Lifetime Elite 51546 Owner's Manual With Assembly Instructions

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INSTRUCTION #1034145

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CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT at 1 [phone]

HOURS: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Mountain Standard Time)

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MODEL #51546

WARNING

To ensure your safety, do not attempt to assemble

this system without reading and following all
instructions carefully. Identify and inventory the
parts using the Parts List. Failure to comply with
any of the warnings in these instructions may

result in serious personal injuries such as cuts,
broken bones, nerve damage, paralysis, brain
injury, or death. Failure to comply may also result

in property damage. Please heed all warnings
and cautions.

FRONT COURT

TM

FAST TRACK

TM

BASKETBALL SYSTEM

1/11/2008

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POLE SECTION IDENTIFICATION

TP

MP

BP

Identify the pole sections before beginning assembly. Failure to

assemble the pole sections correctly may result in severe personal

injury or property damage as described on Page Two.

ONCE THE POLE SECTIONS HAVE BEEN SEATED, THEY

CANNOT BE SEPARATED.

Top Pole:

Four holes at
the top of the
pole and one
small hole at the
bottom. Shortest
pole.

Middle Pole:

One slot at the top
of the pole, four
holes in the middle
and one small hole
at the bottom.

Bottom Pole:
One slot at the
top of the pole,
two holes near
the middle and
two holes at the
bottom.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

caution when using this system.

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. Check entire box and inside all packing material for parts and/
or additional instruction material. Before beginning assembly, read the instructions
and identify parts using the hardware identier and parts list in this document.
Proper and complete assembly, use and supervision are essential for proper
orientation 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.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR

PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.

• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.

• Two capable adults are recommended for this operation.

• Check base daily for leakage. Leaks will cause system to fall.

• Assemble the pole sections properly. Failure to do so could cause the pole
sections to separate during play or transport.

• Minimum operational height is 7’6” (2.23m) to the rim.

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PARTS LIST

ID Part # Description Qty.

TP 1018846 Top Pole 1
MP 1018845 Middle Pole 1
BP 1018847 Bottom Pole 1
LB 1018717 Left Backboard Bracket 1
RB 1018718 Right Backboard Bracket 1
BA 1023749 Backboard 1
AB 510022 Wheel 2
AC B110001 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle 1
AD 504068 Counterbalance Spring 1
AE 1018843 Long Extension Arm 2
AF 1018844 Short Extension Arm 2
AG 1030034 Base 1
AH ZA76007 Rim 1
AI DA01500D Pole Pad 1
AJ 1018850 Pole Brace 2
AK BD00200 1/2” x 7” Axle 1
AL AM01500 Rim Support Channel 1
AM CF00199 1 1/4” Base Plug 2
AN AR00100 Fast TrackTM Inner Channel 1
AO 1023787 Fast TrackTM Outer Tube 1
AT 1018716 Pole Bracket 1
AU FS16400 Warning Sticker (One Applied) 2
AY FS05200 Height Sticker 1
AZ AG00602 Backboard Weight 2

Main Hardware (1024989)

MA 302007 3/8” x 6 1/2” Hex Bolt 1
MB BN00300 1/4” Cap Nut 1
MC 300083 1/4” x 1 1/4” Hex Bolt 1
MD BA01500 1/2” x 1.4” Poly Spacer 2
ME 300087 5/16” x 1.5” Tap Bolt 1
MF 300095 5/16” Cap Nut 1
MG 301008 1/2” Centerlock Nut 5
MH BB01000 1/2” x 6 5/8” Hex Bolt 5
MJ 500038 1/2” x 3/8” Clear Poly Spacer 4
MK 500013 1/2” x .592” Black Poly Spacer 4
ML 302008 3/8” Centerlock Nut 3
MM 302064 3/8” x 3.5” Hex Bolt 2
MN 300031 3/8” Flat Washer 2
MP 300110 1/4” x 2 3/4” Hex Bolt 2
MQ 300022 1/4” Centerlock Nut 2
MR BS00800 5/16” x 1” Screw 8
MS BA01800 1/2” x 2.94” Spacer 2
MT 800324 3/8” x 2 5/16” Spacer 2

Base Hardware (1003546)

BD 1003221 1/4” Hex T-Nut 1
BB 300030 5/16” x 1” Hex Bolt 2
BC 300097 5/16” Nylock Nut 2
RC 302014 5/16” Flat Washer 5
BE 1003225 1/4” x 3.15” Hex Shoulder Screw 1

MA

MH

5

MQ

HARDWARE IS ACTUAL SIZE

(Unless otherwise indicated)

