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MODEL N° 71523
OWNER'S MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 MODEL N° 71523 OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL Keep this Product ID Number and use when contacting Customer Service:...
  • Page 2 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE AT WWW.LIFETIME.COM At Lifetime, we are committed to providing innovative and quality products. While registering, you will have the opportunity to give us your feedback. Your input is valuable to us. Lifetime’s Promise to You: Maintaining your privacy is our long-standing policy at Lifetime. And you can rest assured that REGISTER today! Save this owner’s manual for future reference and in the event that...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY. materials for parts and/or additional instruction material. Before beginning assembly, Proper and complete assembly, use and supervision sections to separate during play or transport. Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions. Use caution when using this product. BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY are missing, call our Customer Service Department.
  • Page 4 TOOLS AND PARTS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSEMBLY 1/2” Wrench 11/16” Wrench 9/16” Wrench 1/2” Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Electric Drill Rubber Mallet Scrap Wood Water Hose Sand (375 lb) Hammer Drill Pliers 1/2” Masonry Bit 3/16” Allen Wrench *Two adults required to (2, included) complete assembly* *Two adults required to...
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY GUIDES Refer to the following areas throughout the instructions to assist in the assembly process: This area is located at the top, TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE left-hand corner of the page and indicates which tools and hardware are needed to complete the assembly steps on a page.
  • Page 6: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Item Description Top Pole Middle Pole Bottom Pole Rear Lifter Arm Gas Spring Pole Brace Left Frame Pad Right Frame Pad Bottom Frame Pad Plastic Guard Base Cap Zip Tie Rim Cover Plate Tie Plate U-Bolt Washer Plate Pole Cap Handle Trigger...
  • Page 7 HARDWARE LIST Item Description Pole to Base Assembly Hardware, Continued 5/16” Washer 3/16” Allen Wrench Backboard & Rim Assembly Hardware 3/8” Push Nut 5/16” Jam Nut Spring Retainer Plate 4” U-Bolt Compression Spring Backboard to Pole Assembly Hardware 5/16” Cap Nut 1/2”...
  • Page 8: Parts Identifier

    HARDWARE LIST Item Description Lock Down Hardware Bag 3/8” Washer Concrete Anchor PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ” Top Pole ” Middle Pole ” Bottom Pole Handle Right Frame Pad 38” Pole Brace 31” Left Frame Pad Rear Lifter Arm...
  • Page 9 PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size Gas Spring ” Trigger Bottom Frame Pad Parts shown at 5% of Actual Size Pole Pad Base...
  • Page 10 PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size Pole Cap Base Cap Wheel Zip Tie Plastic Guard Tie Plate U-Bolt Washer Plate Rim Cover Plate...
  • Page 11: Hardware Identifier

    HARDWARE IDENTIFIER POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE [BCO] Hardware shown at Actual Size 3/8” Washer POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE [BCQ] Hardware shown at Actual Size 5/16” Washer 3/16” Allen Wrench 1/4” Barrel Nut...
  • Page 12 HARDWARE IDENTIFIER BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY HARDWARE [BCS] Hardware shown at Actual Size 3/8” Push Nut 5/16”Jam Nut Hardware shown at 25% of Actual Size 4” U-Bolt Compression Spring Spring Retainer Plate BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE [BCR] Hardware shown at Actual Size 7 1/16”...
  • Page 13 HARDWARE IDENTIFIER BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE [BCR] (CONTINUED) Hardware shown at Actual Size 5” (Not actual length) 1/2” Nylon Plug 1/2” Washer 5/16” Cap Nut 1/2” Nylon Washer...
  • Page 14 HARDWARE IDENTIFIER HANDLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE [BCT] Hardware shown at Actual Size 7 1/16” Clevis Pin (Not actual length) Cotter Pin 6 1/2” (Not actual length) 6 1/2” (Not actual length) Release Pin 1/2” Washer...
  • Page 15 HARDWARE IDENTIFIER Hardware shown at Actual Size LOCK DOWN ASSEMBLY HARDWARE [DNV] Hardware shown at Actual Size 6 1/2” (Not actual length) 3/8” Washer Concrete Anchor Hardware shown at 50% of Actual Size...
  • Page 16: Pole Assembly

    POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size 3/8” Washer...
  • Page 17: Parts Required

    POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ” Top Pole ” Middle Pole ” Bottom Pole Part shown at 25% of Actual Size TOOLS REQUIRED 9/16” Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Electric Drill Scrap Wood...
  • Page 18 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Insert the into the Top Pole (ALH) onto the Large holes Small holes...
  • Page 19 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 9/16" Place the Pole Bracket (ALL) onto the , and attach it to the Top Pole (ALH)
  • Page 20 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Align the hole in the Top Pole (ALH) slide the Top Pole over the Middle Pole. Insert a through the small hole in the Top Pole and into the slot in the Middle Pole Warning Sticker Note: The 1/4”...
  • Page 21 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Align the hole in the Bottom Pole (ALE) and slide the Middle Pole over the Bottom Pole. Insert a through the small hole in the Middle Pole and into the slot in the Bottom Note: The 1/4”...
  • Page 22 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ATTENTION: THIS STEP CANNOT BE REVERSED! the Poles cover the slots before seating has occurred. If the do not completely cover the slots on the after seating, DO NOT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. Call our Customer Service Department. WARNING The Poles must be seated together! Even if the Poles cover the slots before seating, they must be struck on a hard...
  • Page 23 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (ABZ) Note: Chuck the #14 x 1” Self-Tapping Screw directly into an Electric Drill for easy installation, or use a 3/8” Hex Driver.
  • Page 24 POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size 1/4” Barrel Nut 5/16” Washer PARTS REQUIRED Part shown at 5% of Actual Size Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size Wheel Base Base Cap Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ”...
  • Page 25 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE onto the Rubber Gasket Note: Make sure the Rubber Gasket is inside the Base Cap. Slide the through one of the Wheels (AMU) and into Bottom Pole (ALE) the other side of the Base and through the other Wheel. Note: It may be necessary to use a Rubber Mallet to tap the Axle into place.
  • Page 26 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2" 3/16" Attach the fl attened end of the Pole Brace (ALI) to the Note: Repeat this step to install the other Pole Brace to the other side of the Base. Attach the Pole Braces (ALI) to the Bottom Pole (ALE) Note: Tip the system backward so the Pole rests on the ground.
  • Page 27 BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size 3/8” Push Nut 5/16”Jam Nut Hardware shown at 25% of Actual Size 4” U-Bolt Spring Retainer Plate Compression Spring PARTS REQUIRED Part shown at 10% of Actual Size...
  • Page 28 BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Part shown at 5% of Actual Size Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size Tie Plate Plastic Guard U-Bolt Washer Plate Rim Cover Plate TOOLS REQUIRED 1/2” Wrench Phillips Screwdriver 1/2” Socket Wrench...
  • Page 29 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (Not to scale) (Not to scale) through the Rim Pivot Bracket (APY) 3/8” Push Nut (AAQ) onto one end of the 3/8” x 5 1/2” Axle (ABQ). Note: The Push Nut should rest about 1/4” from the end of the Axle. If the Push Nut slips on too far, continue sliding it to the other end of the Axle to remove it and try again.
  • Page 30 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” 1/2” Slide the end of the 3/8” x 5 1/2” Axle (ABQ) through the Rim (ALX) and the Rim Pivot Bracket (APY). Press the Push Nut (AAQ) onto the end of the Connect the Rim (ALX) and Plastic Guard (ALD) to the...
  • Page 31 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (Not to scale) Insert the through the U-Bolt Washer Plate (BGR) and into the Thread the...
  • Page 32 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (Not to scale) (Not to scale) Slide the onto the , and place the Spring Retainer Plate (AOW) over the Compression Springs. Tighten until the Rim (ALX) complete this step. Note: DO NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTEN THE 5/16” NYLOCK FLANGE NUTS IN THIS STEP! Only tighten the Nuts until the Rim (ALX) does not wobble.
  • Page 33 BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size 7 1/16” (Not actual length) 1/2” Washer 5” (Not actual length) 1/2” Nylon Plug 5/16” Cap Nut 1/2” Nylon Washer Thread-Cutting Bolt...
  • Page 34 BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size 31” Rear Lifter Arm Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size Tie Plate Pole Cap TOOLS REQUIRED 1/2” Wrench 11/16” Wrench 1/2”...
  • Page 35 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Insert one end of the Tie Plate (BLC) into the slot on the Lower Extension Arm (BGP) Insert the opposite end of the Tie Plate (BLC) into the slot on the other Lower Extension Arm (BGP)
  • Page 36 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (Not to scale) 1/2” Attach the Lower Extension Arms (BGP) Tie Plate (BLC). WARNING Do not overtighten the Cap Nut. If the end of Insert the Extension Arm Caps (AQC) into the ends of the Lower Extension Arms (BGP)
  • Page 37 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 7 1/16” (Not actual length) Attach the Lower Extension Arms (BGP) to the Top Pole (ALH) Note: Tighten the 1/2” Centerlock Nut (AAX) until it is fl ush with the end of the Bolt.
  • Page 38 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 5” (Not actual length) Attach the Upper Extension Arms (BGO) to the Top Pole (ALH) Note: Tighten the 1/2” Centerlock Nut (AAX) until it is fl ush with the end of the Bolt.
  • Page 39 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 11/16” CAUTION: HAVE ONE ADULT HOLD THE BACKBOARD IN PLACE UNTIL ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN COMPLETED! the Rim on cardboard to prevent scratching. Then secure the Lower Extension Arms (BGP) to the Center the 1/2” x 3” Bolts with Nylon Patches (ANQ) onto the Coupler (ANP) Note: Make sure that the 1/2”...
  • Page 40 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Attach the Upper Extension Arms (BGO) to the Note: Tighten the 1/2” Centerlock Nuts (AAX) until they are fl ush with the end of the Bolts.
  • Page 41 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Insert 1/2” Nylon Plugs (ANS) Insert the Pole Cap (ALM) into the end of the Top Pole (ALH)
  • Page 42: Handle Assembly

