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MODEL N° 1602 OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL Keep this Product ID Number and use when contacting Customer Service:...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS materials for parts and/or additional instruction material. Before beginning assembly, Proper and complete assembly, use and supervision sections to separate during play or transport. Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions. Use caution when using this product. BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY are missing, call our Customer Service Department.
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TOOLS AND PARTS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSEMBLY Pliers Rubber Mallet Scrap Wood Sand (362 lb) Water Hose (2, included) Phillips Screwdriver *Two adults required to complete assembly* Only adults should set up the product. Do not allow children in the setup area until assembly is complete.
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ASSEMBLY GUIDES Refer to the following areas throughout the instructions to assist in the assembly process: This area is located at the top, TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE left-hand corner of the page and indicates which tools and hardware are needed to complete the assembly steps on a page.
PARTS LIST Item Description Top Pole Middle Pole Bottom Pole Base Pole Brace Wheel Base Plug HARDWARE LIST Item Description Pole Assembly Hardware 3/8” Plug 1/2” Nylon Plug Pole to Base Assembly Hardware 5/16” Washer 1/4” Barrel Nut 3/16” Allen Wrench Backboard to Rim Assembly Hardware 5/16”...
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HARDWARE LIST Item Description Backboard to Rim Assembly Hardware (continued) 4.86” U-Bolt Compression Spring Spring Retainer Plate Rim Support Channel 5/16” Jam Nut Backboard to Pole Assembly Hardware PARTS LIST Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size Top Pole *Warning Sticker applied to side not shown Middle Pole Bottom Pole 7”...
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE Hardware shown at Actual Size Domed Counter- 1/2” Nylon Plug 3/8” Plug POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE Hardware shown at Actual Size 1/4” Barrel Nut 5/16” Washer BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY HARDWARE Hardware shown at Actual Size 5/16”...
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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY HARDWARE (CONTINUED) Hardware shown at Actual Size 5/16”Jam Nut 7/16” Rubber Washer Flange Nut Hardware shown at 25% of Actual Size 4.86” U-Bolt Rim Support Channel Spring Retainer Plate Compression Spring BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE Hardware shown at Actual Size (Not actual length) (Not actual length)
POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size 1/2” Nylon Plug 3/8” Plug Washer PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size Top Pole *Warning Sticker applied to side not shown Middle Pole Bottom Pole TOOLS REQUIRED Phillips Screwdriver Scrap Wood...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ADS (x1) CIH (x1) Align the hole in the Top Pole (ALH) with the slot in the Middle Pole (ALF) and slide the Top Pole over the Middle Pole. Insert a 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (ADS) through the small hole in the Top Pole and into the slot in the Middle Pole as shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ADS (x1) CIH (x1) Align the hole in the Middle Pole (ALF) with the slot in the Bottom Pole (ALE) and slide the Middle Pole over the Bottom Pole. Insert a 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (ADS) through the small hole in the Middle Pole and into the slot in the Bottom Pole as shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE AOF (x2) ANS (x2) Insert the 3/8” Plugs (AOF) into the small holes on the Middle Pole (ALF). Then insert the 1/2” Nylon Plugs (ANS) into the large holes on the other side of the Middle Pole as shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ATTENTION: THIS STEP CANNOT BE REVERSED! In order to seat the Poles, strike each end of the Pole very hard fi ve to six times on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard. This must be done even if the Poles cover the slots before seating has occurred.
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Bag BCQ POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size BTS (x1) ABD (x4) AAE (x2) ABN (x2) 1/4” Barrel Nut 5/16” Washer 5/16” x 1” Hex Bolt 1/2” x 1/8” Spacer AAO (x2) BZO (x1) 5/16” Nylock Nut 1/4”...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE AAE (x2) AAO (x2) ABD (x4) ABN (x2) Attach the fl attened end of the Pole Brace (ALI) to the Base (AJM) with the hardware shown. Only fi nger tighten the hardware for now. Curved End Straight End Note: Repeat this step to install the other Pole Brace to...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3/16" (x2) BZO (x1) 1/2" (x2) BTS (x1) Place the Pole assembly on the ground with the Warning Sticker on the Middle Pole (ALF) facing down. Position the 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle (AJC) under the bottom slots of the Base (AJM) as shown, and step onto the Base so the Axle snaps into the slots.
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BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size AAS (x2) ABK (x4) AAJ (x2) 1/4” x 2 3/4” Hex Bolt 5/16” Nylock 5/16” Hex Flange Nut T-Nut ABI (x2) 5/16” x 2 1/4” Tap Bolt AAV (x2) AAB (x2) 5/16”...
