American Eagle Goals PRO Series User manual

October 4, 2017
PRO SERIES
Installation Instructions - FM54, FM60, FM72
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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
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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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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.
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) nut 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)
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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 template is resting on top of the wet concrete.
Note: The four (#3) nuts located below the (#1) template will be embedded in the concrete. !
•It is important that the anchor is both level side-to-side as well as front-to-back.!
•Check often over the next 30 minutes with a level to ensure that the anchor has not moved from
its intended position.
•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 but highly recommended !
*Spray adhesive can be found at many hardware stores. (Loctite Brand or 3M)!
Note: Do not use an impact gun on stainless steel hardware. !
Stainless steel hardware will commonly lock up or seize on itself before being fully tightened. It is
important to apply a small amount of grease or an anti-seize lubricant designed for stainless steel
hardware before threading on the nut.!
*Experienced Installer Tip: A great deal of success has been had using the spray adhesive as an
anti-seize lubricant during the assembly process. Simply apply the spray adhesive to the bolt
threads before threading on the nut and tighten with hand tools as you normally would.!

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Step 1 - Prepare the Anchor
Step 2 - Pole Assembly - Lower Arm
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•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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DETAIL#12
LOWER ARM
TO POLE
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 4 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 4 using one (#28) bolt, one (#10)
stainless washer, two (#9) ABS washers, one (#8) stainless steel tube and one (#6) white nylon
tube per side of the lower arm. !
•Fully tighten both (#28) bolts.!
*Experienced Installer Tip: Apply a small amount of spray adhesive to the smooth side of the (#9)
washers and slide them over the (#6) nylon tube adhering them to the sides of the Y-arm. This will
help prevent them from falling offwhen raising the Y-arm into position.!
Diagram 4

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Step 3 - Pole Assembly - Upper Arms
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•Attach the upper arms (#13) and the (#5,#11) Front Mount adapter brackets to the pole as
shown in Diagram 5 using one (#21) bolt, two (#10) stainless steel washers, four (#9) ABS
washers, 2 (#19) gray nylon tubes and one (#23) nut. Tighten the (#23) nut just enough to keep
the assembly together but still allowing the (#5,#11) adapter brackets to be manipulated.!
*Experienced Installer Tip: Do not apply anti-seize or spray adhesive to the threads of the bolt until
after it has passed thru the top of the pole. Doing so beforehand will cause any leftover
production debris to stick to the threads of the bolt. Dirty threads will cause the stainless
hardware to lock up or seize. Once a nut and bolt seizes, it must be cut apart and replaced.
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Diagram 5

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•Locate and unwrap the jack. Clip the zip tie being carful not to drop the jack as it will separate.!
•Turn the eyelet on the bottom of the jack to partially extend the jack.!
•Attach the (#17) jack to the (#5,#11) jack ears using one (#25) bolt, two (#26) stainless washers,
two (#1) ABS washers as shown in Diagram 6. Do not fully tighten the bolt at this time.!
•Insert the (#4) stainless steel spacer tubes between the (#5,#11) adapter brackets and secure
with the (#20) bolts and (#24) nuts. No washers are used here.!
•You may now fully tighten all the hardware associated with the upper arms and jack brackets.!
*Experienced Installer Tip: When attaching the jack to the jack adapter brackets it helps to keep
the hardware a little loose in order to properly line up the bolt holes. Once everything is lined up
and in place proceed with tightening the hardware.
Diagram 6

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Step 4 - Pole Assembly - Upper Jack Attachment
Step 5 - Pole Assembly - Lower Jack Attachment
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NOTE:
PLASTIC WASHERS
ARE TO BE PLACED
IN BETWEEN.
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DETAIL# 11
CONNECTING JACK
TO LOWER ARM
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Diagram 7
•Turn the eyelet at the bottom of the jack in order to better line up the holes in the jack with the
holes in the Y-Arm as shown in Diagram 7. Insert the two (#19) gray nylon bushings into the
brackets located on the Y-arm. !
•Attach the jack to the Y-arm using one (#27) bolt, one (#10) stainless steel washer, two (#9) ABS
washers and one (#19) gray nylon bushing per side. Fully tighten hardware.!
*Experienced Installer Tip: Apply a small amount of spray adhesive to the smooth side of the (#9)
ABS washers and slide them over the (#19) gray nylon tube adhering them to the sides of the Y-
arm bracket. This will help prevent them from falling offduring assembly.

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Step 6 - 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.
Diagram 8

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Step 7 - Backboard Attachment
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Diagram 9
*Experienced Installer Tip: Pre-install the four (#14) gray nylon tubes into the ends of the upper
and lower arms. Apply a small amount of spray adhesive to the smooth side of eight (#9) ABS
washers. Slide the (#9) ABS washers over the (#14) gray nylon tubes and adhere them to both
sides of the upper and lower arm tabs. !
•Adjust the the height of the lower arm to its lowest point. !
•With at least four capable adults, raise the backboard into position while the fifth person
attaches the backboard to the lower arm using the hardware shown in Diagram 9. This is a
pivot point. Do not over tighten these bolts.!
•Raise the top of the backboard up and into position and attach the upper arms using the
hardware shown in Diagram 9. This is a pivot point. Do not over tighten these bolts.
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 8 - Square the Backboard
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•Now that the backboard is attached, take a moment to check if the backboard is square to the
playing area.!
•If any adjustment needs to be made, simply loosen the four (#3) nuts from Step 6 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 four (#3) nuts are tight.
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Step 9 - 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 10. 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 all four (#21) nuts.
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RIM IS NOT SHOWN
FOR CLARITY
THE RUBBER OCTAGON IS TO
BE PLACED IN BETWEEN THE
RIM AND GLASS AS SHOWN.
Diagram 10

