Douglas F5 FIXED Series User manual

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WARNING
Douglas Industries, Inc.
3441 South 11th Ave.-Eldridge, IA 52748
Telephone: [phone]
www.douglas-sports.com
Keep this instruction manual in case you have to contact the manufacturer for replacement parts.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF
THE WARNINGS IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY.
FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY ALSO
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE.
PLEASE HEED ALL WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ASSEMBLE
THIS SYSTEM WITHOUT CAREFULLY
READING AND FOLLOWING ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. BEGIN BY IDENTIFYING
AND TAKING INVENTORY OF ALL PARTS
USING THE PARTS LIST PROVIDED.
FIXED HEIGHT BASKETBALL SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(Not Included)
1. (2) Adjustable Wrenches 10. Concrete-1/2 yard or 14-16
2. Socket Set Bags, (80 lb. bags)
3. 9/16" Wrench 11. Phillips Head Screwdriver
4. 3/4" Wrench
5. 15/16" Wrench 13. Carpenter's Level
6. ½" Wrench 14. Water Supply
7. Hammer or Mallet
8. Tape Measure
9. Shovel
**A MINIMUM OF 3 - 4 ADULTS IS
REQUIRED TO LIFT UNIT INTO PLACE**
STOP!
BEFORE YOU START
A. Identify and inventory all parts using the checklist boxes in the parts list. Be sure to
keep the hardware bags and their contents separate. If any parts are missing call
our Customer Service Department (800-553-8907).
B. Test fit all Bolts by inserting them into the respective hole. If necessary, carefully
scrape away any excess powder coating buildup from inside the holes. Do not
scrape away all of the powder coating. Bare metal may rust.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. The owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules to safely operate the
system. Proper and complete assembly, use and supervision is essential for proper operation and to reduce the risk
of accident or injury. A high probability of serious injury exists if this system is not installed, maintained, or operated
properly.
ƽ If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution. Follow all warnings and cautions on the ladder carefully. ƽ 6
people are required to lift the unit into place.
ƽ Before digging, contact the appropriate agency to locate underground
power cables, gas, and water lines. Do not install the system within 20 feet of overhead power lines.
ƽ Climate, corrosion,
or misuse could result in system failure.
ƽ If technical assistance is required, contact the manufacturer. ƽ Minimum
operational height is 7'6āto the Rim. Most injuries are caused by misuse and /or failure to follow instructions.
Use caution when using the system.
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12. A minimum of 2 Ladders
STOP!

U5
Verify all parts listed on packing list
are present prior to installation.
Contact our Customer Service at
1-800-553-8907 for assistance with
replacement of any parts missing or
damaged.
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PARTS LIST
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION
BASKETBALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
A 1 Main Post
B 1 Main Extension Arm
C 2 Upper Adjustable Brace Arms
D 1 Extension Arm Plate
E 1 Backboard with frame
F 1 Rim
RIM HARDWARE on page 6
ANCHOR SYSTEM PARTS
U1 1 Anchor Template
U2 4 5/8” Anchor J-bolt
U3 8 5/8“ Washer for J-Bolt
U4 8 5/8” Hex Nut
U5 4 Anchor Rebar
U6 4 5/8” Lock Nut
HARDWARE LIST
1 6
5/8” Hex Bolt
2 12 5/8” Flat Washer
3 6 5/8” Lock Nut
4 2 3/8” x 1.5” Hex Bolt
5 2 3/8” Lock Nut
6 2 3/8” Flat Washer
7 4 3/8” x 1” Hex Bolt
8 8 3/8” Flat Washer
9 4 3/8” Lock Nut

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Green/Brown Sewer
White Proposed Dig
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STEP 1
A. Ensure ground is level with playing surface. According to
Figure 1, dig a cylindrical hole 16" wide and 48" deep.
B. Assemble anchor template assembly according to Figure 2
and 3 . Attach four 5/8" hex nuts (U) 2-1/4" from top of 5/8”
anchor j-bolts (U2). Set anchor template (U1) on bolts
(U2). Place four 5/8" hex nuts (U) on top of anchor
template (U1). As illustrated turn and position the 5/8”
anchor j-bolts (U2) inline with anchor template.
C. Pour concrete into the hole 18" from the top. Place four
rebars (U5) 8" apart forming a square in the center of hole
as illustrated in Figure 1.
D. Finish pouring concrete into hole. Release any air pockets
in concrete.
E. Drop anchor template assembly (Figure 3) into the center
of the wet concrete until the template (U1) is flush with the
cement. Level the template and make
sure it's parallel
with playing surface. Add four 5/8" flat washers
(U3). Clean off any excess wet cement from the
anchor template.
F. Check leveling of mounting plate several times
while concrete is curing. Front of mounting plate
must be parallel with playing surface.
G. Let concrete cure a minimum of 72 hours before
continuing to install your basketball system. Allow
additional time for cold, wet or humid weather.
16"
Playing Surface
Ground Surface
FIGURE 1: CONCRETE FOOTING
48"
18"
8"
U5
FIGURE 3:
ANCHOR
TEMPLATE
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 2:
ANCHOR
SYSTEM U6
U3
U4
U1
U4
U2
U3
U5
2-1/4"
FROM TOP

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STEP 2
FIGURE 4
B
A
D
FIGURE 5
BA
D
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STEP 3
E
C
C
B
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R3
R2
R1
A. Attach backboard frame to Main
Extension arm using two 3/8” x 1.5”
Hex Bolts (4), two 3/8” flat washers (6)
and two 3/8” lock nuts (5) according to
Figure 6.
Note: Some backboards may not be
compatible for this step. Attach
backboard to extension and rim with
rim hardware if needed.
B. Follow Figure 7 and attach backboard
frame to upper adjustable brace arms
using two 3/8” x 1” Hex Bolts (7), four
3/8” flat washers (8) and two 3/8” lock
nuts (9).
C. Tighten the upper adjustable brace
arms (C) to Main Extension Arm (B)
by using two 3/8” x 1.5” Hex Bolts
(#7), four 3/8” Flat Washers (#8) and
two 3/8” Lock Nuts (#9) according to
Figure 8.
A. Position the Main
Extension Arm (B) to the
10’ Line on Main post (A)
as shown in Figure 4
B. Connect Main Extension
Arm (B) to Main Post (A)
with one Extension Arm
Plate (D), using six 5/8”
Hex Bolts (1), twelve 5/8”
Flat Washer (2), six Lock
nuts (3). See Figure 5
Line up the top edge of Main
Extension Arm Plate with 10’ Line
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FIGURE 6
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FIGURE 7
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B
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FIGURE 8

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RIM HARDWARE
R1
R2
R3
4 PCS
4 PCS
4 PCS
Carriage bolt M10X4.33”
Flat Washer M10
Flange Nut M10
R1 R2 R3
L
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STEP 4
A. Remove the screws on Rim spring box cover, open the Spring box.
(Rim Spring Box cover may not be factory-assembled.)
Slide 4 Carriage bolts M10x 4.33” (R1-rim hardware kit) thru Rim plate, Spacers and Backboard, secure
with 4 Flat washers M10 (R2-Rim hardware kit ) and 4 Flange nuts M10 (R3-Rim hardware kit ) from the
backside of Backboard.
Re-attach Spring box cover to the Rim with
removed screws.
NOTE: Use a level to make sure rim is level side
to side before tightening nuts.
C.
B. Mount the rim to the Mounting bracket on Backboard (E) using the hardware supplied in the rim box