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MODEL N° 71281
OWNER'S MANUAL
Keep this Product ID Number and use when contacting Customer Service:

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  • Page 1 MODEL N° 71281 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: REGISTER today! Save this owner’s manual for future reference and in the event that...
  • Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY. Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions. Use caution when using this product. BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 4 TOOLS AND PARTS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSEMBLY 7/16” Wrench 1/2” Wrench 9/16” Wrench Pliers 3/4” Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Tape Measure Rubber Mallet Pencil Electric Drill Wood Block Cement Mix Rebar Level Shovel Ladder *Three adults required to complete assembly* Only adults should set up the product. Do not allow children in the setup area until assembly is complete.
  • 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 HARDWARE LIST Item Description Pole Assembly Hardware Backboard to Pole Assembly Hardware...

  • Page 7: Parts Identifier

    PARTS LIST Item Description Backboard To Pole Assembly Handle Assembly Hardware PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size Warning Sticker...
  • Page 8 PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size 31” ” 1/16 ”...
  • Page 9 PARTS IDENTIFIER Part shown at 25% of Actual Size Part shown at 5% of Actual Size HARDWARE...

  • Page 10: Hardware Required

    GROUND PREPARATION HARDWARE REQUIRED NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION PARTS REQUIRED TOOLS REQUIRED Rebar Pencil Level Shovel Tape Measure Cement Mix...
  • Page 11 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 24” 18” Note: A Ground Sleeve is available as an alternative to cementing the Pole into the ground. Please contact Customer Service for more information.
  • Page 12 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Bottom Pole (ALE) 14.5”...
  • Page 13 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Bottom Pole (ALE) Note: If the pole is buried too deep or too shallow, the rim will not be at the correct height. Playing Surface Note: Use a Level to make sure the Bottom Pole is standing vertical. Form the cement into a downward slope away from the pole to allow water runoff.
  • Page 14 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Bottom Pole (ALE) Rebar WARNING Do not continue the assembly until the concrete has been allowed to set for 1-4 hours.
  • Page 15 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Bottom Pole (ALE) Bottom Pole (ALE) Do not overfi ll the pole Note: or you may not be able to WARNING assemble the rest of the pole sections Stop assembly now.

  • Page 16: Pole Assembly

    POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size *Only one of the Domed Countersink Washers (CIH), #14 x 1” Self-Tapping Screws (ABZ) and 1/4” x 3/4” Screws (ADS) will be used in this section. The remaining hardware will be used later in the assembly.
  • Page 17 POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size Warning Sticker Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size TOOLS REQUIRED Phillips Screwdriver Electric Drill Wood Block 9/16” Wrench...
  • Page 18 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 9/16” 3/8” x 4” Hex Bolts (ABE) 3/8” Washers (AAF) Top Pole (ALH) 1/2” x 3.41” Spacers (ABR) Pole Bracket (ALL) Large Holes Small Holes...
  • Page 19 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Height Sticker (AKP) Top Pole (ALH)
  • Page 20 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Top Pole (ALH) Middle Pole (ALF) 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (ADS) Domed Countersink Washer (CIH) Note: The 1/4” x 3/4” Screw should be fl ush with the Pole, but will spin freely once installed. Do not jam the Poles together until instructed.
  • Page 21 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Top and Middle Poles (ALH & ALF) Middle Poles (ALF) DO NOT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY WARNING The Poles must be seated together! Even if the Poles cover the slots before seating, they must be struck on a hard surface five to six times! Failure to seat the Poles correctly could allow the Poles to separate during use, which could lead to serious personal injuries or property damage.
  • Page 22 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE #14 x 1”Self-Tapping Screw (ABZ) Note: Chuck the #14 x 1” Self-Drilling Screw (ABZ) directly into an Electric Drill for easy installation, or use a 3/8” Hex Driver.
  • Page 23 BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size Hardware shown at 25% of Actual Size...
  • Page 24 BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size Part shown at 5% of Actual Size Part shown at 25% of Actual Size TOOLS REQUIRED 7/16” Wrench 1/2” Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Rubber Mallet Pliers...
  • Page 25 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 4.86” U-Bolt (BNP) Left Right Backboard Brackets (AJJ & AJK) Notch 1/4” x 2 3/4” Hex Bolts (AAS) Right Backboard Bracket (AJK) 1/2” x 2 5/16” Spacers (AAS) Left Backboard Bracket (AJJ) 1/4” Centerlock Nuts (AAB).
  • Page 26 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” 5/16” x 2 1/2” Tap Bolts (ABG) 5/16” Flat Washers (ABD) Rubber Washers (ABF) Rim (ALX) 5/16” Hex T-Nuts (AAJ)
  • Page 27 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” 4.86” U-Bolt (BNP) Backboard (AJI) Rim (ALX) Plastic Guard (ALD) Backboard (AJI)
  • Page 28 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” Compression Springs (AJW) 4.86” U-Bolt (BNP) Spring Retainer Plate (AOW) 5/16” Nylock Flange Nuts (ABK) Rim (ALX) Note: DO NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTEN THE 5/16” NYLOCK FLANGE NUTS IN THIS STEP! Only tighten the Nuts until the Rim does not wobble. Tightening the Nuts will adjust the Rim tension.
  • Page 29 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 5/16” x 1 1/4” Carriage Bolt (ABC)
  • Page 30 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” 7/16”...
  • Page 31 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Corner Frame Pads (AJX) #10 x 7/8” Self- Tapping Screws (ADP).
  • Page 32 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Center Frame Pad (AJX) #10 x 7/8” Self- Tapping Screws (ADP).
  • Page 33 BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size 7 1/16” PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ” ” 1/16 TOOLS REQUIRED Electric Drill Rubber Mallet 3/4” Wrench...
  • Page 34 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3/4” 7 1/16” 1/2” x 7 1/16” Hex Bolt (AAD) Short Extension Arms (AKC) 9/16” x .592” Spacers (ABL) Backboard Brackets (AJK & AJJ) 1/2” Centerlock Nut (AAX)
  • Page 35 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3/4” 7 1/16” 1/2” x 7 1/16” Hex Bolt (AAD) Long Extension Arms (AKB) 9/16” x .592” Spacers (ABL) Backboard Brackets (AJK & AJJ) 1/2” Centerlock Nut (AAX)
  • Page 36 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 7 1/16” 3/4” Extension Arms (AKC & AKB) Pole Bracket (ALL)