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BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ALX (x1) AJK (x1) Right Backboard Bracket AJJ (x1) Left Backboard Bracket Part shown at 5% of Actual Size Part shown at 25% of Actual Size AJI (x1) Backboard BDM (x1) Inner Guard...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 7/16” (x2) AAS (x2) BNP (x1) AAB (x2) ABS (x2) (Not to scale) Slide the 4.86” U-Bolt (BNP) through the Left and Right Backboard Brackets (AJJ & AJK). The U-Bolt must rest in the notches of the Backboard Brackets as shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE AOX (x1) (Not to scale) Place the Rim Support Channel (AOX) into the recess on the backside of the Backboard (AJI) so that the fl at side with holes is positioned against the Backboard as shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (x2) ABI (x2) ABD (x4) ABF (x2) AAJ (x2) Insert two 5/16” x 2 1/4” Tap Bolts (ABI), two 5/16” Washers (ABD), and two 7/16” Rubber Washers (ABF) through the bottom holes in the back of the Rim (ALX) as shown, and secure the hardware with two 5/16”...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (x2) AAV (x2) ABK (x2) Connect the Rim (ALX) to the Backboard (AJI) with the hardware shown. Thread the 5/16” Jam Nuts (AAV) all the way down on the 4.86” U-Bolt (BNP). On the underside of the Backboard, secure the 5/16”...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (x2) AOW (x1) ABK (x2) AJW (x2) Slide the Compression Springs (AJW) onto the 4.86” U-Bolt (BNP), and place the Spring Retainer Plate (AOW) over the Compression Springs. Tighten the 5/16” Nylock Flange Nuts (ABK) until the Rim (ALX) does not wobble to complete this step.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3/8” ADQ (x2) Bend the Left and Right Backboard Brackets (AJJ & AJK) outward by hand and position the top holes in the Backboard Brackets over the holes in the Backboard (AJI). Then securely fasten the Backboard Brackets to the Backboard with the hardware shown.
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BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size ABP (x4) ABL (x4) AAX (x4) 1/2” x 3/8” Clear Poly Spacer .69” x .59” Black Spacer 1/2” Centerlock Nut 6 5/8” (Not actual length) ABB (x1) ADG (x4) 3/8”...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 6 5/8” 3/4” (x2) ADG (x1) (Not actual length) AAX (x1) ABL (x2) Secure two of the Extension Arms (AKC) to the Backboard Brackets in the location shown with the hardware indicated. Make sure to attach the end of the Extension Arms with one hole to the Backboard Brackets as shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO TOOLS OR HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Place the Dunk Latch (BDL) within the Outer Guard (BDN) and align the holes at the end. Then position the Dunk Latch and Outer Guard onto the Backboard Bracket Assembly as shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 6 5/8” ADG (x1) 3/4” (x2) (Not actual length) AAX (x1) ABL (x2) Secure the Dunk Latch (BDL), Outer Guard (BDN), and the other two Extension Arms (AKC) to the Backboard Brackets in the location shown with the hardware indicated.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 6 1/2” 9/16” (x2) ABA (x1) (Not actual length) ABB (x1) Lift the Dunk Latch (BDL) and Outer Guard (BDN) so the slots line up with the holes in the upper Extension Arms (AKC) that are closest to the Backboard (AJI).
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 6 5/8” ADG (x2) 3/4” (x2) (Not actual length) AAX (x2) ABP (x4) CAUTION: HAVE ONE ADULT HOLD THE BACKBOARD IN PLACE UNTIL THIS STEP HAS BEEN COMPLETED! Lay the Backboard and Rim assembly next to the Pole assembly. Rest the Rim on cardboard to prevent scratching.
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FINAL ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION PARTS REQUIRED Part shown at 10% of Actual Size AKZ (x1) Part shown at Actual Size AEF (x2) Base Plug TOOLS REQUIRED Sand (362 lb) Water Hose Funnel...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (362 lb) Two adults are required to complete assembly. To prevent serious injuries, the Pole should be held down by one adult at all times while the Base is being fi lled. OPTION A: FILLING WITH SAND (362 lb of sand required) a.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Two adults are required to complete assembly. To prevent serious injuries, the Pole should be held down by one adult at all times while the Base is being fi lled. OPTION B: FILLING WITH WATER a.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO TOOLS OR HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Attach Net (AKZ) to the Rim (ALX). Note: If a replacement Net is needed, please call our Customer Service Department. Our Nets are shorter than average to reduce the risk of entanglement.
OPERATION OF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM The basketball system may be adjusted from 8 feet to 10 feet. ONLY ADULTS SHOULD ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE SYSTEM. To Raise the Hoop: Place the end of a long object, such as a broom handle, under the Rim and push upward.
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POLE CARE AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The life of your basketball system depends on many variables. The climate, exposure to corrosives such as salt, pesticides, or herbicides, and excessive use or misuse can all contribute to Pole failure, which may cause property damage or personal injury. Check your basketball system frequently for loose hardware, excessive wear, and signs of corrosion.
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