Huffy AR325W User manual

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© COPYRIGHT 2000 by HUFFY SPORTS
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234,
For Canada: 1-800-284-8339,
For Europe: 00 800 555 85234 (Sweden: 009 555 85234),
For Australia: 1-800-333 061
Internet Address: http://www.huffysports.com
Portable System
Owners Manual
Customer Service Center
• N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle • Sussex, WI 53089 • U.S.A.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND
MATERIALS:
• Two People
• Tape Measure
• Wood Board (Scrap)
• Wrenches: (Two) 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4” or Large and Small
Adjustable Wrenches
• Safety Goggles
• Sawhorse or Support Table
• Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m)
• Garden Hose or Sand (225 lb.) (102 kg)
• Hammer
• Tape
• Phillips Head Screw Driver
• Scissors
READ AND UNDERSTAND
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
WARNING!

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BEFORE YOU START!
To ensure optimal playability of backboard system, a close tolerance fit between the elevator
components and hardware is required. Test-fit large bolts into large holes of elevator tubes,
backboard brackets, and triangle plates. Carefully rock them in a circular motion to ream out
any excess paint from holes if necessary.
AVANT DE COMMENCER !
Pour garantir l'utilisation optimale du panneau, les composants du système élévateur et la visserie doivent être bien
ajustés (serrés). À titre d'essai, insérez les gros boulons dans les gros trous des tubes du système élévateur, des supports
du panneau et des plaques triangulaires. Basculez-les avec précaution en imprimant un mouvement circulaire pour
éliminer l'excédent de peinture, si nécessaire.
¡ANTES DE COMENZAR!
Para asegurar el óptimo rendimiento del sistema del respaldo en el juego, se requiere un ajuste de tolerancia estrecha
entre los componentes del elevador y el herraje. Pruebe el ajuste de los pernos grandes en los orificios grandes de los
tubos elevadores, soportes del respaldo y placas triangulares. Cuidadosamente muévalos en círculos para eliminar
cualquier exceso de pintura, si es necesario.
VORBEREITENDE MASSNAHMEN
Um sicherzustellen, dass das Korbwandsystem optimal für den Spielbetrieb geeignet ist, müssen die Komponenten der
Verlängerungsvorrichtung und die verschiedenen Befestigungsteile fest miteinander verschraubt werden. Große Schrauben
zur Probe in die großen Löcher der Verlängerungsrohre, Korbwandklammern und Dreiecksplatte stecken und diese
vorsichtig in einer Kreisbewegung hin- und herbewegen, um eventuelle Farbrückstände aus den Bohrungen zu entfernen.

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WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Owner must ensure that all players know and follow
these rules for safe operation of the system.
• DO NOT HANG on the rim or any part of the system
including backboard, support braces or net.
• During play, especially when performing dunk type
activities, keep player's face away from the backboard, rim
and net. Serious injury could occur if teeth/face come in
contact with backboard, rim or net.
• Do not slide, climb, shake or play on base and/or pole.
• After assembly is complete, fill system completely with
water or sand and stake to the ground. Never leave system
in an upright position without filling base with weight, as
system may tip over causing injuries.
• When adjusting height or moving system, keep hands and
fingers away from moving parts.
• Do not allow children to move or adjust system.
• During play, do not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces,
etc.). Objects may entangle in net.
• Surface beneath the base must be smooth and free of
gravel or other sharp objects. Punctures cause leakage and
could cause system to tip over.
• Keep organic material away from pole base. Grass, litter,
etc. could cause corrosion and/or deterioration.
• Check pole system for signs of corrosion (rust, pitting,
chipping) and repaint with exterior enamel paint. If rust has
penetrated through the steel anywhere, replace pole
immediately.
• Check system before each use for proper ballast, loose
hardware, excessive wear and signs corrosion and repair
before use.
•Check system before each use for instability.
• Do not use system during windy and/or severe weather
conditions; system may tip over. Place system in the
storage position and/or in an area protected from the wind
and free from personal property and/or overhead wires.
• Never play on damaged equipment.
• See instruction manual for proper installation and
maintenance.
• When moving system, use caution to keep mechanism from
shifting.
• Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.
• Do not allow water in tank to freeze. During sub-freezing
weather add non-toxic antifreeze, sand or empty tank
completely and store. (Do not use salt.)
• Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped surface.
System may tip over more easily.
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In the U.S.:1-800-558-5234 and Canada: 1-800-284-8339