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size 7 1/16” Clevis Pin (Not actual length) Cotter Pin 6 1/2” (Not actual length) 6 1/2” 1/2” Washer (Not actual length) Release Pin...
  • Page 43 HANDLE ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size 31” Rear Lifter Arm Handle Gas Spring Trigger Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size Zip Tie TOOLS REQUIRED 9/16" Wrench Pliers...
  • Page 44 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Remove the protective fabric from the ), and assemble 1/2 inch from the top of the Spring. Note: Use Pliers to tighten the Zip Ties (AMX) securely, then cut off the ends of the Zip Ties. Attach the Gas Spring assembly to the Pole Bracket (ALL) Cotter Pin (AAH) once it has been inserted into the Clevis Pin (AAI).
  • Page 45 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 6 1/2” 9/16” (Not actual length) Position the Trigger (AMN) inside of the Handle (AKI) Note: Tighten the 3/8” Centerlock Nut (ABB) until it is fl ush with the end of the Bolt. Place the Height Sticker (AKP) on the Top Pole (ALH) indicated.
  • Page 46 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 6 1/2” (Not actual length) Insert the Release Pin (ALV) through the Slide the Handle (AKI) under the so that the Release Pin (ALV) rests in the channels of the Trigger (AMN). Position the Rear Lifter Arms (ALS) Note: Tighten the 1/2”...
  • Page 47 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 6 1/2” 9/16” (Not actual length) Secure the Handle (AKI) to the 3/8” x 1/2” Spacers (ABM)
  • Page 48 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 7 1/16” (Not actual length) (Not actual length) Connect the Rear Lifter Arms (ALS) to the inside of the Lower Extension Arms (BGP) WARNING The Handle mechanism is designed to lift Do not hang anything from the Handle, Rim, Note: The Rear Lifter Arms must be on the inside of the Long Extension Arms.
  • Page 49 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Apply grease from the Grease Packet (AKH) on to the Release Pin (ALV).
  • Page 50 HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size LOCK DOWN ASSEMBLY HARDWARE Hardware shown at Actual Size 6 1/2” (Not actual length) 3/8” Washer Concrete Anchor Hardware shown at 50% of Actual Size...
  • Page 51 PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size Right Frame Pad Left Frame Pad Bottom Frame Pad Part shown at 5% of Actual Size Pole Pad TOOLS REQUIRED Sand (375 lb) Electric Drill Hammer Drill Water Hose 1/2” Masonry Bit Phillips Screwdriver Rubber Mallet...
  • Page 52 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE , and attach the Left ADP ADP...
  • Page 53 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Attach the to the in the locations...
  • Page 54 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (375 lb) Two adults are required to complete assembly. To prevent serious injuries, the Pole should be held down by one adult at all times while the Base is being fi lled. (375 lb of sand required) a.
  • Page 55 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Two adults are required to complete assembly. To prevent serious injuries, the Pole should be held down by one adult at all times while the Base is being fi lled. algae formation. up on a smooth surface.
  • Page 56 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” Attach the Net (AKZ) to the Rim (ALX). Note: If a replacement Net is needed, please call our Customer Service Department. Our Nets are shorter than average to reduce the risk of entanglement. for the Concrete Anchors (AQQ) on both sides of the system by using the 3/8”...
  • Page 57 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 6 1/2” (Not actual length) (Not to scale) (Not to scale) Place the Concrete Anchors (AQQ) in the drilled holes. Insert the end of Attach the Pole Pad (ALN)
  • Page 58: Moving The System

    OPERATION OF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM To Adjust the Height of the Hoop: Hold the Handle tightly and squeeze the Trigger to engage the Gas Spring. Raise MOVING THE SYSTEM WARNING: The system must only be moved by people capable of b.
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  • Page 62 ® ENHANCE YOUR LIFETIME PURCHASE BY ADDING ACCESSORIES OR OTHER GREAT PRODUCTS: To purchase accessories or other Lifetime Products, visit us at: www.lifetime.com Or call: 1-800-424-3865...
  • Page 63 No cuelgue nada de la mécanisme a été conçu uniquement pour soutenir le poids du panneau et de agarradera, el aro, el tablero ni los brazos de elevación, ya que esto puede sous peine d’endommager l’équipement et d’annuler la garantie. www.lifetime.com...
  • Page 64: Warranty Information

    In addition, defects resulting from intentional damage, negligence, unreasonable use or this policy. 5. This product is not intended for institutional or commercial use; Lifetime Products, Inc. does not assume state to state. ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SALES RECEIPT.

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