ESCALADE SilverBack B5450 User manual

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1. Read this manual carefully before starting assembly. Read each step completely before beginning
each step.
2. Some smaller parts may be shipped inside larger parts. Check inside all parts and cartons
before assembling or ordering parts.
3. To make assembly of your Yard Guard easier, c h eck all cartons for kits.
All hardware may not be located in one kit.
4. Do not tighten hardware until instructed to do so. If hardware is tightened too soon, mounting holes
may not align and parts may not easily fit together. Leave locknuts slightly loose until you are instructed to
tighten them.
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
MODEL NO.
Yard Guard
Contact Escalade® Sports customer service department at:
Phone: 1-888-USA-GOAL Toll – Free !
Fax: [phone] Toll – Free !
E-mail: [e-mail]
Mailing Address (correspondence only):
Escalade Sports
PO Box 889
Evansville, IN 47706
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.ESCALADESPORTS.COM
ON-LINE TROUBLE SHOOTING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
ON-LINE PARTS REQUESTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ADDITIONAL ESCALADE® SPORTS PRODUCT INFORMATION
2L-7617-00
Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store!
5.
Save these instructions and your proof of purchase (receipt) in the event that the manufacturer
has to be contacted for replacement parts.
Escalade®Sports products may be manufactured and/or licensed under the following patents:
6419596, 6179733, 5919102, 5071120, 4798381, 4424968, D326128, 7244046
Additional patents may be pending. One or more of the listed patents and/or pending patents may cover specific product.
B5450
2016 Escalade Sports
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4L-8156-00
WARNING
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ŸCHECK PRODUCT FOR DAMAGE AND REPAIR BEFORE EACH USE
(LOOSE HARDWARE, RUST, TORN NETS, INSTABILITY) NEVER PLAY
ON DAMAGED EQUIPMENT!
ŸDO NOT CLIMB OR JUMP ON PRODUCT.
ŸDURING PLAY DO NO WEAR JEWELRY (WATCHES, RINGS, ECT.)
OBJECTS CAN ENTANGLE IN NET.
ŸPUT PRODUCT IN STORAGE POSITION WHEN NOT IN USE, DURING
STORMS, AND DURING AGGRESSIVE PLAY.
NOTE: ALWAYS place the Yard Guard into the Storage position when not in use,
especially during bad weather. Net sleeves can fill and hold water causing
damage.

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LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
INSTALLING THE YARD GUARD
Figure 1
DO NOT DUNK ON THIS UNIT .
DO NOT HANG FROM ANY PART OF THIS
UNIT , INCLUDING THE BACKBOARD, RIM,
SUPPORT BRACES OR NET.
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Detail 1
11
10
Rubber part
goes on the
inside facing
the Pole
FRONT
OF POLE
NOTE: Two adults are recommended for the Yard Guard installation.
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12
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12
11
4
3
6
1. Slide Inner (#11) middle (#12) and outside (#13) poles together as shown in Figure 1.
2. Put together Yard Guard bracket as shown. Using Bolt (#1), Washer (#2), Tube (#11), another Washer
(#2) Back Bracket (#3), Washer (#2), Pivot Tube (#6), Washer (#2) and Nut (#10). Tighten Nut
securely so that the rods can pivot up and down, but front to back wobble is minimized. See Detail 1.
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2
1

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Detail 2
Figure 2
DO NOT DUNK ON THIS UNIT .
DO NOT HANG FROM ANY PART OF THIS
UNIT , INCLUDING THE BACKBOARD, RIM,
SUPPORT BRACES OR NET.
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8
11
FRONT
OF POLE
NOTE: Make sure
Warning Label and
artwork face FRONT.
NOTE: Make sure Warning Label and artwork on Yard Guard Nets face the FRONT of pole.
3. Slide Right Yard Guard net (#8 with Silverback Decal) onto Steel Tube (#11) as shown in Detail 2.
Repeat for left Yard Guard Net (#7 with warning label). See Detail 3.
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NOTE: Make sure
Warning Label and
artwork face FRONT.
Yard Guard
Detail 3

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Detail 4 *Board Arms not
shown for clarity.
NOTE: Remove
old hardware.
6. Using a stable ladder, lift the upper parts of the nets one at a
time and slide the Safety Stop Bolt (#14) through Washer
(#15), grommet on net tab, Spacer (#17) and through the
pole. Then slide the bolt through another Spacer (#17) other
grommet on net tab, Washer (#15) and Nut (#18) as shown
in Detail 5. After the nets are attached, make sure to tighten
Nut (#18) onto Bolt (#14) but be careful not to crush the
grommet on net tab.
Yard Guard
DO NOT DUNK ON THIS UNIT .
DO NOT HANG FROM ANY PART OF THIS
UNIT , INCLUDING THE BACKBOARD, RIM,
SUPPORT BRACES OR NET.
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*Rim not shown
for clarity.
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(Right)
7
(Left)
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NOTE: Make sure
Warning Label and
artwork face FRONT.
4. Raise the backboard, by turning the Actuator Crank, until the
lower arms are no longer making contact with the Safety Stops.
Pocket
Pocket Figure 3
NOTE: Use hardware from Yard Guard kit to replace the
existing hardware. The #14 bolt in the kit will be longer
that the one on your basketball system.
5. Using a stable ladder carefully remove safety stop bolt
assembly that’s assembled on your pole. See Detail 4.
Detail 5 *Board Arms not
shown for clarity.
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7
Grommet
Pole
Grommet
15
15
14
17
17
18
Pole

