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HYDRA-RIB 21166904 Owner's Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY, 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. Proper and complete assembly, use and supervision is
essential for proper operation and to reduce the risk of accident or injury. A
high probability of serious injury exists if this system is not installed,
maintained, and operated properly. Check entire box and inside all packing
material for parts and/or additional instructional material. 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.
• Two (2) people are reccomended for this operation.
• Seat the pole sections properly. Failure to do so could allow the pole sections to
separate during play.
• 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 Huffy Sports.
• 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. Label is shown on page 2.
• 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.
Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.
For more information on assembly, placement, proper use and maintenance,
visit The American Basketball Council website at http://www.smarthoops.com.
IMPORTANT!
Have any questions?...Don't go back to the store!
We appreciate your purchasing one of our many fine products. We are sure that you will be very satisfied with your selection. Although
great care and effort have been taken, occasionally problems may occur. To ensure prompt and correct handling of any problems, or to
answer any questions, please contact our Toll-Free Customer Service Number listed below. Service will be quicker if you have your
Model Number (found on carton) and assembly instructions ready when calling. PLEASE WRITE YOUR MODEL NUMBER IN THE
SPACE PROVIDED ABOVE.
© COPYRIGHT 2002 by HUFFY SPORTS
WRITE IN YOUR MODEL NUMBER:
In-Ground Basketball System
Owners Manual
Use caution when using this system.
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234
Internet Address: http://www.hydra-rib.com
N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle
• Three People
• Tape Measure
• Shovel and Post Hole Digger
• Concrete, 1260 lb. (572 kg) and Container to Mix
• Carpenter's Level
• (Two) Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m)
• Wrenches: (Two) 1/2, 9/16, 3/4 (One) 3/8 (One) 1/4
• Flat Screwdriver
• Pliers
1
Customer Service Center
Sussex, WI 53089
U.S.A.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND
MATERIALS:
10/04
P/N 21166904

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  • Page 1: Safety Instructions

    • Shovel and Post Hole Digger • Concrete, 1260 lb. (572 kg) and Container to Mix • Carpenter’s Level • (Two) Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m) • Wrenches: (Two) 1/2, 9/16, 3/4 (One) 3/8 (One) 1/4 • Flat Screwdriver • Pliers 10/04 P/N 21166904...
  • Page 2 • Check system before each use for instability. • Never play on damaged equipment. • Keep pole top covered with cap at all times. P/N 21166904 10/04 WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
  • Page 3 NOTE: Make sure J-bolts (1) are in the illustrated position. NOTE: Nuts on the top of plate are used for leveling the pole after system is fully assembled. 2” (5.08 cm) PLAYING SURFACE 24" (61 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) GROUND SURFACE 10/04 P/N 21166904...
  • Page 4 DO NOT PROCEED TO STEP 6 UNTIL CONCRETE HAS CURED FOR A MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS. ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME FOR COLD, WET OR HUMID WEATHER. P/N 21166904 10/04 Fill hole with concrete. Tamp down concrete to release air pockets and build drainage hill. PLAYING SURFACE...
  • Page 5 (2) from Step 2. IMPORTANT! Holes in pole must be parallel with playing surface. Secure pole (5) flange to mounting plate (3) as shown. Tighten completely. PLAYING SURFACE NOTE: Orientation bracket must face playing surface. PLAYING SURFACE 10/04 P/N 21166904...
  • Page 6 Repeat for opposite side. Beginning with upper support arms (9) secure support arms to pole. Continue by securing lower support arms (9) as shown. P/N 21166904 10/04 TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
  • Page 7 Secure H-frame (13) to support arms (9). IMPORTANT! Do not over tighten. WARNING TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 10/04 P/N 21166904...
  • Page 8 Install cross brace (17) with nuts (59) and bolts (22) as shown. Repeat for opposite side. P/N 21166904 10/04...
  • Page 9 Install vertical supports (18), nuts (2), washers (4) and bolts (53) as shown. IMPORTANT! The end with the double holes need to be toward the playing surface 10/04 P/N 21166904...
  • Page 10: Side View