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For more information on assembly, placement, proper
use, and maintenance, visit The American Basketball
Council website at http://www.smarthoops.com.
IMPORTANT!
Remove all contents from boxes.
Be sure to check inside pole sections;
hardware and additional parts are packed inside.
NOTICE TO ASSEMBLERS
ALL Huffy Sports Basketball Systems, including those used for DISPLAYS, MUST be assembled
and ballasted with sand or water according to the instructions. Failure to follow instructions
could result in SERIOUS INJURY. It is NOT acceptable to devise a makeshift weight system.
WARRANTY CARD:
Please remember to complete your product
registration form either on-line at:
www.huffysports.com or mail-in the
enclosed postcard.
WARNING: IF YOUR SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ACRYLIC
BACKBOARD, EXAMINE BACKBOARD FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY
HAVE OCCURRED DURING SHIPMENT. CRACKS IN THE BACKBOARD
COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN BREAKAGE. IF BACKBOARD IS DAMAGED
IN ANY WAY PRIOR TO OR AFTER ASSEMBLY, CALL TOLL-FREE
NUMBER FOR FREE REPLACEMENT:
U.S. 1-800-558-5234; CANADA: 1-800-284-8339; http://www.huffysports.com

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TO ADJUST BACKBOARD:
1. While holding handle, remove pin.
2. Move elevator up or down to
desired height.
3. Replace pin full length to lock
system at desired height.
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3
MOVING SYSTEM
1. Adjust basketball backboard
height to lowest position.
2. While holding pole, rotate
basketball system forward
until wheels engage with
ground.
3. Move basketball system to
desired location.
4. Carefully rotate basketball
system upright.
5. Reattach ground restraint and
check system for stability.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.
Use caution when using this system.
• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.
• Two (2) people are recommended for this operation.
• Check base regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause system to tip
over unexpectedly.
• Seat the pole sections properly (if applicable). Failure to do so could
allow the pole sections to separate during play and/or transport of the
system.
• Climate, corrosion or misuse could result in system failure.
• Minimum operational height is 6'6" (1.98 m) to the bottom of backboard.
• This equipment is intended for home recreational use only and NOT
excessive competitive play.
• Read and understand the warning label affixed to pole. Label is shown
to the right.
• The life of your basketball pole depends on many conditions: climate,
placement of pole, the location of pole, exposure to corrosives such as
pesticides, herbicides or salts. These are all important factors.
• If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy Sports.
• Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting height.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for safe
operation of the system.
To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this system without following
the instructions carefully. Proper and complete assembly, use and
supervision is essential for proper operation and to reduce the risk of
accident or injury. A high probability of serious injury exists if this system is
not installed, maintained, and operated properly. Check entire box and inside
all packing material for parts and/or additional instructional material. Before
beginning assembly, read the instructions and identify parts using the
hardware identifier and parts list in this document.
For more information on assembly, placement, proper use and
maintenance, visit The American Basketball Council website at
http://www.smarthoops.com.

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Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system.....
SUPPORT
STRUT
BACKBOARD
FRONT
RIM
BASE
POLE
FRONT PANEL
WHEELS

