Hoops Pro Dunk Platinum User manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL
Warning
•! Do not slide, climb, or
play on pole.
•! Keep organic
material away from
pole base. Grass,
litter, etc. could cause
corrosion and /or
deterioration.
•! Check pole system
twice a year for signs
of corrosion (rust,
pitting, and chipping).
Remove rust and/or
loose paint completely
and repaint with
exterior enamel paint.
If rust has penetrated
through the steel
anywhere, replace
pole immediately.
•! Check unit before
each use for loose
hardware, excessive
wear, and signs of
corrosion and repair
before using.
•! During play, use
extreme caution to
keep players face
away from the
backboard, rim, and
net.
•! Wear a mouth guard
when playing to avoid
dental injuries.
•! When adjusting
height, keep hands
and fingers away from
moving parts.
•! During play, do not
wear jewelry (rings,
watches, necklaces,
etc.). Objects may
entangle in net.
Pro Dunk® Platinum
Basketball System
MODEL NUMBER
PD-P-G
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF PRO
DUNK®OWNERS
Thank you for purchasing our basketball system. We try hard to
ensure that our products are of high quality and free of
manufacturing defects and of missing parts. However, if you have
any problems with your basketball pole, such as a manufacturing
defect or a missing part please contact us at the following:
Please provide model number, serial number, and/or part number
of the product and/or part when you call, write or email. These
numbers can be found on the product, packaging, or in this owner's
manual.
Read this manual all the way through before starting to put up
your pole. Then read each step completely before beginning
that step.
Toll Free: 1.800.294.4667
Web: www.hoopsincorporated.com
FAX: [phone]
Hoops Incorporated
22047 Lutheran Church Rd.
Tomball, TX 77377
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Bill of Materials
Ref. Qty. Description
A 1 Vertical Post
B 1 Main Extension Arm
C 2 Parallel Linkages
D 1 H-Frame Backboard Mount
E 2 Spring-Assist Cartridges
F 1 Crank Adjustment Cylinder
G 1 Rim Height Indicator
H 1 16mm X 15cm Hex Bolt
I 1 16mm X 19cm Hex Bolt
J 2 16mm Lock Nuts
K 4 16mm Anchor J-Bolts
L 8 16mm J-Bolt Hex Nuts
M 4 Anchor Footing Rebars
N 1 Anchor Footing Template
O 2 18mm X 30cm Hex Bolts
P 3 18mm X 33cm Hex Bolts
Q 6 18mm Lock Nuts
R 8 10mm X 3cm Hex Bolts
S 8 10mm Flatwashers
T 8 10mm Lockwashers
U 8 10mm Hex Nuts
V 1 Rim Height Sticker
W 4 Plastic and Steel Spacers
X 1 20mm X 33cm Hex Bolts
Y 1 20mm Lock Nuts
Z 4 16mm Anchor J-bolt Washers
AA 1 Black Safety Rod And Pin
BB 4 16mm J-Bolt Gusseted Hex Nuts With Built-In Washer
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Installation Instructions
In order to have the safest, fun and longest use of your Pro Dunk®system,
please note and heed the following:
1. Prior to goal assembly, call utility services for location of underground
utility lines before you dig.
2. NOTE: Immediately unpack all components and cross check against bill of
materials. Report any shortages to Hoops Inc. customer service at
1.800.294.4667.
3. Assembly is a two part process.
PART 1 PART 2
Day 1.
Complete Anchor System
Installation Instructions. (Below) Day 5. Complete Pro Dunk® assembly instructions.
Day 2. Allow concrete to cure.
Day 3 Allow concrete to cure.
Day 4. Allow concrete to cure.
4. For safety measures, have at least 3 capable persons to assist you in
assembly of your Pro Dunk®Goal.
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ANCHOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(Day 1)
1. Choose the proper location to
dig for the concrete footing. Use
the distance chart in figure C to
help you make your decision.
When choosing the exact
position to dig, make sure to
maximize the amount of playing
surface while minimizing possible driveway obstruction.
Rim Height Distance from the face of the backboard to
the front of the Vertical Post (A)
6’ 65”
8’ 66”
10’ 48”
2. Dig hole 48" deep and 24" square. Be sure to bell out the bottom of the
hole to give added stability to the footing.
NOTE: If you live in an area where the frost
line is below 48" it is advisable to dig to
normal frost line.
3. Assemble the anchor kit as shown in figure B. First thread a 16mm J-Bolt
Hex Nut (L) 2 ½” of the way on to each 16mm Anchor J-Bolt (K). Place the
threaded end of each 16mm Anchor J-Bolt (K) through the 4 holes located
in the Anchor Footing Template (N). Then thread a second 16mm J-Bolt
Hex Nut (L) on to each 16mm Anchor J-Bolt (K) until tight against the
Anchor Footing Template (N), making sure to keep the 16mm Anchor J-
Bolt (K) hooks pointing in toward the center of the Anchor Footing
Template (N).