    Attach handle plates (21) to vertical supports (18) as shown. Attach cable bracket (20) to handle plates (21) as shown. SIDE VIEW P/N 21166904 10/04...
  • Page 11 (35) with hardware as shown. CAUTION! Do not depress valve stems. Pressing strut valve stems will cause a rapid extension of the strut and possible injury. NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUT (52) ONTO BOLT (56). BRACKET (47) SHOULD MOVE FREELY. 10/04 P/N 21166904...
  • Page 12 Attach strut/shroud assembly to crossbrace (17) and pole as shown. P/N 21166904 10/04...
  • Page 13 (20). Place one nut on top of the cable bracket and one below as illustrated. Tighten the bottom nut until 1/8” of thread is exposed as illustrated. Opposite Side View 10/04 P/N 21166904...
  • Page 14 Begin trigger assembly by pulling wire through slot on trigger(48) as shown. 19 B. Complete this assembly by installing trigger to plates with bolt (53) and bolt (58). NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUT (42) ONTO BOLT (58). TRIGGER (48) SHOULD MOVE FREELY. P/N 21166904 10/04...
  • Page 15 Slide shroud over strut assembly and attach shroud with screw (60) as shown. 10/04 P/N 21166904...
  • Page 16 (39), Tighten nuts (23) completely. Insert inner bracket (40) into bracket (39) as shown. Insert bolts (26) and washers (24) through top holes of inner bracket (40) as shown. Now tighten backboard/frame nuts (23) completely. P/N 21166904 10/04 RIM ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION...
  • Page 17: Bottom View

    Install spring (28), concave washer (29) and center lock nut (30) to carriage bolt (41) as shown. NOTE Do not over tighten as rim will not flex properly. See leveling instructions to determine how much to tighten nuts (42) and (30). 10/04 P/N 21166904...
  • Page 18: Leveling Instructions

    (31) on rim (25) using self tapping screws (32) as shown. NOTE ORIENTATION OF COVER PLATE Secure net (34) to rim (25). P/N 21166904 10/04 OUTSIDE VIEW NOTE: Official rim height is 10’ (3.05 m) from top of rim to playing surface.
  • Page 19 (3) and pole flange. (Referred to in Step 6.) After system is leveled, completely tighten nuts (7) above pole flange. Apply height adjustment label (37) to front of pole as shown. REGULATION RIM HEIGHT IS 10 FEET (3.05 m). 10 feet (3.05 m) 10/04 P/N 21166904...
  • Page 20 Attach hook (49) to height strip (50) as shown. Attach this assembly to unit with bolt (12) and nut (7) as shown. P/N 21166904 10/04...
  • Page 21 Attach height window (51) to pole using four pieces of double-sided tape (57) as shown. 1/2” Secure pole pad (35) as shown. 10/04 P/N 21166904...
  • Page 22 To install height marking labels (10), raise backboard so that the rim is 10’ off the playing surface (two people required for this procedure). Remove 10’ mark label from sheet and insert label on (50) through window of (51). Repeat for all other height markings. P/N 21166904 10/04...
  • Page 23 Slide outer shroud to exposed valves. The valves must be fully depressed so elevator can be adjusted smoothly and fully extended to lock the elevator. Trigger released, locking elevator Trigger squeezed, unlocking elevator Jam Hex Nuts Valve Valve 10/04 P/N 21166904...
  • Page 24: Parts List

    Nut, Hex Locking, 3/8-16 960043 Cover Plate, Orange 220140 Screw, Self Tapping, 1/4 - 20 x 1/2 220569 Label Logo Circle Item #2 (12) Item #22 (8) Item #26 (4) P/N 21166904 10/04 PARTS LIST 204282 900429 201982 201512 200655 920262 920038 220065...
  • Page 25 Item #44 (1) Item #56 (1) WARRANTY CARD: Please remember to complete your product registration form on-line at: www.hydrarib.com/warrantycard Item #32 (2) Item #54 (4) Item #55 (2) Item #60 (1) Item #62 (2) Item #63 (3) 10/04 P/N 21166904...