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MODEL N° 1601
OWNER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 MODEL N° 1601 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 3/8” Wrench 7/16” Wrench 1/2” Wrench Pliers 9/16” Wrench 3/4” Wrench Tape Measure Phillips Screwdriver Pencil Rubber Mallet Wood Block Electric Drill Rebar Level Cement Mix Shovel Ladder *Three adults required to complete assembly* Only adults should set up the product.
  • 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 Backboard To Pole Assembly...
  • Page 7: Parts Identifier

    PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size Warning Sticker ”...
  • Page 8 PARTS IDENTIFIER Part shown at 25% of Actual Size Parts shown at 5% of Actual Size HARDWARE...
  • Page 9: Ground Preparation

    GROUND PREPARATION HARDWARE REQUIRED NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION PARTS REQUIRED TOOLS REQUIRED Rebar Pencil Level Shovel Tape Measure Cement Mix...
  • Page 10 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 11 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Bottom Pole (ALE) 14.5”...
  • Page 12 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 13 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 14 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 15: 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. PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size Warning Sticker...
  • Page 16 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Top Pole (ALH) Middle Pole (ALF) Domed Countersink Washer (CIH) 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (ADS). Note: The 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (ADS) should be fl ush with the Pole, but will spin freely once installed. Do not jam the Poles together until instructed.
  • Page 17 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Middle Pole (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 18 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE #14 x 1”Self-Tapping Screws (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 19 BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size Hardware shown at 25% of Actual Size...
  • Page 20 BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size Part shown at 5% of Actual Size TOOLS REQUIRED 3/8” Wrench 7/16” Wrench 1/2” Wrench Rubber Mallet Pliers...
  • Page 21 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 4.86” U-Bolt (BNP) Left and Right Backboard Brackets (AJJ & AJK) Notch Inner Guard (BDM) 1/4” x 2 3/4” Hex Bolts (AAS) 1/2” x 2 5/16” Galvanized Spacers (ABS) 1/4” Centerlock Nuts (AAB)
  • Page 22 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” 5/16” x 2 1/4” Tap Bolts (ABI) 5/16” Flat Washers (ABD) Rubber Washers (ABF) Rim (ALX) 5/16” Hex T-Nuts (AAJ)
  • Page 23 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” Rim Support Channel (AOX) Backboard (AJI) 4.86” U-Bolt (BNP) 5/16” x 2 1/4” Tap Bolts (ABI) 5/16” Jam Nuts (AAV) 5/16” Nylock Flange Nuts (ABK)
  • Page 24 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 25 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3/8” 7/16” Backboard Brackets (AJK & AJJ) 5/16” x 2 1/4” Screws (ADQ)
  • Page 26 BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size 7 1/16” 7”...
  • Page 27 BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ” TOOLS REQUIRED Rubber Mallet 3/4” Wrench 9/16” Wrench...
  • Page 28 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3/4” 7 1/16” 1/2” x 7 1/16” Hex Bolt (AAD) Extension Arms (AKC) 9/16” x .592” Spacers (ABL) Backboard Brackets (AJK & AJJ)
  • Page 29 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Outer Guard (BDN) Height Sticker (AKP) Outer Guard (BDN). 7.5’ 8.0’ 8.5’ 9.0’ 9.5’ 10.0’ 90° 90°...
  • Page 30 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Dunk Latch (BDL) Outer Guard (BDN). Backboard Brackets (AJK & AJJ) Inner Guard (BDM).
  • Page 31 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 7 1/16” 3/4” 1/2” x 7 1/16” Hex Bolt (AAD) Extension Arms (AKC) 9/16” x .592” Spacers (ABL) Backboard Brackets (AJK & AJJ)
  • Page 32 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 9/16” 7” Dunk Latch (BDL) Outer Guard (BDN) Extension Arms (AKC) 3/8” x 7” Hex Bolt (AQW) 3/8” Centerlock Nut (ABB)
  • Page 33 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3/4” 7 1/16” Top Pole (ALH) Extension Arms (AKC) Middle Pole (ALF) 1/2” x 7 1/16” Hex Bolts (AAD) 1/2” x 1/8” Poly Spacers (ABN) 1/2” Centerlock Nuts (AAX)
  • Page 34: 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 35 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE AT LEAST THREE ADULTS ARE REQUIRED. DO NOT ATTEMPT ASSEMBLY WITH FEWER THAN THREE ADULTS. BEFORE CONTINUING: Middle Pole (ALF) Bottom Pole (ALE) WARNING Playing Surface...
  • Page 36 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 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 37 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Wood Block 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 Wood Block...
  • Page 38 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE #14 x 1”Self-Tapping Screws (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 39 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE Net (AKZ)
  • Page 40 OPERATION OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT QUICK ADJUST TO RAISE THE GOAL: TO LOWER THE GOAL: RAISE LOWER POLE CARE AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE must IF RUST HAS PENETRATED THROUGH THE POLE ANYWHERE, REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY!
  • Page 41 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...
  • Page 42 NOTES...
  • Page 43: Warranty Information

    THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE SUBSTITUTIONS TO WARRANTY CLAIMS IF PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE OR OBSOLETE. ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SALES RECEIPT. REPORT PRODUCT DEFECTS IN WRITING TO: To register the product, visit our Web site at www.lifetime.com www.lifetime.com...
  • Page 44 ® 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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