First Team WallMonster Series User manual

First Team, Inc.
WallMonster Series
Installation Instructions
Bill of Materials
A (1) Wall Bracket
B (2) Upper Extension Arms
C (1) Lower Extension Arm Assembly
D (1) H-Frame Backboard Mount
E (1) 5/8” x 25 ½” Rod
F (1) Rim Height Indicator
G (1) Adjustment Crank Actuator
H (1) Crank Handle
I (4) Lift Springs
J (1) Rim Height Stickers
K (8) 5/8”x 3” Hex Bolt
L (1) 5/8”x 5” Hex Bolt
M (9) 5/8” Centerlock Nut
N (8) 5/8” Nylon Flatwasher
O (2) .125”x 2-9/16” Zinc Cotter Pin
P (8) 3/8”x 1 ¼” Hex Bolt
Q (8) 3/8” Flatwasher
R (8) 3/8” Lockwasher
S (8) 3/8” Hex
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.

WARNING!! WARNING!! WARNING!! WARNING!! WARNING!!
Proper installation of this basketball structure requires adequate wall
structure integrity. Consult with an architect or engineer if you are
uncertain about whether your roof or wall is sufficient to support this
structure adequately.
WARNING!! WARNING!! WARNING!! WARNING!! WARNING!!
Because each installation situation is unique, the anchoring hardware
required to attach this system to your wall is not included with the
unit. It is up to you to determine what hardware is suitable for your
particular installation. It is advisable to consult with an architect or
engineer if you are unsure about selecting the appropriate mounting
hardware. Inadequate or improper installation of this basketball
system can result in serious injury or death!
Read and understand all instructions completely before proceeding
with installation.
WALLMONSTER WALL MOUNTING
First, refer to FIGURE A and B on page one of the assembly
instructions. NOTE: The WallMonster may be installed either with a
36” or 48” OFFSET (distance from wall to backboard with rim at ten
feet) Position the WALL BRACKET on your wall based on either
FIGURE A or FIGURE B depending on the desired offset. Be sure
WALL BRACKET is positioned correct distance above the playing
surface. (refer to figure c for wall bracket top and bottom orientation)
Secure the WALLBRACKET to wall. HARDWARE FOR SECURING
ASSEMBLY TO WALL IS NOT SUPPLIED AND IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER. While securing structure to
wall it is important to place a level on the side of the WALL BRACKET
to insure that the structure is level side to side before finishing
attachment. Adjust as necessary until level.
NOTE: After you are satisfied that the structure is adequately fastened
to the wall and that the wall is adequate to support the weight of this
basketball system, you may proceed with the rest of the installation.
Locate the LOWER EXTENSION ARM assembly. Using Figure A (or
Figure B) note that the LOWER EXTENSION ARM has 3 sets of holes
drilled through it. The end with the holes closest to each other is the
end that mounts to the WALL BRACKET.
With the LOWER EXTENSION ARM oriented properly, attach the
LOWER EXTENSION ARM assembly to the WALL BRACKET using (2)

