High End Residential
In-Ground Basketball System
Owners Manual
Customer Service Center
• N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle • Sussex, WI 53089 • U.S.A.
Write Model Number
From Box Here:
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-334-9111
Hydra-Rib Internet Address: http://www.hydra-rib.com
Spalding Internet Address: http://www.spalding.com
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
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IMPORTANT! WRITE MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ONTO PAGE 1 OF THIS OWNERS MANUAL
Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules
for safe operation of the system.
WARNING
•
DO NOT HANG on the rim or any part of the system including
b
ackboard, support braces or net.
•
During play, especially when performing dunk type activities,
k
eep player's face away from the backboard, rim and net.
Serious injury could occur if teeth/face come in contact with
b
ackboard, rim or net.
•
Do not slide, climb, shake or play on base and/or pole.
•
W
hen 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.
•
K
eep organic material away from pole base. Grass, litter, etc.
could cause corrosion and/or deterioration.
•
C
heck pole system for signs of corrosion (rust, pitting,
chipping) and repaint with exterior enamel paint. If rust has
p
enetrated 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.
•
Never play on damaged equipment.
•
Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.
•
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
d
amage.
ID#: 588000 01/05
In the U.S.: 1-800-xxx-xxxx
Canada: 1-800-xxx-xxxx
In the U.S.: 1-800-xxx-xxxx
Canada: 1-800-xxx-xxxx
In the U.S.: 1-800-xxx-xxxx
Canada: 1-800-xxx-xxxx
In the U.S.: 1-800-xxx-xxxx
Canada: 1-800-xxx-xxxx
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
f
ollow these rules for safe operation of the system.
To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this system without following the
i
nstructions carefully. Proper and complete assembly, use and supervision is
e
ssential 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,
m
aintained, 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
a
nd parts list in this document.
• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.
• Three (3) people are recommended for this operation.
• 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 Customer Service.
• 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.
• 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.
Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.
For more information on assembly, placement, proper use and maintenance,
visit The American Basketball Council website at http://www.smarthoops.com.
Use caution when using this system.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MA TERIALS:
• 3 People
• Carpenter’s Level
• 15’ Tape Measure
Shovel & Post Hole
•
Digger
• Wood Board (scrap)
• (2 each) Wrenches and/or Socket Wrenches and
Sockets (Deep-Well Sockets are Recommended).
• (2) Stepladders 8 ft. (2.4 m)
• Safety Goggles
1/2" 15/16"
9/16"
3/4"
1/2" 15/16"9/16" 3/4"
• (1) Utility Knife
Phillips-Head
•
Screwdriver
• Optional: Large &
Small Adjustable
Wrenches
•
• Container to Mix
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PARTS LIST
ID# 516000 06/05
Item Qty. Part No. Description
1 1 968850 Pole
2 1 998850 Plate, Anchor, Black
3 1 Rim Assembly
4 1 Net
5 4 203017 Nut, Hex, 3/8-16
6
7 2 250001 Bolt, Hex, Tap, 3/8-16 x 4” Long
8 2* 250002 Bolt, Hex, Tap, 3/8-16 x 2” Long
9 1 203457 Label, Logo, Vinyl, 2.3” x 2.7”
10 1 Backboard
11 1 516000 Label, Height Adjustment
12 1 204940 Screw Jack
13 2 220563 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2” Long, Rim Cover
14 1 80854501 Rod, Threaded Assembly, 5/8-11 x 19.8”, Zinc
15 2 202666 Name Plate, Hydra-Rib or
16 1 Cover, Rim
17 1 978851 Yoke, Upper, Center, Pole
18 1 988851 Yoke, Lower, Center, Pole
19 4 200573 Bolt, J, 5/8-11 x 24, 3” Thread
20 1 213630 Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 5, Black Zinc
21 16 213635 Washer, Flat, .053 I.D., 1.08 O.D., Black Zinc
22 9* 213637 Nut, Lock, Nylon Insert, 1/2-13, Black Zinc
23 2 213641 Bolt, Hex Head, 1/2”-13 x 6”, Black Zinc
24 9 214046 Washer, Flat, 5/8, Black Zinc
25 12 214057 Nut, Hex, 5/8-11, Black Zinc
26 1 205008 Nut, Hex, 5/8-11, Grade 8
27 4* 203309 Washer, Flat, 3/8”
28 2* 214728 Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 9.25, Black Zinc
29 4 204733 Screw, #8, .50 Long
30 2 204735 Height Indicator, Plastic
31 1 204739 Label, Height Indicator, Right
32 1 204740 Label, Height Indicator, Left
33 2* 206311 Spacer, .52 I.D. x .75 O.D. x .5” Long, Plastic
34 4 205254 Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 2.5, Black Zinc
35
36 1 204922 Pin, Hitch
37 1 204923 Pin, Cotter, #8
38
4 203300 Washer, Locking, 3/8
204521 Name Plate, Spalding
1 204921 Washer, Barrel
26
204670 Bushing, Plastic
11
* You May Have Extra Parts With This Model.
