Gared GP7G54 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

Varsity jam adjustable basketball system

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Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
Please read all instructions before attempting installation or operation of these units
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Models: GP7G54, GP7G60
May 28, 2014

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  • Page 1 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System Models: GP7G54, GP7G60 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Please read all instructions before attempting installation or operation of these units SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE May 28, 2014 UBLICATION 4 5 1 7 5 2 6 5 3...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Optional Post and Backboard Padding ................ 18-19 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a Gared Sports model Varsity Jam Adjustable Backstop. To ensure that our equipment will provide years of use to you, we are including this installation, operation, and maintenance guide. This guide will provide information on the proper assembly and installation methods, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance of your portable backstop.
  • Page 3: Safety

    Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System SAFETY Read and understand the following warnings to prevent possible personal injury and potential damage to the equipment during assembly, setup, and operation. Before proceeding with assembly, read all instructions and assembly procedures. Make sure all parts have been received and are not damaged.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GP7G54 GP7G60 Backboard size in [mm] 54" x 34" [1372 x 864] 60" x 36" [1524 x 914] Weight lb [kg] 264 [120] 278 [126]...
  • Page 5: Parts Checklist

    Please refer to your packing slip to verify the correct board and goal has been received. You may find that some parts have been preassemble from the factory such as Caps and Decals. Contact Gared Customer Service at 800-325-2682 or PSS Customer Service at 800-848-8034 for assistance with replacement of any parts missing or damaged.
  • Page 6 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 111553503 WASHER,FLAT .50 X 1.25 X .06 DELRIN BLK 453052647 FLANGE BUSHING, 500x.625x.25 NON-MET 121974131 DECAL, GARED 1.7" WHITE 453052649 BASE HARDWARE KIT W/ TEMPLATE GP7 123051518 DECAL, WARNING GP SERIES 502-8-13-144 HEX BOLT, 1/2-13 UNC X 9...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System INSTALLATION Tools and Materials Required for Assembly: 1. (2) 12” Adjustable Wrenches. 2. Socket Set with ”, ¾” sockets ” & ¾” End Wrench 4. Tape Measure 5. Hammer or Rubber Mallet 6. Shovel 7. Post Hole Digger. 8.
  • Page 8 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL FOUNDATION 1. Assemble template plate and ‘J’ Bolts as shown in fig #1. a. Find Template Plate and hardware in boxed inside the Post Package. b. Install 5/8-11 Nut, item 3, onto each J-Bolt, item 2. c.
  • Page 9 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System 2. Use the illustration fig #2 below to dig and prepare the hole for casting and anchoring the template plate. The center of hole should measure as shown for the correct Face of Bank location. a.
  • Page 10 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System 3. Set the Template Plate Assembly with J-bolts attached into the wet concrete. a. Push template down flush with the top of the forms. b. Agitate the Template Plate Assembly repeatedly to eliminate air bubbles in the concrete.
  • Page 11 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System INSTALL POST 1. Concrete should be cured for 72 hours before removing forms and continuing installation. 2. Place (4) 5/8” Flat washer on top of the (4) 5/8-11 Nuts as shown in Fig #5. Fig #5 3.
  • Page 12 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System INSTALL LIFTING ARM AND ACTUATOR Follow the steps below to assemble the unit in the proper sequence. See the instructions on the following pages for more detailed information. Ballooned parts reference the packing list item numbers...
  • Page 13 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System Install Lifting Arm and Actuator 1. Attach the Lifting Arm, #31, to the Post Weldment using ½” x 10” Bolt, #15, and hardware indicated. Allow Lifting Arm to rest on Arm Stop when bolt is inserted. Tighten Lock Nut to remove clearance only.
  • Page 14 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System Install Upper Arms Attach Upper Arms, #33, to the Upper Arm Pivot in the Post Weldment, #9, using ½” x 9” Bolt, #14, and hardware indicated. Allow arms to swing vertically down at this time. Tighten Lock Nut, #20, to remove clearance only.
  • Page 15 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System 2. Remove Goal Cover to gain access to Goal mounting hardware. Attach Goal, #52 to front side of Board, #51, using 3/8” hardware and instructions provided with goal. 3. Install ½” Flanged Bushing, #12 into the two Upper Board Brackets located on the outer edges of the board.
  • Page 16 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System Install Board 1. Be sure Bushing, #12, has been installed. Attach the Backboard and Goal onto the Lifting Arm, #31, with (2) 1/2 x 3” Bolts, #18, and hardware as indicated. It is easiest to mount the board with the Lifting Arm in the full down position, resting on the Arm Stop.
  • Page 17 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System Level Goal 1. Check the level of the bottom of the Board and the top of the Goal. If adjustments need to be made, loosen 3/8” goal hardware. Level Board and Goal and retighten. 2. Be sure that all Board and Goal hardware is tight.
  • Page 18 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System Install Height Adjusting Decal 1. Crank Goal to the 10’-0” position. Crank counter- clockwise to raise goal. Measure from the playing surface to the top of the goal ring. Using a piece of tape, mark the location of the lower edge of the rain shield. 2.
  • Page 19 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System Installing Optional Padding Note: The padding options shown below are purchased separately.
  • Page 20 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System The following illustration shows how to attach the optional LSCE54 or LSCE60 Pro Mold Recreational Backboard Padding (if purchased). The padding may be attached before or after the backboard has been mounted in.
  • Page 21 Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System...
  • Page 22 Gared Holdings, LLC Performance Sports Systems Gared Sports 9200 E. 146 Street 707 North 2 Street Noblesville, IN 46060 St. Louis, MO 63102 800-848-8034 800-325-2682 www.perfsports.com www.garedsports.com...

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