American Eagle Goals RM54 User manual

April 10, 2018
PRO SERIES
Installation Instructions - RM54, RM60, RM72
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Before digging for the anchor system, contact
your local One-Call center in your area by
dialing (811) for underground utility locates.!
Owner must ensure that all players know and comply
with these rules for safe operation of the system. !
•Only hang from the rim briefly to regain balance
and/or injuring others. Release the rim as soon as
safely possible to prevent possible damage.!
•Do not wear jewelry (watches, rings, necklaces etc.)
Items may entangle in net or injure another player.!
•Players must wear a mouthguard to prevent injury.!
•During play keep players’ faces away from the rim,
net and backboard. Serious injury could result if
face/teeth come in contact with rim, net and/or
backboard, especially during dunking activities.!
•When making height adjustments, keep hands and
fingers clear of moving parts. Do not allow children
to adjust the system height.!
•Do not climb and/or hang on system components.
The product is not designed to be used in this
manner and property/personal injury could result.!
•Routinely check the system for loose hardware and
chipped paint. Remove surface rust and touchup
as needed with an exterior enamel paint.!
•Keep water and organic material (mulch, grass, dirt
etc.) away from the base of the pole.!
Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not
complying with rules and instructions.!
Use caution when using this system
•To avoid severe injury or death, do not locate this
system under power lines that could potentially
come in contact with it when being raised.!
•Do not install in an area with overhead power lines
located within a 20’ radius of the goal location.!
•Two or more people in good physical condition and
more than capable of lifting at least 100 pounds
each are recommended for safe installation.!
•Follow all warnings and comply with all weight
restrictions listed on all ladders used during the
installation process. Use extreme caution.!
•Understand and follow all warnings and instructions
for all digging equipment used when setting the
anchor. i.e. augers, post hole diggers etc.!
•Installation and assembly of this product will require
bending, heavy lifting/carrying and that can lead to
injury. Exercise caution during assembly.

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INSTALLATION TIMELINE
DAY 1: Install anchor system as per the instructions below.
Day 2-4: Allow the concrete to cure. *Cooler temperatures may require additional cure time.
Day 5: Complete assembly and installation of the system as per the instructions below.
Anchor System Installation Instructions (Day 1)
Step 1 - Assemble Anchor
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Items required for anchor installation - not included!
11+/- 80 lb. bags of concrete!
1 - Post hole digger or gas powered auger !
1 - Shovel !
1 - Mixing hoe!
2 - 1 1/8” Open end wrenches or adjustable
wrenches!
1 - Wheel barrow!
1 - Garden hose!
1 - Level!
1 - Tape measure!
1 - Concrete form (see note below)!
3 - 36” long pieces of #40 reinforcement bar
Locate and assemble the (#1) 9” x 9” bolt pattern
anchor kit as shown in the diagram using the supplied
hardware located within the anchor box.!
Item#Description !
1#Pro Series 9” x 9” bolt pattern template!
2#L-Bolt - (4) required!
3#3/4” Nut - (12) required!
4#3/4” Flat Washer - (8) required!
5#*Baseplate portion of the pole.!
*The (#5) baseplate portion of the pole is shown to
illustrate the final assembly of the pole and anchor.
The pole is not required to set the anchor.
NOTE:
ALLOW 3" OF THREAD
ABOVE 1st NUT
LOCATED BELOW
TEMPLETE AS
SHOWN
DETAIL# 18
ASSEMBLING
GROUND KIT
2
33
44
3
1
5
TEMPLETE
1st-NUT
HARDWARE IS THE SAME
FOR ALL FOUR SIDES
NUMBERED AS SHOWN.
Diagram 1