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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (BOLTS & SCREWS)
Item #23 (2)
Item #20 (1)
Item #7 (2)
Item #34 (4)
Item #29 (4)
Item #13 (2)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (NUTS, WASHERS & SPACERS)
Item #21 (16)
Item #24 (9)
Item #27 (4)*
Item #8 (2)*
Item #28 (2)*
Item #33 (2)*
Item #5 (4)
Item #22 (9)*
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (OTHER—NOT ACTUAL SIZE)
Item #35 (1)
Item #36 (1)
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Item #25 (12)
Item #37 (1)
4
Item #26 (1)
Item #38 (26)
24" (61 cm)
48" (121.9 cm)
24" (61 cm)
48" (121.9 cm)
1.
Ensure ground is level with playing surface, then dig pole hole.
WARNING!
CONTACT UTILITIES
BEFORE DIGGING.
GROUND SURFACE
PLAYING SURFACE
2.
Install nut (25) to J-bolt (19) as
shown. Repeat procedure for
remaining three J-bolts (19).
IMPORTANT!
Make sure nuts (25)
are 2.75” (7 cm) from
top of J-bolts
all threaded ends of J-bolt
3.
Inst
in mounting plate (2) and secure as shown.
25
19
s (19) through holes
2.75”
(7 cm)
25
2
25
19
NOTE:
Make sure J-bolts (19) are in the illustrated position.
Nuts on the top of plate are used for leveling the pole after
system is fully assembled.
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1" (2.54 cm)
4.
Fill hole with concrete. Tamp down concrete to release air pockets
and build drainage hill.
DRAINAGE HILL
PLAYING SURFACE
SIDE VIEW
5.
Insert J-bolts (19) from mounting plate (2) 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 and place washers (24) on J-bolts (19).
IMPORTANT!
Check leveling of mounting plate
several times with carpenter’s level
while concrete is curing.
IMPORTANT!
24
24
24
2
24
Front of mounting plate (2)
must be parallel with
playing surface.
IMPORTANT!:
TO NEXT STEP. CONCRETE MUST
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PLAYING SURFACE
WAIT A MINIMUM
OF 72 HOURS BEFORE GOING ON
CURE. ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME
FOR COLD, WET OR HUMID WEATHER.
6
6.
38
Insert bushings (38) into areas
shown.
10
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
17
38
38
38
38
38
38
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38
18
38
38
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7A.
PLAYING SURFACE
PLAYING SURFACE
Rest top of pole on a piece of scrap wood (not included) and line up holes in pole to holes in
m
ounting plate (2) as shown.
1
WARNING!
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
2
SCRAP WOOD
(NOT INCLUDED)
1
7B.
Insert bolt (23) through holes in anchor plate and pole and secure with nut (22).
23
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1
22
8.
PLAYING
SURF
ACE
TWO people are required to lift pole into
position so that the threaded assembly
rod (14) can be installed and secured by
the THIRD person.
WARNING!
While pole is being supported by TWO
capable adults, position rod (14) and lock
into place with hitch pin (36) and cotter
pin (37).
Slide barrel washer (35) onto other end of
rod (14) and secure with washer (24) and
nut (26). Tighten nut (26) until it is
positioned at 3-3/4” from the end of the
rod (14) as shown (Figure A).
26
24
35
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Completed Assembly
1
14
9
37
36
3-3/4”
26
FIGURE
A.
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9.
While still in forward position, attach both upper
and lower yokes (17 & 18) to pole as shown.
WARNING!
THREE PEOPLE
EQUIRED FOR THIS
R
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
17
18
22
21
21
28
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10.
Attach elevator adjustment (12) to
lower yoke (18).
WARNING!
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
38
20
22
18
21
38
12
38
21
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11.
Attach elevator adjustment (12) to pole bracket.
WARNING!
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
12
23
33
21
21
22
33
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12.
Attach backboard (10) to upper and lower
yokes (18 & 17).
A.
