Gared GP12G72DM Manual

All Pro Jam Adjustable Basketball System
Models: GP12G72DM, GP12A72DM, & GP12P72DM
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
Please read all instructions before attempting installation or operation of these units
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
P UBLICATION N O . 4 5 1 7 5 2 5 8 2 June 21, 2012

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Table of Contents
Section Page No.
Introduction..........................................................................................................................1
Safety ...................................................................................................................................2
Specifications.......................................................................................................................3
Parts Checklist ................................................................................................................. 4-5
Installation...................................................................................................................... 6-18
Optional Post and Backboard Padding ........................................................................ 19-20
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of a Gared Sports model All Pro Jam 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.

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SAFETY
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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SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
GP10G72DM
GP10A72DM
GP10P72DM
Backboard
1/2" GLASS
3/8" ACRYLIC
1/2" POLYCARB
Weight lb [kg]
503 [228]
449 [204]
459 [208]

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PARTS CHECKLIST
Your unit should be shipped with the following packages. Be sure that all packages and parts are
received before proceeding with installation. Please refer to your packing slip to verify the
correct board and goal has been received. 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.
453072576 POST PKG, GP12-DM
ITEM
QTY
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
1
4
103055 5
WASHER,FLAT . X 1.31 X .0 DELRIN BLK
2
1
123051518
DECAL, WARNING GP SERIES
3 1 153055 31 BASE HARDWARE KIT W/ TEMPLATE PL.
4
1
451 52530
ACUATOR ASSY, GP SERIES
5
4
451 525 5
REBAR, 1/2 X 3 "' LONG
1
453072558
MAST WELDMENT, GP12
7
1
502-10-11-88
HEX BOLT, 5/8-11 UNC X 5.5
8 1 545-10-11 HEX NUT, NYLON LOCK 5/8-11
9
2
5 1-10
FLAT WASHER 5/8
10
1
4530725 2
CAP, END x8" RECT POST BLK
MODEL POS PKG ARMS PKG BOARD GOAL BASE POLE BOARD
GP12G72DM 45307257 453072577 BB72G50HH 2000 BP8SQ PP8SQF or PP8WR LSCE72
GP12A72DM 45307257 453072577 BB72A38 2000 BP8SQ PP8SQF or PP8WR LSCE72
GP12P72DM 45307257 453072577 BB72P50 2000 BP8SQ PP8SQF or PP8WR LSCE72
OP IONAL PADS

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453072577
ARM PKG, GP12-DM
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
21 103055 5 WASHER,FLAT . X 1.31 X .0 DELRIN BLK
22 4 111553503 WASHER,FLAT .50 X 1.25 X .0 DELRIN BLK
23 2 121974131 DECAL, GARED 1.7" WHITE
24 1 123051517 DECAL, HEIGHT ADJUST GP10/12-DM
25 1 451752582 MANUAL, INSTAL-OPER GP12DM
2 1 4530725 0 LIFTING ARM WELDMENT, GP12DM
27 2 453052542 TUBE, FORMED UPPER ARM GP10/12DM
28 1 453074189 BOARD MOUNTING BRACKET
29 2 453055 0 FLANGE BUSHING NON-METALLIC 12mm
30 2 453055 75 UPPER BACKBOARD MOUNTING BRACKET
31 4 453075000 CAP, END 1 X 2" TUBE BLK
32 1 453102433 TUBE, ARM PIVOT DS
33 453102434 FLANGE BUSHING, NON-METALLIC 1 mm
34 2 501- -1 -1 BOLT, CARRIAGE 3/8-1 UNC X 1
35 1 502-10-11-1 0 HEX BOLT, 5/8-11 UNC X 10
3 2 502-10-11-208 HEX BOLT, 5/8-11 UNC X 13
37 4 502-5-18-28 HEX BOLT, 5/1 -18 UNC X 1.75
39 2 502-7-14-40 HEX BOLT, 7/1 -14 UNC X 2.5
40 3 545-10-11 HEX NUT, NYLON LOCK 5/8-11
41 4 545-5-18Z HEX NUT, NYLON LOCK 5/1 -18
42 2 545-7-14Z HEX NUT, NYLON LOCK 7/1 -14
43 2 548- -1 HEX NUT, SERRATED FLANGE 3/8-1
44 5 1-10 FLAT WASHER 5/8
45 8 5 1-5 FLAT WASHER 5/1
4 4 5 1-7 FLAT WASHER 7/1
47 2 1015532 5 FLANGE BUSHING, 5/8 ID X 5/8 LONG
48 1 502-8-13-128Z HEX BOLT, 1/2-13 UNC X 8
49 2 5 1-8 FLAT WASHER 1/2
50 1 545-8-13 HEX NUT, NYLON LOCK 1/2-13

