Spalding M5800142 User Manual

01/07 ID# M5800142

REQUIRED

MATERIALS:

•Two (2) capable adults

•Wood Board (scrap)

•Sawhorse or Support Table

SAND

(170 lb.)

(77 kg)

•Garden Hose or Sand

• (2 each) Wrenches and/or Socket Wrenches and Sockets.

1/2" 9/16"

AND/OR

• Large and Small Adjustable Wrenches

OPTIONAL TOOLS

AND MATERIALS:

Por table System

Owners Manual

Customer Service Center

• N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle • Sussex, WI 53089 • U.S.A.

READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

WARNING!

Write Model Number

From Box Here:

NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THREE YEARS OF AGE DUE TO SMALL PARTS/CHOKING HAZARD.

WARNING!

This manual, accompanied by sales receipt, should be saved and kept on hand as a

convenient reference, as it contains important information about your model.

Adult Assembly Required.

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

For Canada: 1-800-284-8339,

For Europe: 00 800 555 85234 (Sweden: 009 555 85234),

For Australia: 1800 632 792

Internet Address: www.huffysports.com www.spalding.com

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Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules

for safe operation of the system.

WARNING

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DO NOT HANG on the rim or any part of the system including backboard, support braces or net.

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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.

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Do not slide, climb, shake or play on base and/or pole.

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After assembly is complete, fill system completely with water or sand. Never leave system in an upright position without filling base with weight, as system may tip over causing injuries.

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

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Do not allow children to move or adjust system.

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During play, do not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces, etc.). Objects may entangle in net.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Check system before each use for instability.

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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.

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Never play on damaged equipment.

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When moving system, use caution to keep mechanism from shifting.

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Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.

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Do not allow water in tank to freeze. During subfreezing weather add 2 gallons of non-toxic antifreeze, sand or empty tank completely and store. (Do not use salt.)

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While moving system, do not allow anyone to stand or sit on base or have added ballasting on base.

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Do not leave system unsupervised or play on system when wheels are engaged for moving.

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Use Caution when moving system across uneven surfaces. System may tip over.

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Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped surface. System may tip over more easily.

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See instruction manual for proper installation and maintenance.

Read and understand warnings listed below before using this product.

Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious injury and/or property damage.

ID#: 558200 05/05

In the U.S.: 1-888-713-5488

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

In the U.S.: 1-800-334-9111

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

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Rest unit on support table. Remove adjustment knobs (A) and carriage bolts (B) to extend or retract backboard and rim. Height adjustment from 4-1/2' - 6-1/2'.

WARNING

Backboard may rotate during height adjustment.

WARNING

Do not adjust height of system in upright position. System must be in down position to adjust

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IMPORTANT!

Remove all contents from boxes.

Be sure to check inside pole sections;

hardware and additional parts are packed inside.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR

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 are 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.

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

• Check base regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause the 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 during transport of the system.

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

• If technical assistance is required, contact Customer Service.

• Minimum operational height is 4'-6" (1.37m) to the bottom of backboard.

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

Use caution when using this unit.

NOTICE T

O ASSEMBLERS

Adult Assembly Required. Dispose of ALL packaging materials promptly. As with all children’s products,

periodically inspect for loose small parts.

Assembled unit MUST be filled with water at ALL times.

ALL 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.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION:

Please remember to complete your product registration form online at: www.huffysports.com/customer_support/product_registration.

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Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system...

FRONT

TOP POLE

BACK

MIDDLE POLE

RIM

BOTTOM POLE

STRUTS

ELEVATOR

ASSEMBLY

BACKBOARD

BASE

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PARTS LIST

Item Qty. Part No. Description

1 1 20664903 Tank (Black) 2 1 90813001 Top Pole Section 3 1 90813301 Middle Pole Section with Label 4 1 908132 Bottom Pole Section 5 1 203099 Nut, Ny-Lock, 5/16-18 6 1 Net 7 1 20378701 Cap, Pole 8 3 203223 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 1" Long

9 1 203617 Cap, Tank 10 1 203740 Bolt, Hex, 5/16-18 x 2.63" Long 11 2 600088 Knob, Plastic, 3-sided 12 1 Rim 13 1 Backboard 14 1 90813401 Backboard Mounting Bracket 15 1 908129 Rim Bracket 16 2 206686 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3.25" Long 17 4* 203218 Washer, Flat, 5/16 18 1 203309 Washer, Flat, 1.0" O.D. 19 1 203679 Bolt, Hex, 3/8-16 x 2" Long 20 3* 203100 Nut, Flange, 5/16-18 21 1 900454 Strut, Left 22 1 900255 Strut, Right 23 1 558170 Label, Height Adjustment

* You may have extra parts with this model.

ID# M5800142 01/07

PARTS IDENTIFIER

- Actual Size

#12 (1)

PARTS IDENTIFIER - Not Actual Size

#14 (1)

#8 (3)

#5 (1)

#10 (1)

#16 (2)

#19 (1)

#17 (4*)

#9 (1)

#21 (1) #22 (1)

#1 (1)

#6 (1)

#15 (1)

#7 (1)

#11 (2)

#13 (1)

#18 (1)

#20 (3*)

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SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE POLES

Correctly identify each pole section. Poles have an identification sticker

that will be used as a reference point in the next step.

TOP MIDDLE BOTTOM

Reference Stickers

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IMPORTANT!

ONCE POLE SECTIONS ARE POUNDED TOGETHER - THEY CANNOT BE TAKEN APART

TOP

MIDDLE

BOTTOM

alignment mark

Align poles using alignment marks. First, pound top and middle poles together by bouncing them on a scrap piece of wood on the ground as shown in FIG A. until they no longer move toward pole identification stickers. THEN add bottom pole section and pound together in the same way.

FIG A.

scrap wood (Not Supplied)

middle pole

IDENTIFICATION STICKER

middle pole

IDENTIFICATION STICKER

3-1/2”

1-1/4"

THE IDENTIFICATION STICKER IS LOCATED 3-3/4" FROM THE END OF THE POLE. WHEN PROPERLY POUNDED TOGETHER, THE POLE SECTIONS SHOULD HAVE A 2-1/2" MINIMUM OVERLAP, LEAVING 1-1/4" BETWEEN THE OVERLAPPING POLE AND THE IDENTIFICATION STICKER.

CAUTION!

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Attach pole assembly to tank as shown. Secure pole assembly to tank by turning the pole assembly clockwise as shown.

CAREFULLY TIPPING THE

SYSTEM FORWARD WILL

ALLOW EASIER ACCESS

TO UNDERSIDE OF BASE

NOTE:

IMPORTANT!

NOTE ORIENTATION.

TWO CAPABLE ADULTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

WARNING!

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