4. For this step you will need: level, broomstick and tape measure. The 48" x
24" anchor footing will require a little over a 1/2 yard of 3000 psi concrete
(32-34 60 pound sacks of premix concrete). More will be needed if you dig
a larger hole.
NOTE: Make certain that you have enough
concrete to finish the job. Allowing a
portion to dry while you purchase more
concrete will weaken the footing.
5. Mix the concrete according to the instructions on the bag. Fill the hole full
to ground level with as little time between batches as possible.
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NOTE: It is better to mix it slightly wet
than too dry.
6. Insert the broomstick in 3 or 4 different places and vibrate up and down to
settle the concrete. Submerge the four Anchor Footing Rebar (M) pieces
into the center of the hole spaced evenly. Next set the anchor system into
the wet concrete, vibrate it as it goes in to make sure the concrete fills in
around the 16mm Anchor J-Bolts (K) hooks. Make sure the Anchor
Footing Template (N) is pressed firmly against the top of the wet concrete.
Use the level to ensure that it is level in all directions. Additionally, the
center line of the 16mm Anchor J-Bolts (K) must be parallel with the edge
of the playing surface (See figure C).
NOTE: The four 16mm J-Bolt Hex Nuts
(L) on the bottom of the Anchor Footing
Template (N) will be sacrificed into the
concrete.
STOP HERE!
Allow footing to cure for 3-7 days before proceeding.
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PRO DUNK® ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
(~Day 5)
7. Loosen the top four 16mm J-Bolt Hex Nuts (L) from the 16mm Anchor J-
Bolts (K). Leave Anchor Footing Template (N) in place.
8. Put the 16mm Anchor J-bolt Washers (Z) on each Anchor J-Bolt (K).
9. Place the Vertical Post (A) down over the footing making sure not to
damage the 16mm Anchor J-Bolts (K) threads. Using the 16mm J-Bolt
Gusseted Hex Nuts With Built-In Washer (BB), bolt down Vertical Post (A)
finger tight with two metal ears on the Vertical Post (A) to the rear.
10.Level the Vertical Post (A) by adjusting the 16mm J-Bolt Hex Nuts (L)
located underneath the flanged base plate of the Vertical Post (A). Then
tighten top 16mm J-Bolt Gusseted Hex Nuts With Built-In Washer (BB)
against the top side of the flanged base plate of the Vertical Post (A).
11.Slide the Main Extension Arm (B) over the top of the Vertical Post (A) and
attach to the lower pivot tube with a 18mm X 33cm Hex Bolt (P) and a
18mm Lock Nut (Q).
12.Next attach the Crank Adjustment Cylinder (F) using an 18mm X 33cm
Hex Bolt (P) at the top and 16mm X 15cm Hex Bolt (H) at the bottom.
Tighten each with a 18mm Lock Nut (Q) and 16mm Lock Nut (J).
13.Line up the hole located in the Rim Height Indicator (G) which is plastic
with a hole in one end over the hole in one of the second set of welded
tubes in the Main Extension Arm (B). Attach both Spring-Assist Cartridges
(E) to the Main Extension Arm (B) using an 20mm X 33cm Hex Bolt (X)
and 20mm Lock Nut (Y). In order to attach both Spring-Assist Cartridges
(E) at the bottom, lower the open end of each Spring-Assist Cartridge (E)
down over the top of each welded tab as shown in Figure A. Use the
16mm X 19cm Hex Bolt (I) and 16mm Lock Nut (J) to attach them to the
welded tabs. You may need to turn or rotate the Spring-Assist Cartridges
(E) to line up holes. The Rim Height Indicator (G) should hang freely along
the outside of one of the Spring-Assist Cartridges (E). Next, remove and
discard the blue plastic spreader tube from Spring-Assist Cartridge (E).
14.Attach Parallel Linkages (C) to Vertical Post (A) with a 18mm X 30cm Hex
Bolt (O) and a 18mm Lock Nut (Q).
NOTE: It does not matter which end of the
parallel link you attach to the vertical post.
CAUTION: Injury may occur if linkages are
allowed to fall off main arm during assembly.
15.[THIS STEP HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE DURING PREASSEMBLY]
Next, lay the H-Frame Backboard Mount (D) down into backboard aligning
the four top and bottom holes in the H-Frame Backboard Mount (D) with
the four holes in the top and bottom of the backboard. Check to make sure
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the rim hole pattern in the H-Frame Backboard Mount (D) lines up with the
rim hole pattern in the backboard, adjust as needed. When you are
satisfied with alignment, attach backboard to H-Frame Backboard Mount
(D) at all points along the top and bottom of the board using the 10mm X
3cm Hex Bolts (R), 10mm Flatwashers (S), 10mm Lockwashers (T) and
10mm Hex Nuts (U) as shown in figure D. Tighten all 10mm hardware.