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8. As shown, insert one end of the fiberglass rod into the triangular pocket on the FRONT upper
outside corners of the net. The rod will then remain on the front of the net until it reaches the
second diagonal square from the lower inside corner as shown in Detail 8. Please push it
though this hole and down into the fiberglass rod pivot connector. Then carefully take the
fiberglass tube sleeve and slide it over the pivot connector as well. Do this for both sides.
Yard Guard
Detail 6
DO NOT DUNK ON THIS UNIT .
DO NOT HANG FROM ANY PART OF THIS
UNIT , INCLUDING THE BACKBOARD, RIM,
SUPPORT BRACES OR NET.
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*Rim not shown
for clarity.
8
(Right)
7
(Left)
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NOTE: Make sure
Warning Label and
artwork face FRONT.
7. Assemble both fiberglass rods (#5) and then
carefully push them through the Vinyl sleeves
(#9). See Detail 6 and Detail 7.
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Pocket
Pocket Figure 4
Second
diagonal
square
Detail 7
Detail 8

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FRONT VIEW
FRONT
OF POLE
Detail 7
FRONT VIEW
FRONT
OF POLE
9. There are 4 straps #16 used to secure the Yard Guard to your pole as shown in . Center the Detail 8
space between the two clips on the back of the pole. Pull each Velcro side towards the front of the pole,
going the inner most net squares and secure at the front. Starting approximately 16” From the through
base, continue this process at about 12” increments, until all 4 are used. Refer to .Detail 9 - Detail 11
Your Yard Guard is now complete! It is in the deployed position. To store it, during
non-play, bad weather, or rough play follow the steps in the next page.
BACK OF POLE
FRONT OF POLE
FRONT OF POLE
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FRONT OF POLE
BACK OF POLE
Detail 8
Detail 9
Detail 10
Detail 11

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Storage instructions
NOTE: Straps will be tight. This will help to secure
and Protect the Yard Guard.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Female
Plastic
Clip
Plastic
Clip
Male
Strap with
Plastic
Clips
FRONT OF POLEFRONT OF POLE
1. First, make sure all male clips have been disconnected from their
corresponding clips. Carefully lift the bottom tube of the Yard Guard
upwards and toward the net. Gather the excess netting to the pole
with one hand while using the other to grab the top storage Strap
with the Plastic Clip. Simply bring the Strap with male Plastic
Clip around the front and outside of the Yard Guard and connect the
female Clip, located on the back on the pole pad See Figure 4-6, Side
View and Back View. Connect the other four straps in the same
manner. Repeat this same procedure on the other side.
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Yard Guard
Yard Guard
Yard Guard
Detail 1
Detail 2
Detail 3

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Yard Guard
2L-7617-00
1 1B-7034-00 1/4” X 2 1/2”Hex Bolt 2
2 2B-6014-00 1/4” Washer 8
3 Back Bracket 1
4 1A-7688-00 Front Bracket 1
5 6M-6543-00 Fiberglass pole assembly 2
6 Support Rod Pivot Connector 2
Key# Part # Description Qty.
7 YG Net (Left) 1
8 3F-6072-00 1
9 Vinyl Sleeve 2
10 1/4” Hex Nut 2
11 8S-7722-00 Steel Tube (Inside) 2
1A-7687-00
8S-6902-00
3F-6057-00
3M-8959-00
2B-6306-00
YG Net (Right)
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7
*Board Arms not
shown for clarity.
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7
9
5
12 8S-7723-00 2
13 Steel Tube (Outside) 2
14 3/8-16 X 7.5” Bolt 1
15 701-50 3/8” Standard Washer 2
8S-7724-00
1B-6483-10
Steel Tube (Middle)
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12
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13
12
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11
10
4
3
6
2
2
1
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16 4A-8158-00 Straps 4
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15
14
19 2L-7617-00 Owner’s Manual 1
Grommet
17 8S-6657-00 Stop Spacer 2
18 901-28 3/8-16 Lock Nut 1
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purchaser all structural components (not accessories) of the Silverback System to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of One (1) year from the original purchase.
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Enamel Paint.
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• “Yard Guard™” is warranted for one (1) year. Warranty is void if “Yard Guard™ is not used for it's
Intended use.
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Or Write Escalade Sports at: Escalade Sports - P.O. Box 889, Evansville, IN 47706 - Attn: Warranty Dept.
Or E-mail us at: [email protected]
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