Huffy VP8100 manual

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    1 07/03 P/N 211636C © 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 Por table System Owners Manual Customer Service Center • N53 W24700 South Cor[...]

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    2 P/N 211636C 07/03 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 h[...]

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    07/03 P/N 211636C 3 W ARNING F AILURE T O 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 play , especially when[...]

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    4 P/N 211636C 07/03 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY. Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for safe operation of the system. To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this system without following the instructions caref[...]

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    07/03 P/N 211636C 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 art s are packed inside. NOTICE T O ASSEMBLERS AL L Huffy S port s Bas[...]

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    6 P/N 211636C 07/03 Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system..... FRONT P ANEL BACKBOARD FRONT RIM BASE POLE[...]

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    07/03 P/N 211636C 7 P ARTS LIST - (See Hardware Identifier) Item Qty. Part No. Description 1 1 206620 Tank 2 2 203451 Wheel Axle, 13-5/8 Long 3 2 226404 Wheel, 6” (Black) 4 1 908006 Top Pole Section 5 1 908107 Middle Pole Section 6 1 908005 Bottom Pole Section 7 4 203223 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1 8 2 206934 Large Eyebolt, 3/8” 9 1 201581 Pole [...]

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    8 P/N 211636C 07/03 HARDW ARE IDENTIFIER (BOL TS & SCREWS) * You may have extra parts with this model. Item #8 (2) Item #48 (1) Item #57 (2) Item #59 (2) Item #30 (2) Item #25 (1) Item #31 (1) Item #37 (6) Item #7 (4) Item #18 (2) Item #14 (1) Item #21 (4) Item #56 (4)[...]

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    07/03 P/N 211636C 9 HARDW ARE IDENTIFIER (STEEL SP ACERS) HARDW ARE IDENTIFIER (NUTS & W ASHERS) HARDW ARE IDENTIFIER (PLASTIC SP ACERS CAPS & CLIPS) Item #36 (2) Item #23 (2) Item #15 (2) Item #22 (2) Item #34 (4) Item #38 (4) Item #44 (2) Item #61 (4) Item #50 (12)* Item #20 (4) Item #16 (1 1) Item #12 (1) Item #10 (2) Item #39 (7) Item #[...]

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    10 P/N 211636C 07/03 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDW ARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size) SECTION A : ASSEMBLE THE BASE This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section: Item #8 Item #57 Item #59 Item #25 Item #31 Item #7 Item #18 Item #14 (1) Item #21 Item #23 Item #15 Item #22 Item #20 Item #16 Item #12 Item[...]

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    07/03 P/N 211636C 11 1. 2. Position front cover (47) on top of tank (1) as shown, insert eye bolt s (57) through cover , snapping front cover over axles (2) at the same time. T ighten completely . 57 3 2 1 1 57 16 47 13 Insert axle (2) into tank (1) as shown to secure wheel (3) and small eyebolt (57) into position. Repeat procedure for opposite sid[...]

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    12 P/N 211636C 07/03 3. Mark pole sections with tape (not supplied) as shown. 6 5 4 4. WOOD SCRAP (NOT SUPPLIED) 5 4 IMPORT ANT! Center alignment slot of middle pole section (5) in a lower hole of top pole section (4) as shown. While maintaining alignment, bounce middle pole section (5) into top section (4) using a wood scrap, as shown, until the t[...]

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    07/03 P/N 211636C 13 5. Bounce top (4) and middle (5) pole assembly onto bottom pole section (6) using a wood scrap as shown. Bounce until the top and middle pole assembly no longer moves toward the taped reference mark on the bottom pole. NOTE: Pole sections should have a 3-1/2” (9 cm) overlap minimum. 6. Insert bolts (7) into bracket (9) as sho[...]

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    14 P/N 211636C 07/03 7. Carefully tip unit forward and secure pole assembly to tank (1) with washers (13) and nuts (16) as shown. Install rod (1 1) through bottom pole section (6) as shown. Install large eye bolt s (8) onto rod (1 1) as shown. 16 47 1 13 8. 11 8 6 11 47 8 Item #8 (2)[...]

