.

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

• Check base regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause unit to tip over
unexpectedly.

• If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy Sports.

• Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting height.

• Minimum operational height is 2 m (6’6”) to the bottom of backboard.

Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.

Use caution when using this unit.

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, problems may occur. To ensure prompt and correct handling of any problems, or to answer any
questions, please contact the Customer Service Center. Service will be quicker if you reference your Model Number (found on carton).

PLEASE WRITE YOUR MODEL NUMBER IN THE SPACE PROVIDED ABOVE.

WRITE IN MODEL NUMBER:____________

Customer Service Center

Annex 89 Larkin Ave.

Essendon Airport

Essendon Airport North

Melbourne, Australia 3041

HUFFY

SPORTS

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

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 unit.

See instruction manual for proper installation and
maintenance.
Use caution when performing dunk type activities on this unit.
Do not hang from any part of unit, including backboard,
support braces, rim or net.
Do not slide, climb, shake or play on base and/or pole.
Surface beneath the base must be smooth and free of gravel,
or other sharp objects. Punctures cause leakage and could
cause unit to tip over.
After assembly is complete, fill system completely with water
or sand and stake to the ground. Never leave unit in an
upright position without filling base with weight, as unit may
tip over causing injury.
Do not allow water in base to freeze. During sub-freezing
weather add non-toxic antifreeze, sand or empty base
completely and store. (Do Not Use Salt)
Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.
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 steel anywhere, replace pole
immediately.
Check unit before each use for loose hardware, excessive
wear and signs of corrosion and repair before using.
Check unit before each use for stability.
Do not use system during windy and/or severe weather
conditions, unit 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 power lines.
During play, use extreme caution to keep player's face away
from the backboard, rim or net. Serious injury could occur if
teeth/face come in contact with backboard, rim or net.
When adjusting height unit, keep hands and fingers away
from moving parts. Do not allow children to adjust or move unit.
When moving unit use caution to keep mechanism from
shifting.
During play, do not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces,
etc.) Objects may entangle in net.

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

Insert end of broom handle
or wooden dowel 3/4"-7/8"
(19-22mm) diameter
into release lever.

Push up, pivot outward

to raise and lower

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

IMPORTANT!

Push up,

pivot inward

and lower

to lock

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Bottom View of Base

Lay base (1) bottom up and set wheel (2) into place.

With wheel and strut holder in place, insert spacer (6) thru notch in base, strut holder (3) and wheel (2). Then push
spacer thru hole in base. Install bolt (4) thru washer (5), spacer (6), second washer (5) and nut (7) then tighten.
Repeat STEPS 1 and 2 for the opposite side.

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3.

1.

2.

4

5

6

5

7

2

1

Slide strut holder (3) between wheel (2) and
base (1).

NOTE: Wheel (1) has spacer snapped in place over axle

hole, the spacer should face the strut holder (3).

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3

2

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Setup base (1) as shown and install strut tubes (8).

Install bolt (9) thru top of collar (12) with washer (10)
and nut (11). Tighten upper and lower strut hardware
completely.

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10

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12

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Side View

4.

6.

7.

Line-up hole in strut tube (8) with hole in strut
support (3) and install hardware as shown.
Repeat for opposite side.

5.

Slide collar (12) onto strut tubes. Line up
holes in tubes (8) with holes in collar (12).

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10

8

12

8

8

1

IMPORTANT!

DO NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETELY

AT THIS TIME.

3

8

IMPORTANT!

Bounce middle pole section onto

top pole section until they no longer

move toward tape reference mark.

Upright assembly.

HOLES IN TOP AND BOTTOM

POLE SECTIONS MUST

ALIGN TO CORRECTLY POSITION

ELEVATOR SYSTEM.

While checking alignment, add

bottom pole section and bounce

sections together as tight as possible.

Bounce sections together

as tight as possible.

NOTE:

POLE SECTIONS MUST OVERLAP

8.9 CM (3-1/2”) MINIMUM.

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Spread collar (12) open and slide top of pole
through to 86 cm (34”) mark on bottom pole
section (13).

Install rod (15) thru holes in bottom pole section (13)
and eyebolt (16).

NOTE: Two people recommended for this step.

Secure pole bottom (13) to base using nut (7) and
disk (18), a deep socket is recommended.

Install bolt (18), washer (10) and nut (11) in pole
collar (12) at tape mark on bottom pole and tighten.

Mark poles with tape as shown.

TOP

MIDDLE

BOTTOM

7

18

Wood Scrap

8.

10.

11.

12. 13.

10

11

17

13

14

13 cm (5”)

86 cm (34”)

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IMPORTANT!

DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN
STEP 12 OR 13,

MAY CRACK BASE.

9.

12

13

13

12

16

13

12

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30

19

22

27

20

21

25

24

32

29

29

33

30

31

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IMPORTANT! Test fit bolts into

holes of brackets (19) and carefully
rock them in a circular motion to ream
out paint from holes if necessary.

IMPORTANT! Finger tighten nuts

and bolts until instructed to fully tighten
later.

Fit spacer (22) into pawl (23) and fit
pin of pawl through end hole of release
lever (24).

IMPORTANT! Bolt (28) must be inserted through tube (29), spacer (30), support bracket (21), board bracket (19),

release lever (24), wave washer (31), and then ratchet (32). Fully tighten all nuts and bolts after assembly.

Use pliers to stretch spring (34) into position.

24

19

21

26

28

34

18.

23

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

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Assemble elevator tubes (29) to backboard bracket.