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Step 1 - Continued
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The upper set of (#3) nuts and (#4) washers can
be hand threaded onto the (#2) L-Bolts to
prevent them from being lost.!
•Thread the 1st (#3) nut onto each of the four
(#2) L-Bolts leaving 3” of the thread exposed
above the (#3) nut as illustrated in Diagram 2.!
•Insert each (#2) L-Bolt into the (#1) template
and secure with (#3) nuts as shown in
Diagram 1 on the previous page. Tighten the
top (#3) nut to prevent the bolts from moving.!
•The remaining hardware is not necessary at
this point and can be placed on the
(#2) L-Bolts above the (#1) template to prevent
them from being lost.
Diagram 2

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Step 2 - Dig the Hole
Step 3 - Mix the Concrete
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•Before you dig confirm that all underground
utilities have been marked and that you
understand the markings.!
•Irrigation lines, invisible fence wires etc. are
not considered an underground utility and will
not be marked by the (811) technician.!
•Determine your hole location keeping in mind
the overhang of the backboard in relationship
to the face of the pole and the overall playing
area of your driveway or slab.!
•Dig a square hole that measures at least 48”
deep with a diameter of at least 16 inches
and is square with the driveway/slab and/or
playing area. *Keep in mind the top of the
anchor (#1) template should be set level with
the playing surface to ensure the rim will
reach the regulation 10’ playing height.!
Note: A cardboard concrete form or one
constructed out of 2 x 4 lumber is
recommended for the top 4” of the hole as it
provides a nice finished product, aids in
squaring the anchor system with the driveway/
slab and/or playing area and provides a
reference point for the top of the template in
relationship to the playing surface. !
20.00 DIAMETER
48.00
REBAR # 40
16.00 DIAMETER
CONCRETE
COURT LEVEL
FIGURE 1
AEB ANCHOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION
•Put concrete in the wheel barrow and add water per the instructions on the bag. Working
quickly, thoroughly mix the concrete with the hoe. You’ll want the concrete to be the
consistency of thick gravy.!
•Insert the #40 reinforcement bar pushing each stick to the bottom of the hole after a couple of
bags of concrete have been mixed and placed in the hole. !
•Working quickly, continue to mix and add concrete until the hole is filled to the top of the
cardboard or wooden form. *You must work quickly as the concrete has the potential to
setup before you have an opportunity to insert the anchor into the wet concrete as
detailed in Step 4.!
Note: Wet concrete has the potential to setup very quickly depending on several conditions.
These conditions include but are not limited to: !
•Air temperature, humidity and the exposure to direct sunlight.
Diagram 3

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Step 4 - Insert the Anchor
Allow the Concrete to Cure (Day 2 - 4)
Assembly and Installation (Day 5)
Step 1 - Prepare the Anchor
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•Allow the concrete to cure a minimum of 72 hours.!
•Cooler temperatures may require additional cure time.
Tools required for assembly!
1 - Level!
1 - 1 1/8” Open end wrench or adjustable wrench!
1 - Tape measure!
2 - 3/4” Open end wrenches or ratchet & socket!
1 - 9/16” Open end wrench!
1 - 9/16” Socket & ratchet or additional wrench!
1 - 8’ Step ladder or Telescopic folding ladder - Preferred !
1 - Can of spray adhesive - Optional !
*Spray adhesive can be found at many hardware stores. (Loctite Brand or 3M)!
Note: Do not use an impact gun on stainless steel hardware. !
*A small tube of LocTite thread locker is located in a hardware bag in the hardware box and is
intended to be used on only the bolts requiring a split lock washer and finish nut. !
•Remove the (#3) nuts, (#4) washers and the (#1) template from the (#2) L-Bolts leaving the four
(#3) nuts that are located below the (#1) template as they will be forever embedded in concrete.!
•Thread one (#3) nut all the way down on to each (#2) L-Bolt resting against the nuts embedded
in the concrete.!
•Lay a level across each pair of (#3) nuts leveling them from front-to-back and left-to-right.!
•Place a (#4) washer on top of each (#3) nut after leveling.!
•Set the remaining four (#3) nuts and (#4) washers aside.

