Carefully rock them in a circular motion to ream out any excess paint from holes if necessary. Not all items pictured are included with every model. P/N 21196804 10/04 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TO ADJUST BACKBOARD: 1. While holding handle, remove pin.
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200318 Bracket Reinforcement, Slam Jam 203472 Spring, Black 203470 Washer, Flat 5/8 I.D. x 1-1/2 O.D. 203795 Nut, Special 3/8-NC 205528 Bolt, Hex-Flange 5/16-18 x 1" Long 206118 Warning Label 903601 Rebar 204159 Rebar Centering Spacer IMPORTANT! packed inside. 10/04 P/N 21196804...
• 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. P/N 21196804 10/04 operation of the system. Use caution when using this system.
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#42 (1) HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (NUTS & WASHERS) #27 (6) #8 (9)* #11 (4) #24 (6) #10 (4) #46 (1) #45 (1) HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (METAL SPACERS) #31 (2) #13 (2) * You may have extra parts with this model. 10/04 P/N 21196804...
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size) Shovel and Post Tape Hole Digger Carpenter's Level Phillips-Head Container to Mix Screwdriver (2) 1/2” and (2) 9/16" Wrenches AND/OR (2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets 1/2” 9/16” 10/04 P/N 21196804...
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Ensure ground is level with playing surface, then dig pole hole. IMPORTANT!: WARNING! Maximum distance from edge of hole to edge of playing surface 6” (15.2 cm). 18" (42.7 cm) GROUND SURFACE 6" (15.2 cm) CONTACT UTILITIES BEFORE DIGGING. PLAYING SURFACE 24" (61 cm) P/N 21196804 10/04...
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DO NOT WAIT FOR CONCRETE TO CURE. Insert ground sleeve assembly and center in hole (FIG. A). Note: Leave 1" below flange exposed for drainage hill. SIDE VIEW PLAYING SURFACE 1" (2.54 cm) IMPORTANT!: NOTE POSITION OF FLANGE 10/04 P/N 21196804...
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Tamp down concrete to release air pockets and build drainage hill. Level pole section in all directions several times while concrete is curing. 1" (2.54 cm) IMPORTANT!: P/N 21196804 10/04 CONTINUE ON TO NEXT STEP. DO NOT WAIT FOR CONCRETE TO CURE. NOTE A: Make a reference mark here for anti-skid tape.
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(see note A). KEEP GROUND SLEEVE CAP ON BOTTOM POLE. NOTE A: Place top edge of anti-skid tape on mark made in step 7. NOTE B: Tape prevents the pole from rotating during play. 10/04 P/N 21196804...
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IMPORTANT Keep on Bottom Pole Wood Scrap (NOT SUPPLIED) P/N 21196804 10/04 Stack upper pole section (1) to bottom and middle pole assembly and continue bouncing until top pole (1) no longer moves toward taped reference mark middle pole. 1-1/2"...
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Install pole mount bracket (6) and bracket reinforcement (40) with carriage bolts (7) as shown. Tighten flange nuts (8) completely. FRONT SIDE FRONT SIDE 10/04 P/N 21196804...
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(6) during this assembly. P/N 21196804 10/04 Assemble lanyard (17) to locking pin (16) as shown. Attach covers (14) onto pole mount bracket (6) with carriage bolt (15) and nut (8) as shown. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN...
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Insert handle assembly through pole mount assembly as shown. Lock pole assembly in place at the 10’ (3.05 m) mark with pin (16). 10/04 P/N 21196804...
(2) Wrenches 1/2", (2), 9/16"" and (2) 3/4" AND/OR (2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets 3/4” 1/2” 9/16” #41 (1) Identify elevator tubes (28 & 30). Toward Toward Board Pole Upper Elevator tube Toward Toward Pole Board Lower Elevator tube P/N 21196804 10/04...
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Attach lower elevator tubes (28) and springs (29) to backboard support brackets (25) using spacers (22), bolt (27), and nut (24) as shown. Insert T-bolt (42) into Slam Jam bracket (41) then, attach that assembly to board using bolts (47) and nuts (8) 10/04 P/N 21196804...
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Attach upper elevator tubes (30) to backboard support brackets (25) using spacers (22), bolt (27), and nut (24) as shown. P/N 21196804 10/04...
This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section: HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size) TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION Container to Mix Phillips-Head Screwdriver (2) 3/4" Wrenches AND/OR (2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets 3/4” 10/04 P/N 21196804...
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AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Install handle assembly to long elevator tubes (28) using bolt (27), spacers (39), and nut (24) as shown. NOTE: Before going on to next step, set adjustable system assembly to the 10’ (3.05 m) setting. P/N 21196804 10/04...
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Install spring (44) onto “T” bolt (42) as shown. • Install special nut (46) and washer (45) onto “T” bolt (42). • Tighten nut (46) until flush with end of “T” bolt (42). Install Slam Jam Rim to Backboard 10/04 P/N 21196804...
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Insert bolt (27) through left side of short elevator tube (30), then stretch spring or springs (29) onto bolt (27). Insert bolt (27) through right side of short elevator tube (30) and secure with nut (24). WARNING! USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING SPRINGS. P/N 21196804 10/04...
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Seal hole at the bottom of the bottom pole with heavy-duty tape (not included) to retain rebar and concrete inside. Place rebar with spacers into bottom pole section (3) as shown. 2" 3" Reinforcement Bar Heavy-Duty Tape (Not Included) 10/04 P/N 21196804...
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CONCRETE AS DESCRIBED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES WRITTEN AND IMPLIED. WAIT A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS BEFORE GOING ON TO NEXT STEP. P/N 21196804 10/04 IMPORTANT!: CONCRETE MUST CURE. IMPORTANT!: Make sure that concrete does not bulge from the end of pole assembly.
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Push second “arm” back and into ram as shown. Twist “body” of clip slightly again to spread “arms” of clip. Clip “arms” must be flat and touching edge to edge as shown, not overlapping. CLIP “ARM” CLIP “BODY” 10/04 P/N 21196804...
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NET INSTALLATION Insert net into bottom of clip as shown. SIDE VIEW NET CLIP NET CLIP Twist net until it snaps into position. Net must be centered through clip. P/N 21196804 10/04...
SECTION D: UPRIGHT, SECURE AND USE POLE SYSTEM This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section: HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size) TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION None Hammer Wedge 10/04 P/N 21196804...
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USE CAUTION; ASSEMBLY IS HEAVY. TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. PLAYING SURFACE Use wedge to gently tap cap of ground sleeve until tight. P/N 21196804 10/04...
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1. While holding handle, remove pin. 2. Move elevator up or down to desired height. 3. Replace pin full length to lock system at desired height. 201251 2/99 NOTE: Peel protective film from surface of acrylic backboard prior to use. 10/04 P/N 21196804...
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