Summary of Contents for Huffy In-Ground Basketball
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• N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle • Sussex, WI 53089 • U.S.A. This manual, accompanied by sales receipt, should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference, as it WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS UNIT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COULD...
To ensure optimal playability of backboard system, a close tolerance fit between the elevator components and hardware is required. Test-fit large bolts into large holes of elevator tubes, backboard brackets, and triangle plates. Carefully rock them in a circular motion to ream out any excess paint from holes if necessary. NOTE: Not all items pictured are included with every model.
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. Check entire box and inside all packing material for parts and/or additional instruction material.
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Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system... FRONT BACK BACKBOARD ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY TOP POLE MIDDLE POLE BASE BOTTOM POLE STRUTS WHEEL CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY ID# M6809011 12/06...
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PARTS LIST - See Hardware Identifier Item Qty. Part No. Description 600053 Tank 906410 Strut, Pole to Base 800344 Screw Jack Assembly 1 FR908402 Top Pole Section 1 FR908401 Middle Pole Section 1 FR908403 Bottom Pole Section 800332 Wheel Bracket 600056 Wheel, 3.5”...
SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE BASE This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section. Complete wheel assembly as shown in Figure A. Secure wheel bracket (7) and wheel assembly (Fig. A.) to the tank (1) with a bolts (18) and washers (24). Repeat procedure for opposite wheel. NOTE: Fig.
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Correctly identify each pole section. Poles have an identification sticker that will be used as a reference point in the next step. IDENTIFICATION STICKER Bounce middle pole section (5) into top section (4) using a wood scrap as shown until the top pole no longer moves toward the pole identification sticker on the middle pole.
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Bounce top and middle pole assembly (4 and 5) onto bottom pole section (6) using a wood scrap as shown. Bounce until the top and middle pole assembly no longer moves toward the pole identification mark on the bottom pole. NOTE ORIENTATION.
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Secure tank struts (2) to pole as shown. WARNING! TWO CAPABLE ADULTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IMPORTANT! DO NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETELY. 12/06 ID# M6809011...
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Rotate non-secured ends of tank struts (2) outward to mounting holes in tank as shown. Secure non-secured ends of tank struts (2) to tank as shown. Repeat for opposite side. IMPORTANT! DO NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETELY. Install pole mount bracket (15) and reinforcement bracket (42) with carriage bolts (16) as shown.
Securely rest the assembly on sawhorse. Identify elevator tubes (32 and 35). WARNING! TWO CAPABLE ADULTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. While the system is securely resting on the sawhorse. Install elevator tubes (32 and 35) to top pole section (4) as shown.
SECTION B: ATTACH THE BACKBOARD This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section. While still supported on sawhorse. Attach elevator tubes (32) to backboard using spacers (30), bolts (23), and nuts (31) as shown. ID# M6809011 12/06 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION (2) Wrenches...
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IMPORTANT! Carefully cut and peel protective film away from board prior to attaching rim. Insert T-bolt (45) into Slam Jam bracket (44) then, attach that assembly to board using bolts (26) and nuts (14). 12/06 ID# M6809011...
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Install Slam Jam Rim to Backboard A. Fit rim (34) securely into bracket (44) as shown. Allow T-bolt (45) to slip through center hole in rim (34). B. Install reinforcement bracket (46) onto T-bolt (45) as shown. C. Install spring (47) onto T-bolt (45) as shown. D.
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Place cover (17) onto screw-jack assembly (3). Install cap (11). Install handle assembly (3, 17 and 11) to lower elevator tubes (32) using bolt (29), spacers (36), and nut (31) as shown. WARNING! TIGHTEN BOLT (29) IN LOCK NUT (31) UNTIL FLUSH (EVEN) WITH LOCK NUT’S OUTER EDGE.
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Secure the handle assembly (3, 17 and 11) to pole bracket (15) using bolt (20) and nut (10) as shown. Before going on to next step, set adjustable system assembly to the 10’ (3.05 m) setting. ID# M6809011 12/06 NOTE: WARNING! TIGHTEN BOLT (20) IN LOCK NUT (10) UNTIL...
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Roll completed assembly to desired position. Fill tank with water (approx. 40 gallons (128 Liters)) or sand (approx. 475 lbs. (216 kg)) and rotate the cap (41) into base (1). Cap (41) MUST be tightened COMPLETELY and SECURELY to prevent leakage. CHECK WATER LEVEL BEFORE EACH USE! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR...
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Install net (43). Apply Height Adjustment and Moving Label (33) to front of pole, where it is clearly visible. CAUTION! DO NOT OVER-CRANK HANDLE BEYOND THE MANUFACTURED HEIGHT-INDICATOR RANGE OF 7-1/2 - 10 FEET. DAMAGE MAY BE CAUSED TO THE SCREW JACK’S INTERNAL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM IF ADJUSTED OVER 10 OR UNDER...