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MODEL N° 90191 OWNER’S MANUAL Keep this Product ID Number and use when contacting Customer Service:...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this product without reading and following all instructions carefully. Check the entire box and inside all packing materials for parts and/or additional instruction material. Before beginning assembly, identify and inventory all parts and hardware using the parts and hardware lists and identifi...
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TOOLS AND PARTS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSEMBLY Pliers Phillips Screwdriver Electric Drill Rubber Mallet (1, included) Tape Measure Shovel 30” Rebar Hammer Cement Mix Level (x7 80 lb. bags) *Two adults required to complete assembly*...
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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 on a page.
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PARTS LIST Item Description Top Pole Middle Pole Bottom Pole Right Backboard Bracket Backboard Corner Frame Guard Center Frame Guard Plastic Guard Pole Bracket Short Extension Arm Inner Channel Outer Tube Channel Stop Handle Grip Trigger Handle Brace Outer Tube Bushing Counterbalance Spring Wood Block Pole Cap...
PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ” ALH (x1) Top Pole ” (x1) Middle Pole ” ALE (x1) Bottom Pole (x1) Right Backboard Bracket ” (x1) AKC (x2) Short Extension Arm ” 1/16 AKB (x2) (x2) AKQ (x1) Corner Frame Guard Inner Channel ALB (x1)
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PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size (x1) (x1) Channel Stop ALL (x1) Pole Bracket (x2) ALD (x1) ALM (x1) Counterbalance Spring Plastic Guard Pole Cap AMN (x2) Trigger AKI (x2) (x1) Handle Grip Outer Tube (x1) Bushing Handle Brace AKP (x1) Height Sticker...
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PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size (x1) AKZ (x1) Parts shown at 5% of Actual Size (x1) Backboard...
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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER Hardware shown at Actual Size ABE (x2) 3/8” x 4” Hex Bolt ABB (x2) ABR (x2) 3/8” Centerlock Nut 1/2” x 3.41” Spacer CIH (x2) ADS (x2) ABZ (x2) (x2) Domed Counter 1/4” x 3/4” Screw 3/8” Washer sink Washer Hardware shown at Actual Size ABC (x2)
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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER Hardware shown at Actual Size ABK (x6) (x2) (x2) ABD (x2) 5/16” Nylock Flange Nut 7/16” Rubber Washer 5/16” Washer Hardware shown at 25% of Actual Size AOU (x1) (x2) (x1) Compression Spring Spring Retainer Plate Hardware shown at Actual Size 7 1/8”...
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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER Hardware shown at Actual Size 7 1/8” AAN (x1) ABB (x1) 5/16” Cap Nut 3/8” Centerlock (Not actual length) AAD (x1) 1/2” x 7 1/8” Hex Bolt ADR (x4) #7 x 3/8” CNH (x2) Phillips Screw (x4) CNE (x1) AQH (x2) AZP (x2) Trigger Spring...
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HARDWARE REQUIRED PARTS REQUIRED Part shown at 10% of Actual Size ALE (x1) Bottom Pole TOOLS REQUIRED 1/2” x 36” Rebar Tape Measure Cement Mix Level (x7 80 lb. Bags) Shovel...
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Pour the mixed concrete into the hole until it is fi lled to the level of the playing surface. 18” Note: A Ground Sleeve is available as an alternative to cementing the Pole into the ground. Please contact Customer Service or visit Lifetime.com online for more information.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Make a mark 14.5 inches from the dimpled end of the Bottom Pole (ALE) (do not scratch the powder coating). Slide the dimpled end of the Bottom Pole (ALE) into the cement up to...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE The slots in the Bottom Pole (ALE) must be parallel to the playing surface. If necessary, insert a straight object (a ruler, wire, etc.) through the slots in the Bottom Pole. Rotate the pole until the straight object is parallel to the playing surface.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” x 36” Rebar Insert the 1/2” x 36” Rebar (not included) inside the Bottom Pole (ALE) so it is about 15” from the top of the pole. Check the pole several times within the fi rst hour to make sure that all sides are vertical and Rebar Note: Allow 1-4 hours for the concrete to set before continuing.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Mix the remaining 1/2 bag of concrete. Fill the Bottom Pole (ALE) with concrete until it just below the slots near the top of the pole. Do not overfi ll. Tamp the concrete down in the Bottom Pole with a broom handle to remove air pockets.
