BEFORE YOU START! To ensure optimal playability of backboard system, a close tolerance fit between the elevator components and hardware is required. Test-fit large bolts into large holes of elevator tubes, backboard brackets, and triangle plates. Carefully rock them in a circular motion to ream out any excess paint from holes if necessary.
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.
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ALL Huffy Sports Basketball Systems, including those used for DISPLAYS, MUST be assembled and ballasted with sand or water according to the instructions. Failure to follow instructions could result in SERIOUS INJURY. It is NOT acceptable to devise a makeshift weight system. Be sure to check inside pole sections;...
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Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system... FRONT BACK BACKBOARD TOP POLE ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY BOTTOM POLE MIDDLE POLE FRONT STRUTS COVER BASE WHEEL CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY 08/05 P/N M601111...
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Item Qty. Part No. Description 908026 Top Pole Section 90810701 Middle Pole Section (with Label 908015 Bottom Pole Section 900223 Wheel Bracket 206940 Axle 226403 Wheel 206938 Pushnut 206660 Base 203156 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1 203218 Flat Washer, 5/16 203100 Hex-Flange Nut, 5/16-18 201581...
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (RIM) Item #61 (1) Item #62 (1) Item #63 (1) Item #64 (1) Item #66 (1) Item #65 (1) SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE POLES TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION Wood Board (scrap) P/N M601111 08/05...
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Correctly identify each pole section. I.D. Label Bounce middle pole (2) into top pole section (1) using a wood scrap as shown until top pole no longer moves toward pole identification mark on middle pole. CAUTION! THE IDENTIFICATION STICKER IS LOCATED 5"...
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Align dimple of middle pole with slot of bottom pole.While maintaining alignment, bounce top and middle pole assembly (1 & 2) onto lower pole section (3) as shown until they no longer move toward pole identification mark. NOTE: POLE SECTIONS SHOULD HAVE A 3-1/2"...
SECTION B: ASSEMBLE THE BASE This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section: TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION (2) 1/2”Wrenches (2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets AND/OR 1/2” Hammer or Mallet 08/05 P/N M601111...
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Assemble pole bracket (12) using bolt (13) and Lock Nut (14) as shown. Attach pole assembly to base using carriage bolts (15) washers(10) and nuts (11) as shown. Two people are required for this step. WARNING! TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR...
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Secure tank struts (16) to pole as shown. Nut should be tightened until flush (even) with lock nuts outer edge. Place cap (17) over exposed end of bolt as shown. Rotate non-secured ends of tank struts (16) outward to mounting holes in tank as shown.Secure ends of tank struts (16) to tank as shown.
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Insert axle (5) through wheel bracket (4). Secure wheels (6) to axle using pushnuts (7). Carefully tap pushnuts onto axle with hammer or mallet IMPORTANT! SIDE OF WHEEL WITH LONGER PLASTIC AXLE NEEDS TO FACE THE WHEEL BRACKET. Install wheel assembly to base (8) using bolts(9), washers(10) and nuts (11) as shown.
SECTION C: ASSEMBLE THE ELEVATOR & BACKBOARD This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section: TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION (1) 3/8”, (2) 1/2”, (2) 9/16” and (2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets (2) 3/4” Wrenches AND/OR 3/8”...
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Install pole mount bracket (28) and reinforcement bracket (18) with carriage bolts (22) as shown. Tighten flange nuts (11) completely. Attach spacers (24, 43) to pole mount bracket (28) with bolts (29), washers (50), and lock nuts (31) as shown. IMPORTANT! Tighten just until washers (50) stop...
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Assemble lanyard (26) to locking pin (27) as shown (FIG A). Attach covers (35) onto pole mount bracket (28) with carriage bolt (19) and nut (11) as shown. FIG. A Apply logo and height indicator labels (23) to adjustment rod (58) as shown. Attach handle parts (59, 60) to adjustment rod with screw (55), carriage bolts (54), and flange nuts (11) as shown.
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Assemble backboard brackets (52) using bolts (29), and nuts (30) as shown. P/N M601111 08/05 Insert handle assembly through pole mount assembly as shown. Lock pole assembly in place at the 10’ (3.05 m) mark with pin (27).
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Assemble board pad to board. Work from the center - out. Using the holes which line up for your board size, attach center pad (48), right pad (45) and left pad (44) sections to board using screws (46) and washers (47) as shown.
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Identify elevator tubes (33 & 34). Toward Board Toward Board Attach lower elevator tubes (34) and counter balance spring (36) to backboard support brackets (52) using spacers (53 & 56), bolt (57), and nut (21) as shown. P/N M601111 08/05 Upper Elevator tube Lower Elevator tube Toward...
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Attach upper elevator tubes (33) to backboard support brackets (52) using spacers (53), bolt (57), and nut (21) as shown. IMPORTANT! Tighten ALL Hardware from Steps 6-8 After this Assembly is Completed. 08/05 P/N M601111...
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Support pole on sawhorse. Attach backboard assembly to top pole section (4) as shown. Install pole cap (25). WARNING! USE CAUTION; ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY IS HEAVY. TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Install Rim to Backboard A. Fit rim (67) securely into bracket (61) as shown. Allow T-bolt (66) to slip through center hole in rim (67). B. Install reinforcement bracket (62) onto T-bolt (66) as shown. C. Install spring (64) onto T-bolt (66) as shown. D.
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Install net (43). Insert bolt (57) through left side upper elevator tube (33), then stretch spring (36) onto bolt (57). Insert bolt (57) through right side upper elevator tube (33) and secure with nut (21). WARNING! USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING SPRINGS.
Roll assembly to desired playing area. Fill base (8) with water (approx. 40 gallons) and snap base plugs (37) in place. WARNING! DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED WHEN EMPTY; IT MAY TIP OVER. SECTION D: FILL BASE TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION Garden Hose or Sand ADD TWO GALLONS (7.6 LITERS) OF NON-TOXIC ANTIFREEZE IN...
SECTION E: INSTALL FRONT COVER TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION Scissors Install front cover (38) by lining up stand-offs along the tank struts. Insert a tie strap (39) through the top two and bottom two stand offs. Wrap tie straps around tank struts as shown and secure tightly.
SECTION F: INSTALL RIM COVER TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION Phillips Screwdriver Install cover (40) over spring return mechanism with screws (41) as shown. Place NBA label (51) on front of rim cover (40). 08/05 P/N M601111...
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SECTION G: HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AND MOVING LABEL Apply Height Adjustment and Moving Label (42) to front of pole, where it is clearly visible. A. While holding handle, remove pin (27). B. Move elevator up or down to desired height. C. Replace pin (27) full length to lock system at desired height.
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