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Step 2 - Pole Assembly - Jack Plates"
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•Position the pole box in front of the anchor with the base plate nearest the anchor.!
•Open the box and rotate the pole until the jack attachment brackets are facing up.!
•Attach the jack ears to the jack brackets on the pole with two (#20) hex head bolts, four (#13) flat
washers, two (#32) split lock washers and two (#21) finish nuts per jack ear as shown below in
Diagram 4. Apply a small amount LocTite to the threads of the (#20) hex head bolts just before
threading on the (#21) finish nuts.
20 13 5 13
3232
21 13 20
2013
13 21
20 13 5
1 SET OF HARDWARE IS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY
Diagram 4

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Step 3 - Pole Assembly - Lower Arm
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With the jack ears still facing up, position the base plate of the pole inline with the anchor and up
against the front set of anchor bolts. Prop the pole up on a padded saw horse or a folding ladder
as shown in Diagram 5 to complete the following.!
Note: It is very important that the installer understands the importance of the bushing assembly. A
properly assembled bushing will not only protect the painted parts during adjustment, but will
provide a smooth and quiet operating system.!
•Attach the lower Y-arm to the pole as shown in Diagram 5 using one (#17) bolt, one (#9)
stainless washer, two (#8) ABS washers, one (#10) stainless steel tube and one (#11) white nylon
tube per side of the lower arm.!
Note: Do not fully tighten the (#17) bolts at this time. These bolts will be tightened once the jack
has been attached to the rear portion of the arm in (Step 6).
17
9
8
10
11
DETAIL #7
LOWER ARM TO POLE
8
11
10
8
9
17
#8 ABS WASHERS, ARE
TO BE PLACED
IN BETWEEN AS
SHOWN
NOTE: ATTACH THIS HOLE OF
THE Y- (LOWER) ARM
TO THE POLE AS SHOWN.
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Step 4 - Pole Assembly - Upper Arms
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•Attach the upper arms to the pole as shown in Diagram 6 using one (#18) bolt, two (#9)
stainless steel washers, four (#8) ABS washers, two (#25) gray nylon tubes, one (#33) split lock
washer and one (#19) finish nut. Apply a small amount LocTite to the threads of the (#18) hex
head bolt just before threading on the (#19) nut. Tighten bolt snug, but do not over tighten.
19
33
98
258
8258918
UPPER ARM
Diagram 6

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Step 5 - Pole Assembly - Lower Jack Attachment
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•Locate and unwrap the jack leaving the plastic zip tie intact.!
•Attach the (#22) handle to the (#6) jack with (#23) retainer clip. Turn the handle 10-12 revolutions
partially extending the jack.!
•Attach the (#6) jack to the (#5) jack ears using one (#16) bolt, one (#9) stainless washer, one
(#25) gray nylon tube, and 2 (#8) ABS washers per side of the jack as shown in Diagram 7.!
*Experienced Installer Tip: When attaching the jack to the jack ears it helps to first insert the (#25)
gray nylon tube into the (#5) jack ear centering it on the ear. Apply a small amount of spray
adhesive to the smooth side of the (#8) ABS washers and slide them over the (#25) gray nylon
tube adhering them to the (#5) jack ears. This will prevent the (#8) ABS washers from getting
jostled offof the (#25) gray nylon tubes during assembly.!
•Rest the top of the (#6) jack on the pole protecting the painted surface with a small piece of
packing foam or cardboard. You may fully tighten the (#16) bolts at this time.
Diagram 7

