Assembly should take 2 people about 2–3 hours to complete. WATCH 3D ANIMATION OF THE FULL ASSEMBLY *Backboard Brackets (included with the Lifetime Universal Mounting Kit ® (sold separately) are required to complete the assembly as instructed in this manual.
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BACKBOARD-TO-RIM ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware Bag AAR (x2) AAV (x2) ABK (x6) ABD (x2) Hardware Bag ADR (x4) ABC (x2) AAQ (x2) BNP (x1) 25% of actual size ABQ (x1) AJW (x2) 25% of actual size ACS (x2) 25% of actual size ADP (x10) PARTS REQUIRED Plastic Parts...
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The actual Brackets may vary, but the assembly steps still apply. See page 9 for more details. • The Backboard Brackets shown represent Lifetime Products ® components and are for illustration purposes only. If using...
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• The Backboard Brackets shown here are not included with this system. • Bend the Backboard Brackets (not included) so the lower holes go over the Carriage Bolts. Lifetime Backboard ® Brackets are designed to be bent by hand. Secure the Brackets to the Carriage Bolts through the lower of the two holes in the Bracket.
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SECTION 1 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED ABQ (x1) 1/2" (≈13 mm) 25% of actual size (x2) AAQ (x2) • Use the 1/2” socket head from the socket-head wrench to press one Push Nut (AAQ) onto one end of the Axle (ABQ). •...
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SECTION 1 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED 1/2" (≈13 mm) (x2) ADR (x4) AJW (x2) AOW (x1) 25% of actual size 25% of actual size AAV (x2) ABK (x2) • Thread the Jam Nuts (AAV) as far as they will go on the ends of the U-Bolt. Then slide the Springs (AJW) into place and secure them with the hardware shown.
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SECTION 1 (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED ADP (x10) • Remove the plastic fi lm from the Backboard (AJI), and attach the Center Frame Pad (AJQ) to the Backboard in the location shown with the hardware indicated. Make sure that the Center Frame Pad is oriented and centered on the metal piece of the Backboard.
• For mounting the Backboard & Rim Combo to a roof, wall, or existing pole mount that does not provide an extension, you must use a Mounting Kit designed for this purpose. Lifetime Products offers a Universal Mounting Kit, Model #9594, through our Customer Service Department.
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