Douglas F5 FIXED Series Quick start guide

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FIXED HEIGHT BASKETBALL SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S 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.

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! 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.
● If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution. Follow all warnings and cautions on the ladder carefully. ●6
people are required to lift the unit into place. ●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. ●Climate, corrosion,
or misuse could result in system failure. ●If technical assistance is required, contact the manufacturer. ●Minimum
operational height is 7'6”to 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

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ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION
A 1 Main Post
B 1 Main Extension Arm
C2Small Extension Arm
D 1 Extension Arm Plate
E 1 Backboard with frame
F 1 Rim
U1 1 Anchor Template
U2 4 16mm Anchor J-bolts
U3 8 Thick washer for J-bolts
U4 12 Hex nut M16
U5 4 Anchor Rebar 36"L
U6 4 Lock Washer M16
74Hex Bolt M12x1.37”
8 8 Flat Washer M12
94Lock nut M12
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION
1 6 Hex bolt M16x8”
2 12 Flat Washer M16
3 6 Lock nut M16
42 Hex Bolt M10x1.37”
52 Lock nut M10
62Flat washer M10
HARDWARE LIST
PARTS LIST
RIM HARDWARE on page 7
UNDERGROUND PARTS
U5
Verify all parts listed on packing list are present prior to installation. Contact our Customer
Service at 800-553-8907 for assistance with replacement of any parts missing or damaged.

a. Dig a hole 48" deep and 20"x 20"square . The edge of the hole
should be flush with the edge of the playing surface. If you live in an area
where heavy frost can occur, it may pose a problem, consult your local
building inspector to determine the appropriate hole depth.
b. Build a form before pouring the concrete pad, to ensure that the top
of the concrete remains straight and square. The form should
be placed about 1/2" above the playing surface to allow for water drainage.
c. Bell out the bottom of the hole.
20"SQ
20"
48"
NOTE: The hole must be at least 48" deep.
NOTE: A square hole prevents the rotation of the concrete.
NOTE: The area behind the playing surface must be cleared off by at least
3 feet to enable the user to stand behind the pole to adjust the Rim height.
NOTE: At rim height 10’, distance from the face of backboard to the
front of Main Post(A) is 48”, Choose the proper location to dig
for the concrete footing:
STEP B
STEP A
A. Thread a 16mm Hex Nut (U4) onto each of the 16mm J-Bolts
(U2).Securely tighten the Nuts all the way down to the end of the
threads.
B. Slide the threaded end of the J-Bolts through the holes
in the Anchor Template (U1) and secure each J-Bolt with a
16mm J-Bolt Hex Nuts(U4) as shown. Securely tighten all Nuts
at this time.
U2
U4
U1
U2
U2
U2
U4
U4 U4
U4
U2
NOTE: Make sure the curved“J”ends of the J-Bolts are
oriented in a rectangular pattern, as shown.
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WARNING
*BECAUSE OF THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THE SYSTEM, A MINIMUM OF
THREE ADULTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS*
STEP1
A. Slide a 16mm Thick Washer (U3) over each of the J-Bolts(U2) as shown in FIGURE 1A.
B. Remove the Padding from Main Post (A). Place the Main Post (A) over the J-Bolts. Slide a 16mm
Thick Washer(U3), a Lock washer M16 (U6) and thread a 16mm Hex Nut (U4) to each J-bolt.
Tighten the Nuts only a few turns onto the J-Bolts as shown in FIGURE 1B.
C. If the Main Post (A) is not exactly vertical, adjust the 16mm J-Bolt Hex Nuts(U4) located under the
Post base. Tighten all of the Hex Nuts(U4) Above Post base when Main Post(A) is vertical.
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STEP2
A.
FIGURE 1A FIGURE 1B
U4
U6
U3
U3
U2
A
Position the Main Extension Arm (B) to the Line on Main post (A) as shown in Figure 3A.
Connect Main Extension Arm (B) to Main Post (A) with one Extension Arm Plate (D), using 6 Hex Bolts
M16x8” (1), 12 Flat W asher M16 (#2), 6 Lock nuts (#3). See Figure 3B.
B.
FIGURE 3A
10FT line
FIGURE 3B
Line up the top edge
of Main Extension
Arm plate with 10FT
B
B
A
A
D
D
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STEP 3
A.
E
Attach backboard frame to Main Extension arm using two M10X1.37”
Hex Bolts (4), two M10 flat washer (6 ) and two M10 lock nut (5).
Tight the Small Extension Arm (C) to Main Extension Arm (B) by using two
M12 x 1.37” Hex Bolts (#7), four Flat W asher M12 (#8), two Lock Nut M12 (#9)
.
Do not tighten at this time.
C
C
B
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7
8
8
9
8
C.
7
889
7
8
8
9
Attach backboard frame to Small Extension arm (C)
using two M12X1.37” Hex Bolts (7), four M12 flat
washer (8 ) and two M12 lock nut (9).
B.
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465
R3
R2
R1
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
H
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.
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B. Mount the rim to the Mounting bracket on Backboard (E) using the hardware supplied in the rim box