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Step 6 - Pole Assembly - Upper Jack Attachment
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•Remove the plastic zip tie from the (#6) jack and insert the (#7) jack pin as shown in Diagram 8.
*Experienced Installer Tip: Located in both ends of the (#7) jack pin is a small amount of grease.
Evenly apply a little bit of the grease to the rubber grommets located on both sides of the (#6) jack
before inserting the (#7) jack pin. This will allow the pin to slide a little smoother thru the
grommets thus preventing the grommets from rolling out of place. Now is also a great time to
insert the two (#11) white nylon tubes into the (#3) lower arm allowing a small portion to extend out
each side of the arm. It is also beneficial to apply a small amount of spray adhesive to the smooth
side of the four (#8) ABS washers and slide them over the two (#11) white nylon tubes adhering
them to the sides of the (#3) lower arm.!
•Attach the (#6) jack and (#7) jack pin to the lower arm using one (#17) bolt, one (#9) stainless
steel washer, two (#8) ABS washers, one (#10) stainless steel tube and one (#11) white nylon
tube as shown in Detail 8 below. Fully tighten both (#17) bolts as well as both (#17) bolts from
Step 3.
DETAIL #4
TOP OF JACK
TO LOWER ARM
17
9
8
10
11
8
8
6
7
3
17
9
11
10
8
NOTE:
INSERT FIRST
Diagram 8

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Step 7 - Uprighting the Pole
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•Locate the anchor bolt hardware that was set aside in Step 1 and place it beside the anchor.!
•Lift the assembled pole onto the anchor bolts maintaining full contact with the pole at all time.!
•Secure the base of the pole to the anchor bolts using the four (#4) washers and four (#3) nuts.!
•Tighten the four (#3) nuts snug, but do not fully tighten them at this time.
UPRIGHTING PRO-REAR
MOUNT POLE
Diagram 9

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Step 8 - Backboard Attachment
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19 33 98824 8915
THE ASSEMBLY FOR THE
Y-(LOWER ARM) AND UPPER ARM
ARE THE EXACT SAME.
Y-(LOWER) UPPER
Diagram 10
*Experienced Installer Tip: Pre-install the four (#24) gray nylon tubes into the ends of the (#4)
upper and (#3) lower arms. Apply a small amount of spray adhesive to the smooth side of eight
(#8) ABS washers. Slide the (#8) ABS washers over the (#24) gray nylon tubes and adhere them to
both sides of the (#4) upper and (#3) lower arm tabs. !
•Adjust the the height of the (#3) lower arm to its lowest point. !
•With at least four capable adults, raise the (#2) backboard into position while the fifth person
attaches the (#2) backboard to the (#3) lower arm using the hardware shown in Diagram 10.
This is a pivot point. Do not over tighten these bolts. LocTite must be used on these bolts.!
•Raise the top of the (#2) backboard up and into position and attach the (#4) upper arms using
the hardware shown in Diagram 10. This is a pivot point. Do not over tighten these bolt.
Note: View of backboard upper & lower arms from above. Upper and
lower arms attach to the inside of the backboard mounting tabs.

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Step 9 - Square the Backboard
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•Now that the backboard is attached, take a moment to check to see if the backboard is square
to the playing area.!
•If any adjustment needs to be made, simply loosen the four (#3) nuts from Step 7 ever so
slightly and rotate the pole on the anchor. DO NOT completely remove any of the (#3) nuts.!
•Once the backboard is square with the playing area tighten the four (#3) nuts completely.!
*Experienced Installer Tip: As you tighten the four (#3) nuts completely, check the backboard to
see if it is plumb. Place a level on the face of the glass running from top to bottom and on the side
of the backboard on the outside of the aluminum trim. The four (#3) nuts located below the
baseplate of the pole can be adjusted to fine tune the backboard. Once you are satisfied, double
check to make sure the top four (#3) nuts are tight.
This area intentionally left blank.

