Gared Sports Ultra Champ I Manual

Ultra Champ I & II Adjustable Basketball System
Models: GP8A60 & GP8G60
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
Please read all instructions before attempting installation or operation of these units
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
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Table of Contents
Section PageNo.
Introduction 2
Cautions and Warnings 2
Parts Checklist 3-4
Assembly and Setup 5-17
Unit Operation 18
Note: The padding options shown below are purchased separately.

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Gared Sports model Ultra Champ Adjustable backstop.
To ensure that our equipment will provide years of use to you, we are including this installation,
operation, and maintenance guide. This guide will provide information on the proper assembly
and installation methods, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance of your portable
backstop.
Please note that a Bill of Materials is being included with this guide. Please check that all
of the parts called out on the Bill of Materials are present prior to beginning assembly and setup.
Please do not substitute for factory parts. Please contact your dealer or Gared or Performance
Sports Systems customer service department and allow them to determine if substitute parts are
acceptable.
It is recommended that an individual who has been properly trained perform assembly
and set up of the backstop. No one under the age of 18 should attempt assembly or set up of the
unit, unless properly supervised.
To prevent normal wear and tear from shortening the life of the unit, preventative
maintenance inspections and repairs should be performed at least once per year. If the units are
subject to high or unusual usage, inspections should be scheduled to occur more frequently. If
items are found to be nonconforming, replacements can be ordered from Gared, Performance
Sports Systems, or one of our authorized dealers. When contacting Gared or PSS, please have
information regarding the dealer/installer who sold the unit, the name of the project, and any
applicable warranty information.
Read and understand the following warnings to prevent possible personal injury and potential
damage to the equipment during assembly, setup, and operation.
Before proceeding with assembly, read all instructions and assembly procedures. Make sure
all parts have been received and are not damaged.

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Parts Checklist
Verify all parts listed on packing list are present prior to installation.
The following parts have been packed separately
Please refer to your packing slip to verify the correct board and goal has been received.
Item Basic Items Qty
1 5” x 5” Pole with welded base 1
2 5/8” dia. x 16” long J-bolts 4
3 J-Bolt Template Plate 1
4 36” long Rebar 4
5 Actuator – Height Adjustment Device 1
6 Lower Extension Arm 1
7 Upper Extension Arm Assembly 1
8 Actuator Brackets 2
9 Acrylic Backboard – 42” x 60” for GP8A60 1
10 Glass Backboard – 42” x 60” for GP8G60 1
11 Rim (726 Super Goal) 1
12 Net 1
Optional Padding
13 LSCE60 – Pro Mold Recreational Backboard Padding 1
14 PP5SQF – Fitted Pole Pad 1
15 PP6WR – Wrap-Around Pole Pad 1
16 BP5SQ – Base Pole Pad 1
Template Plate Hardware
17 5/8” dia. x 2-1/2” Nut Coupler 1
18 5/8” dia. x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt 1
19 5/8” dia. Hex Nut 4
Base Plate Hardware
20 5/8” dia. Flange Nut 4
21 5/8” dia. Flat Washer 4
22 5/8” dia. Lock Washer 4
Actuator Bracket Hardware
23 16mm dia. x 175mm long bolts 2
24 16mm dia. Nut 2
25 Flat Washer (16mm) 4
26 Lock Washer (16mm) 2
Lower Extension Arm Hardware
27 16mm dia. x 310mm long Hex Bolt 1
28 16mm dia. Nylon Locking Nut 1
29 Flat Washer (16mm) 2
Upper Extension Arm Hardware
30 16mm dia. x 215mm long Hex Bolt 1
31 16mm dia. Nylon Locking Nut 1
32 Flat Washers (16mm) 2
33 12mm dia. x 54mm long Hex Bolt 4
34 12mm dia. Nut 4

