Huffy AUSTIN 400 User manual

109/02 P/N 211911A
A Huffy Company
Portable Basketball System
Owners Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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. Check entire box and inside all
packing material for parts and/or additional instruction material. Before
beginning assembly read the instructions and identify parts using the
hardware identifier and parts list in this document. Proper and complete
assembly use and supervision are 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.
Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.
Use caution when using this system.
Toll-Free Customer Service Num er for U.S: 1-800-558-5234 and Canada Only: 1-800-284-8339
Internet Address: http://www.huffysports.com
IMPORTANT! Have questions?...Don’t go back to the store!
We appreciate your purchasing one of our many fine products. We are sure that you will e very satisfied with your selection. Although
great care and effort have een taken, occasionally pro lems may occur. To ensure prompt and correct handling of any pro lems, or to
answer any questions, please contact our Toll-Free Customer Service Num er listed elow. Service will be quicker if you have your
Model Number (found on carton) and assembly instructions ready when calling. PLEASE WRITE YOUR MODEL NUMBER IN THE
SPACE PROVIDED ABOVE.
Customer Service Center
N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle
Sussex, WI 53089
U.S.A.
WRITE IN YOUR MODEL NUMBER:
REQUIRED TOOLS ND
M TERI LS:
• Two People
• Garden Hose or Sand 360 l . (163 kg)
• Wrenches: (Two) 1/2” (One) 9/16” or
Two Small Adjusta le Wrenches
• 9/16” Deep Socket w/Ext.
Recommended
• This equipment is intended for home recreational use only and NOT
excessive competitive play.
• DO NOT position system near trampolines diving boards slides or any
play area equipment. System misuse could cause serious bodily injury.
• Two pole assembly is for in-ground pool side use only.
• Read and understand the warning label affixed to pole.
• The life of your basketball pole depends on many conditions. The climate
placement of the pole the location of the pole exposure to corrosives
such as chlorine pesticides herbicides or salts are all important.
• During assembly if using a ladder use extreme caution. Two people are
recommended for this operation.
• Seat the pole sections properly. Failure to do so could allow the pole
sections to separate during play and/or transport of the system.
• Climate corrosion and excessive use or misuse could result in pole
failure.
• Check tank regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause system to tip
over unexpectedly.
• If technical assistance is required contact Huffy Customer Service Center.
• Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting system.
© COPYRIGHT 2002 y HUFFY SPORTS

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* You may have extra parts with this model.
H RDW RE IDENTIFIER
Item #12 (1)
Item #10 (6)
Item #8 (5)
Item #17 (12)
Item #14 (2)
Item #15 (10) Item #19 (8)
Item #20 (4) Item #21 (2)
Item #6 (1)
Item #9 (1)
Item #5 (1)

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H RDW RE IDENTIFIER (continued)
Item #36 (1)
Item #34 (1)
Item #35 (1)
Item #32 (1)
Item #33 (1)
Item #41 (2) Item #38 (4) Item #43 (6)*
Item #26 (2)