FIG. A
First attach board (10) to upper yoke (17),
using TWO people to hold the board and
ONE person to attach hardware (FIG. A).
Use hardware as shown in FIG. B.
WARNING!
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
B.
Then, hinge board to match up with holes in
lower yoke (18), FIG. C, and secure with
hardware as shown in FIG. D.
FIG. C
34
FIG. B
21
21
22
22
21
10
21
34
13
34
FIG. D
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21
22
10
21
21
22
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13.
B
efore starting rim assembly, tighten nut (26) until it is positioned 6-3/4” from
t
he end of the end of the rod (14) as shown (Figure A).
Remove rim cover (16), attach rim assembly (3) to backboard (10) and
reattach rim cover (16).
** For rim assembly see instructions included with rim.
14
6-3/4”
26
FIGURE
A.
5
6
10
IMPORTANT!
Carefully cut and peel
protective film away from
board prior to attaching rim.
Rim Assembly
3
27
8
7
27
16
Refer To Instructions
Included With Rim
Hardware For Rim
Assembly.
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Set-up For Right SideSet-up For Left Side
29
A.
B.
Apply height indicator
labels (32 & 31) to height
30
indicators (30).
32
Attach height indicators to lower yoke in area shown by turning
screws (29) into place with a phillips-head screwdriver. Apply name
plate sticker (15) to lower yoke as shown.
15
30
31
IMPORTANT!
NOTE ORIENTATION
OF HEIGHT
INDICATORS:
10’ MARK SHOULD
FACE AWAY FROM
BACKBOARD.
C.
Attach height indicators
to lower yoke in area
shown by turning
screws (29) into place
29
with a phillips-head
screwdriver. Apply
name plate sticker (15)
to lower yoke as
shown.
15
15.
1.
Install net (4) to rim as shown.
2.
3.
15
4.
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16.
WARNING!
THREE PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE.: TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO
GUIDE AND SUPPORT THE SYSTEM WHILE THE
THIRD PERSON IS TIGHTENING NUT (25) TO
RAISE THE SYSTEM UPRIGHT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Upright pole (1) by tightening nut (26).
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sing 15/16” wrench, turn nut (26) clockwise
to begin standing pole upright. Continue to
turn nut (26) until pole has come to rest
against washers (24) and pole is vertical.
Once pole is in its final position, install
washers (24) and nuts (25) onto J-bolts (19)
and fully tighten to secure pole to anchor plate
1
26
1
25
24
24
24
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17.
After pole has been secured to plate (2) loosen nut (26),
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emove cotter pin (37), and pull out pin (36). This will
allow the removal of the assembly bolt (14) which is no
longer necessary for the remainder of the assembly and
installation of system.
ONLY AFTER THE ANCHOR
PLATE HAS BEEN FULLY
TIGHTENED: Remove cotter
pin (37) and pin (36) to
remove
rod
WARNING!
threaded assembly
(14) from anchor plate (2).
25
26
24
35
14
37
36
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18.
Check system leveling. Pole (1)
should be level in all directions.
After system is leveled, completely
tighten all nuts (25).
1
25
2
NOTE:
If adjustment is
necessary, adjust
system by rotating
the nuts (25) between
anchor plate (2) and
pole flange.
19.
Apply height adjust ment label (11).
Adjust system by turning crank until desired height is
reached per height indicator (30).
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND
WARNING & HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT LABELS
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
10 feet
(3.05 m)
30
12
11
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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
S
ubject to proper installation and normal use, Hydra-Rib
warrants, subject to limitations below, to the original retail
purchaser all structural components of the Hydra-Rib
system to be free of defects in material and workmanship
for the duration of ownership by the original retail
purchaser.
Merchandise must be shipped prepaid with a copy of proof
of purchase to our factory for examination to see whether
it needs to be repaired or replaced. Any labor costs,
travel expenses and any other charges involved in the
removal, installation or replacement of the
defective/repaired parts from/to your Hydra-Rib
will be your (the purchaser’s) responsibility. Shipping
charges for replaced or warranted merchandise being
sent back to the customer from our factory must be
prepaid by the customer in advance. If not, the
replacement shipment will be sent out collect.
®
system
What is Not Covered By This Warranty
®
®
Paint or rusted part
HANGING ON THE RIM WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
RIms are not warranted for any defects other than
workmanship. Torn back plates, damaged springs, bent
rings, damaged eye bolts, and torn or distorted rim
supports result from hanging on the rim and are not
s. Paint kits will be available to assist in
normal maintenance.
RIM
warranted.
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