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ASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING Problem / Possible Cause Solution 1. Identify your pole sections: 1. My Top and Middle Poles will not TOP: Crimped end with six holes down the assemble: middle. It is easy to confuse the pole sections. Refer MIDDLE: Warning Sticker. to the next column for hints on how to tell BOTTOM: A slot at the top of the pole, two them apart. holes near the middle of the pole and four holes at the bottom. 2. Slide the Top Pole inside the bottom of the Middle Pole, crimped end first, until it extends out of the top of the Middle Pole. There should be no hardware or parts...
PARTS LIST Part # Description 08558 Top Pole 08559 Middle Pole 08560 Bottom Pole 087 Left Backboard Bracket 087 Right Backboard Bracket 055 Backboard 500 Wheel B000 /” x 5 /” Axle 008 Base FS600 Warning Sticker (Applied) 08886 08850 Pole Brace Main Hardware (1001200) BS0000...
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HARDWARE IS ACTUAL SIZE (Not actual size) Before Beginning Assembly A. Keep the hardware bags and their contents separate. If any parts are missing, call our Customer Service Department. B. Test fit all Bolts by inserting them into their respective holes. If necessary, carefully scrape away any excess powder coating buildup from inside the holes.
Pole Section Identification Identify the pole sections before beginning assembly. Failure to assemble the pole sections correctly may result in severe personal injury or property damage as described on Page Two. ONCE THE POLE SECTIONS HAVE BEEN SEATED, THEY CANNOT BE SEPARATED. Bottom Pole: Top Pole: Middle Pole:...
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Required For This Page: /” Wrench 0000 Pull the plastic off the Top Pole (TP) while it is still Pull the Top Pole inside the Middle Pole (MP). through the Middle Pole far enough to clear the holes near the bottom of the Middle Pole.
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Required For This Page: Screwdriver 0000 **Make sure Steps 1 through 4 are complete before starting this Step.** The Top Pole cannot be inserted after the Middle and Bottom Poles are joined. Align the slot in the Bottom Pole (BP) with the hole in the Middle Pole (MP) and slide the Middle Pole over the Bottom Pole.
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Required For This Page: 0076 The flattened end of the Pole Brace (AE) attaches to the Base (AC). The angled end attaches to the pole. Only finger tighten the Nuts now. Repeat for the other Pole Brace.
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Required For This Page: 7/6” Wrench Pliers 0076 Lay the pole on the ground with the crimped side of the Top Pole facing the ground. Place the Base over the 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle (AB) and step on the Base so the Axle fits into the slots in the bottom of the Base.
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Required For This Page: HP8600 /” Wrenches 00576 Tighten all Nuts securely now. **Two Adults Required for this Step** Only finger tighten the Nuts (RC) now.
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Required For This Page: /8” Socket Wrench 00576 Use a 3/8” socket wrench to insert the Bend the Backboard Screws (PA) through the Backboard Brackets out. Brackets and into the Backboard. Completely tighten all Rim hardware. Attach the Net (RD). One adult needs to hold down the Pole while the Base is being filled.
One adult needs to hold down the Pole while the Base is being filled. FILLING WITH WATER: Figure 1 Insert one of the 1 1/4” Base Plugs (BA) into the lower hole in the Base (Fig. 1). Add water through the top hole in the Base until the water is just below the top hole (Fig.
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ADJUSTING SYSTEM HEIGHT The adjustable system may be adjusted from 7 1/2 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments. TWO ADULTS ARE NECESSARY FOR ADJUSTMENT. TO RAISE OR LOWER THE GOAL: 1. Using at least two adults, tip the system forward and rest the front of the Rim on the ground. Do not scrape the powder coating off the Rim while adjusting the system, or you could void the product warranty and cause rusting. 2. With one person holding the system at all times, remove the Adjustment Knob and the Carriage Bolt, adjust the system to the desired height and replace the Bolt and Knob. 3. Make sure the Adjustment Knob is secure before standing the system to the playing position.
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N’accrochez rien au manche, brazos de elevación, ya que esto puede dañar el sistema y anular à l’anneau, au panneau ni aux leviers sous peine d’endommager la garantía. l’équipement et d’annuler la garantie. www.lifetime.com #FS16400 10/12/2004...
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If the equipment is defective within the terms of this warranty, Lifetime Products, Inc. will repair or replace defective parts at no cost to the purchaser. Shipping charges to and from the factory are not covered and are the responsibility of the purchaser.
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