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ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT! WRITE DOWN MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ON
PAGE 1 OF THIS OWNERS MANUAL
1. Remove contents from tank (1).
2. Install rod (5) through holes in ottom pole section (4) and
eye olt (6).
3. Install wheel axle (2) through wheel carriage (7) and install
wheels (3) onto wheel axle (2) with spacers (26) as shown.Insert
pole assem ly into tank assem ly as shown. Secure ottom
pole (4) to tank and wheel racket as shown, a deep socket is
recommended. NOTE: Two people recommended for this step.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
4. Secure tank struts (11) to pole. Rotate non-secured ends of tank
struts (11) outward to mounting holes in tank as shown.
WARNING: TIGHTEN BOLT (11) IN LOCK NUT (14) UNTIL
FLUSH (EVEN) WITH LOCK NUT’S OUTER EDGE.
5. Secure non-secured ends of tank struts (11) to tank as shown.
Repeat for opposite side.
6. Attach extension arm (18) to pole using U- olt (22), washers
(19), nuts (8), as shown. Install pole cap (24) as shown.
WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLED UNIT
UNATTENDED IT MAY TIP OVER.
7. Attach oard struts (29) to extension arm using U- olts (30),
strap (42), and nuts (15) and olt covers (43) as shown.
Tighten completely.
8. Attach ack oard to struts (29) with olts (21) and nuts (15) as
shown.
Insert T- olt (32) through ack racket (31) and attach this
assem ly to ack oard y inserting olts (20) through ack
racket (31), ack oard, ack oard extension arm (18), washers
(19), and nuts (15) as shown.
IMPORTANT! Prevent backboard lighting wires from being
damaged by keeping them in the small channel on
backboard.
9. A. Fit rim (16) securely into racket (31) as shown.
B. Install reinforcement racket (33) onto “T” olt (32) as shown.
Tuck wires from rim ehind reinforcement racket (33).
C. Install spring (34) onto “T” olt (32) as shown.
D. Install special nut (36) and washer (35) onto “T” olt (32).
Tighten
nut (36) until flush with end of “T” olt (32).
10. Connect red and lack wires from rim (16) to red and lack wires
from rim cover (37). Repeat with lue and white wires.
11. Fit rim cover (37) into rim racket (31) and secure to rim with screws (38)
as shown.
12. Remove paper acking from attery cover gasket (39) and
adhere gasket (39) to inside of attery cover (40) as shown.
Install 2 “AA” atteries (not included) into rim cover (37). Be sure
to install atteries in direction shown on inside of attery
compartment. Attach attery
cover (40) with screws (38) and washers (41)as shown. Turn
unit on to verify correct attery installation. NOTE: The lighted
feature of this product is designed for night time use in order to
extend playing time after dark, and may not e readily visi le
during day light.
WARNING: USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT PROPER
INSTALLATION OF SMART CLIPS OR WHEN ALL SMART CLIPS
ARE NOT PRESENT COULD RESULT IN BODILY HARM. BE SURE
TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
13. Install net clips as shown. (See illustration)
14. Install net as shown. (See illustration)
15. Carefully upright assem ly. Apply moving system la el (13) to
front of pole as shown.
WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLED UNIT
UNATTENDED WHEN EMPTY MAY TIP OVER.
16. Place assem led unit to desired location. Fill tank with water (30
gallons (114 liters)) or sand (360 l . (163 kg)) and snap tank
cap (28) in place.
Insert T-strap (27) through slot on ack of ase as shown.
Secure unit to ground y twisting tie down stake (25) into ground
and hooking T-strap (27) onto tie down stake (25).
IMPORTANT! Add two gallons (7.6 liters) of non-toxic
antifreeze in sub-freezing climates.
WARRANTY CARD:
Please remem er to complete your product
registration form either on-line at:
www.huffysports.com/warrantycard or mail-in
the enclosed postcard.

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P RTS LIST - See Hardware Identifier
Item Qty. Part No. Description
1 1 206740 Tank (White)
2 1 200628 Wheel Axle
3 2 226401 Wheel
4 1 986102 Bottom Pole Section
5 1 202820 Rod, 3/8 O.D. x 4-3/4 Long
6 1 202822 Eye Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3-3/4 Long
7 1 200627 Wheel Bracket
8 5 203063 Lock Nut, Nylon Insert, 3/8-16
9 1 202541 Bolt, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3-3/4
10 6 203218 Washer, 5/16 Flat
11 2 986206 Tank Strut
12 1 203220 Lock Nut, 5/16-18
13 1 201261 La el, Moving System
14 2 203156 Bolt, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1 Long
15 10 203100 Nut, Hex Flange 5/16-18
16 1 Rim
17 12 201219 Smart Clip
18 1 902006 Extension Arm, White
19 8 203309 Washer, 1 O.D.
20 4 203113 Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2 Long
21 2 203038 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 2-3/4
22 2 201562 U- olt, Round, 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 Long
23 1 Net
24 1 201190 Cap
25 1 203124 Tie Down Stake
26 2 201651 Spacer, Wheel Axle
27 1 201568 T-Strap
28 1 201189 Tank Cap
29 2 906706 Strut, Back oard
30 1 201546 U- olt, Square, 5/16-18 x 3-3/4 Long
31 1 900033 Back Bracket
32 1 203796 T-Bolt, 3/8-16
33 1 200318 Reinforcement Bracket, Slam Jam Rim
34 1 203472 Spring
35 1 203470 Washer, 1.5 O.D.
36 1 203795 Nut, Special 3/8-16
37 1 200822 Rim Cover
38 4 200720 Phillips Washer Head Screw, #8 x 1/2”
39 1 200713 Gasket, Battery Cover
40 1 200712 Battery Cover
41 2 200825 Washer, Plastic
42 1 203297 Strap, U- olt
43 6 200516 Bolt Covers, Black Vinyl
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NOTE: The lighted feature of this product is
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playing time after dark, and may not e readily
visi le during day light.
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13 WARNING: Use of this product without proper installation of net
clips or when all net clips are not present could result in bodily harm. Be sure
to follow directions carefully.
Install net clips.
CLIP “ARM”
CLIP “BODY”
Insert one “arm” of clip into ram as shown. Twist “body” of clip slightly so that
second “arm” slides over the top of the first “arm” as shown.
Push in direction indicated by arrows.
Push second “arm” back and into ram as shown.
Twist “body” of clip slightly again to spread “arms” of clip.
Clip “arms” must be flat and touching edge to edge as shown not overlapping.
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Insert net into bottom of clip as shown.
SIDE VIEW
Twist net until it snaps into position.
Net must be centered through clip.
NET
NETCLIP
SIDE VIEW
NET
NETCLIP
NET INST LL TION
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