Huffy ortable Basketball System - Manual (Page 5)

04/03 P/N 211953A 5
BEFORE YOU START!
To ensure optimal playability of backboard system, a close tolerance fit between the elevator components and
hardware is required. Test fit large bolts 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 holes if necessary.
ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT! WRITE MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ONTO PAGE 1 OF
THIS OWNERS MANUAL
1. Remove all contents from underside of tank. Keep tank (1) bottom side
up.
2. Insert axle rod (2) through wheel (3), as shown. Secure wheel assembly
to tank (1) by tapping wheel downward with hammer, snapping it into
position. Repeat for opposite side, then carefully, turn tank (1) over.
3. Mark pole sections with tape as shown.
4. IMPORTANT! Center alignment slot of middle pole section (5) in a
lower hole of top pole section (4) as shown. While maintaining
alignment, bounce pole top (4) and middle section (5) together as shown
until they no longer move toward taped reference mark. Upright
assembly. NOTE: Pole sections should have a
3-1/2” (9 cm) minimum overlap.
5. IMPORTANT! Center alignment slot of lower pole section (6) in a
lower hole of middle pole section (5) as in step 4. While maintaining
alignment, bounce assembly and lower section (6) together as shown
until they no longer move toward taped reference mark. NOTE: Pole
sections should have a 3-1/2” (9 cm) minimum overlap.
6. Install rod (7) through holes in bottom pole section (6) and eyebolt (8).
7. Insert pole assembly into tank assembly as shown.
8. Carefully place unit on its side. Secure pole bottom (6) to tank with
anchor strap (52), washers (9 & 13) and nut (10) as shown. Upright unit.
NOTE: Keep unnecessary pressure off of the pole assembly when in this
position. Two people recommended for this procedure. IMPORTANT!
Do not over tighten, will crack tank.
9. Secure strut tubes (11) to bottom pole section (6) as shown.
WARNING: TIGHTEN BOLT (14) IN LOCKNUT (12) UNTIL FLUSH
(EVEN) WITH LOCKNUT’S OUTER EDGE.
10. Once again, carefully place unit in the side position and secure strut (11)
to tank (1) as shown. Completely tighten. Repeat for opposite side.
Upright unit. NOTE: Keep unnecessary pressure off of the pole assembly
when in this position. Two people recommended for this procedure.
11. Install pole mount (17) bracket with carriage bolts (18) as shown. Tighten
flange nuts (16) completely.
12. Attach spacers (22, 23) to pole mount bracket (17) with bolts (21),
washers (19), and nuts (20) as shown. IMPORTANT! Tighten until
washers (19) no longer move.
13. Attach covers (24) onto pole mount bracket (17) with carriage bolt (25)
and nut (16) as shown.
IMPORTANT: Loop end of pin lanyard (27) over carriage bolt (25)
during this assembly. NOTE: Assemble lanyard (27) to locking pin (26)
as shown.
14. Apply logo and height indicator labels (29) to adjustment rod (28) as
shown. Attach handle parts (32, 33) to adjustment rod with screw (31),
carriage bolt (30), and flange nut (16) as shown. IMPORTANT:
Indicator labels should be applied as close to holes as possible to
prevent labels from being damaged during height adjustment.
NOTE: Holes in adjustment rod allow for either rear access or side
access.
15. Insert handle assembly through pole mount assembly as shown. Lock
pole assembly in place at the 10’ (3.05 m) mark with pin (26).
16. Install spacers (36) onto backboard brackets (34) with bolts (37, 21) and
lock-nuts (35, 20) as shown.
17. Assemble lower elevator tubes (40) as shown.
IMPORTANT! It is necessary for all parts to be installed for this
mechanism to work safely and properly. NOTE: Test fit bolts into
holes of brackets (34) and carefully rock them in a circular motion to
ream out paint from holes if necessary.
18. Starting with nuts (16) flush against bracket (34), secure rim (42) and
bracket to backboard. IMPORTANT! For spring loaded rim assembly,
refer to instructions included with rim hardware. NOTE A: Do not
use washers here on spring return style rim. NOTE B: Mounting nuts and
bolts supplied with rim hardware.
19. Bend bracket (34) to line up with holes in backboard and secure.
20. Assemble upper elevator tubes (43) to backboard brackets (34).
21. Support pole on sawhorse. Attach backboard assembly to top pole
section (4) as shown. Then install pole cap (46). NOTE: Two people are
recommended for this step. Use caution; elevator assembly is heavy.
22. Install upper elevator tubes (43) to triangle plates (45) as shown.
23. Install handle assembly to lower elevator tubes (40) using bolt (47),
spacers (38, 55), and nut (39) as shown. NOTE: Before going on to next
step, set adjustable system assembly to the 10’ (3.05 m) setting.
24. Insert bolt (47) through left side upper elevator tube (43), then stretch
spring (41) onto bolt (47). Insert bolt (47) through right side upper
elevator tube (43) and secure with nut (39).
WARNING: USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING SPRINGS.
25. Roll completed assembly to desired playing area. Secure assembly to
ground using anchor strap (52) and tie down stake (53). Fill tank with
water (approx. 30 gallons (115 Liters)) or sand (approx. 255 lbs. (113 kg))
and snap cap (49) in place. IMPORTANT! Add two gallons (7.6 Liters)
of non-toxic antifreeze in sub-freezing climates.
WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED WHEN
EMPTY, MAY TIP OVER.
26. While holding handle, remove pin (26).
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO ADJUST HEIGHT.
27. Move elevator up or down to desired height.
28. Replace pin (26) full length to lock system at desired height.
29. Apply height and transport label (54) to front of pole as shown.
Regulation rim height is 10 feet (3.05m).
WARNING: USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT PROPER
INSTALLATION OF SMART CLIPS, OR WHEN ALL SMART CLIPS
ARE NOT PRESENT COULD RESULT IN BODILY HARM. BE SURE
TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
30. Install net clips as shown. (See illustration)
31. Install net as shown. (See illustration)