Huffy DCM230 Owner's Manual

In-ground basketball system

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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 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.
• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.
• Three (3) people are reccomended 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.
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.
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.
© COPYRIGHT 1999 by HUFFY SPORTS
WRITE IN YOUR MODEL NUMBER:
In-Ground Basketball System
Owners Manual
Use caution when using this system.
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234
Internet Address: http://www.hydra-rib.com
N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle
• 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, 15/16 (One) 3/8
• Marker
• Vice
• Masking Tape
1
Customer Service Center
Sussex, WI 53089
U.S.A.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND
MATERIALS:
12/02
P/N 211446D

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  • Page 1: Safety Instructions

    • 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.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT! WRITE MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ONTO 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 system. •...
  • Page 3 Ensure ground is level with playing surface, then dig pole hole. PLAYING WARNING SURFACE CONTACT UTILITIES BEFORE DIGGING. 24" (61 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) GROUND SURFACE 2” Install nut (2) to J-bolt (1) (5.08 cm) as shown. Repeat procedure for other three J-bolts (1).
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 WARNING THREE PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED THIS PROCEDURE. FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 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. IMPORTANT! Note: Offset holes go to back of system.
  • Page 6 Insert caps (8) into end of each support arm (9 & 10) as shown. Tap firmly in position. WARNING Apply logo label (11) to lower support arms (10) THREE PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED as shown. Repeat for opposite side. THIS PROCEDURE. FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY Beginning with upper support arms (9) secure RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY...
  • Page 7 Secure H-frame board assembly to support arms (9 & 10). WARNING THREE PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED THIS PROCEDURE. FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IMPORTANT! Do not over tighten. 12/02 P/N 211446D...
  • Page 8: Rear View

    Secure jack brackets (17 & 18) to lower holes in pole as shown. REAR VIEW IMPORTANT! HOLD HERE Position U-joint of crank jack (20) as shown. Where tubes on crank jack join, hold steady to keep both tubes from rotating. Rotate handle clockwise on crank jack to the fully extended position.
  • Page 9 WARNING THREE PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED THIS PROCEDURE. FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Install crank jack (20) U-joint to lower set of support arms (10) as shown. REAR VIEW IMPORTANT! Do not over tighten. 12/02 P/N 211446D...
  • Page 10 WARNING THREE PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED THIS PROCEDURE. FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Rotate jack handle clockwise to raise H-frame (13) to approximately 7’ (2.1 m) from ground. Secure crank jack (20) to jack brackets (17 &18) as shown. NOTE: Some adjustment will be necessary to align the lower crank jack bushing to jack brackets (17 &...
  • Page 11 RIM ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION 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. WARNING TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Insert spacer (45) 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 (45) as shown.Tighten completely. BOTTOM VIEW Install rubber grommet (28), concave washer (29) and center lock nut (30) to carriage bolt (41)
  • Page 13: Leveling Instructions

    LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS: Place level on rim (25) and adjust nut (42) until level. Tighten nut (30) to set rim tension for playing. Apply logo label (33) to cover plate (31). Install cover plate (18) on rim (25) using self tapping screws (32) as shown.
  • Page 14 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. (Refered to in Step 6.) After system is leveled, completely tighten nuts (7) above pole flange.
  • Page 15 ADDING HEIGHT INDICATORS Add height adjustment decal (35) A. LOWER BACKBOARD UNTIL RIM IS 7 FEET OFF THE GROUND. B. APPLY THIN WHITE STRIP TO BOTTOM EDGE OF OUTER CRANK TUBE AS SHOWN. C. APPLY LARGE DECAL TO BACK OF POLE SO THAT 7 FOOT MARK ON LARGE DECAL IS LINED UP WITH THIN WHITE STRIP.
  • Page 16: Height Adjustment

    Secure pole pad (36) as shown. NOTE: Pole pad may NOT be included in this model. Height Adjustment Rotate crank handle to raise and lower backboard. NOTE: If height adjustment is difficult to operate, you may have over tightened the areas indicated. Refer to Step 10 and Step 14.
  • Page 17: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Item Qty. Part No. Description Item Qty. Part No. Description 200573 J-Bolt, 5/8”-11” 203218 Washer, Flat 5/16” x 7/8” O.D. 265575 Nut, Hex 5/8”-11” 920263 Rim, Orange 920880 Mounting Plate 201611 Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16”-18 x 3” 203470 Washer, Flat 5/8”...
  • Page 18 HARDWARE IDENTIFIER Item #32 (2) Item #23 (4) Item #24 (8) Item #27 (5)* Item #30 (1) Item #43 (1) Item #42 (2) Item #28 (1) Item #41 (1) Item #44 (1) Item #45 (1) WARRANTY CARD: Please remember to complete your product registration form on-line at: www.hydrarib.com/warrantycard P/N 211446D...

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