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    07/03 P/N 211636C 15 9. Secure cover (47) to rod (1 1) using washers (55) nuts (10) and bolt covers (15) as shown. 10 . Inst all pole mount bracket (17) and reinforcement bracket (58) with carriage bolts (18) as shown. T ighten flange nuts (16) completely . 47 15 10 55 4 17 16 16 58 18 18[...]

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    16 P/N 211636C 07/03 11 . Attach sp acers (22, 23) to pole mount bracket (17) with bolts (21), washers (19), and nuts (20) as shown. IMPORT ANT! T igh ten j us t un til washers (19) stop moving. Assemble lanyard (27) to locking pin (26) as shown (FIG A). Attach covers (24) onto pole mount bracket (17) with carriage bolt (25) and nut (16) as shown. [...]

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    07/03 P/N 211636C 17 Apply logo and height indicator labels (29) to adjustment rod (28) as shown. Attach handle part s (32, 33) to adjustment rod with screw (31), carriage bolts (30), and flange nut s (16) as shown. NOTE: Holes in adjustment rod allow for either rear access or side access. 13 . Insert handle assembly through pole mount assembly as [...]

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    18 P/N 211636C 07/03 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDW ARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size) SECTION B: A TT ACH THE BACKBOARD This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section: Item #48 Item #59 Item #37 Item #21 Item #36 Item #34 Item #38 Item #44 Item #6 Item #50 Item #20 Item #39 Item #55 Item #56 (2) 1/2”, [...]

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    07/03 P/N 211636C 19 Assemble backboard brackets (35) using spacers (36), bolt s (21), and nuts (20) as shown. 1. 36 36 21 21 20 20 35 43 Upper Elevator tube T oward Pole T oward Board 40 Lower Elevator tube T oward Pole T oward Board Identify elevator tubes (43 & 40). 2.[...]

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    20 P/N 211636C 07/03 3. 4. Install cover (60) over spring return mechanism as shown. 37 41 34 34 35 39 Refer T o Instructions Included With Rim Hardware For Rim Assembly . 56 61 55 42 60 59 Attach lower elevator tubes (40) and counter balance spring (41) to backboard support brackets (35) using sp acers (34), bolt (37), and nut (39) as shown. NOTE:[...]

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    07/03 P/N 211636C 21 5. Attach upper elevator tubes (43) to backboard support bracket s (35) using spacers (34 & 61)), bolt (58), and nut (39) as shown. 43 43 34 35 34 39 61 37 37 35 34 39 61[...]

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    22 P/N 211636C 07/03 6. Install net clip s. CLIP “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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    07/03 P/N 211636C 23 Insert net into bottom of clip as shown. SIDE VIEW T wist net until it snaps into position. Net must be centered through clip. NET NETCLIP SIDE VIEW NET NETCLIP NET INST ALLA TION 7. 42 50 51[...]

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    24 P/N 211636C 07/03 39 39 48 46 40 4 45 45 37 38 40 38 37 40 37 43 38 39 40 39 43 38 45 44 44 28 8. Support pole on sawhorse. Attach backboard assembly to top pole section (4) as shown. Install pole cap (46). NOTE: T wo people are recommended for this step. Use caution; elevator assembly is heavy . 9. Install upper elevator tubes (43) to triangle [...]

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    07/03 P/N 211636C 25 43 41 39 37 43 28 10. Insert bolt (37) through left side ofupper elevator tube (43), then stretch spring (41) onto bolt (37). Insert bolt (37) through right side ofupper elevator tube (43) and secure with nut (39). 11 . Roll completed assembly to desired position. Fill tank with water (approx. 34 gallons/129 Liters) or sand (ap[...]

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    26 P/N 211636C 07/03 1. Apply height adjustment and moving label (54) to front of pole as shown. TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. F AILURE TO FOLLOW THIS W ARNING COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y A ND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. W ARNING! DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO ADJUST HEIGHT . W ARNING! 2. A. While holding handle, remove pin (26). B. Move elevator[...]