Gared Hoopmaster LT Portable Backstop Manual

Hoopmaster LT Portable Backstop
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
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Table of Contents
Section Page No
Item List 2
Introduction 3
Cautions and Warnings 4
Assembly and Setup 5
Unit Operation 10
Maintenance 11
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Item List
Item Part Number Description QTY
1 Refer to Packing List Backboard 1
2 Refer to Packing List Goa 1
3 886404057 Front Main Pad 1
4 886404058 Front Bottom Pad 1
5 886404055 Left Hand Side Pad 1
6 886404056 Right Hand Side Pad 1
7 886404059 Rear Top Pad 1
8 886404060 Rear Bottom Pad 1
9 Yoke Braces 2
10 Yoke p ate for main arm 1
11 1mm x 16mm 2
12 1mm x 5mm 2
13 1mm x 4mm 1
14 1mm Washer 5
15 1mm Lockwasher 5
16 1mm Nut 5
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Introduction
Thank you for purchase of a Gared Sports Hoopmaster LT Portable
backstop. To ensure that our equipment will provide years of use to you, we
are including this installation, operation and maintenance of your portable
backstop.
Please note that a bill of materials is being included in 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 the Gared Sports 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 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 a 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 Sports
or one of our authorized dealers. When contacting Gared Sports, 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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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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ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before proceeding to the next step, make sure at least three individuals are
available to assist with the mounting of the backboard to the unit. A minimum
of two, preferably three, individuals is required for safe assembly of the
backboard to the unit.
1. Position the backboard to the horizontal boom and install a 3/8-16 x 2” bolt with
lock washer and flat washer in the holes of the mounting plate in the backboard as
shown in figure 2. Tighten these bolts securely.
Figure 2
ADJUSTMENT BOLT MOUNTING BOLTS
2. Attach the backboard brace yokes to the brackets on top half of board, using 3/8-16 x
1” hex head bolts with whizlock nuts. Secure braces to bracket on main arm with same
bolt. Place bottom support bracket on and tighten in place with 2 3/8-16 x 6” hex head
bolts with washers, nuts and lock washers. See Figure 3
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TOP MOUNTING YOKE BRACE
Figure 3
REAR YOKE BRACE MOUNT
3) Remove the shipping bracket from the main boom and store the bracket, threaded
rods, and hardware in a location for future use when replacing backboards or
storing the unit.
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SETUP
4) To set the unit the pads must be locked in place. Stepping on them can do this.
The pads are found at all four corners. Leveling can be done with the adjustment
screw.
ADJUSTMENT SCREW SETTING PADS
5) Using masking tape and pencil, Mark the location of the center of the court 4’-0”
from the court baseline (refer to figure 5). From this center mark, establish a mark
3’-0” to the left and another mark 3’-0” to the right. These marks will be used to
align the face of bank to the court.
Figure 5
6) Push the unit to the playing location on the court. Raise the boom to the 10’-0”
playing position. Insert the safety pin into the sliding latch bar at the rear of the
unit. Check the goal height at the base of the goal.
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7) To level the backboard in the horizontal plane, loosen the two goal carriage bolts
and the two 3/8 bolts at the bottom of the board mounting bracket that attach the
bracket to the backboard. Level the board and tighten all four bolts securely.
NOTE:
Do not remove the goal bolts or the 3/8” board mounting bolts. It is only necessary to
loosen these bolts. Once the board has been leveled, make sure these bolts are securely
tightened.
8) To level the backboard in the vertical plane, loosen the two bolts at the rear yoke
brace mount on top of the boom. Refer to Figure 7. Using a wrench, adjust the
leveling bolt in the board-mounting bracket until the backboard is plumb. Tighten the
locking nuts on the leveling bolt. Tighten the two bolts at the rear yoke brace mount
securely.
Figure 7
8) Attach plumb bobs to the front corners of the backboard. Plumb bobs should
hang down from the corners to where they are almost touching the floor.
10) Check plumb bobs with marks that were located in step 5. If the plumb bobs do
not line up exactly with the marks on the floor, adjust the location of the unit
accordingly.
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11) Once the unit is relocated and the plumb bobs are exactly on the marks located in
step 5, recheck all dimensions to make sure the 10’-0” playing height is correct
and the face of the backboard is 4’-0” in front of the court baseline.
12) Attach the backboard padding to the backboard.
13) Raise the unit to the playing position and insert the safety pin into the sliding
locking bar.
14) Install the Upright pad to the front upright using ¼”-20 pan head screws.
15) Install the remainder of the padding using the ¼” studs, flat washers, and nuts.
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Operation
1. Before operating the unit, read all caution, warning, and information labels.
2. To raise the unit from the stored position.
a. Make sure the unit is in the correct position on the court.
b. Remove the safety pin from the slide bar. Loosen the locking knob.
c. Step on the setting pad levers to engage the latches.
d. Using the handle on the top of the rear upright, lift the upright and rotate
to the full up position.
e. Install the safety pin into the slide tube locking bar.
3. To lower the unit from the playing position.
a. Remove the safety pin from the slide tube locking bar.
b. Using the handle on the top of the rear upright, pull the upright back and
rotate it to the full down position.
c. The arm should be lowered until the down latch engages the main portion
of the upright arm.
d. Install the safety pin into the slide tube locking bar. Tighten the locking
knob.
4. If the unit is to be moved to storage, make sure the shipping bracket and threaded
rod are reinstalled on the unit to prevent accidental raising of the boom. Raise the
setting pads until the unit is fully on all four casters.
5. Roll the unit to the storage facility.
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Maintenance
1. General inspection of equipment when used should be performed to ensure no
catastrophic failures have occurred during the course of use between yearly
inspections.
2. It is recommended that yearly inspections be conducted to determine if any
bolts or other hardware has become worn or loosened.
3. During yearly inspections, check all joints to make sure they are tight and
secure. Check all spring adjustment bolts to make sure they are tight and have
not moved. Check the board and goal mounting bolts to make sure they are
tight. Check the net for wear.
4. Any loose bolts or nuts should be tightened.
5. Replace any components that are missing or worn.
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