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PARTS LIST - See Hardware Identifier
Item Qty.Part No. Description
1 1 206336 Tank
2 2 206330 Wheel Axle, 4-1/4 Long
3 2 226401 Wheel, 4“ (Black)
4 1 904847 Top Pole Section
5 1 908024 Middle Pole Section
6 1 908487 Bottom Pole Section
7 1 202820 Rod, 3/8 O.D. x 4-3/4 Long
8 1 202822 Eyebolt, 3/8-16 x 3-3/4 Long
9 1 202821 Disk, 2-3/4 Diameter
10 1 203063 Nylon Insert Lock Nut, 3/8-16
11 2 906410 Strut, 43” Long, With Flat Ends
12 1 203220 Nut, Ny-lock, 5/16-18
13 7 203218 Washer, 5/16 Flat
14 1 201625 Bolt,Yellow Dichromate,5/16-18 X 3.60
Long
15 2 203798 Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Long
16 9* 203100 Hex Flange Nut 5/16-18
17 1 204832 Bracket, Pole Mount
18 2 203231 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3-1/2 Long
19 4 203232 Washer, Metal, 3/4” O.D.
20 4* 201124 Lock Nut, Hex Head, 3/8-16
21 4 206360 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 2-5/8 Long
22 2 204858 Spacer, Biscuit, Plastic
23 2 204857 Spacer, Metal 1/2” O.D.x1.44 Long
24 2 204859 Cover, Spring
25 1 203038 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-3/4 Long
26 1 204850 Pin, Locking
27 1 204853 Lanyard, Black Coil
28 1 904833 Height Adjustment Rod
29 1 204872 Label, Height Indicator
30 2 203103 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2 Long
Item Qty.Part No. Description
31 1 204803 Screw, Phillips Head
32 1 204855 Handle, Left
33 1 204856 Handle, Right
34 2 900964 Board Bracket
35 1 203255 Front Cover
36 2 200874 Spacer, Steel .402 I.D. x .50 O.D. x 1.5
Long
37 1 206990 Reinforcement Bracket
38 4 201681 Spacer, Plastic, .530 I.D. x .875 Long
39 7 206340 Lock Nut, Hex Head, 1/2-13
40 2 904808 Elevator Tube, Lower - Long
41 1 204837 Spring
42 1 Rim
43 2 904820 Elevator Tube, Upper - Short
44 2 201682 Spacer, .530 I.D. x 1.875 Long
45 2 900867 Plate, Triangle, (Black)
46 1 202814 Cap, Pole Top
47 6 206244 Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 8 Long
48 1 204870 Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2 Long
49 2 203617 Plug Cap
50 12 201219 Smart Clip, Net Holder
51 1 Net
52 1 201568 Anchor, T-Strap
53 1 203124 Stake, Tie Down
54 1 201252 Label, Height Adjustment and Moving
55 4* 205528 Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16-18 x 1 Long
56 4* 203257 Zip Tie
57 4 201683 Spacer, 530 I.D. x1.5 Long
* YOU MAY HAVE EXTRA PARTS WITH THIS MODEL.
* You may have extra parts with this model. HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (CONTINUED)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (BOLTS & WASHERS)
Item #10 (1)
Item #12 (1)
Item #13 (7)
Item #16 (9)*
Item #39 (7)
Item #9 (1)
Item #20 (4)*
Item #19 (4)

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* You may have extra parts with this model.
Item #8 (1)
Item #15 (2)
Item #18 (2)
Item #25 (1)
Item #30 (2)
Item #31 (1)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (BOLTS & SCREWS)
Item #47 (6)
Item #55 (4)*
Item #21 (4)
Item #14 (1)
Item #48 (1)

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Item #23 (2)
Item #22 (2)
Item #36 (2)
Item #44 (2)
Item #57 (4)
Item #38 (4)
Item #50 (12)
Item #2 (2)
Item #7 (1)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (STEEL SPACERS & RODS)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (PLASTIC SPACERS & CLIPS)

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Insert axle rod (2) through wheel (3), as shown.
Secure wheel assembly to tank (1) by tapping
wheel downward with hammer, snapping it into
position. Repeat for opposite side, then
carefully, turn tank (1) over.
Remove all contents from underside of
tank. Keep tank (1) bottom side up 1
3
2
1
4
5
6
Mark pole sections with tape as shown.
TAPE (not included)
1.
2.
3.

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IMPORTANT! Center
alignment slot of lower pole
section (6) in a lower hole of
middle pole section (5) as in
step 3. While maintaining
alignment, bounce top & middle
pole assembly (4 & 5) onto
lower pole section (6) as shown
until top & middle pole assembly
no longer moves toward taped
reference mark on bottom pole.
5
4
4
5
6
WOOD SCRAP
(NOT SUPPLIED)
IMPORTANT! Center alignment slot of
middle pole section (5) in a lower hole
of top pole section (4) as shown. While
maintaining alignment, bounce middle pole
(5) into top pole section (4) as shown until
top pole section no longer moves toward
taped reference mark on middle pole.
Upright assembly.
WOOD SCRAP
(NOT SUPPLIED)
POLE SECTIONS
SHOULD HAVE A
3-1/2" (9 CM)
MINIMUM OVERLAP.
NOTE:
POLE SECTIONS
SHOULD HAVE A
3-1/2" (9 CM)
MINIMUM OVERLAP.
NOTE:
4.
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Insert pole assembly into tank assembly as shown.
Install rod (7) through holes in bottom pole
section (6) and eyebolt (8).
DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN
IMPORTANT!:
DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN
IMPORTANT!:
TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED
FOR THIS PROCEDURE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!
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7
6
4
5
6
8
7
10
1
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52
Carefully place unit on its side. Secure pole
bottom (6) to tank with anchor strap (52),
washers (9 & 13) and nut (10) as shown.
Upright unit.
Keep unnecessary pressure
off of the pole assembly when
in this position. Two people
recommended for this
procedure.
NOTE:
6.
7.
8.