MP

MG

ML

MK

MJ

MR

AM

(Not actual size)

MB

MC

MD

ME

MF

MM

MN

BB

BC

BE

BD

MS

MT

1. Adjustable Wrench

2. 362 lb. of Sand/
Water Supply

3. 1/2” Wrenches (2)

4. 9/16” Wrenches (2)

5. 7/16” Wrenches (2)

6. 3/4” Wrenches (2)

Tools and Materials Required for Assembly

(Not Included)

7. 3/8” Socket Wrench

8. Funnel

9. Phillips Screwdriver

10. Scrap Wood or Cardboard

11. Rubber Mallet

12. Pliers

PARTS LIST

ID Part # Description Qty.
Fast TrackTM Hardware (1028796)

SA* 1023792 #8 x 1 1/4” Truss Screw 2
SB* 1023793 O-ring 2
SC 1023785 Lower Fast TrackTM Handle 1
SD 1024352 #6 x 2 1/2” Screw 8
SE 1023784 Handle End Cap 2
SF 1024787 Textured Handle Tube 1
SG* BG00300 Trigger Spring 1
SH* 1023881 Fast Track Lock Tab 1
SJ* 1023800 Push Button Lever 1
SK* 1023799 Push Button Shaft 1
SL* 1023788 Red Push Button 1
SM* 1023786 Upper Fast TrackTM Handle 1

Rim Hardware (HP19700)

RA 300066 5/16” Hex T-Nut 2
RK 300128 5/16” Jam Nut 2
RC 302014 5/16” Flat Washer 2
RD 302056 7/16” Rubber Washer 2
RE 302065 5/16” x 2 1/4” Tap Bolt 2
RF 302075D 3.5” U-Bolt 1
RG 302090 5/16” Nylock Flange Nut 4
RH 502060 Compression Spring 2
NC DD01000 Net Attachment Cord 1
RI DD00800 Net 1
RL CH11299 Black Spring Cover 1
RM CH11186 Silver Spring Cover 1
RJ ZA27310 Spring Retainer Plate 1
MN 300031 3/8” Flat Washer 2

Pole Joint Hardware (HH03200)

JA BS02000 1/4” x 3/4” Pole Joint Screw 2

SH

SG

SJ

SK

(Not actual size)

SD

SB

SA

RC

RG

RA

RK

RD

RE

RJ

(Not actual size)

JA

* Part of the Pre-assembled
Upper Handle w/ Button

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Before Beginning Assembly

A. Keep the hardware bags and their contents separate. If any parts

are missing, call our Customer Service Department.

B. Test t all Bolts by inserting them into their respective holes. If

necessary, carefully scrape away any excess powder coating buildup
from inside the holes. Do not scrape away all of the powder coating.
Bare metal may rust. You may need to pound some Bolts into place
with a hammer or mallet.

MM

MN MS ML

Large holes

Small

holes

AT

MP

Required For This Page:

9/16” Wrenches

Screwdriver

1 2

ML

MM

MS

(2)

(2)

(2)

MN

(2)

1024989

Completely tighten the Nuts.

TP

MP

JA

Align the hole in the Top Pole (TP)

with the slot in the Middle Pole (MP)

and slide the Top Pole over the

Middle Pole.

The Screw will spin freely once installed.

Insert a 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (JA)

through the small hole in the Top

Pole and into the Middle Pole.

Do not jam the poles

together until instructed.

JA
(1)

HH03200

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BP

MP

TP

Strike each end of the pole rmly 5 to 6 times on a

piece of scrap wood or cardboard.

WARNING

The poles must be seated together!! Even if the poles cover the slots before seating,
you must strike them on the wood ve to six times!! Failure to seat the poles correctly
could allow the poles to separate during use, which could lead to serious personal

injuries or property damage as listed on Page Two.

Required For This Page:

Screwdriver

3

BP

MP

JA

The Screw will spin freely

once installed.

Insert the remaining 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (JA) through the

small hole in the Middle Pole and into the Bottom Pole.

Align the hole in the Middle Pole (MP) with the slot in

the Bottom Pole (BP) and slide the Middle Pole over the

Bottom Pole.

JA
(1)

HH03200

Do not jam the poles together until instructed.

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This step cannot be reversed.

Do not hit your feet with the pole sections, as serious
injury could occur.

If the Top and Middle Poles do not completely cover
the slots on the Middle and Bottom Poles after
seating, DO NOT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. Call our
Customer Service Department.

Scrap wood/cardboard