Bison BA8350 User manual

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Zip Crank Basketball Systems
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P A R T S L I S T
Item Qty Description Item Qty Description
A1Pole (packaged separately) S61/2" Lock Washer
B1Pole Plate T61/2" Hex Nut
C2Extension Channel U45/16" x 1" Truss Head Screw
D1Backboard "H" Frame V45/16" Flat Washer
E2Pole Plate Bracket W45/16" Lock Washer
F2Extension Channel Bracket X45/16" Hex Nut
G8Pivot Bushings Y1Backboard (packaged separately)
H43/8" x 8" Hex Bolt Z1Rim and Net (packaged separately)
I43/8" Thin Lock Nut AA 1Pole Cap
J83/8" x 1" Hex Bolt BB 1Height Gauge
K83/8" Flat Washer CC 1Pointer
L83/8" Lock Washer DD 31/4" Flange Nut
M83/8" Hex Nut EE 21/4" x 1" Hex Bolt
N1Crank FF 1Crank Handle
O21/2" x 5" Hex Bolt GG TBD Quick Dry Concrete (supplied by customer)
P21/2" Thin Lock Nut HH 1Pole Installation Kit (inside the pole)
Q3Square U-Bolt II 1BA79UGP Pedestal Base (packaged separately, only on "X" systems)
R61/2" Flat Washer JJ 1Pole Padding (if applicable, packaged separately)
 Inspect all contents prior to installation. Report any missing parts to dealer immediately.
 Read all instructions before proceeding.
 Save this instruction in the event that the manufacture must be contacted in the future for maintenance information.
Warning!
Improper installation, maintenance or use may cause product failure and serious personal injury.
1. Call your local utility locating service before digging, usually by dialing 811, to avoid serious injury and service
interruptions. Also avoid lawn sprinkler lines.
2. Determine the desired position of the pole by taking into consideration that the distance between the face of the
pole and the face of the backboard changes as the rim height is adjusted. At the top position (official 10' rim
height) this distance is approximately 30" and at the lowest point is approximately 43". See Figure 1.
3. Proceed to either 4a or 4b depending on the model you are installing.
IF YOU ARE INSTALLING A DIRECT BURY SYSTEM (BA8350, BA8350S, BA9350, BA9350S,
PR94UZC OR PR95UZC)
4a. Dig a 12" minimum diameter hole at least 36" deep. Remove additional soil from the bottom 1/3 - 1/2 of the hole
into a bell shape. In heavy frost climates a deeper footing will increase pole stability. The amount of Quick Dry
Concrete (GG) required will depend on final hole size. A 12" diameter x 36" deep hole with additional soil
removed will take approximately 3 cubic feet of concrete. Always better to have too much rather than too little on
site.
5a. Install the Pole Installation Kit (HH) around the Pole (A) using instructions provided with the Pole Installation
Kit (HH) found with the kit inside the Pole (A).
Date: 8/18/21 Rev: 10 N.J.C. File: Publisher\Inst\BA8350.pub Ref#: 920271

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Warning Label
12" Minimum
36" Reference
110" Minimum
HH
A
RIM
HEIGHT
DIM
“X”
10’ 30”
9’ 37”
8’ 43”
7 1/2’ 43”
Figure 1
6a. Fill the hole to the top with medium wet, fully mixed concrete. Never use the Quick Dry Concrete (GG) dry.
7a. Insert the Pole (A) into the center of the footing making sure that the warning label is on the backside of the
Pole (A) and that the flat front face of the Pole (A) is square to the playing surface.
IF YOUR WARNING LABEL BECOMES DAMAGED OR UNREADABLE, REQUEST A NO COST
REPLACEMENT.
8a. While the concrete is still wet and the Pole (A) is moveable, adjust the Pole Installation Kit (HH) on the Pole (A)
to help maintain the top of the Pole (A) at 110" from the playing surface, plumb in both directions and with the
front face parallel to the playing surface. See Figure 1.
9a. Filling the inside of the Pole (A) with wet Quick Dry Concrete (GG) will increase Pole (A) stability and require
additional Quick Dry Concrete (GG).
10a. Trowel the top of the footing and clean the concrete off the Pole (A) for a finished look.
11a. Allow at least 4 days for the concrete to cure before completing installation to avoid footing failure.
12a. Drill a 1/8" - 1/4" hole through one wall near the bottom of the Pole (A) to insure no water builds up inside the
Pole (A) if you did not fill the Pole (A) to the top with concrete.
13a. Proceed to instruction #14 when concrete is cured.
IF YOU ARE INSTALLING A REMOVABLE PEDESTAL MOUNT SYSTEM (BA9350X OR BA9350SX)
4b. Refer to the instructions included in BA79UGP Pedestal Base (II) for details regarding installation of the
removable base footing. The center of the footing and the BA79UGP Pedestal Base (II) will be identical to the
center of the direct bury pole in #2 above. See Figure 1.
5b. Allow concrete 4 days to cure.
6b. Mount the Pole (A) to the BA79UGP Pedestal Base (II) using the hardware provided. Plumb the pole using the
nuts above and below the base on the bottom of the pole.
7b. Proceed to instruction #14.
TO CONTINUE INSTALLATION
14. Using a marker or masking tape mark the Pole (A) 84" above the actual playing surface. See Figure 1.
15. Using 3/8" x 1" Hex Bolts (J), 3/8" Flat Washers (K), 3/8" Lock Washers (L) and 3/8" Hex Nuts (M) attach the two
Pole Plate Brackets (E) to the Pole Plate (B) and the two Extension Channel Brackets (F), to one Extension
Channel (C). Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 2.
16. Using the three Square U-Bolts (Q), 1/2" Flat Washers (R), 1/2" Lock Washers (S) and 1/2" Hex Nuts (T) attach the
Pole Plate (B) to the Pole (A) with the bottom surface of the Pole Plate (B) in line with the 84" mark on the
Pole (A). Placement of the extension arm assembly lower than this is not recommended as it increases the risk of
injury to young players. Tighten all nuts when Pole Plate (B) is level. See Figure 3.

