FIRST TEAM SPORTS Uni-Champ Series User manual

FIRST TEAM SPORTS, INC
Uni-Champ Extension Arm Assembly Instructions
Bill of Materials
A (4) 5/16" Hex Nut
G (2) 4" U-Bolt
M (8) ½" Nylon Flat washer
B (4) Extension Arm
H (1) Lift Spring
N (4) 5/16" x 1" Machine Bolt
C (1) I-Frame Backboard Support
I (4) ½" Lock washer
O (4) 5/16" Flat washer
D (1) Extension Arm Support
J (4) ½" Hex Nut
E (1) Insta- Just Bracket
K (4) ½" x 10" Hex Bolt
F (4) 5/16" Lock washer
L (4) ½" Locknut
NOTE: Immediately unpack all components and cross check against bill of materials. Report
any shortages to First Team customer service at 1-888-884-6677.

ONCE EXTENSION ARM SUPPORT (PART D) IS CONNECTED TO UNI-STRUT
BRACKET, PROCEED WITH FINAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
1. Loosely attach the lower two extension arms to the extension arm support using a ½"x 10" hex
bolt, ½" locknut and (2) ½" nylon flat washers. (Flat washers fit between extension arm support
and extension arms to prevent paint rubbing) Then, attach the upper two extension arm to the
extension arm support as described above, while doing so make sure to also attach the
Insta-Justbracket using the same ½"x 10" hex bolt as shown on Figure A. Figure C indicates
which end to attach to Pivot Point H. The Insta-Justbracket should be installed with the open
side facing down.
2. Attach the I-Frame Backboard support to the lower set of arms (I-Frame should be "FACE
FORWARD")using a ½"x 10" hex bolt, locknut and nylon flat washers. ATTENTION:Make sure to
also bolt Insta-Justbracket to Pivot Point G at this time. It fits on the ½" hex bolt located at pivot
point G (see figure A) and straddles the 1" square tubing support at the bottom of the
I-Frame. Note: Insta-Justbracket should be installed with the open side pointing down. Next,
attach the upper set of extension arms to the I-Frame backboard support as described above.
NOTE: DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE ATEMPERED GLASS BACKBOARD OR CLEAR
ACRYLIC BACKBOARD!!! If you purchased a TEMPERED GLASS backboard (FT216 or
FT221) your backboard should have been provided with (4) rim grommets located in the rim
holes in the glass. If the grommets are not in the holes look in the box, if you cannot locate
them DO NOT PROCEED WITH INSTALLATION, call First Team immediately,
1-888-884-6677. If you have a clear ACRYLIC backboard (FT210, FT215 or FT220) your
backboard is provided with (2) rubber gaskets instead of grommets mentioned above.
3. Remove and discard the plastic shipping block currently located at the backboard joint. Hang the
backboard on the I-Frame as shown in Figure B. Then, using the 5/16" hardware provided with the
backboard frame, bolt the Backboard I-Frame support to the center four holes located at the top of
your backboard as shown in Figure B. DO NOT TIGHTEN 5/16" HARDWARE AT THIS TIME.
Leave the nuts loose, they will be tightened at the end of the installation.
4. Next, loosely attach the bottom of the I-Frame to the aluminum frame in the backboard as
shown in Figure B using the 5/16" hardware provided in your hardware pack.
5. Attach desired rim with the hardware provided in the rim box. IF YOU HAVE AN ACRYLIC
BACKBOARD place one rubber gasket (included with the backboard) between the face of the
backboard and the backplate of the rim, the other should be placed between the Backboard
I-Frame support and the backside of the backboard. Trim gaskets if necessary. IF YOU HAVE
A TEMPERED GLASS BACKBOARD, make sure all four rim grommets are inserted into the four
holes in the glass, these grommets will prevent the glass from being crushed when you tighten the
rim bolts.
6. Tighten the 5/16" hardware holding the I-Frame Backboard Support to the Aluminum Backboard
frame discussed above in step 4 & 5. (see Figure B) It is best to tighten the four 5/16" bolts at
the bottom of the backboard before doing the top.
7. Tighten all bolts. Make sure rim is level to board, etc.

8. With the rim height adjusted all the way up, attach one lift spring from pivot point G to pivot
point H. If you purchased a Uni-Champ III, Uni-Champ Select, Uni-Champ Turbo, Uni-Champ
Nitro Or Uni-Champ Eclipse package you should have received 2 lift springs, attach one on
either side of the Insta-Justbracket.
Helpful Tip: You may find it helpful to loop a rope over pivot point H and attach it to one end of
the spring. Then with the spring already attached to pivot point G pull down on the rope,
extending the spring until it hooks itself over pivot point H.

ADJUSTING THE RIM HEIGHT
Your Uni-Champ series adjustable basketball system is adjustable from regulation 10' down to as low as
71/2' in 6-inch increments.
To adjust the rim height, simply place a broomstick into the adjustment mechanism's cup shaped notch
located on the backside of the backboard directly behind the rim.
Press firmly upward. You will hear a click and the weight of the backboard will be transferred to the
broomstick.
Slowly and carefully, lower the stick allowing the backboard and rim to fully descend to its lowest point
(7 1/2')
Remove pole.
TO RAISE UNIT TO VARIOUS RIM HEIGHTS
Place a broomstick under the bottom of backboard (NOT INTO THE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM).
Press firmly upward causing the backboard to raise.
You will hear a click each time the rim moves up 6". Stop lifting once you achieve the appropriate rim
height.
Remove pole.
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902 COREY ROAD
HUTCHINSON, KS 67501
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