Spalding 211348D 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 (One) 3/8

• Marker

• Vice

In-Ground Basketball System

Owners Manual

© COPYRIGHT 2002 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.

• Two (2) people are recommended 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.

1

CONTACT UTILITIES

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

TWO 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.

4

38

3

7

6

Note: Offset holes go
to back of system.

4

5

1

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8.

9.

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

WARNING

IMPORTANT!

Do not over tighten.

9

10

11

10

8

8

8

8

12

7

4

4

9

5

4

4

7

7

4

SHORT END

8

8

Note: This bolt
rests outside the
upright pole.

12

4

4

4

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.

10.

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11.

16

4

13

9

4

7

4

10

7

4

10

7

4

16

4

7

4

9

16

4

16

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

WARNING

IMPORTANT!

Do not over tighten.

14

14

14

15

14

13

14

Cut foam stripping (14) to sizes shown and attach
to flat side of H-frame (13) as shown. Then secure
H-frame to support arms (9 & 10).

NOTE: Install H-Frame (13) with foam striping
toward backboard.

Do this strip last.

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12.

Secure jack brackets (17
& 18) to lower holes in
pole as shown.

7

4

17

4

18

19

19

4

4

7

REAR VIEW

NOTE: REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENCLOSED WITH ELEVATOR MECHANISM.

INSTALL BACKBOARD AND GOAL AFTER INSTALLATION OF ELEVATOR
MECHANISM.

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13.

23

22

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

WARNING

After Installation of elevator mechanism, position H-frame assembly to lowest point.
Hang backboard onto H-frame (13). NOTE: Backboard frame will rest on top of
H-frame. Secure backboard with hardware as shown-*ONLY Fingertighten bolts (21)
with nuts (22). Repeat procedure for opposite side.

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RIM ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

WARNING

14.

Install carriage bolt (41) through rim (25),
washers (4) and (27) as shown. Tighten
nut (43) completely. Place nut (42) about
half-way up carriage bolt (41) as shown.

25

4

41

27

43

TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS

PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR

PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Attach bracket (39) to backboard and support
structure by inserting bolts (26) and washers (24)
through top holes in bracket (39), Tighten nuts (23)
completely.

26

39

24

23

24

15.

23

24

24

40

26

Insert inner bracket (40) into bracket (39) as shown.
Insert bolts (26) and washers (24) through top holes of
inner bracket (40) as shown, *FROM STEP 13-
Now tighten backboard/frame nuts (23) completely.

16.

39

40

39

42

41

27

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17.

25

39

40

Insert spacer (20) through rim assembly (25). Place rim assembly on bracket (39) so that carriage bolt (41) is
inserted through hole on top of inner bracket (40). Install hex bolt (44), washers (27) and nut (42) through top
holes on bracket (39) through spacer (20) as shown.Tighten completely.

Install rubber grommet (28), concave washer
(29) and center lock nut (30) to carriage bolt (41)
as shown.

28

41

30

29

BOTTOM VIEW

20

25

41

Do not over tighten as rim will not flex

properly. See leveling instructions to
determine how much to tighten nuts

(42) and (30).

18.

44

27

27

20

42

NOTE

27

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19.

20.

21.

Apply logo label (33) to cover plate (31). Install
cover plate (18) on rim (25) using self tapping
screws (32) as shown.

LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS:

Place level on rim (25) and adjust nut (42) until
level. Tighten nut (30) to set rim tension for
playing.

Secure net (34) to
rim (25).

1

2

3

34

25

NOTE ORIENTATION OF COVER PLATE

OUTSIDE VIEW

4

32

31

33

42

25

30

10 feet

(3.05 m)

NOTE: Official rim height is

10 ft. (3.05 m) from top of rim

to playing surface.

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IMPORTANT!

If pole pad is used, position label (37)

above the pole pad.

Apply height adjustment label (37) to
front of pole as shown.

23.

