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SPALDING M887017 Owner's Manual

In-ground basketball system

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In-Ground Basketball System Owners Manual
Système de basket-ball dans le sol
Propriétaires Manuel garantie
Para la última información de garantía del sistema de baloncesto
Por favor visite el sitio web de Spalding Basketball en www.Splading.com
Póngase en contacto con servicio al cliente de Spalding en teléfono # 1-800-558-5234
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03/14
ID# M887017

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  • Page 1 Propriétaires Manuel garantie Para la última información de garantía del sistema de baloncesto Por favor visite el sitio web de Spalding Basketball en www.Splading.com Póngase en contacto con servicio al cliente de Spalding en teléfono # 1-800-558-5234 03/14 ID# M887017...
  • Page 2: Required Tools And Materials

    Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234 Australia Customer Service: 1300 367 582 Internet Address: http://www.spalding.com www.spalding.com.au Write Model Number WARNING! From Box Here: READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS UNIT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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 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 Spalding. • 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.
  • Page 4: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Item Qty. Part No. Description 958861C Pole 998850C Plate, Anchor, Black Rim Assembly 205702 Nut, Hex, 3/8-16 203300 Washer, Locking, 3/8 205700 Bolt, Hex, Tap, 3/8-16 x 3.5” Long 204923 Pin, Cotter, #8 204921 Washer, Barrel 203309 Washer, Flat, 3/8” Backboard 901159 Pole Bracket, Arm Mounting, 6 x 6...
  • Page 5 HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (BOLTS & SCREWS) Item #23 (1) #220048 hex head bolt,1/2 x 6 Item #8 (4)* Item #20 (8) #202608 hex head bolt,1/2 x 3-3/4" Item #7 (4) Item #16 (4) HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (NUTS, WASHERS & SPACERS) Item #5 (4) Item #22 (13) Item #6 (4) Item #21 (24)* Item #18 (1) Item #25 (12) Item #10 (4)*...
  • Page 6 Ensure ground is level with playing surface, then dig pole hole. PLAYING SURFACE 24” (61 cm) WARNING! 24" (61 cm) 36” (91.4 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) CONTACT UTILITIES NOTE: BEFORE DIGGING. XG02.EPS Check building codes for your location to determine apropriate hole depth for cement. Install nut (25) to J-bolt (19) as shown. Repeat procedure for remaining three J-bolts (19). IMPORTANT! Make sure nuts are 2.75”...
  • Page 7: Side View

    Fill hole with concrete. Tamp down concrete to release air pockets and build drainage hill. DRAINAGE HILL PLAYING SURFACE 1" (2.54 cm) SIDE VIEW 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.
  • Page 8 Insert bushings (26) into areas shown.
  • Page 9 Rest top of pole (1) on a piece of scrap wood (not included) and line up holes in pole to holes in mounting plate (2) as shown. WARNING! PLAYING SURFACE THREE PEOPLE SCRAP WOOD REQUIRED FOR THIS (NOT INCLUDED) PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/...
  • Page 10 WARNING! 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. THREE PEOPLE While pole is being supported by TWO REQUIRED FOR THIS capable adults, position rod (14) and lock PROCEDURE.
  • Page 11 While still in forward position, attach both yokes (17) to pole as shown. WARNING! THREE PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR IMPORTANT! YOKE PLACEMENT 3.2" From the top of the pole to the top of the upper 18" yoke’s bracket should be approximately 3.2”. From the bottom of the upper yoke’s bracket to the top of the lower yoke’s bracket should be approximately 18”.
  • Page 12 Attach backboard (11) to upper and lower yokes (17). Then, hinge board to match up with holes First attach board (11) to upper yoke (17), in lower yoke (17), FIG. C, and secure with using TWO people to hold the board and hardware as shown in FIG.
  • Page 13 Before starting, tighten assembly bolt (14) at 6-3/4” from the end of the bolt to the top of the nut (18) (Figure C). IMPORTANT! Carefully cut and peel Remove rim cover (16), attach rim assembly (3) to protective film away from backboard (11) and reattach rim cover (16). board prior to attaching rim.
  • Page 14 Install net (4) to rim as shown. Apply name plate stickers (15) to lower yoke as shown.
  • Page 15 Upright pole (1) by tightening nut (18). WARNING! Using 15/16” wrench, turn nut (18) clockwise to begin standing pole upright. Continue to turn nut (18) THREE PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS until pole has come to rest against washers (24) and PROCEDURE.: TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO GUIDE AND SUPPORT THE SYSTEM WHILE pole is vertical.
  • Page 16 After pole has been secured to plate (2) loosen nut (18), remove cotter pin (8), and pull out pin (13). 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. WARNING! WARNING: ONLY AFTER NUTS (25) HAVE BEEN...
  • Page 17 Check system leveling. Pole (1) should be level in all directions. After system is leveled, completely tighten all nuts (25). NOTE: If adjustment is necessary, adjust system by rotating the nuts (25) between anchor plate (2) and pole flange. Regulation height is 10 feet. 10 feet WARNING! (3.05 m) Read and understand operator's manual before using this unit.