Spalding 21196804 - Manual (Page 12)

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P/N 21196804 10/04
1
5
9.
Stack and bounce bottom (3) and middle (2)
pole sections together. Bounce pole sections
together until middle section no longer moves
toward taped reference mark on bottom pole.
2
IMPORTANT 5
Keep on Bottom Pole
3
Wood Scrap
(NOT
SUPPLIED)
10.
Stack upper pole section (1) to bottom and middle
pole assembly and continue bouncing until top pole
(1) no longer moves toward taped reference mark
on
middle pole.
Wood Scrap
(NOT
SUPPLIED)
Taped reference marks
1-1/2"
(3.81 cm)
Tape
5"
(12.7 cm) Tape
1-1/2"
(3.81 cm)
Tape
5"
(12.7 cm) Tape
IMPORTANT!:
POLE SECTIONS
SHOULD HAVE A
3-1/2" (9 CM)
MINIMUM OVERLAP.
IMPORTANT!:
WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THES E WARNINGS MAY RESUL T IN SERIOU S INJUR Y AND/O R PROPERTY DAMAGE. Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rule s for safe operation of the system . • DO NO T HANG on the rim or any pa rt of the system including backboa rd, sup port braces or net. • During play, especi ally when performin g dunk type activities, keep player's face away from the backb oard, rim and net . Serious injury could occur if teeth/f ace come in contact w ith backb oard, rim or net. • Do not slide, climb, shake or play on base and/or pole. • After assemb ly is com plete, fill system completel y with water or sand and stake to the gr ound. Neve r leave system in an uprig ht positi on with out filling base wi th weight , as system ma y tip over causing injuries. • Whe n adjust ing height or movin g system, keep hands and fingers aw ay from moving par ts. • Do not allow children to move or adjust system. • During play, do n ot wea r jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces , etc.). Objects may entangle in net. • Surface beneath the base must be smooth and free of gravel or other sharp objects. Punctures cause leak age and could ca use syste m to tip o ver. • Keep or ganic mat erial aw ay from pole base . Grass , litter, etc. could cause cor rosion an d/or deteriorati on. • Chec k pole sy stem for signs of corrosio n (rust, pitting, chipping) and repain t with ex terior enamel paint. If rust has penetrate d through the steel anywhere , replace pole immed iately. • Check s ystem before eac h use for pr oper ballast, loose hardware , excessive wear and signs corrosion and repai r before us e. • Check system before each use fo r insta bility. • Do not use sys tem during windy and/or severe weather conditio ns; system may tip over. Place system in the storage positio n and/or in an are a protect ed from the wind and free from per sonal prope rty and/or overhead wires. • Never pl ay on dam aged equ ipment. • See ins truction man ual for pro per installation and maintenance . • When moving system, use cauti on to ke ep mechanism from shifting.
• Keep pole top covered with cap at all tim es. • Do not allow wa ter in tank to freez e. During sub-freezing weather add non-to xic antifre eze, sand or empty tank completel y and store . (Do not use salt.) • Use ex treme cau tion if plac ing sys tem on slope d surface . System ma y tip ove r more easily.
201241 2/99 In the U.S.: 1-800-55 8-5234 and Canad a: 1-800-284-83 39
The warning
label should be
90 degees from
uppermost holes
on top pole (1) -
see Illustration.