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35 Flat Washer (12mm) 8
36 Lock Washer (12mm) 4
Actuator Hardware
37 18mm dia. x 310mm long Hex Bolt 1
38 18mm dia. Nylon Locking Nut 1
39 Flat Washer (18mm) 2
40 Steel Bushing 1.0” o.d. x 5.0” long 1
41 Plastic Bushing Spacers 2
42 16mm dia. x 128mm long Hex Bolt 1
43 16mm dia. Nylon Locking Nut 1
44 Flat Washer (16mm) 2
Backboard Mounting Hardware
45 12mm dia. x 75mm long Hex Bolt 2
46 12mm dia. x 54mm long Hex Bolt 2
47 12mm dia. Nylon Locking Nut 4
48 Flat Washer (12mm) 8
49 Large PVC Washer 4
50 Mounting Brackets 4
51 #5/16-18 x 1-1/2” long Hex Bolts 12
52 #5/16-18 Nylon Locking Nuts 12
53 3/4” dia. Bushing (for mounting goal) 4
Rim (Goal) Hardware
54 #3/8-16 x 2” long Hex Bolts 4
55 #3/8-16 Nut 4
56 Flat Washer (3/8”) 8
57 Lock Washer (3/8”) 4
58 #8 x 5/8” Sheet Metal Screw 4
Contact Gared Customer Service at 800-325-2682 or PSS Customer Service at 800-848-8034 for
assistance with replacement of any parts missing or damaged.
Tools and Materials Required for Assembly:
1. 2 Adjustable Wrenches.
2. Socket Set
3. 1/2” Wrench
4. 9/16” Wrench
5. 3/4” Wrench
6. 15/15” Wrench
7. Phillips Head Screwdriver
8. Electric Drill
9. 11/64” Drill Bit
10. Tape Measure
11. Hammer or Mallet
12. Shovel
13. Post Hole digger.
14. Carpenter’s Level
15. 2 Ladders – minimum
16. Concrete – 1/2 yard or 14-16 bags of pre-mix (80 lb. bags)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the illustration below to assemble the template plate and J-bolts.

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Dig and prepare the hole for anchoring the template plate and J-bolt assembly.

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Set the J-bolt assembly in concrete with the nut coupler towards the playing area.

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Use the following illustration to raise the main post (column) into position. Two strong people
should be able to complete this process. The rest of the parts can then be added to complete the
unit. NOTE: As an alternative, the whole unit could be assembled with the post lying down and
then raised as the final process.

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Use the following steps to level and secure the main post.

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Unpack the backboard and mounting hardware. Attach the (4) mounting brackets with the nuts
and bolts provided. NOTE: Vertical spacing will be 20” as shown.

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Unpack the goal and attachment hardware. Included should be the rim, the net, (4) bushings,
bolts, nuts, washers, the cover plate and screws. Follow the steps below to mount the goal to the
backboard. The net can be added at any time.

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The following illustration shows how to attach the LSCE60 Pro Mold Padding. Padding may be
attached before or after backboard is mounted in final position.

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Assemble the (2) actuator brackets as shown in the illustration below.
Attach the lower extension arm as shown below.

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This is the primary lifting and support arm for the backboard.
Attach the height adjustment actuator to the brackets (bottom) and
the extension arm (top) with the hardware shown in the detail views.

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Assemble the upper extension arms and attach to the top of
the main post using the hardware shown in the detail views below.

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Attach the backboard to the extension arms using the hardware indicated in the detailed views
below. This will require at least three strong persons with ladders.
*Helpful hint* You could also accomplish this task by working

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out of the bed of a truck which may provide a more stable base than ladders.
Make sure you have enough help to complete this operation safely!
Note: Height adjustment is continuously variable from 7’-6” to 10’-0”

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Gared Holdings, LLC
Performance Sports Systems Gared Sports
9200 E. 146th Street 707 North 2nd Street
Noblesville, IN 46060 St. Louis, MO 63102
800-848-8034 800-325-2682
www.perfsports.com www.garedsports.com