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INSTALLATION
Tools and Materials Required for Assembly:
1. (2) Adjustable Wrenches.
2. ¼”, ½”,
9
/
16
”, ¾”
11
/
16
”, ¾”,
15
/
16
, 1-
1
/
8
” Wrench
3. Phillips Head Screwdriver
4. Electric Drill
5. 11/64” Drill Bit
6. Tape Measure
7. Rubber Mallet
8. Shovel
9. Post Hole Digger.
10. Carpenter’s Level
11. (2) Ladders – minimum
12. (2) Sawhorses
Materials Required for Assembly:
1. Concrete –1/2 yard or 14-16 bags of pre-mix (80 lb. bags)

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Template Plate Assembly
Use the illustration below to assemble the template plate and U-bolts.
Step 3: Securely tighten the top nuts
against the plate.
Step 2: Insert the U-bolts up through
the template plate.

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Use the illustration below to dig and prepare the hole for anchoring the template plate & U-bolt
assembly. This hole is designed to use 1/2 yard of concrete.

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Step 3. Set the U-bolt assembly in the concrete as shown in the illustration.
Agitate the Template plate and U-bolt assembly
repeatedly to eliminate air bubbles in the concrete.
Make sure the template plate is resting on the level
and finished concrete. Clean off any concrete from
the template plate a
nd exposed U
-
bolt threads.

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Install Post
1. Concrete should be cured for 72 hours before starting installation step.
2. Place (4) ¾” Flat washer on top of the (4) ¾-10 Nut.
3. Raise and place the main post over the U-bolts as shown below. The post is heavy, so use
at least two people for this operation. Be sure that the post is installed with the Actuator
Anchor on the side away from the court.
4. Secure post with (4) ¾” Flat Washer, ¾” Lock Washer, and ¾-10 Hex Nut.
5. If the post is not exactly vertical, adjust the bottom nuts on the base to level. When the
post is vertical, tighten all nuts securely.
ACTUATOR
ANCHOR

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Install Lifting Arm and Actuator
Follow the steps below to
assemble the unit in the
proper sequence. See the
instructions on the
following pages for more
detailed information.
1. Install 16mm Flanged Bushing, #33, into Upper
Arm Pivot & Lifting Arm Pivot and Actuator
Pivot Tubes, #32. Bushings are designed to fit
tightly and must be tapped gently into place
with a rubber mallet using a 5/8” bolt as a
guide.
Tap on head of bolt to
insert Flanged Bushing.

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2. Attach the Lifting Arm, #26, to the Post
Weldment using 5/8 x 13” Bolt, #36,
and hardware indicated. Allow Lifting
Arm to rest on Arm Stop when bolt is
inserted. Tighten Lock Nut to remove
clearance only. Do not torque.
3. Install 5/8” Flanged Bushing, #48, on pin
protruding from each side of the Lifting Arm
Weldment, #26. Install with flange side against
Lifting Arm.
4. Attached upper end of Actuator, #4, to
Lifting Arm using Tube, #32 and hardware
indicated. Tube should pass through both
the hole in the plastic rain sleeve and the
hole in the Actuator. Tighten Lock Nut to
remove clearance only. Do not torque.
5. Crank the Actuator clockwise to lengthen it
until the crank end can be attached to the
Anchor on the Post using a 5/8 x 5 1/2”
Bolt, #7, and hardware as indicated.
Tighten Lock Nut to remove clearance only.
Do not torque.

