Summary of Contents for Lifetime FREESTANDING
POWER LIFT 71730
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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.
PARTS LIST Part # Description 0075 .5” Top Pole 069 .5” middle Pole 00758 .5” bottom Pole 00760 Frame Adapter 0076 Y-Arm Adapter 5007H Handle 5009G Trigger 00580 Wheel 5005 /” Axle 0059 Revolution base FS600 Warning Sticker (applied) FO8008 Height Sticker HA0800...
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HARDWARE IS ACTUAL SIZE (Unless otherwise indicated) **A MINIMUM OF TWO ADULTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY** Tools and materials Required for Assembly (Not Included) 0. Punch/Dowel or Adjustable Wrench similar tool /” Wrenches () . Scissors/Wire Cutters 9/6” Wrenches () .
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PARTS LIST Part # Description Main Hardware (1007474) bb000 /” x /” Hex bolt bW0500 /” Lock Washer 00097 5/6” Nylock Nut bb05500 5/6” x /” Hex bolt 007060 /” x /” Hex bolt 500 Y-arm Plug 0007 /”...
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HARDWARE IS ACTUAL SIZE (Unless otherwise indicated) (Not actual size) (Not actual size)
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PARTS LIST Part # Description Revolution Hardware (1007475) 800 /” x /” Spacer 50005 .9” x .5” Plastic Spacer 8009 .5” x .” Spacer 005 /8” x ” Hex bolt 000 /8” Flat Washer bS0000 /” x /” Screw 0060 Self-Tapping Screw 0008...
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Required For Scrap Wood This Page: 00698 Complete Steps 1 & 2 for Both sets of Pole Braces. Align the hole in a Top Pole Brace (ZA) with the slot in a Bottom Pole brace (ZB) and slide the Top Pole over the Bottom Pole.
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Insert Pole Caps (SD) into the tops of the Pole Braces. Lay the Assembled Tripod Poles side by side with holes facing up and the Pole Joint screws facing inward toward each other. Pole Joint Screws must face toward each other. The slots in the poles will be on top.
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Required For 00698 This Page: /” () () Start with the middle hole on each Pole Brace and insert a 5/16” x 2 1/2” Pan Head Screw (SB) through a 5/16” Flat Washer (SA), the Shield and Pole Brace, and another 5/16” Flat Washer. Secure with a 5/16”...
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Required For 0077 This Page: 9/6” 0077 Insert a 1/2” x 2 1/2” Hex Bolt (MF) through a Pole Brace Clevis (LH). Slide the Clevis (LH) and Slide a 3/8” x 2 1/2” Hex Bolt Bolt into the bottom of a (LC) through a 3/8”...
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Required For This Page: 9/6” 0077 00775 Install the Spring Bracket (MV). DC MV Large Small holes holes Tighten all hardware securely. Align the hole in the Top Pole (TP) with the slot in the Middle Pole (MP) and slide the Top Pole over the Middle Pole.
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Required For 00775 This Page: Align the hole in the Middle Pole (MP) with the slot in the Bottom Pole (BP) and slide the Middle Pole over the Bottom Pole. Do not jam the poles together until instructed. Insert the remaining 1/4”...
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00775 Required For This Page: Use an Electric Drill to insert two Self-Tapping Screws (DE) through a 1/4” Star Washer (DJ) and into the pole at the positions shown. TIP: Chuck the Screw (DE) directly into the drill. Insert the Pole Cap (AW) into the top of the pole.
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Insert the 21 3/4” Axle (AH) through the bottom hole in the pole, the Bottom Pole Plug (LL), the Chain (LE), the other side of the pole cap and pole. Insert the 7” Axle (LJ) into the pole. Only use Chain if you plan to bolt down your system.
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0077 Required For This Page: /” /” Deep Socket Wrench 00775 8 1/2” (Not actual length) Slide the Bolt (MA) at the bottom of the Pole Braces through the holes at the front corner of the Base. Secure underneath with a 1/2” Washer (BC) and 1/2”...
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mE () 0077 Required For This Page: /” 079 6 1/2” (Not actual length) Line up the Rear Lifter Arms Slide the small notched (AR) with the Gas Spring (AN). end of the Gas Spring Cover (AZ) over the top of AN AR the Gas Spring (AN).
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Required For This Page: 00775 9/6” Hb () 079 6 1/2” (Not actual length) Tighten the Nut until it is flush with the Bolt. The Release Pin (HB) should fit into the channels in the Trigger (AD).
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Required For This Page: 9/6” 079 (Not actual size) 007 6 1/2” HA () (Not actual length) Tighten the Nut until it is flush with the Bolt. Lay the Backboard (AU) The Push Nuts (RB) should face up with the Rim holes be convex side out.
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Required For This Page: /” 007 (Not actual size) Tighten the Jam Nuts (RD) onto the U-Bolt as far as they will go. Insert the 4” U-Bolt (RE) through the U-Bolt Washer Plate (AV) and the Short holes in the back of the Backboard.
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Required For This Page: 007 HH00700 See next page /” RA () for additional hardware. Attach the Rim Cover Remove the plastic film from the edges of the Backboard where (AX) to the Rim. the Frame Pads will be attached. The Frame Pads should overlap the front of the Backboard.
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Attach the Long Y-Arms (AQ) to the Top Pole. Insert a Y-Arm Plug (MS) into each Long Y-Arms (AQ). Attach the Long Y-Arms (AQ) to the Rear Lifter Arms (AR). Attach the Short Y-Arms (AP) to the pole. Insert a Y-Arm Plug (MS) into each Short Y-Arms (AP).
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Required For This Page: 0077 0077 /” mb () mA () DF (6) () 00775 00759 Attach the Y-arm Adapters (ZZ) to the Long Y-Arms (AQ). Attach the Frame Adapters (AA) to the Y-arm adapters (ZZ) and the Short Y-Arms (AP).
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Required For This Page: /” 00759 KA () Lay the Backboard on a piece of cardboard in front of the pole. Attach the Y-Arm Adapter to the lower holes in the Backboard frame. Repeat for other side. Attach the Y-Arm Adapter to the upper holes in the Backboard frame.
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WARNING Never put the system in an upright position without proper weight in the Base. The system may fall over and could result in serious personal injury or property damage. Filling the base with Sand Lift top of the system off of the ground, and have one person hold the pole, while a second person fills the base half-way with sand.
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Rest a Carpenters Level on the rim, perpendicular to the backboard. Loosen the nuts shown and adjust the backboard until the rim is level. Loosen this nut on both sides and adjust the angle until the rim is level. Re-tighten the nuts Raise the Backboard until the Rim is at 10 feet, 1 inch above the playing surface...
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Required For This Page: Hammer Drill /” masonry bit 00775 Hammer 0077 DK () LF () (Not actual size) INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL LOCKDOWN MECHANISM (OPTIONAL): NOTE: Do not install the Cement Anchors (LD) in gravel or asphalt. a. Move the Base to the desired location and insert a 3/8” x 1” Hex Bolt (LF) through a 3/8”...
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Operation of the height adjustment system The adjustable system may be adjusted from 7 1/2 feet to 10 feet. Hold the Handle tightly and squeeze the Trigger to engage the Gas Spring. Raise the Handle to Long the Backboard, or Long the Handle to raise the Backboard.
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POLE CARE AND SYSTEm mAINTENANCE The life of your basketball system depends on many variables. The climate, exposure to corrosives such as salt, pesticides, or herbicides, and excessive use or misuse can all contribute to pole failure, which may cause property damage or personal injury. Check your basketball system frequently for loose hardware, excessive wear, and signs of corrosion.
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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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