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 to the right. • The life of your basketball pole depends on many conditions. The climate, placement of the pole, the location of the pole, exposure corrosives such as pesticides, herbicides or salts are all • If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy Sports. • Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS: • Two People • Tape Measure • Wood Board (Scrap) • Wrenches: (Two) 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4” or Large and Small Adjustable Wrenches • Safety Goggles • Sawhorse or Support Table • Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m) • Garden Hose or Sand (225 lb.) (102 kg) • Hammer • Tape • Phillips Head Screw Driver Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following Use caution when using this system. For more information on assembly, placement, maintenance, visit The American Basketball 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. TUFF STUFF® and associated trademarks with permission of Mattel, Inc. Huffy endorsed or authorized in any way or any of its The NBA and individual NBA other affiliated or subsidiary companies. forms of intellectual property, may not be used, in whole or in part, Toll-Free 1-800-558-for Canada: 1-800-284-for Europe: 00 800 555 (Sweden: 009 555 85234), for Australia: 1-800-333 Internet ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS 18. Attach upper elevator tubes (43) to backboard support bracketsIMPORTANT! WRITE DOWN MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ON (35) using spacers (34), bolt (58), and nut (39) as shown. PAGE 1 OF THIS OWNERS MANUAL 19. Install net clips (50) to rim (42). See Illustration. Install net (51). See Illustration. Support pole on sawhorse. Attach backboard assembly to top pole section (4) as shown. Install pole cap (46). NOTE: Two people are recommended for this step. Use caution; elevator assembly is heavy. Install upper elevator tubes (43) to triangle plates (45) as shown. Install handle assembly to lower elevator tubes (40) using bolt (37), spacers (44), and nut (39) as shown. NOTE: Before going on to next step, set adjustable system assembly to the 10’ (3.05 m) setting. Insert bolt (37) through left side upper elevator tube (43), then stretch spring (41) onto bolt (37). Insert bolt (37) through right side upper elevator tube (43) and secure with nut (39). WARNING: USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING the same time. Tighten completely. SPRINGS. 3. Mark pole sections with tape as shown. 24. Roll completed assembly to desired position. Fill tank with 4. Bounce top pole section (4) and middle section (5) together as water (approx. 28 gallons (106 Liters)) or sand (approx. 225 shown until they no longer move toward taped reference mark. lbs. (102 kg)) and snap cap (49) in place. Secure assembly Upright assembly. NOTE: Pole sections should have a 3-1/2” to ground using rope (52) and tie down stake (53). (9 cm) overlap minimum. IMPORTANT! Add two gallons (7.6 Liters) of non-toxic 5. IMPORTANT! Holes in top (4) and bottom pole (6) sections antifreeze in sub-freezing climates. must align to correctly position elevator system toward playing surface. Add bottom pole section (6) to assembly as WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED shown and bounce until they no longer move toward taped WHEN EMPTY, MAY TIP OVER. reference mark. NOTE: Pole sections should have a 3 1/2” 25. Apply height adjustment and moving label (54) to front of pole as (9 cm) overlap minimum. shown. 6. Insert bolts (7) into bracket (9) as shown. Install bolt (14) through bracket (9) and bottom pole section (6) and secure with WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO ADJUST nut (12) as shown. HEIGHT. 7. Carefully tip unit forward and secure pole assembly to tank (1) 26. While holding handle, remove pin (26). with washers (13) and nuts (16) as shown. 27. Move el...