BEFORE YOU START! To ensure optimal playability of backboard system, a close tolerance fit between the elevator components and hardware is required. Test-fit large bolts into large holes of elevator tubes, backboard brackets, and triangle plates. Carefully rock them in a circular motion to ream out any excess paint from holes if necessary. NOTE: Not all items pictured are included with every model.
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WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for safe operation of the system. • DO NOT HANG on the rim or any part of the system including backboard, support braces or net.
• The life of your basketball pole depends on many conditions. The climate, placement of the pole, the location of the pole, exposure to corrosives such as pesticides, herbicides or salts are all important. • If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy Sports. • Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting height.
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NOTICE TO ASSEMBLERS ALL Huffy Sports Basketball Systems, including those used for DISPLAYS, MUST be assembled and ballasted with sand or water according to the 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 BACKBOARD POLE FRONT PANEL BASE P/N 21163610 02/05...
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PARTS LIST - (See Hardware Identifier) Item Qty. Part No. Description 200503 Cover, Black OR NOTE: Hardware kit is designed for more than one style of basketball 200504 Cover, Red system. Not all hardware will be used. 806620 Base Assembly 804833 Exacta Height Assembly * YOU MAY HAVE EXTRA PARTS WITH THIS MODEL.
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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (BOLTS & SCREWS) Item #29 (6) Item #7 (2) Item #23 (1) Item #48 (4) Item #16 (2) Item #12 (1) Item #40 (1) Item #39 (2) * You may have extra parts with this model. P/N 21163610 02/05...
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SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE BASE This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section: HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION (not actual size) Wrenches Phillips- Item #8 Item #10 Item #14 (2) 1/2” Head Screwdriver (2) 3/4”...
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Check the following pre-assembled base areas for tightness: Eye bolts P/N 203452, Washer P/N 203218, Nut P/N 203100, Carriage Bolts P/N 203223 . Carriage Bolts P/N 203223 Front Cover P/N 206002 Pole Bracket P/N 201581 Washer P/N 203218 P/N 203100 Washer P/N 203218 Hex Flange Nut...
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Check the following pre-assembled handle areas for tightness: Screw P/N 204803, Nut P/N 203100, Carriage Bolts P/N 203103 . Label,Height Indicator Height Adjustment Rod P/N 204872 P/N 904833 L a b e l , H e i g h t Indicator P/N 204872 Handle, Right...
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Identify pole sections. Identification Sticker While maintaining alignment, bounce middle pole section (5) into top section (4) using a wood scrap as shown until the top pole no longer moves toward the pole identification sticker on the middle pole. CAUTION! IMPORTANT!: THE IDENTIFICATION STICKER IS LOCATED 5"...
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Bounce top and middle pole assembly (4 & 5) onto bottom pole section (6) using a wood scrap as shown. Bounce until the top and middle pole assembly no longer moves toward the pole identification mark on the bottom pole. NOTE: IMPORTANT!: POLE SECTIONS...
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Install bolt (12) through bracket and bottom pole section (6) and secure with nut (10) as shown. Nut should be tightened until flush (even) with locknuts outer edge. Install rod (9) through bottom pole section (6) as shown. Install large eye bolts (7) onto rod (9) as shown.
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Install pole mount bracket (15) and reinforcement bracket (49) with carriage bolts (16) as shown. Tighten flange nuts (14) completely. Attach spacers (20, 21) to pole mount bracket (15) with bolts (19), washers (17), and nuts (18) as shown. IMPORTANT!: Tighten just until washers (17) stop moving.
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Assemble lanyard (25) to locking pin (24) as shown (FIG A). Attach covers (22) onto pole mount bracket (15) with carriage bolt (23) and nut (14) as shown. FIG. A IMPORTANT!: Loop end of pin lanyard (25) over carriage bolt (23) as it passes through the pole mount bracket...
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SECTION B: ATTACH THE BACKBOARD This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section: TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION SECTION (not actual size) Wrenches (2) 1/2" (2) 9/16” Item #48 (2) 3/4” Phillips- Item #30 Head...
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Assemble backboard brackets (27) using spacers (28), bolts (19), and nuts (18) as shown. 02/05 P/N 21163610...
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Attach lower elevator tubes (32) and counter balance springs (33) to backboard support brackets (27) using spacers (26), bolt (29), and nut (31) as shown. NOTE: Rim mounting nuts and bolts (48) supplied with rim hardware. DO NOT use washers (47) here on spring return style rims.
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Attach upper elevator tubes (35) to backboard support brackets (27) using spacers (26 & 11), bolt (29), and nut (31) as shown. 02/05 P/N 21163610...
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Install net clips. WARNING! CLIP “ARM” USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT PROPER INSTALLATION OF SMART ® CLIPS , OR WHEN ALL SMART CLIPS ® ARE NOT PRESENT COULD RESULT IN BODILY HARM. BE SURE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY. CLIP “BODY” Insert one “arm”...
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NET INSTALLATION SIDE VIEW NETCLIP Insert net into bottom of clip as shown. SIDE VIEW Twist net until it snaps into position. Net must be centered through clip. NETCLIP 02/05 P/N 21163610...
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Support pole on sawhorse. Attach backboard assembly to top pole section (4) as shown. Install pole cap (38). Use caution; elevator assembly is heavy. WARNING! USE CAUTION; ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY IS HEAVY. TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Insert bolt (29) through left side upper elevator tube (35), then stretch spring (33) onto bolt (29). Insert bolt (29) through right side upper elevator tube (35) and secure with nut (31). WARNING! USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING SPRINGS. Roll completed assembly to desired position. Fill tank with water (approx. 34 gallons (129 Liters)) or sand (approx.
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SECTION C: APPLY HEIGHT AND MOVING LABEL & HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Apply height adjustment and moving label (46) to front of pole as shown. WARNING! TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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