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Step 10 - Rim Attachment
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*Experienced Installer Tip: Apply a small amount of spray adhesive to the backside of the (#12)
rubber octagon and adhere it to the backboard centered between the rim standofftubes.!
•Using the hardware attached to the rim cover plate, attach the rim to the backboard as shown in
Diagram 11. Snug hardware, do not fully tighten at this time.!
•Place a level across the rim side-to-side and adjust the rim until it is level.!
•Finish tightening the four (#21) nuts.
Diagram 11

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Step 11 - Rim Cover Plate Attachment
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•Attach the rim cover plate as shown in Diagram 12.!
•A cordless drill is recommended for installing the (#5) rim screws. !
•Do not over tighten the (#5) screws as they could strip.!
•Attach the net to the rim.
Diagram 12

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Step 12 - Height Indicator Attachment
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•Measuring from the top of the rim to the top of the playing surface, adjust the height of the rim
to lowest corresponding height listed on the height sticker.!
•Make a reference mark on the inner portion of the jack at the bottom of the outer sleeve.!
•Adjust the backboard to its lowest point and apply the (#2) height decal to the inner portion of
the jack lining the reference mark up with the corresponding height on the decal as shown in
Diagram 13. !
Note: You may apply the (#2) height decal to the side or the rear of the jack. When applying to the
rear of the jack, a portion of the height decal may need to be trimmed off. While this is a rare
occurrence, it is possible depending on the height of your anchor system in relationship to the
slope of the driveway where the rim height measurement was taken.
TOP OF JACK
BOTTOM OF JACK
2
1
7' 6"
8' 6"
9'
9' 6"
10'
Diagram 13

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#18
#31
#17
#15
#16
#20
#8
#9
#13
#19
#21
#11
#10
#24
#25
GROUND KIT- #3
GROUND KIT-#4
#33
#32
Hardware Identification Sheet

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Hardware List - Pro Series RM!
Key ### Description###Quantity!
3# # 3/4 - 10 Hex Nut###12!
4# # 3/4” Flat Washer###8!
8# # 2” OD x 7/8” ID ABS Washer#28!
9# # 1 3/4” OD x 1/2” ID SS Washer#16!
10# # 2 1/4” Long SS Tube# # 4!
11# # 2 7/32” Long Nylon Bushing#4!
13# # 3/8” SS Flat Washer# # 8!
### 33 SS Split Lock Washer!
15# # 1/2”-13 x 2” SS HHCS# # 4!
16# # 1/2”-13 x 1 1/2” SS HHCS## 2!
17# # 1/2”-13 x 3 1/2” SS HHCS## 4!
18# # 1/2”-13 x 9” SS HHCS# # 1!
19# # 1/2”-13 SS Finish Nut# # 5!
20# # 3/8”-16 x 1 1/4” SS HHCS## 4!
21# # 3/8”-13 Nylock Nut###4!
24# # 3/4” Long Gray Nylon Bushing#4!
25# # 7/16” Long Gray Nylon Bushing#4!

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Care and Maintenance
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•Place the anchor in the
center of the hole square
with the driveway/slab
and/or playing area and
press it down into the wet
concrete until the
Maintenance!
The longevity of your American Eagle
basketball system depends on several
variables. The climate in which it is installed,
exposure to corrosives such as salt,
chemicals including but not limited to
herbicides and pesticides as well as organic
materials can all contribute to deterioration.!
For safety reasons the following should be
checked on a regular basis.
•Clean both sides of the backboard as needed with only a clean 100% cotton
cloth and regular household glass cleaner.!
•Inspect all nuts and bolts and tighten as necessary.!
•Inspect the entire assembly for chipped paint and signs of rust. It’s not
uncommon for parts to be mishandled during the unpacking and installation
process. If rust should appear, remove any loose paint, lightly sand the area,
apply a quality primer and paint with a quality exterior gloss protective enamel
such as Rust-Oleum.!
•Inspect the base of the pole for organic materials such as mulch, grass clippings,
top soil etc. as these items will trap moisture potentially damaging the paint.!
•The American Eagle height adjustment mechanism “jack” is pre-lubricated and
built in such a way that the internal components are shielded. No post
installation lubrication is necessary.!
•The goal should not be adjusted above or below the heights indicated on the
height adjustment decal. All adjustments should be made under adult
supervision.!
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