Hoops Pro Dunk Gold PD-G-G 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®Gold
Basketball System
MODEL NUMBER
PD-G-G or PD-G-A
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 1 Spring-Assist Cartridge
F 1 Crank Adjustment Cylinder
G 2 14mm X 13cm Hex Bolt
H 2 14mm Lock Nuts
I 4 16mm X 31cm Hex Bolts
J 2 16mm X 28cm Hex Bolts
K 6 16mm Lock Nuts
L 4 16mm Anchor J-Bolts
M 8 16mm J-Bolt Hex Nuts
N 1 Anchor Footing Template
O 4 Anchor Footing Rebars
P 8 8mm X 2.5cm Machine Screws
Q 8 8mm Flatwashers
R 8 8mm Lockwashers
S 8 8mm Hex Nuts
T 1 Rim Height Sticker
U 1 Rim Height Indicator
V 4 Plastic and Steel Spacers
W 4 16mm Anchor J-bolt Washers
X 1 Black Safety Rod And Pin
Y 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 36" deep and 20" square. Be sure to bell out the bottom 12” of
the hole to give added stability to the footing.
NOTE: If you live in an area where the frost
line is below 36" 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 (M) 2 ½” of the way on to each 16mm Anchor J-Bolt (L). Place
the threaded end of each 16mm Anchor J-Bolt (L) through the 4 holes
located in the Anchor Footing Template (N). Then thread a second 16mm
J-Bolt Hex Nut (M) on to each 16mm Anchor J-Bolt (L) until tight against
the Anchor Footing Template (N), making sure to keep the 16mm Anchor
J-Bolt (L) 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 36" x
20" anchor footing will require a little over a 1/3 yard of 3000 psi concrete
(18-20 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 (O) 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 (L) 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 (L) must be parallel with the edge
of the playing surface (See figure C).
NOTE: The four 16mm J-Bolt Hex Nuts
(M) 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 (M) from the 16mm Anchor J-
Bolts (L). Leave Anchor Footing Template (N) in place.
8. Put the 16mm Anchor J-bolt Washers (W) on each Anchor J-Bolt (L).
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 (Y), 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 (M)
located underneath the flanged base plate of the Vertical Post (A). Then
tighten top 16mm J-Bolt Gusseted Hex Nuts With Built-In Washer (Y)
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 16mm X 31cm Hex Bolt (I) and a
16mm Lock Nut (K).
12.Slide the hole located in the Rim Height Indicator (U) over one of the
second set of welded tubes on the Main Extension Arm (B). Attach the
Spring-Assist Cartridge (E) to the second set of attachment holes on both
the Main Extension Arm (B) and Vertical Post (A) welded tabs utilizing a
16mm X 31cm Hex Bolt (I) and a 14mm X 13cm Hex Bolt (G) as shown in
figure A.1. Tighten each with a 14mm Lock Nut (H). The Rim Height
Indicator (U) should now hang freely along side the Spring-Assist
Cartridge (E).
13.Next attach the Crank Adjustment Cylinder (F) using a 16mm X 31cm Hex
Bolt (I) at the top and a 14mm X 13cm Hex Bolt (G) at the bottom. Tighten
each with a 16mm Lock Nut (K) and 14mm Lock Nut (H). 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 16mm X 28cm Hex
Bolt (J) and a 16mm Lock Nut (K).
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 REASSEMBLY]
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 (see figure D).
Check to make sure the rim hole pattern in the H-Frame Backboard Mount
(D) lines up with the rim hole pattern in the backboard, adjust as needed.
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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 8mm X 2.5cm Machine Screws (P), 8mm Flatwashers (Q), 8mm
Lockwashers (R) and 8mm Hex Nuts (S) as shown in figure D. Tighten all
8mm hardware.
16.Mount the H-Frame Backboard Mount (D) and Backboard assembly lower
pivot tube first to the Main Extension Arm (B) using one 16mm X 31cm
Hex Bolt (I) and one 16mm Lock Nut (K). Next, attach the upper H-Frame
Backboard Mount (D) pivot tube to the Parallel Linkages (C) using one
16mm X 28cm Hex Bolt (J) and one 16mm Lock Nut (K).
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 (M) located
underneath the Vertical Post (A) flanged base plate.
18.Prior to installing the rim, locate four Plastic and Steel Spacers (V). 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.
21.To apply the Rim Height Sticker (T), 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 (U) stops. Then, peel and apply Rim Height Sticker (T) to outside
of Spring-Assist Cartridge (E) lining up the pencil mark with the 10' mark
on the Rim Height Sticker (T). 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.
NOTE: Do not over tighten. If unit is
excessively difficult to crank up and down
the 16mm Lock Nut (K) that secures the
Main Extension Arm (B) and Vertical Post
(A) is probably too tight.
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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 (X) 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’ 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. LIMITED WARRANTY
Manufacturer warrants to the original retail purchaser, these products to be free from defects in
material and workmanship which impair the use of the product for a period often (10) years for the
backboards, poles, and pole structures, two (2) years for the rim and one (1) year for adjusting
cranks. Should these products become defective due to material or workmanship within the
warranty period, contact our Customer Service Department for repair or replacement at our
option. This warranty is not transferable and does not cover scratching or scuffing of the products
which may result from normal usage, or damage caused by shipping, improper handling,
installation (if not installed by our company. Hoops, Inc.), or use of this product. Nor does this
warranty cover rusting or fading due to weather conditions, climate conditions, or exposure to
corrosives such as salts, pesticides, etc. This warranty is also void if product is in any way
abused, damaged, or modified from its original state, or if used for other designed use. Repair or
replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. The
manufacturer 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.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability of
fitness for particular purpose on this product is limited in duration of this warranty.
© Hoops, Inc., All Rights Reserved
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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