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POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size ABE (x2) 3/8” x 4” Hex Bolt ABR (x2) (x2) 1/2” x 3.41” Spacer 3/8” Washer ABZ (x2)* ADS (x2)* ABB (x2) 1/4” x 3/4” Screw 3/8” Centerlock Nut CIH (x2)* Domed Countersink Washer...
POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ” ALH (x1) Top Pole ” (x1) Middle Pole Part shown at 25% of Actual Size ALL (x1) Pole Bracket TOOLS REQUIRED Phillips Screwdriver (x2) Electric Drill...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ABE (x2) (x2) ABR (x2) Insert the with the into the as shown. Then slide the onto the Hex Bolts. Large Holes Small Holes...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 9/16" (x2) ABB (x2) Place the onto the , and attach it to the with the hardware shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ADS (x1) CIH (x1) Align the hole in the Top Pole (ALH) with the slot in the slide the Top Pole over the Middle Pole. Insert a through a Domed Countersink Washer (CIH), into the small hole in the Top Pole, and into the slot in the Middle Pole as shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ATTENTION: THIS STEP CANNOT BE REVERSED! In order to seat the Poles, strike each end of the Pole very hard fi ve to six times on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard. This must be done even if the Poles cover the slots before seating has occurred.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ABZ (x1) After the Poles have been seated, insert a (ABZ) into the back of the Pole as shown. Note: Chuck the #14 x 1” Self-Tapping Screw (ABZ) directly into an Electric Drill for easy installation, or use a 3/8” Hex Driver.
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BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size AAS (x2) ABC (x2) 1/4” x 2 3/4” Hex Bolt 5/16” x 1 1/4” Carriage Bolt ACS (x2) AAB (x2) .38” x 1” Steel Spacer 1/4” Centerlock Nut ABD (x2) (x2) 5/16”...
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BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size (x1) (x1) (x1) Right Backboard Bracket Part shown at 5% of Actual Size Part shown at 25% of Actual Size ALD (x1) Plastic Guard (x1) Backboard TOOLS REQUIRED (x2) Pliers...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 7/16” (x2) AAS (x2) AOU (x1) ABS (x2) AAB (x2) (Not to scale) Slide the through the as shown. Notch Connect the Backboard Brackets together using two Hex Bolts (AAS), two , and two Note: Tighten the hardware securely now.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (x2) (x2) ABD (x2) (x2) Insert two with the and the through the bottom holes in the back of the Rim as shown, and secure the hardware with two Note: Make sure that the 5/16” x 2 1/2” Tap Bolts are positioned on the outside edge of the holes as shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” ACS (x2) AAV (x2) ABK (x2) Insert the through the upper part of the opening on the backside of the as shown. Connect the to the with the hardware shown. Thread the all the way down on the .
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE (x1) (x2) 1/2” (Not to scale) (Not to scale) ABK (x2) Slide the onto the , and place the over the Compression Springs. Tighten the until the does not wobble to complete this step. Note: DO NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTEN THE 5/16”...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” ABC (x2) ABK (x2) Slide a into the crimped slot in each Backboard Channel as shown. Bend the Backboard Brackets outward by hand and gently lift them over . Then securely fasten the Backboard Brackets to the Backboard Channels with the hardware shown.
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BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size ABL (x4) (x4) ABN (x4) .69” x .59” Black Spacer 1/2” Centerlock Nut 1/2” x 1/8” Spacer 7 1/16” (Not actual length) AAD (x4) 1/2” x 7 1/16” Hex Bolt PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ”...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 7 1/16” (x2) AAD (x1) (Not actual length) (x1) ABL (x2) Secure the Short Extension Arms (AKC) to the Backboard Brackets in the location shown with the hardware indicated. Note: Tighten the 1/2” Centerlock Nut (AAX) until it is fl ush with the end of the Bolt.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 7 1/16” (x2) AAD (x1) (Not actual length) (x1) ABL (x2) Secure the ends of the Long Extension Arms (AKB) that only have one hole to the Backboard Brackets in the location shown with the hardware indicated.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 7 1/16” (x2) ABN (x4) AAD (x2) (Not actual length) (x2) CAUTION: HAVE ONE ADULT HOLD THE BACKBOARD IN PLACE UNTIL ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN COMPLETED! Rim on cardboard to prevent scratching. Then secure the Short and Long Extension Arms (AKC &...
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HANDLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size 7” (Not actual length) CNI (x4) AAZ (x1) 5/16” x 1” Pan Head Screw 3/8” x 7” Hex Bolt 7 1/16” (Not actual length) ABO (x2) AAD (x1) 1/2” x 1” Poly Spacer 1/2”...
