Huffy Sports Basketball Systems manual

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    1 02/04 P/N 21145507 © COPYRIGHT 2000 by HUFFY SPORTS Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234, For Canada: 1-800-284-8339 , For Europe: 00 800 555 85234 (Sweden: 009 555 85234 ), For Australia: 1-800-333 061 Internet Address: http://www.huffysports.com Inground System Owners Manual Customer Service Center • N53 W24700 South Cor[...]

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    2 P/N 21145507 02/04 BEFORE YOU ST ART! T o ensure optimal playability of backboard system, a close tolerance fit between the elevator component s and hardware is required. T est-fit large bolt s into large holes of elevator tubes, backboard bracket s, and triangle plates. Carefully rock them in a circular motion to ream out any excess p aint from [...]

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    02/04 P/N 21145507 3 F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE W ARNINGS MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for safe operation of the system. • DO NO T HANG on the rim or any part of the system including bac kboard, support braces or net. • During pla y , especially when perform[...]

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    4 P/N 21145507 02/04 2 2 1 3 201251 2/99 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TO ADJUST BACKBOARD: 1. While holding handle, remove pin. 2. Move elevator up or down to desired height. 3. Replace pin full length to lock system at desired height. 38 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions. Use caution when using this syst[...]

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    02/04 P/N 21145507 5 For more information on assembly, placement, proper use, and maintenance, visit The American Basketball Council website at http://www.smarthoops.com. IMPORT ANT! Remove all content s from boxes. Be sure to check inside pole sections; hardware and additional p arts are p acked inside. NOTICE T O ASSEMBLERS AL L Huffy S ports Bas[...]

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    6 P/N 21145507 02/04 P ARTS LIST - (See Hardware Identifier) See Hardware Identifier Item Qty . Part No. Description 1 1 914822 T op Pole Section 2 1 990062 Middle Pole Section 3 1 908812 Bottom Pole Section 4 1 202800 Ground Sleeve 5 1 202801 Ground Sleeve Cap 6 1 203279 Anti-Skid T ape 7 1 204832 Bracket, Pole Mount 8 2 203053 Bolt, Carriage, 5/1[...]

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    02/04 P/N 21145507 7 HARDW ARE IDENTIFIER (BOL TS & SCREWS) HARDW ARE IDENTIFIER (NUTS & W ASHERS) HARDW ARE IDENTIFIER (STEEL SP ACERS) HARDW ARE IDENTIFIER (PLASTIC SP ACERS) * You may have extra parts with this model. Item #25 (4) Item #28 (1) Item #27 (1) Item #16 (1) Item #24 (2) Item #23 (1) Item #10 (2) Item #14 (3) Item #13 (4) Item[...]

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    8 P/N 21145507 02/04 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDW ARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size) SECTION A : ASSEMBLE THE POLE This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section: Item #16 Item #24 Item #23 Item #10 Item #14 Item #13 Item #12 Item #9 Item #8 Item #11 AND a Phillip s-Head Screwdriver (2) 1/2”, (2) 9/16[...]

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    02/04 P/N 21145507 9 1 TO P MIDDLE BOTT OM 2 3 1. Mark pole sections with tape (not supplied) at indicated dist ances from ends as shown. T ape (Not Supplied) 18" (42.7 cm) 6" (15.2 cm) 24" (61 cm) PLAYING SURFACE Note Maximum distance from edge of hole to edge of playing surface 6” (15.2 cm). GROUND SURFACE 2. Ensure ground is lev[...]

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    10 P/N 21145507 02/04 3. 4. 1" (2.54 cm) Insert and secure bottom pole section (3) into ground sleeve (4) by tightening ground sleeve cap (5). NOTE: Flared end goes inside ground sleeve. SIDE VIEW Fill hole approximately 1/3 full with concrete ( FIG . A ). Insert ground sleeve assembly and center in hole ( FIG . B ). Fill hole completely with [...]

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    02/04 P/N 21145507 11 1" (2.54 cm) 5. Note A Make a reference mark here for anti-skid tape. Note B Keep flange pushed down to concrete and leveled. T amp down concrete to release air pockets and build drainage hill. Level pole section in all directions several times while concrete is curing. Af ter concrete has cured , remove bottom pole secti[...]

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    12 P/N 21145507 02/04 1 7 9 9 FRONT SIDE 9. Install pole mount bracket (7), bracket reinforcement (44) with carriage bolts (8) as shown. T ighten flange nuts (9) completely . 44 8 8 1 5 WOOD SCRAP (NOT SUPPLIED) 7. Install ground sleeve cap (5) onto bottom pole section (1). S tack and bounce bottom (3) and middle (2) pole sections together . Bounce[...]

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    02/04 P/N 21145507 13 11 7 11 10 10 14 12 13 13 10. 7 9 15 15 17 16 1 1. Attach sp acers (10, 1 1) to pole mount bracket (7) with bolts (12), washers (13), and nuts (14) as shown. IMPORT A NT ! T ighten until washers (13) no longer move. Assemble lanyard (17) to locking pin (18) as shown in FIG . A. Attach covers (15) onto pole mount bracket (7) wi[...]