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5

33

30

30

28

29

IMPORTANT!

For spring loaded goal

rim assembly, refer to

instructions included

with goal rim

hardware.

Do not use washers (5) here on

spring return style goal rim.

19

37

11

35

29

36

11

11

21.

Starting with nuts (11) flush against bracket (19), secure goal rim (37) and bracket (19) to backboard.

NOTE: Mounting nuts and bolts supplied with goal rim hardware.

Fold bracket (19) to line up with holes in backboard and secure.

19.

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Install net (38).

22.

39

42

40

13

23.

33

29

40

28

29

41

33

Support pole on support table. Attach backboard components under assembly
to top pole section (12). NOTE: Two people are recommended for this step,
use caution, elevator component under assembly is heavy. Then install
pole cap (42).

NOTE: Protecting goal rim with cardboard will prevent

scratches.

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37

SUPPORT TABLE

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Make final adjustments to level the goal rim. If the
backboard and goal rim are tipped back, raise collar (12)
until level and tighten. If backboard and goal rim are
tipped forward, lower collar (12) until level and tighten.
Maximum adjustment travel is 81-91cm (32” to 36”) from
bottom of pole to top of collar (12).

Release Lever

IMPORTANT!

Push up,

pivot toward pole

and lower to lock.

Push up and

pivot bar away

from pole

to raise and

lower.

Adjusting the Height

Broom Handle

or Wooden Bar

(not included)

25.

26.

3.05 m

(10 feet)

Regulation goal rim height

is 3.05 m (10 feet ).

IMPORTANT!

Add 7.6 liters (two gallons) of

NON-TOXIC ANTIFREEZE

in sub-freezing climates.

24.

Insert the end of a broom handle or wooden
bar 19-22 mm (3/4”-7/8”) diameter into the
release lever.

Roll completed assembled component to
desired position. Fill base with water
approx. 106 liters (28 gallons) or sand
approx. 102 kg (225 lb.) and snap cap
(43) in place. Secure component to
ground using rope (44) and tie down
stake (45).

45

43

44

DO NOT LEAVE

COMPONENTS UNDER

ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED

WHEN EMPTY, MAY TIP OVER.

WARNING

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Item #16 (1)

Item #6 (2)

Item #7 (3)

Item #11 (12)

Item #10 (6)

Item #5 (8)*

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER

PARTS LIST

Item Qty. Part No. Description

23 1 800876 Pawl & Pin Component
24 1 201126 Release Lever
25 1 201124 Locknut, Hex Head, 3/8-16
26 1 240017 Bolt, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 2-1/4 Long
27 1 203493 Locknut, Hex Head, 1/4-20
28 5 201640 Bolt, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 7-1/4 Long
29 4 900843 Elevator Tube, (Black)
30 4 201642 Spacer, Plastic
31 1 201140 Wave Washer
32 1 201121 Ratchet
33 6 201646 Locknut, Hex Head, 1/2-13
34 1 201125 Spring
35 4 201611 Bolt,Hex Flange, 5/16-18 x 3 Long
36 2 203038 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-3/4 Long
37 1 Goal Rim
38 1 Net
39 1 201139 Bolt, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 4-1/2 Long
40 2 900867 Plate, Triangle, (Black)
41 4 201651 Spacer, 1/2 I.D. x 1-1/8 O.D. x 1/4
42 1 202814 Cap, Pole Top
43 1 203617 Plug Cap
44 1 204444 Black Nylon Rope
45 1 203124 Stake, Tie Down

* YOU MAY HAVE EXTRA PARTS WITH THIS MODEL.

Item #9 (4)

Item #15 (1)

Item Qty. Part No. Description

1 1 800826 Base, (Gray)
2 2 202808 Wheel, (Black)
3 1 202935 Strut Holder - Right, (Black)

1 202936 Strut Holder - Left, (Black)
1 202924 Strut Holder - Right, (Blue)

1 202925 Strut Holder - Left, (Blue)
4 2 202878 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 8 Long
5 8* 203309 Washer, 3/8 I.D. x 1 O.D.
6 2 207252 Spacer, 1/2 O.D. x 7-1/4 Long
7 3 203063 Nylon Insert Lock Nut, 3/8-16
8 2 902825 Strut, 1-1/4 O.D. x 43 Long
9 4 203157 Bolt, Carriage Head, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 Long

10 6 203218 Washer, 5/16 Flat
11 12 203100 Hex Flange Nut 5/16-18
12 1 202931 Collar, Pole/Strut, (Black)

1 202922 Collar, Pole/Strut, (Blue)

13 1 900873 Top Pole, (Black)
14 2 900869 Middle & Bottom Poles, (Black)
15 1 202820 Rod, 3/8 O.D. x 4-3/4 Long
16 1 202822 Eyebolt, 3/8-16 x 3-3/4 Long
17 1 202821 Disk, 2-3/4 Diameter
18 2 203108 Bolt, Carriage Head, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2 Long
19 2 900846 Board Bracket, (Black)
20 1 201122 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 Long
21 2 201133 Support Bracket
22 2 201129 Spacer, 1-3/4 Long

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (CONTINUED)

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Item #18 (2)

Item #17 (1)

Item #26 (1)

Item #27 (1)

Item #20 (1)

Item #25 (1)

Item #28 (5)

Item #39 (1)

Item #31 (1)

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER

Item #33 (6)

Item #41 (4)

Item #30 (2)

Item #35 (4)

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Item #36 (2)