  • Page 37: Handle Assembly

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size 7 1/16” 1/2” 6 1/2 ”...
  • Page 38 HANDLE ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size 31” Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size TOOLS REQUIRED 9/16” Wrench 3/4” Wrench Rubber Mallet Pliers...
  • Page 39 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Bellows (AJO) Gas Spring (AKF) Zip Ties (AMX) 1/2” 1” Note: Use Pliers to tighten the Zip Ties (AMX) securely, then cut off the ends of the Zip Ties.
  • Page 40 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Gas Spring (AKF) Spring Bracket (ALL) Clevis Pin (AAI)
  • Page 41 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Cotter Pin (AAH) Clevis Pin (AAI).
  • Page 42 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 9/16” 6 1/2 ” Trigger (AMN) Handle (AKI) Top Pole (ALH)
  • Page 43 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 9/16” 6 1/2 ” Handle (AKI) Top Pole (ALH) 3/8” x 1/2” Spacers (ABM)
  • Page 44 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Release Pin (AQE) Gas Spring (AKF) Handle (AKI) Trigger (AMN)
  • Page 45 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3/4” 1/2” Rear Lifter Arms (ALS)
  • Page 46 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3/4” 7 1/16” Rear Lifter Arms (ALS) Long Extension Arms (AKB) .62” x 3.20” Spacer (ABT) WARNING The Handle mechanism is designed to lift only the weight of the Backboard and Rim. Do not hang anything from the Handle, Rim, Backboard, or Lifter Arms as this will damage the system and void the warranty.
  • Page 47 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Grease Packet (AKH) Release Pin (AQE)

  • Page 48: Final Assembly

    FINAL ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size *Hardware for this Section taken from Section 2 PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size TOOLS REQUIRED Phillips Screwdriver Rubber Mallet Electric Drill Ladder Wood Block...
  • Page 49 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE AT LEAST THREE ADULTS ARE REQUIRED. DO NOT ATTEMPT ASSEMBLY WITH FEWER THAN THREE ADULTS AND THREE LADDERS. BEFORE CONTINUING: Middle Pole (ALF) Bottom Pole (ALE) 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (ADS) Domed Countersink Washer (CIH), WARNING Playing Surface...
  • Page 50 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Wood Block (AMW) You must have wood on top of the Pole before hitting it with a hammer to prevent scratching the powder coating. Middle Pole (ALF) Bottom Pole (ALE) DO NOT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 51 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Middle Pole (ALF) Bottom Pole (ALE) Self-Tapping Screw (ABZ). Pole Cap (ALM) Note: Chuck the #14 x 1” Self-Drilling Screw (ABZ) directly into an Electric Drill for easy installation, or use a 3/8” Hex Driver.
  • Page 52 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Net (AKZ)
  • Page 53 OPERATION OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To Adjust the Height of the Hoop: POLE CARE AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE must IF RUST HAS PENETRATED THROUGH THE POLE ANYWHERE, REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY!
  • Page 54 à l’anneau, au panneau ni aux leviers sous peine d’endommager l’équipement et d’annuler la garantie. www.lifetime.com #FS16500 10/12/2004...
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