• Check system before each use for proper ballast, loose hardware, excessive wear and signs of corrosion and repair before use. • Check system before each use for instability. • Never play on damaged equipment. • Keep pole top covered with cap at all times. • See instruction manual for proper installation. In the U.S.:1-800-558-5234 and Canada: 1-800-284-8339 201240 2/99 WARNING 37 Crank Height Indicator Hook 201248 2/99 TO ADJUST BACKBOARD: Position looped end of crank onto hook as shown. Rotate crank handle to raise or lower backboard. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3 05/03 P/N 211376A IMPORTANT! WRITE MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ONTO PAGE 1 OF THIS OWNERS MANUAL 1. Make sure ground is level with playing surface, then dig pole hole. 2. CONTACT UTILITIES BEFORE DIGGING. Correctly identify each pole section and mark indicated distance from ends with tape. BOTTOM MIDDLE 3 5-1/2” (14 cm) TOP 5-1/2” (14 cm) 1 2 24" (61 cm) 24" (61cm) 6" (15.2 cm) NOTE: Maximum distance from edge of hole to edge of playing surface 6” (15.2 cm). GROUND SURFACE PLAYING SURFACE 4 P/N 211376A 05/03 Insert bottom pole section (3) into ground sleeve (4). 3. 4 3 3. 4 3 4. Assemble clamps (7) around bottom pole and ground sleeve (4) as shown. 5. Fill hole approximately 3/4 full with concrete. Tamp down concrete to release air pockets. 5 5 8 8 7 4 7 66 IMPORTANT! CLAMP ASSEMBLY MUST BE POSITIONED ........ PLAYING SURFACE AS SHOWN BELOW. 7 5 05/03 P/N 211376A 6. 6. Insert ground sleeve (4) and pole section (3) into hole. Fill remaining hole with concrete. Tamp down concrete to release air pockets and build drainage hill. Center and level ground sleeve assembly in hole. Check leveling on all sides several times while concrete is curing. NOTE: Make sure concrete is set up to clamp assembly as shown below. ........................ 1" (2.54 cm) FILL TO HERE .... 7. After concrete cures, remove clamp assembly and lift bottom pole section (3) from ground sleeve (4) as shown. ............................................................ 3 3 4 IMPORTANT! WAIT MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS BEFORE GOING ON TO NEXT STEP. CONCRETE MUST CURE. * PLAYING SURFACE IMPORTANT! FRONT OF POLE MUST BE PARALLEL WITH PLAYING SURFACE. * PLAYING SURFACE 4 6 P/N 211376A 05/03 CONCRETE 1" (2.54cm) IMPORTANT! Bounce pole top (1) and middle section (2) together as shown until they no longer move toward taped reference mark. NOTE: Pole sections should have a 4-1/2" (11.4 cm) minimum overlap. IMPORTANT! Add bottom pole section (3) to assembly. Bounce pole sections together 3 times, rotate 90° and repeat rotation bounce procedure. Continue this step until pole sections are completely tight. 8. 9. 1 2 NOTE: Pole sections should have a 4-1/2" (11.4 cm) minimum overlap. IMPORTANT! FAILURE TO FILL YOUR POLE COMPLETELY WITH CONCRETE AS DESCRIBED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES WRITTEN OR IMPLIED. FILL LINE 1 2 9 11 10 10 3 TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY. Insert pole cap (11) onto end of bottom pole (3). Mix concrete (approximately 100 lbs. (45.4 kg)) and fill pole 1”-2” (2.54-5.0 cm) below bottom elevator hole on top pole section (1) as shown. 11. WARNING 10. Drill a hole in the backside of each of the two pole sections joint areas, 1” (2.54 cm) above bottom of poles and install screws (10) as shown. NOTE: Drill bit (9) provided. WOOD SCRAP IMPORTANT! WAIT MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS BEFORE GOING ON TO NEXT STEP. CONCRETE MUST CURE. CONCRETE 1" (2.54cm) IMPORTANT! Bounce pole top (1) and middle section (2) together as shown until they no longer move toward taped reference mark. NOTE: Pole sections should have a 4-1/2" (11.4 cm) minimum overlap. IMPORTANT! Add bottom pole section (3) to assembly. Bounce pole sections together 3 times, rotate 90° and repeat rotation bounce procedure. Continue this step until pole sections are completely tight. 8. 9. 1 2 NOTE: Pole sections should have a 4-1/2" (11.4 cm) minimum overlap. IMPORTANT! FAILURE TO FILL YOUR POLE COMPLETELY WITH CONCRETE AS DESCRIBED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES WRITTEN OR IMPLIED. FILL LINE 1 2 9 11 10 10 3 TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY. Insert pole cap (11) onto end of bottom pole (3). Mix concrete (approximately 100 lbs. (45.4 kg)) and fill pole 1”-2” (2.54-5.0 cm) below bottom elevator hole on top pole section (1) as shown. 11. WARNING 10. Drill a hole in the backside of each of the two pole sections joint areas, 1” (2.54 cm) above bottom of poles and install screws (10) as shown. NOTE: Drill bit (9) provided. WOOD SCRAP IMPORTANT! WAIT MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS BEFORE GOING ON TO NEXT STEP. CONCRETE MUST CURE. 7 05/03 P/N 211376A 14. Lower clamp cover (12) over clamps and snap into proper position. ............ 13. Secure clamps (7) around pole section as shown. Refer to Step 4. Tighten completely. 12. ................ 11 12 12 3 12 IMPORTANT! ELEVATOR HOLES MUST BE PARALLEL W...