Huffy In-Ground Basketball manual

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    1 12/06 ID# M6809011 © COPYRIGHT 2006 by SPALDING 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: 1-800-632 792 Internet Address: www.huffysports.com www.spalding.com REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS: • 2 Capable Adults • Tape Measure • [...]

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    2 ID# M6809011 12/06 BEFORE YOU ST ART T o ensure optimal playability of backboard system, a close tolerance fit between the elevator components and hardware is required. T est-fit large bolt s 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 hole[...]

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    12/06 ID# M6809011 3 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 care[...]

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    4 ID# M6809011 12/06 Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system... TOP POLE MIDDLE POLE BOTTOM POLE STRUTS ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY BACKBOARD BASE WHEEL CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY FRONT BACK RIM[...]

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    12/06 ID# M6809011 5 Item Qty. Part No. Description 1 1 600053 Tank 2 2 906410 Strut, Pole to Base 3 1 800344 Screw Jack Assembly 4 1 FR908402 Top Pole Section 5 1 FR908401 Middle Pole Section 6 1 FR908403 Bottom Pole Section 7 2 800332 Wheel Bracket 8 2 600056 Wheel, 3.5” 9 1 108306 Rod, Axle 10 2 203099 Nut, Ny-lock, 5/16-18 11 1 600062 Cap, Co[...]

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    6 ID# M6809011 12/06 * You may have extra parts with this model. #16 (2) #29 (3) #12 (1) #45 (1) #39 (2) #23 (4) #26 (4) HARDW ARE IDENTIFIER (BOL TS & SCREWS) #20 (1) #25 (2) #40 (2) #18 (6) HARDW ARE IDENTIFIER (NUTS & W ASHERS) #14 (8) #10 (2) #31 (7) #48 (1) #37 (1) #24 (8)* #49 (2)[...]

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    12/06 ID# M6809011 7 #44 (1) #46 (1) #47 (1) #13 (4) #30 (8) #36 (2) HARDW ARE IDENTIFIER (PLASTIC SP ACERS CAPS & CLIPS) HARDW ARE IDENTIFIER (OTHER)[...]

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    8 ID# M6809011 12/06 7 8 8 9 13 13 Complete wheel assembly as shown in Figure A. Secure wheel bracket (7) and wheel assembly (Fig. A.) to the tank (1) with a bolt s (18) and washers (24). Repeat procedure for opposite wheel. 24 24 18 TO INSTALL SECOND PUSHNUT: • Assemble Pushnut, Wheels, Axle, And Wheel Bracket As Shown. • Support Pushnut/Axle [...]

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    12/06 ID# M6809011 9 Correctly identify each pole section. Poles have an identification sticker that will be used as a reference point in the next step. 2. 4 6 BOTTOM TOP 5 MIDDLE IDENTIFICATION STICKER IDENTIFICATION STICKER Bounce middle pole section (5) into top section (4) using a wood scrap as shown until the top pole no longer moves toward th[...]

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    10 ID# M6809011 12/06 4. 4 5 6 Bounce top and middle pole assembly (4 and 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. Wood Scrap (not supplied) 5. Attach pole assembly to t ank (1) as shown. Secure pole assembly to [...]

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    12/06 ID# M6809011 11 12 10 6. Secure tank strut s (2) to pole as shown. 2 2 TWO CAPABLE ADULTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. W ARNING! IMPORT ANT! DO NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETEL Y .[...]

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    12 ID# M6809011 12/06 8. 42 6 14 16 15 IMPORT ANT! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN! 7. 2 2 40 2 2 24 40 24 49 14 49 14 IMPORT ANT! DO NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETEL Y . TWO CAPABLE ADULTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. W ARNING! Rotate non-secured ends of t ank struts (2) outward to mou[...]

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    12/06 ID# M6809011 13 Securely rest the assembly on sawhorse. Identify elevator tubes (32 and 35). 35 32 9. Lower Elevator tube Upper Elevator tube 32 35 Toward Pole Toward Board 4 32 35 29 35 32 30 31 31 30 30 30 COMPLETED ASSEMBL Y 29 38 TWO CAPABLE ADULTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY [...]

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    14 ID# M6809011 12/06 While still supported on sawhorse. Attach elevator tubes (32) to backboard using sp acers (30), bolts (23), and nuts (31) as shown. 23 30 31 1. Sawhorse or support table 9/16”, 1/2”, 3/4” 9/16” 1/2” 3/4” Extension T OOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION SECTION B: A TT ACH THE BACKBOARD This is what your system will look [...]

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    12/06 ID# M6809011 15 2. 45 44 Insert T -bolt (45) into Slam Jam bracket (44) then, attach that assembly to board using bolts (26) and nut s (14). 14 26 27 IMPORT ANT! Carefully cut and peel protective film away from board prior to att aching rim.[...]

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    16 ID# M6809011 12/06 Inst all Slam Jam Rim to Backboard A. Fit rim (34) securely into bracket (44) as shown. Allow T -bolt (45) to slip through center hole in rim (34). B. Install reinforcement bracket (46) onto T -bolt (45) as shown. C. Install spring (47) onto T -bolt (45) as shown. D. Install special nut (48) and washer (37) onto T -bolt (45). [...]

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    12/06 ID# M6809011 17 4 29 3 31 4. Place cover (17) onto screw-jack assembly (3). Install cap (1 1). 36 36 IMPORT ANT! Note orient ation of handle. 11 17 3 TIGHTEN BOL T (29) IN LOCK NUT (31) UNTIL FLUSH (EVEN) WITH LOCK NUT’S OUTER EDGE. W ARNING! A. B. Install handle assembly (3, 17 and 1 1) to lower elevator tubes (32) using bolt (29), spacers[...]

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    18 ID# M6809011 12/06 Secure the handle assembly (3, 17 and 1 1) to pole bracket (15) using bolt (20) and nut (10) as shown. 5. 15 20 10 3 21 22 TIGHTEN BOL T (20) IN LOCK NUT (10) UNTIL FLUSH (EVEN) WITH LOCK NUT’S OUTER EDGE. W ARNING! Before going on to next step, set adjustable system assembly to the 10’ (3.05 m) setting. NOTE:[...]

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    12/06 ID# M6809011 19 6. 1 Roll completed assembly to desired position. Fill tank with water (approx. 40 gallons (128 Liters)) or sand (approx. 475 lbs. (216 kg)) and rotate the cap (41) into base (1). TWO CAPABLE ADULTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COU LD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ADD TWO GALLO[...]

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    20 ID# M6809011 12/06 Apply Height Adjustment and Moving Label (33) to front of pole, where it is clearly visible. 7. 8. B. D. C. A. Install net (43). 568090 1 1/06 1 3 2 MOVING SYSTEM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. While holding pole, rotate basketball sytem forward until wheels engage with ground. 2. Move basketball system to desired location. 3. Carefully[...]