5/8”x 3” hex bolt, (2) 5/8” nylon flatwashers and (2) 5/8” centerlock
nut. Place one nylon flatwasher on each side between the LOWER
EXTENSION ARM and the WALL BRACKET support. The nylon washers
eliminate paint wear and provide free movement at the pivot points.
Remember, the nylon flatwashers go BETWEEN the extension arms
and the side of the wall bracket.
Attach the UPPER EXTENSION ARMS using (2) 5/8”x 3” hex bolt, (2)
5/8” nylon flatwashers, and (2) 5/8” centerlock nuts. Remember, the
nylon flatwashers go BETWEEN the extension arms and the side of the
wall bracket.
Next, using (1) 5/8”x 5” hex bolt and (1) 5/8” centerlock nut, attach
the ADJUSTMENT CRANK ACTUATOR to the ACTUATOR ATTACHEMENT
EARS on the WALL BRACKET (see figure D). The yoked clevis of the
adjustment crank should be cradled between the two welded tabs
(ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT EARS) at the top of the WALL BRACKET
support. Also attach the RIM HEIGHT INDICATOR at this time. The
welded tube on the RIM HEIGHT INDICATOR fits between the yoked
clevis on the adjustment crank. NOTE OF CLARIFICATION: The
Adjustment Crank Actuator and Rim Height Indicator are both attached
using the same 5/8”x 5” hex bolt mentioned above.
Using (1) 5/8”x 25 1/2” ROD provided and (2) .125”x 2-9/16” COTTER
PIN attach the bottom end of the ADJUSTMENT CRANK ACTUATOR
between the set of welded ears on the LOWER EXTENSION ARM as
shown in Figure A & B. Secure 5/8” ROD in place using COTTER PINS.
Bolt the H-Frame to the extension arms using (4) 5/8”x 3” hex bolts,
(4) 5/8” nylon washers and (4) 5/8” centerlock nuts. Remember to
place the nylon washers between the extension arms and the sides of
the H-Fame.
IF YOU PURCHASED A TEMPERED GLASS OR ACRYLIC
(plexiglass) BACKBOARD you should find (4) grommets mounted in
the four rim holes in the glass. If the grommets are not there, check
the box, they may have fallen out during shipping. If the grommets
are missing and cannot be located, DO NOT PROCEED WITH
INSTALLATION, call First Team immediately for replacements, 1-888-
884-6677. Grommets prevent glass/acrylic breakage when tightening
rim bolts. NO GROMMETS ARE NECESSARY FOR NON-CLEAR
BACKBOARDS.
Hang backboard on H-FRAME lining up the four holes at the top of the
BACKBOARD frame with the four holes in the top of the H-FRAME.

Loosely attach BACKBOARD at these four points using (4) 3/8”x 1 ¼”
hex bolts, flatwashers, lockwashers and hex nuts provided.
Loosely attach BACKBOARD to H-FRAME at the four points along the
bottom of the backboard frame as well. Use (4) 3/8”x 1 ¼” hex bolts,
flatwashers, lockwashers and hex nuts provided. Be sure the rim
holes in the BACKBOARD and the rim holes in the H-FRAME are aligned
so the rim bolts will be able to pass thru when attaching rim.
If you have a tempered glass or acrylic backboard, check once again to
make sure all (4) grommets are in place in the backboard rim
mounting holes. When you are satisfied with rim hole/H-Frame
alignment, attach RIM following the instructions provided in the rim
box. Then tighten the 3/8” hardware at both the top and bottom of
the BACKBOARD frame.
Next, using a measuring tape and CRANK HANDLE crank unit until rim
measures 10’ from playing surface. Make a pencil mark on the side of
the adjustment crank where the height indicator stops. Repeat this
step for 9 ½’, 9’, 8 ½’, 8’, 7 ½’. When finished peel and apply each
rim height sticker lining up the pencil mark with mark provided on
each respective sticker.
Next, using the CRANK HANDLE, crank unit upward so RIM reaches 10’
mark. Then attach (2) lift springs on either side of the CRANK
ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR attaching one end first on the LIFT SPRING
ATTACHMENT ROD (see figure c) and the other end of the LIFT
SPRING on the 5/8”x 25 ½” ROD mounted on the LOWER EXTENSION
ARM (see figure A & B) You may find it helpful to loop a rope over the
5/8” ROD and attach it to one end of the spring. Then with the spring
already attached to the LIFT SPRING ATTACHMENT ROD, pull down on
the rope, extending the spring until it hooks itself over the 5/8” x 25
½” ROD. The welded ears on either side of the ACTUATOR
ATTACHEMENT TUBE are designed to cradle two LIFT SPRINGS each.
Make sure all hardware has been tightened. If unit is difficult to crank
you may have over tightened the bolts at the main pivot points, try
loosening them slightly. Check over the unit periodically to make sure
no hardware has loosened as the unit ages.
Installation of your First Team WallMonster Basketball System is complete!
TIP: Find a safe and handy location to store your crank handle. If you ever lose
your crank handle, replacements can be purchased by calling First Team at 1-888-
884-6677. We hope you enjoy your WallMonster basketball system.