Backboard and Rim

Owners Manual

Customer Service Center

??? N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle ??? Sussex, WI 53089 ??? U.S.A.

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

?? COPYRIGHT 2000 by HUFFY SPORTS

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 carefully. Proper and complete assembly, use and supervision is essential for proper operation and to reduce the risk of accident or injury. A high probability of serious injury exists if this system is not installed, maintained, and operated properly. Check entire box and inside all packing material for parts and/or additional instructional material. Before beginning assembly, read the instructions and identify parts using the hardware identifier and parts list in this document.

???If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.

???Two (2) people are recommended for this operation.

???Check base regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause system to tip over unexpectedly.

???Seat the pole sections properly (if applicable). Failure to do so could allow the pole sections to separate during play and/or transport of the system.

???Climate, corrosion or misuse could result in system failure.

???Minimum operational height is 6' 6" (1.98 m) to the bottom of backboard.

???This equipment is intended for home recreational use only and NOT excessive competitive play.

???Read and understand the warning label affixed to pole. Label is shown on page 1.

???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.

Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.

Use caution when using this system.

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 unit.

??See instruction manual for proper installation and maintenance.

??Use caution when performing dunk type activities on this unit.

??Do not hang from any part of unit, including backboard, support braces, rim or net.

??Check unit before each use for loose hardware, excessive wear and signs of corrosion and repair before using.

??During play, use extreme caution to keep player's face away from the backboard, rim or net. Serious injury could occur if teeth/face come in contact with backboard, rim or net.

??During play, do not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces, etc.) Objects may entangle in net.

In the U.S.: 1-800-558-5234 and Canada Only: 1-800-284-8339

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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 instructions. Failure to follow instructions could result in SERIOUS INJURY. It is NOT acceptable to devise a makeshift weight system.

IMPORTANT!

Remove all contents from boxes.

WARRANTY CARD:

Please remember to complete your product registration form either on-line at: www.huffysports.com/warrantycard or mail-in the enclosed postcard.

For more information on assembly, placement, proper use and maintenance, visit The American Basketball Council website at http://www.smarthoops.com.

Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system.....

FRONT

BACKBOARD

RIM

NET

SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE BACKBOARD AND RIM

This is what your system will look like when you???ve finished this section:

HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION

Item #3 (6)

AND/OR

Item #16 (8)

3/4", 9/16??? and 1/2???

Item #19 (2)

IMPORTANT! WRITE DOWN MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ON PAGE 1 OF THIS OWNERS MANUAL

IMPORTANT!

For spring loaded rim assembly, refer to instructions included with rim hardware.

NOTE:

We recommend mounting backboard to a solid material (steel) behind rim area.

WARNING: IF YOUR SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ACRYLIC

BACKBOARD, EXAMINE BACKBOARD FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY

HAVE OCCURRED DURING SHIPMENT. CRACKS IN THE BACKBOARD

COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN BREAKAGE. IF BACKBOARD IS DAMAGED

IN ANY WAY PRIOR TO OR AFTER ASSEMBLY, CALL TOLL-FREE

NUMBER FOR FREE REPLACEMENT:

U.S. 1-800-558-5234; CANADA: 1-800-284-8339; http://www.huffysports.com

POLE, ROOF, OR WALL MOUNT

Model 8406 Universal Mounting Bracket is available for purchase by calling this number: 1-800-558-5234

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IMPORTANT!

For spring loaded rim assembly, refer to instructions included with rim hardware.

6

6

ELEVATOR MOUNTS

Specific Elevator Mount Components Are Not Included

IMPORTANT!

All Elevator mounts will require this initial step of attaching brackets (8) to the backboard.

IMPORTANT!

For spring loaded rim assembly, refer to instructions included with rim hardware.

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SPRING STYLE ELEVATOR MOUNT (continued)

NOTE:

Use existing elevator components.

8

BBRONZE RATCHET ELEVATOR MOUNT

NOTE:

Use existing elevator components.

2.Install clips.

WARNING!

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Insert one ???arm??? of clip into ram as shown. Twist ???body??? of clip slightly so that second ???arm??? slides over the top of the first ???arm???

as shown.

Push in direction indicated by arrows.

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A

Push second ???arm??? back and into ram as shown.

B

Twist ???body??? of clip slightly again to spread ???arms??? of clip. Clip ???arms??? must be flat and touching edge to edge as shown, not overlapping.

C

NET INSTALLATION