• Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped surface. System may tip over more easily. In the U.S.:1-800-558-5234 and Canada: 1-800-284-8339 For Europe: 00 055 85234 (Sweden: 009 555 85234). For Australia: 1-800-632 792 203782 07/04 ID# M580001 05/05...
Use caution when using this unit. NOTICE TO ASSEMBLERS ALL Huffy Sports basketball systems, including those used for DISPLAYS, MUST be assembled and ballasted with sand or water according to instructions. Failure to follow instructions could result in SERIOUS INJURY. It is NOT acceptable to devise a makeshift weight system.
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Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system... FRONT BACK TOP POLE BACKBOARD ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY MIDDLE POLE STRUTS BOTTOM POLE BASE ID# M580001 05/05...
Washer, Flat, 5/16 203309 Washer, Flat, 1.0" O.D. 203679 Bolt, Hex, 3/8-16 x 2" Long 203100 Nut, Flange, 5/16-18 910454 Strut, Left 910255 Strut, Right 204178 Label, Height Adjustment * You may have extra parts with this model. 05/05 ID# M580001...
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S S E E C C T T I I O O N N A A : : A A S S S S E E M M B B L L E E T T H H E E P P O O L L E E S S Correctly identify each pole section. Poles have an identification sticker that will be used as a reference point in the next step. Reference Stickers MIDDLE BOTTOM 05/05 ID# M580001...
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SECTIONS SHOULD HAVE A 2-1/2" MINIMUM OVERLAP, LEAVING 1-1/4" BETWEEN THE OVERLAPPING POLE AND THE IDENTIFICATION STICKER. alignment mark MIDDLE FIG A. 3-1/2" IDENTIFICATION STICKER middle pole scrap wood alignment mark (Not Supplied) BOTTOM IDENTIFICATION STICKER 1-1/4" middle pole ID# M580001 05/05...
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NOTE: CAREFULLY TIPPING THE SYSTEM FORWARD WILL ALLOW EASIER ACCESS TO UNDERSIDE OF BASE WARNING! IMPORTANT!: TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED NOTE ORIENTATION FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 05/05 ID# M580001...
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Rotate struts down and bend struts outward to line up with holes on base as shown. Secure free ends of tank struts to tank with carriage bolt (8), and nut (20) as shown. Repeat for other side. ID# M580001 05/05...
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(15), and carriage bolt (8) as shown. Tighten nut completely. NOTE: BOARD STYLE MAY VARY PRESS BRACKET (14) INTO PLACE HERE Carefully tip unit forward and slide backboard assembly onto pole as shown. SAWHORSE OR SUPPORT TABLE 05/05 ID# M580001...
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(approx. 170 lb./77 kg) and snap tank cap (9) in place. CAUTION! ADD ONE GALLON (3.78 LITERS) OF NON-TOXIC ANTIFREEZE IN SUB- FREEZING CLIMATES. NOTE: IF USING SAND: 2 GALLONS OF ANTI-FREEZE IS NOT REQUIRED ID# M580001 05/05...
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(Do not use salt.) • Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped surface. System may tip over more easily. In the U.S.:1-800-558-5234 and Canada: 1-800-284-8339 203782 05/04 05/05 ID# M580001...
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2. Move basketball system to desired location. 3. Carefully rotate basketball system upright. WARNING LABEL. 4. Reattach ground restraint and check system for stability. 200439 11/00 WARNING! DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED WHEN EMPTY; IT MAY TIP OVER. ID# M580001 05/05...
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