10 feet

(3.05 m)

REGULATION

RIM HEIGHT IS

10 FEET (3.05 m).

37

22.

Check leveling at this time. Pole should
be level in all directions. NOTE: If

adjustment is necessary, adjust system by
rotating the nuts (2) between mounting
plate (3) and pole flange. (Referred to in
Step 6.) After system is leveled,

completely tighten nuts (7) above pole
flange.

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NOTE: If height adjustment is difficult to operate, you may
have over tightened the areas indicated. Refer to Step 10
and Step 11.

Secure pole pad (36)
as shown.

24.

36

NOTE: Pole pad may
NOT be included in
this model.

NOTE: Elevator mechanism
may appear differently than
shown.

Height Adjustment

Refer to height adjustment

instructions for operating

elevator mechanism.

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Item Qty. Part No. Description

1 4 206677 J-Bolt, 1/2”-13 x 24”
2 8 202459 Nut, Hex 1/2”-13
3 1 920578 Mounting Plate
4 34* 203474 Washer, Flat 1/2” x 1” O.D.
5 1 980830 Pole
6 1 220590 Pole Cap, Square
7 11 206340 Nylon Insert Lock Nut, Hex 1/2”-13
8 8 220589 Cap, Arm Support Insert

9 2 906658 Support Arm, 42” Long, (Upper)
10 2 906678 Support Arm, 52” Long, (Lower)
11 2 220586 Logo Label, 15” x 1 3/4”
12 4 220588 Bolt, Hex Flange 1/2”-13 x 9”
13 1 908058 H-Frame
14 1 206685 Foam Roll
15 1 206681 Foam Pad, 4” x 28”
16 4 202856 Bolt, Hex Head,1/2”-13 x 4”
17 1 906277 Bracket, Jack Support (Left)
18 1 906276 Bracket, Jack Support (Right)
19 3 220048 Bolt, Hex Flange, 1/2”-13 x 6”
20 1 220064 Spacer, 5 x 1/2” O.D.
21 2 206311 Spacer, Black .53” x 1/2”
22 4 203113 Bolt, Hex Flange 5/16”-18 x 2 1/2”

Item

Qty. Part No. Description

23 8 203100 Nut, Hex Flange 5/16”-18
24 8 203218 Washer, Flat 5/16” x 7/8” O.D.
25 1 920263 Rim, Orange
26 4 201611 Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16”-18 x 3”
27 5* 203232 Washer, 3/4 O.D.
28 1 200484 Spring
29 1 200323 Washer, Flat, 1.5"
30 1 201124 Nut, Hex Locking, 5/16-18
31 1 960043 Cover Plate, Orange
32 2 220140 Screw, Self Tapping, 1/4 - 20 x 1/2
33 1 220569 Label Logo Circle
34 1 204282 Net
35 1 220565 Label, Height Indicator
36 1 206555 Pole Pad (May Not Be Included)
37 1 201262 Label, Height Adjustment
38 4 200517 Bolt Covers
39 1 920262 Bracket, Orange
40 1 920038 Inner Bracket, Black
41 1 220065 Bolt, Carriage 3/8 x 5 1/2
42 2 203063 Nut, Hex Nylon Locking 3/8
43 1 203017 Nut, Hex 3/8
44 1 203439 Bolt, Hex 3/8 x 6

* You May Have Extra Parts With This Model.

PARTS LIST

Item #16 (4)

Item #22 (4)

Item #2 (8)

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER

Item #4 (34)*

Item #19 (3)

Item #7 (11)

Item #20 (1)

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Item #41 (1)

Item #24 (8)

Item #30 (1)

Item #32 (2)

Item #23 (8)

Item #42 (2)

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER

Item #44 (1)

Item #43 (1)

WARRANTY CARD:

Please remember to complete your product
registration form on-line at:

www.hydrarib.com/warrantycard

Item #27 (5)*

Item #21 (2)

Item #26 (4)

Item #29 (1)