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HANDLE ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ALB (x1) Outer Tube AKQ (x1) Inner Channel Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size (x1) (x2) AMN (x2) Outer Tube Counterbalance Spring Trigger Bushing (x1) Channel Stop (x1) AKI (x2) Handle Grip (x1)
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ADR (x4) AQH (x2) Attach the to the Triggers (AMN) with the hardware shown, and slide the Trigger Spring (AQH) onto the Triggers in the locations shown. Position the Trigger Assembly onto the as shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE CNH (x2) CNI (x4) 7/16” AZP (x2) (x4) Secure the Handle Grips to the Handle Assembly with the hardware shown. Attach the Handle Assembly to the Outer Tube (ALB) with the hardware shown. Fit the into the notch on the Outer Tube.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE CNE (x1) Attach the to the Outer Tube (ALB). Slide the Two-Head Snap Button (CNE) into the hole at the top of the Inner Channel (AKQ). Orient the as shown and place it within with the edge of the Inner Channel.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE While squeezing both Triggers (AMN), insert the notched end of the Inner Channel (AKQ) into the Outer Tube (ALB) as shown. Slide the Inner Channel into the Outer Tube until the 10’ mark has been reached. Then release the Trigger so it clicks into place.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (x2) AAC (x1) AAN (x1) Attach the Inner Channel (AKQ) to the with the hardware shown. Do not overtighten the Cap Nut. If the end of the Bolt breaks through the plastic cap, call our Customer Service Department.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 7 1/16” (x2) AAD (x1) (Not actual length) (x1) ABO (x2) Secure the Outer Tube (ALB) to the Long Extension Arms (AKB) with the hardware shown. If needed, use a Rubber Mallet to tap the hardware into place. 5.10 Note: Tighten the 1/2”...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 7” 9/16” (x2) (Not actual length) AAZ (x1) ABB (x1) Insert the 3/8” x 7” Hex Bolt (AAZ) through the holes in the Short Extension Arms (AKC) that are closest to the Pole. Secure the 3/8” x 7” Hex Bolt to 5.11 the Short Extension Arms with the Note: Tighten the 3/8”...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Hook one of the ends of a into the #3 hole on the as shown. 5.12 Note: Repeat this step to hook the end of the other Spring into the #3 hole in the Right Backboard Bracket (AJK). Using the closed end of a Wrench, stretch the up and over the 3/8”...
HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size ADS (x1)* ABZ (x1)* CIH (x1)* 1/4” x 3/4” Pan Head Screw Domed Countersink Washer ADP (x10) PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size ALM (x1) AKZ (x1) Pole Cap...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ADP (x8) Remove the plastic fi lm from the , and attach the to the Backboard in the location shown with the hardware indicated. Make sure that the Center Frame Pad is centered on the metal piece of the Backboard as shown. Attach the to the in the locations...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ADS (x1) CIH (x1) Make sure the Backboard faces the playing surface and align the small hole in the with the correct slot in the Bottom Pole (ALE). Slide the Middle Pole over the Bottom Pole. Insert the remaining 1/4”...
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ATTENTION: THIS STEP CANNOT BE REVERSED! In order to seat the Poles, place the Scrap Wood on top of the Pole and strike it very hard fi ve to six times. This must be done even if the Poles cover the slots before seating has occurred.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ABZ (x1) After the Poles have been seated, insert a Screw (ABZ) into the back of the Pole as shown. Note: Chuck the #14 x 1” Self-Tapping Screw directly into an Electric Drill for easy installation, or use a 3/8” Hex Driver. Insert the Pole Cap (ALM) into the Top Pole (ALH) as shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Attach Net (AKZ) to the 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.
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OPERATION OF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM The basketball system may be adjusted from 7 1/2 feet to 10 feet. Hold the Handle tightly and squeeze the Trigger. Raise the Handle to lower the Backboard, or lower the Handle to raise the Backboard. POLE CARE AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The life of your basketball system depends on many variables.
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® 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...
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à l’anneau, au panneau ni aux leviers sous aro, el tablero ni los brazos de elevación, ya que esto puede dañar el sistema y anular la garantía. peine d’endommager l’équipement et d’annuler la garantie. www.lifetime.com #FS16500 10/12/2004...
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This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. **Call or visit our Web site for Saturday hours** Please include your dated sales receipt and photographs of damaged parts. www.lifetime.com...
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