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12
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13
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18
16
17
Secure strut tubes (11) to bottom pole
section (6) as shown.
Carefully place unit in the side position and
secure strut (11) to tank (1) as shown.
Completely tighten. Repeat for opposite
side. Upright unit.
Install pole mount bracket (17) and
reinforcement bracket (37) with carriage
bolts (18) as shown. Tighten flange nuts
(16) completely.
TIGHTEN BOLT (14) IN
LOCK NUT (12) UNTIL
FLUSH (EVEN) WITH LOCK
NUT’S OUTER EDGE.
WARNING!
Keep unnecessary pressure
off of the pole assembly when
in this position. Two people
recommended for this
procedure.
NOTE:
9.
10. 11.

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21
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19
20
20
19
17
22
22
23
23
Attach spacers (22, 23) to pole mount bracket (17) with bolts (21), washers (19), and
nuts (20) as shown.
Tighten just until
washers (19) stop
moving.
IMPORTANT!:
17
16
26
24
24
27
25
FIG. A
Assemble lanyard (27) to locking pin (26) as shown (FIG A). Attach covers (24) onto
pole mount bracket (17) with carriage bolt (25) and nut (16) as shown.
Loop end of pin
lanyard (27) over
carriage bolt (25)
as it passes
through the pole
mount bracket
(17) during this
assembly.
IMPORTANT!:
25
27
26
12.
13.

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29
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28
28
Apply logo and height indicator labels (29) to
adjustment rod (28) as shown. Attach handle
parts (32, 33) to adjustment rod with screw
(31), carriage bolt (30), and flange nut (16) as
shown.
Insert handle assembly through pole
mount assembly as shown. Lock
pole assembly in place at the 10’
(3.05 m) mark with pin (26).
Indicator labels
should be applied
as close to holes
as possible to
prevent labels from
being damaged
during height
adjustment.
IMPORTANT!:
31
30
16
26
14. 15.
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36
21
21
20
20
34
Attach backboard support brackets (34) to the backboard frame using bolts (21),
spacers (36), and nuts (20) as shown.
16.

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42
40
41
40
55
57
57
34 39
Attach rim to board as shown. For spring loaded rim assembly, refer to instructions
included with rim hardware. Assemble lower elevator tubes (40) as shown. DO NOT
overtighten.
IMPORTANT!:
Refer to instructions
included with board and rim
hardware for backboard and
rim assembly.
IMPORTANT!:
It is necessary for all
parts to be installed for
this mechanism to work
safely and properly.
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43
47
57
34
39
57
Assemble upper elevator tubes (43) to backboard brackets (34). DO NOT overtighten.
SAWHORSE OR SUPPORT TABLE
Support pole on sawhorse. Attach backboard
assembly to top pole section (4) as shown.
Install pole cap (46). USE CAUTION; ELEVATOR
ASSEMBLY IS HEAVY.
TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR
THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THIS WARNING
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT!:
DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN
39
48
40
46
40
40
445
45
47
38
38
NOTE: STEP 6
COMPLETED ASSEMBLY:
18.
19.

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39
44
44
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Install upper elevator tubes (43) to triangle plates (45) as shown.
Before going on to
next step, set
adjustable system
assembly to the 10’
(3.05 m) setting.
NOTE:
IMPORTANT!:
DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN
40
47
38
40
39
43
38
45
43
20.
Then, install handle assembly to lower
elevator tubes (40) using bolt (47),
spacers (44), and nut (39) as shown.

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39
47
43
43
53
49
52
Insert bolt (47) through left side upper elevator tube (43),
then stretch spring (41) onto bolt (47). Insert bolt (47)
through right side upper elevator tube (43) and secure with
nut (39).
Roll completed assembly to desired position. Secure assembly to ground using
anchor strap (52) and tie down stake (53). Fill tank with water (approx. 30 gallons
/115 Liters) or sand (approx. 255 lbs./113 kg) and snap cap (49) in place.
USE EYE PROTECTION
WHEN INSTALLING
SPRINGS.
WARNING!
DO NOT LEAVE
ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED
WHEN EMPTY; IT MAY TIP
OVER.
WARNING!
ADD TWO GALLONS (7.6
LITERS) OF NON-TOXIC
ANTIFREEZE IN SUB-
FREEZING CLIMATES.
CAUTION!
21.
22.