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Step 10 - Rim Cover Plate Attachment
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•Attach the rim cover plate as shown in Diagram 11.!
•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 11

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Step 11 - 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 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 12. !
Note: You may apply the height decal to the front or the rear of the jack, however 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.
STICKER
LOWER JACK
Diagram 12

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Care and Maintenance
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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.!
Questions?!
Phone: [phone]!
Email: [email protected]!
www.aegoals.com

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#21
#20
#28
#22
#27 #9
#10
#7
#23
#24
#6
#8
#14
#19
GROUND KIT- #3
GROUND KIT-#4
#25
#26 #1
#4
Hardware Identification Sheet

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Hardware List - Pro Series FM!
###Key ### Description###Quantity!
#####!
#####Anchor Kit!
###3# # 3/4 - 10 Hex Nut###12!
###4# # 3/4” Flat Washer###8!
#####Basketball Goal!
###27# # 1/2” - 13 x 1” SS HHCS# # 2!
###22# # 1/2” - 13 x 2” SS HHCS# # 4!
###28# # 1/2”-13 x 3 1/2” SS HHCS## 2!
###25# # 1/2”-13 x 4 1/2” ZN HHCS## 1!
###21# # 1/2”-13 x 9” SS HHCS# # 1!
###23# # 1/2”-13 SS Nylock Nut# # 6!
# # #20# # 3/8”-16 x 4” ZN HHCS# # 2!
###24# # 3/8”-16 Nylock Nut###2!
###10# # 1 3/4” OD x 1/2” ID SS Washer#14!
###26# # 1/2” SS Washer###2!
###4# # 3 1/4” Long SS Tube# # 2!
###8# # 2 1/4” Long SS Tube# # 2!
###9# # 2” OD x 7/8” ID ABS Washer#24!
###19# # 7/16” Long Gray Nylon Bushing#4!
###14# # 3/4” Long Gray Nylon Bushing #4!
###6# # 2 7/32” Long Nylon Bushing#2!
###1# # 1 1/2” OD x 1/2” ID ABS Washer#2!
#####Rim Hardware!
###7# # 3/8” SS Flat Washer# # 8!
###20# # 3/8”-16 x 4” ZN HHCS# # 4!
###5# # #10 x 3/4” Phillips SS Screw#4!
#####Cover Plate####1!
#####Net#####1

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Warranty
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Limited Lifetime Warranty
Warranty Coverage: American Eagle Basketball Systems warrants to the original retail purchaser that any product of its
manufacture is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged
by accident, negligence, use for purposes for which it is not intended, improper service, failure to follow the instructions
provided with the product or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship. A limited lifetime
warranty is effective for the duration of ownership by the original retail purchaser or five years after product
discontinuation by American Eagle Basketball Systems.!
Subject to proper installation and normal residential use, American Eagle Basketball Systems warrants, subject to the
limitations below, to the original retail purchaser all structural components of the American Eagle Basketball System to
be free of defects in material and workmanship for the duration of ownership by the original purchaser or five years after
product discontinuation by American Eagle Basketball Systems.!
Not Covered By This Warranty: Use of product in non-residential applications including, but not limited to, schools,
parks, public or private recreational facilities. Product subjected to abuse, negligence, improper installation, vandalism,
acts of God, alteration of product and any other events beyond the control of American Eagle Basketball Systems.
Paint or rusted parts. If rust should appear, remove loose paint, lightly sand affected area, primer and paint with an
exterior enamel paint. Rims are not warranted for any defects other than workmanship. Bent rings, torn back plates,
damaged springs and damaged eyebolts are a result of hanging on the rim and are not warranted. Shipping charges
both ways. Product shipped collect will be refused. Protective padding is not warranted for any defects other than
workmanship for a period of one year. Service charges, labor charges, equipment rental and travel expenses associated
with the replacement of repair or warranty item. !
American Eagle Basketball Systems reserves the right to examine photographs or physical evidence of product claimed
to be defective, and to recover said product, prior to authorization of warranty claims. All warranty claims must be
arranged through American Eagle Basketball Systems prior to any product returns.!
The sole obligation of American Eagle Basketball Systems and the exclusive remedy under the applicable warranty, is
repair or replacement of any component part determined by American Eagle Basketball Systems to be defective and
covered by the warranty. American Eagle Basketball Systems will not be liable for any other damages or expenses. !
Warranty Disclaimers: The applicable warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied.
American Eagle Basketball Systems does not assume, and no other person or representative is authorized to assume
for American Eagle Basketball Systems any other liability in connection with the sale of American Eagle Basketball
Systems products. Under no circumstances shall American Eagle Basketball Systems be liable for any indirect,
consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages of any kind. The American Eagle Basketball Systems
product is intended to be used to play the sport of basketball. All sports involve risk of injury. The user assumes all risk
of injury resulting from the use of this product. All products are sold on this condition and no representative of American
Eagle Basketball Systems may waive or change this policy.!
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or consequential or incidental damages, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.!
Legal Remedies: This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from
state to state.!