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    14 P/N 21145507 02/04 24 19 22 21 23 20 12. 24 13. 18 Insert handle assembly through pole mount assembly as shown. Lock pole assembly in place at the 10’ (3.05 m) mark with pin (18). Apply logo and height indicator labels (19) to adjustment rod (20) as shown. Attach handle p arts (21, 22) to adjustment rod with screw (23), carriage bolt (24), and[...]

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    02/04 P/N 21145507 15 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDW ARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size) SECTION B: ASSEMBLE THE BACKBOARD T O ELEV A T OR TUBES ASSEMBL Y WILL V A R Y DUE TO BACKBOARD STYLE. NOTE: This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section: 29 Upper Elevator tube T oward Pole T oward Board 30 Lower El[...]

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    16 P/N 21145507 02/04 Use the following assembly instructions if you have a 44” molded plastic backboard (Rectangle or Fan) CAUTION: THIS BACKBOARD AND GOAL ARE NOT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT A PLAYER HANGING FROM THE GOAL OR NET. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS CAUTION MAY CAUSE BODILY INJURY AND / OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 27 25 14 12 26 28 1A. 26 30 35 32 30 31 35[...]

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    02/04 P/N 21145507 17 27 25 14 36 26 28 37 25 37 39 25 26 30 35 32 30 35 29 29 32 31 33 33 33 Use the following assembly instructions if you have a 48" molded plastic backboard (Fan) 2A. 2B. Install sp acers (25) onto backboard brackets (26) with bolt s (12, 27) and lock-nuts (14, 28) as shown. Bend bracket (26) to line up with holes in backbo[...]

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    18 P/N 21145507 02/04 Use the following assembly instructions if you have a a 44” steel-framed acrylic backboard. NOTE: Parts on this p age are included in backboard mounting hardware. Assemble backboard brackets to board as shown. 3A . Refer T o Instructions Included With Backboard Hardware For Board Assembly .[...]

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    02/04 P/N 21145507 19 Refer T o Instructions Included With Rim Hardware For Rim Assembly . Peel protective film from surface of acrylic backboard prior to use. NOTE: 3B . 3C . 30 29 29 30[...]

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    20 P/N 21145507 02/04 4A. 4B. 26 30 35 32 31 35 29 29 32 31 33 39 33 27 25 14 12 26 28 Use the following assembly instructions if you have a 48” molded plastic-framed acrylic backboard. Install sp acers (25), and springs (39) onto backboard brackets (26) with bolts (27, 36), washers (37) and lock-nut s (14, 28) as shown. Bend bracket (26) to line[...]

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    02/04 P/N 21145507 21 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDW ARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size) SECTION C: A TT ACH THE BACKBOARD/ELEV A T OR T O POLE SYSTEM This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section: Item #33 Item #35 Item #31 BACKBOARD WILL V A R Y NOTE: OR 3/4” (2) 3/4” Wrenches AND/OR (2) Socket Wren[...]

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    22 P/N 21145507 02/04 16. 1 35 29 29 33 33 33 33 35 30 30 17. 35 31 33 33 30 30 Support pole on sawhorse. Attach backboard assembly to top pole section (1). NOTE: T wo people are required for this step, use caution, elevator assembly is heavy . Install handle assembly to long elevator tubes (30) using bolt (31), spacers (33), and nut (35) as shown.[...]

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    02/04 P/N 21145507 23 18. 35 31 29 29 1" (2.54 cm) C O N C R E T E 1 19. Insert bolt (31) through left side short elevator tube (29), then stretch spring or springs (34) onto bolt (31). Insert bolt (31) through right side short elevator tube (29) and secure with nut (35). Secure pole end with tape (not included). Fill pole with concrete approx[...]

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    24 P/N 21145507 02/04 20. Install clip s. CLI P “ARM” CLIP “BODY” Insert one “arm” of clip into ram as shown. T wist “body” of clip slightly so that second “arm” slides over the top of the first “arm” as shown. Push in direction indicated by arrows. Push second “arm” back and into ram as shown. T wist “body” of clip [...]

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    02/04 P/N 21145507 25 Insert net into bottom of clip as shown. SIDE VIEW T wist net until it snap s into position. Net must be centered through clip. NET NETCLIP SIDE VIEW NET NETCLIP NET INST ALLA TION 21. 41 42 43[...]

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    26 P/N 21145507 02/04 5 23. PLA YING SURF ACE 40 22. 4 Af ter concrete has cured , remove t ape, inst all pole cap (40), fit pole assembly into sleeve (4). IMPORT ANT! Position pole assembly so the elevator assembly is perpendicular with playing surface. IMPORT ANT! The elevator holes MUST be p arallel with playing surface. IMPORT ANT!: W AIT A MIN[...]

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    02/04 P/N 21145507 27 S tarting with nuts flush against bracket, secure rim and bracket to backboard. NOTE A : Do not use washers here on spring return style rim. TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. WARNING 1 41 WHEN MOUNTING THE BACKBOARD ASSEMBLY [...]

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    28 P/N 21145507 02/04 26. 10 f t. (3.05 m) 38 18 B. A. C. 25. A. While holding handle, remove pin (26). B. Move elevator up or down to desired height. C. Replace pin (26) full length to lock system at desired height. Apply height adjustment label (38) to front of pole as shown. Regulation rim height is 10 feet (3.05 m). DO NO T ALLOW CHILDREN TO AD[...]