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17. Using Pivot Bushings (G), 3/8" x 8" Hex Bolts (H) and 3/8" Thin Lock Nuts (I) attach the lower Extension
Channel (C) without the Extension Channel Brackets (F) attached to the Pole Plate (B). Tighten the 3/8" Thin Lock
Nut (I) and then reverse 1/2 turn to insure the Extension Channel (C) can move freely. See Figure 4.
Note visual difference between the 3/8" Thin Lock Nuts (I) and the 3/8" Hex Nuts (M). Using wrong 3/8" nuts
could result in system failure and player injury.
18. Repeat the process in #17 above installing the upper Extension Channel (C) with the previously attached Extension
Channel Brackets (F) to the top of the Pole Plate (B). See Figure 4.
19. Install the Crank (N) to the Pole Plate Brackets (E) and the Extension Channel Brackets (F) previously installed in
#15 above using 1/2" x 5" Hex Bolts (O) and 1/2" Thin Lock Nut (P). Tighten the 3/8" x 1" Hex Bolts (J) and 3/8"
Hex Nuts (M) installed in #15 above. Tighten the 1/2" x 5" Hex Bolts (O) and 1/2" Thin Lock Nuts (P) then reverse
1/2 turn to insure Crank (N) can move freely within the mounting brackets. See Figure 5.
Note difference between the 1/2" Hex Nuts (T) and 1/2" Thin Lock Nuts (P).
Do not use wrong nuts as this may cause system failure and player injury.
20. Attach the Backboard "H" Frame (D) to the upper and lower Extension Channels (C) using Pivot Bushings (G),
3/8" x 8" Hex Bolts (H) and 3/8" Thin Lock Nuts (I). Tighten the 3/8" Thin Lock Nuts (I) and then reverse 1/2 turn
to allow free movement. See Figure 6.
21. Using the Crank Handle (FF) attempt to raise and lower the Backboard "H" Frame (D) by placing the hook on the
end of the Crank Handle (FF) in the eye on the Crank (N) and rotate. If the extension arm assembly doesn't
move freely, make sure all pivot points are free by loosening the lock nuts.
22. Using the Crank Handle (FF) lower the Backboard "H" Frame (D) to its lowest position. Carefully position the
Backboard (Y) resting on the front of the Backboard "H" Frame (D). Attach the Backboard (Y) to the Backboard
"H" Frame (D) using four 5/16" x 1" Truss Head Screws (U), 5/16" Flat Washers (V), 5/16" Lock Washers (W) and
5/16" Hex Nuts (X). Tighten all 5/16" fasteners. See Figure 7.
Figure 2 Figure 3
Figure 4 Figure 5

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23. Install the Rim (Z) with the hardware provided with the Rim (Z). Make sure that the tubular spacers are installed in
the 4 holes in the glass to keep the rear of the Rim (Z) from contacting the glass. Tighten all rim mounting bolts
when the Rim (Z) is level. See Figure 8.
24. Attach Height Gauge (BB) to the top Extension Channel (C) with one 1/4" x 1" Hex Bolt (EE) and 1/4" Flange
Nut (DD) in the back mounting hole. Slide the Pointer (CC) onto one 1/4" x 1" Hex Bolt (EE) then install one 1/4"
Flange Nut (DD) against the Pointer (CC) with just enough slack to let the Pointer (CC) rotate freely on the
1/4" x 1" Hex Bolt (EE). Pass this assembly through the mounting holes in the Extension Channel (C) and tighten
with the remaining 1/4" Flange Nut (DD). You must tighten the 1/4" Flange Nuts (DD) against each other to lock
this assembly in place, if you tighten the 1/4" x 1" Hex Bolt (EE) you will also tighten the assembly against the
Pointer (CC). The Pointer (CC) must rotate freely on the 1/4" x 1" Hex Bolt (EE) once installed to accurately
indicate your rim height. The Height Gauge (BB) can be adjusted by loosening the 1/4" x 1" Hex Bolts (EE) to align
the Pointer (CC) with the 10' mark when Rim (Z) measures 10' from the playing surface. See Figure 9.
25. Install the Pole Cap (AA), the Net (Z) and the Pole Padding (JJ) if applicable.
26. You are now ready for play.
Figure 6 Figure 7
Figure 8 Figure 9
Warning!
Crank Handle (K) must be removed and stored before playing. The crank handle will be
a safety hazard to the playing area.