16.Mount the H-Frame Backboard Mount (D) and Backboard assembly lower
pivot tube first to the Main Extension Arm (B) using one 18mm X 33cm
Hex Bolt (P) and one 18mm Lock Nut (Q). Next, attach the upper H-Frame
Backboard Mount (D) pivot tube to the Parallel Linkages (C) using one
18mm X 30cm Hex Bolt (O) and one 18mm Lock Nut (Q).
17.Check face of backboard to see if it is level forward and back. If it is not
level, correct it by adjusting the 16mm J-Bolt Hex Nuts (L) located
underneath the Vertical Post (A) flanged base plate.
18.Prior to installing the rim, locate four Plastic and Steel Spacers (W). Insert
them into four rim holes in the backboard. This is very important to prevent
backboard breakage.
CAUTION: Do not proceed with rim
installation without these spacers!
19.Mount the rim to the H-Frame Backboard Mount (D) and Backboard
assembly using the hardware supplied in the rim box.
NOTE: Use a level to make sure rim is
level side to side before tightening nuts
20.After everything is square, make sure all nuts on the system have been
tightened.
NOTE: Do not over tighten. If unit is
excessively difficult to crank up and down
the 18mm Lock Nut (Q) that secures the
Main Extension Arm (B) and Vertical Post
(A) is probably too tight.
21.To apply the Rim Height Sticker (V), first use a tape measure to crank rim
up to exactly 10' from the playing surface. Use a pencil to make a mark on
the Spring-Assist Cartridge (E) where the bottom of the Rim Height
Indicator (G) stops. Then, peel and apply sticker to outside of Spring-
Assist Cartridge (E) lining up the pencil mark with the 10' mark on the
sticker. See figure A for a diagram of a completed height indicator
assembly.
NOTE: It is advisable to wait up to two
weeks to allow the anchor footing to fully
cure before aggressive play.
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22.If you’d like to restrict height adjustment from 10’ to 7’ you can optionally
insert the Black Safety Rod And Pin (AA) into the tube on the back of the
Vertical Post (A).
NOTE: It is advisable to do so to avoid
injury
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Installation Figures
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Pro Dunk® Care Information
BACKBOARD
Items needed to clean backboard:
•100% cotton soft cloth, (only)
•Mild dish washing liquid for soap
•Luke warm water
Cleaning Directions
Rinse backboard with lukewarm water. Wash gently with a 100% Cotton soft
cloth, lukewarm water and mild soap. Do not scrub. Rinse backboard with
lukewarm water again. Dry with 100% cotton soft cloth. To minimize scratches
and minor abrasions to your backboard
Rim
•The goal should not be cranked under 5’ 6” or over 10'. Adjustments of the
goal should be done under adult supervision.
•When attempting slam dunk activity you should always wear a mouth guard to
avoid dental injury.
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Hoops Inc. Pro Dunk® Limited Lifetime Warranty
Hoops Pro Dunk® basketball structural components are warranted to the original purchaser to be
free from defects in material or workmanship for the duration of ownership by the original retail
purchaser. The word “defects” is defined as imperfections that impair the use of the product.
Warranty Fulfillment
Merchandise must be shipped prepaid with a copy of proof of purchase to Hoops Inc. for
examination to see whether it needs to be repaired or replaced. Any labor costs, travel expenses
and any other changes involved in the removal, installation or replacement of the
defective/repaired parts from/to your Hoops Pro Dunk system will be your (the purchaser's)
responsibility. Shipping charges for replaced or warranted merchandise being sent back to the
customer must be prepaid by the customer in advance. If not, the replacement shipment will be
sent out collect. Hoops Inc. reserves the right to examine photographs or physical evidence of
merchandise claimed to be defective, and to recover said merchandise, prior to authorization of
warranty claims.
What is not covered by this warranty
This warranty does not cover defects or damage due to improper installation, shipping, handling,
alteration, accidents, vandalism, weather conditions (rusting), exposure to corrosives, negligence,
misuse (anything other than a type of basketball activity or related contact with the unit),
scratching, scuffing or any event beyond the control of the Hoops Inc..
Liability
Hoops Inc. shall not be liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in
connection with the use or performance of the products or other damages with respect to any
economical loss, loss of property, loss of enjoyment of use, costs of removal, installation or other
consequential damages for breach of any expressed or implied warranty on these products.
Guidelines
Keep your proof of purchase (original retail purchaser). Without it, we will not be able to proceed
with any warranty service.
•Call
1-800-294-4667 / Warranty Dept.
•Write
Hoops Inc.
Attn: Warranty Dept
22047 Lutheran Church Rd.
Tomball TX 77377
•Email
[e-mail]
Toll Free: 1.800.294.4667
Web: www.hoopsincorporated.com
FAX: [phone]
Hoops Incorporated
22047 Lutheran Church Rd.
Tomball, TX 77377
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