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Install Upper Arms
1. Attach Upper Arms, #27, to the Upper Arm Pivot using
5/8 x 10” Bolt, #35, and hardware indicated. There are
different size holes in each end of the arm. Use the larger
(5/8’ diameter) hole. Allow arms to swing vertically
down at this time.
Prepare Board for Installation
1. Support Backboard on (2) sawhorses with the goal side down. Use cardboard packing
material under board face to prevent scratching glass and frame

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1. Attach Board Mounting
Bracket, #28, to back side of
Board using 3/8” Carriage
Bolt, #34, and 3/8” Wiz Lock
Nut, #43, as shown.
2. Remove Goal Cover to gain
access to Goal mounting
hardware. Attach Goal to
front side of Board using 3/8”
hardware and instructions
provided with goal.
3. Attach Upper Board Brackets, #30,
to the inside of Backboard frame as
shown using 5/16” x 1 ¾” Bolts,
#37, and hardware as indicated.
Tighten all bolts.
4. Install 12mm Flanged Bushing, #29,
on to Upper Board Brackets, #30, as
shown. Flange should face the
inside of board.

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Install Board
The Board, Goal, and Brackets can weigh
nearly 185 lbs. Make sure that you have
enough help to complete this operation safely!
1. Be sure that the 5/8” Flanged
Bushing, #48, has been
installed on each side of the
Lifting Arm rod.
2. Lift the Backboard Assembly
and hook the Board Mounting
Bracket, #28, onto the Lifting
Arm rod as shown. Be sure
that the Bushing Flange stays
to the inside of the Mounting
Board Bracket.
*Helpful hint; Working out of the
bed of a truck may be easier than
using ladders. The backboard is
very heavy.
3. Continue holding board in a vertical
position and install the ½ x 8” Bolt,
#48, Flat Washer and Lock Nut as
shown.

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4. While continuing to hold the Backboard in a
vertical position, swing the upper arms up to meet
the Upper Board Attaching Brackets, #30, and
attach using 7/16” x 2 ½” Bolts, #39, and
hardware as indicated.
5. Snug all 7/16” Bolts to remove clearance. Do not torque.
6. Snug ½” Bolt, #49 to remove clearance. Do not torque.

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Level Goal
1. Check the level of the bottom of the board. If
adjustments need to be made, loosen 3/8-16
Whiz Lock Nut, #34, and the 3/8” goal
hardware. Level board and retighten Whiz
Lock Nuts.
2. Check the level of the Goal from side to
side. If adjustments need to be made,
loosen the (4) 3/8” goal nuts. Level Goal
and retighten.
3. Be sure that all Board and Goal hardware
is tight. Install Goal Cover plate.
Apply Gared Decal
1. Apply Gared Decal, #23, to each side of
Lifting Arm as shown.

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Install Height Adjusting Decal
1. Crank Goal to the 10’-0” position. Crank counter-
clockwise to raise goal. Measure from the playing
surface to the top of the goal ring. Using a piece of
tape, mark the location of the lower edge of the rain
shield.
2. Crank the Goal to the minimum height
so that the Lifting Arm rests on the stop.
Crank clockwise to lower.
3. Apply Height Adjusting Decal, #24, so
that the 10’-0” line aligns with mark
from step #1.
4. Adjust Goal to the desired playing height by cranking up or
down until the desired height mark aligns with the lower
edged of the Rain Sleeve.
Align with 10’
mark on tape.

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Installing Optional Padding
Note: The padding options shown below are purchased separately.