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MODEL N° 1533 OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL Keep this Product ID Number and use when contacting Customer Service:...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this product without reading and following all instructions carefully. Check the entire box and inside all packing materials for parts and/or additional instruction material. Before beginning assembly, identify and inventory all parts and hardware using the parts and hardware lists and identifi...
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TOOLS AND PARTS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSEMBLY Phillips Screwdriver Pliers Rubber Mallet Sand (362 lb) *Two adults required to complete assembly*...
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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 on a page.
PARTS LIST Item Description Top Pole Middle Pole Bottom Pole Right Backboard Bracket Backboard Extension Arm Inner Guard Outer Guard Base Pole Brace Wheel 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle 1/2” x 7” Axle Base Plug Warning Sticker (Applied to Middle Pole) HARDWARE LIST Item Description Pole Assembly Hardware (1066287)
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HARDWARE LIST Item Description Backboard to Pole Assembly Hardware (1046812) 1/2” x 6.625” Hex Bolt 1/2” Centerlock Nut .69” x .59” Black Spacer 1/2” x 3/8” Clear Poly Spacer 3/8” x 6 1/2” Hex Bolt 3/8” Centerlock Nut PARTS LIST Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ”...
PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ALX (x1) AKZ (x1) Parts shown at 5% of Actual Size (x1) Part shown at Actual Size Base (x1) Backboard (x2) Base Plug Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size BDM (x1) AMU (x2) Inner Guard Wheel...
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER Hardware shown at Actual Size ADS (x2) CIH (x2) ANS (x2) (x2) 1/4” x 3/4” Screw 1/2” Nylon Plug Domed Countersink Washer 3/8” Plug Hardware shown at Actual Size BTS (x1) 1/4” Barrel Nut BZO (x1) 1/4” x 3” Hex Shoulder Screw AAE (x2) AAO (x2) ABN (x2)
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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER Hardware shown at 25% of Actual Size APK (x1) AOX (x1) Rim Support Channel Hardware shown at Actual Size 6.625” (Not actual length) AAX (x4) (x4) 1/2” Centerlock Nut 1/2” x 6.625” Hex Bolt 6 1/2” (Not actual length) ABA (x1) ABL (x4) 3/8”...
POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size ADS (x2) ANS (x2) (x2) CIH (x2) 1/4” x 3/4” Screw 1/2” Nylon Plug 3/8” Plug Domed Countersink Washer PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ” ALH (x1) Top Pole 43 ”...
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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 slide the Top Pole over the Middle Pole. Insert a 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 with the slot in the Bottom Pole (ALE) and slide the Middle Pole over the Bottom Pole. Insert a 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 (x2) ANS (x2) Insert the into the small holes on the Then insert the into the large holes on the other side of the Middle Pole as shown. Small Holes Large Holes...
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TOOLS AND 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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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 AAE (x2) AAO (x2) ABD (x4) ABN (x2) Attach the fl attened end of the Pole Brace (ALI) to the with the hardware shown. Only fi nger tighten the hardware. Note: Repeat this step to install the other Pole Brace to the other side of the Base.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (x2) BZO (x1) (x2) BTS (x1) Place the Pole assembly on the ground with the facing down. Position the under the bottom slots of the 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) AAB (x2) ABK (x4) 1/4” x 2 3/4” Hex Bolt 5/16” Nylock lock Nut Flange Nut AAC (x2) 5/16” x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt ABS (x2) 1/2” x 2 5/16” Galvanized Spacer Hardware shown at 25% of Actual Size ADQ (x2) 5/16”...
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BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ALX (x1) (x1) Right Backboard Bracket (x1) TOOLS REQUIRED (x2) (x2)
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (x2) AAS (x2) APK (x1) (Not to scale) AAB (x2) ABS (x2) Slide the through the as shown. Notch Fold up the sides of the and place it between the Backboard Brackets as shown. Secure the Backboard Brackets to the Inner Guard using two , two , and two...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE AOX (x1) (Not to scale) Place the Rim Support Channel (AOX) into the recess on the backside of so that the fl at side with holes is positioned against the Backboard as shown. Then insert the through the holes above the recess as shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (x2) AAC (x2) ABK (x4) ABD (x4) Attach the Rim (ALX) to the by securing two and two to the . Then insert with 5/16” Washers through the bottom holes of the Rim and Backboard and through the Rim Support Channel and Backboard Brackets, and secure with two 5/16”...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (x2) ADQ (x2) Bend the outward by hand and position the top holes in the Backboard Brackets over the holes in the . 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) (x4) 3/8” Centerlock Nut 1/2”...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 6 5/8” (x2) (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 Place the within the and align the fi ts within the and the Outer Guard fi ts between the Inner Guard and the Backboard Brackets.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 6 5/8” (x1) (x2) (Not actual length) AAX (x1) ABL (x2) Secure the and the other two Extension Arms (AKC) to the Backboard Brackets in the location shown with the hardware indicated. Note: Tighten the 1/2” Centerlock Nut (AAX) until it is fl ush with the end of the Bolt.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 6 1/2” (x2) ABA (x1) (Not actual length) ABB (x1) so the slots line up with the holes in the upper Extension Arms (AKC) that are closest to the upper Extension Arms with the hardware shown. Do not operate the system without the Outer Guard in the risk of injuries described on Page Three.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 6 5/8” (x2) (x2) (Not actual length) AAX (x2) ABP (x4) CAUTION: HAVE ONE ADULT HOLD THE BACKBOARD IN PLACE UNTIL THIS STEP HAS BEEN COMPLETED! the Rim on cardboard to prevent scratching. Then secure the Extension Arms (AKC) to the Pole Assembly with the hardware shown.
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HARDWARE REQUIRED NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION PARTS REQUIRED Part shown at 10% of Actual Size AKZ (x1) Part shown at Actual Size (x2) Base Plug TOOLS REQUIRED Sand (362 lb)
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (362 lb) (362 lb of sand required) a. Insert a into the in the hole closest to the Pole. b. Using a funnel, fi ll the Base with sand through the hole furthest from the Pole until the sand is just below the hole.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE a. Insert a into the in the hole closest to the Pole. b. Fill the Base with cold water through the hole furthest from the Pole until the water is just below the hole. c.
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TOOLS AND 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. To Raise the Hoop: Place the end of a long object, such as a broom handle, under the Rim and push upward. To Lower the Hoop: Place the broom handle behind the Backboard and push upward into the release box.
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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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® ENHANCE YOUR LIFETIME PURCHASE BY ADDING ACCESSORIES OR OTHER GREAT PRODUCTS: To purchase accessories or other Lifetime Products, visit us at: www.lifetime.com Or call: 1-800-424-3865...
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No cuelgue nada de la dañar el sistema y anular la garantía. www.lifetime.com #FS16400 10/12/2004...
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. **Call or visit our Web site for Saturday hours** Please include your dated sales receipt and photographs of damaged parts. www.lifetime.com...
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