Huffy 21168202 User manual

110/04 P/N 21168202
© COPYRIGHT 2004 by HUFFY SPORTS
Inground System
Owners Manual
Customer Service Center
• N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle • Sussex, WI 53089 • U.S.A.
• 2 People
• Carpenter’s Level
• 15’ Tape Measure
• Shovel & Post Hole
Digger
• Wood Board (scrap)
• Tape
• Sawhorse or
Support Table
• Wedge
•
• Container to Mix
• (2 each) Wrenches and/or Socket Wrenches and
Sockets (Deep-Well Sockets are Recommended).
1/2" 7/16" 9/16" 3/4" • Optional: Large &
Small Adjustable
Wrenches
1/2" 9/16" 3/4"
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
7/16"
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Hammer
• Stepladder 8 ft. (2.4 m)
• Safety Goggles
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: 1-800-632 792
Internet Address: http://www.huffysports.com
READ AND UNDERSTAND
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
WARNING!
• Heavy Duty Tape

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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.
Not all items pictured are included with every model.
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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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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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 reccomended for this operation.
• Seat the pole sections properly. Failure to do so could allow the pole
sections to separate during play.
• Before digging, contact utility company to locate underground power
cables, gas, and water lines. Ensure there are no overhead power lines
within 20 ft. (7 m) radius of pole location.
• Climate, corrosion, excessive use, or misuse could result in system failure.
• If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy Sports.
• 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
below
• 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 pesticides, herbicides, or salts are all important.
• Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting height.
• Serious injury could occur if teeth/face come in contact with backboard,
net, or rim.
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.

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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, water or concrete 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.
Item Qty. Part No. Description
1 1 908123 Top Pole Section
2 1 908125 Middle Pole Section
3 1 908124 Bottom Pole Section
4 2 202800 Ground Sleeve
5 1 202801 Ground Sleeve Cap
6 1 204832 Bracket, Pole Mount
7 2 203053 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4 Long
8 9* 203100 Hex Flange Nut, 5/16-18
9 3* 206360 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 2-5/8 Long
10 4 203232 Washer, Metal, 3/4” O.D.
11 4 203063 Nut, Nylock, Hex Head, 3/8-16
12 2 204858 Spacer, Biscuit, Plastic
13 2 204857 Spacer, Metal 1/2” O.D. x 1.44 Long
14 2 204859 Cover, Pin Assembly
15 3* 203038 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-3/4 Long
16 1 204850 Pin, Locking
17 1 204853 Lanyard, Black Coil
18 1 908152 Height Adjustment Rod
19 1 204872 Label, Height Indicator
20 2 203103 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2 Long
21 1 204803 Screw, Phillips Head
22 4 202862 Spacer, .563 ID x 1.190 Long
23 4 206311 Spacer, .53 I.D. x .65 O.D. x .5 Long
24 6 206340 Lock Nut,1/2-13
25 2 900846 Board Bracket
26 1 207103 Cap,Pole, 3.5" X .75"
27 6 206244 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 8 Long
Item Qty. Part No. Description
28 2 900183 Elevator Tube, Lower-Long
29 1 204837 Spring
30 2 904807 Elevator Tube, Upper-Short
31 2 201129 Spacer, Metal .402 I.D. x .50 O.D. x 1.8
32 1 Rim
33 12* 201219 Smart Clip
34 1 204281 Net
35 1 201251 Label, Height Adjustment
36 1 203279 Anti-Skid Tape
37 1 204855 Handle, Left
38 1 204856 Handle, Right
39 2 201683 Spacer, Black, 1.5 Long
40 1 206990 Bracket Reinforcement
41 1 900033 Slam Jam Bracket, Black
42 1 203796 Bolt, “Tee” 3/8 - NC x 5 Long
43 1 200318 Bracket Reinforcement, Slam Jam
44 1 203472 Spring, Black
45 1 203470 Washer, Flat 5/8 I.D. x 1-1/2 O.D.
46 1 203795 Nut, Special 3/8-NC
47 4 201611 Bolt, Hex-Flange 5/16-18 x 3" Long
48 1 240017 Bolt, Hex, 1/4-20 x 2-1/4 Long
49 1 240027 Nut, Hex, Nylock, 1/4-20
50 1 903601 Rebar
51 2 204159 Rebar Centering Spacer
52 2 200533 Spacer, Board Mounting, Plastic
53 4 205528 Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16-18 x 1" Long
54 1 206118 Label, Warning
* YOU MAY HAVE EXTRA PARTS WITH THIS MODEL.
PARTS LIST - See Hardware Identifier

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#8 (9)*
#10 (4)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (BOLTS & SCREWS)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (NUTS & WASHERS)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (METAL SPACERS)
#13 (2)
#7 (2)
#11 (4)
#15 (3)*
#20 (2)
#24 (6)
#21 (1)
#31 (2)
#27 (6)
#42 (1)
#46 (1)
#45 (1)
#9 (3)*
* You may have extra parts with this model.
#47 (4)
#48 (1)
#49 (1)
#53 (4)

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#44 (1) #41 (1) #43 (1)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (PLASTIC SPACERS & CLIPS)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (OTHER)
#23 (4)
#22 (4)
#12 (2)
#39 (2) #33 (12)*
#52 (2)

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size)
SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE POLE
Phillips-Head
Screwdriver
(2) 1/2” and (2) 9/16" Wrenches
9/16”
1/2”
AND/OR
(2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets
Shovel and Post
Hole Digger
Carpenter's Level
Tape
#7
#15
#20
#21
#9
#8
#11
#13
#12
Container to Mix
This is what your system will look like when you’ve
finished this section:

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1TOP
MIDDLE
BOTTOM
2
3
1. Mark pole sections with tape (not supplied) at indicated distances from ends as shown.
Tape (Not Supplied)
18" (42.7 cm) 6" (15.2 cm)
24" (61 cm)
PLAYING SURFACE
GROUND SURFACE
2. Ensure ground is level with playing surface, then dig pole hole.
CONTACT UTILITIES
BEFORE DIGGING.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT!:
Maximum distance from
edge of hole to edge of
playing surface 6”
(15.2 cm).

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4.
1" (2.54 cm)
SIDE VIEW
Fill hole approximately 1/3
full with mixed concrete.
FIG. A
FLANGE
Insert ground sleeve assembly and center
in hole (FIG. A).
Note: Leave 1" below flange exposed
for drainage hill.
5.
IMPORTANT!:
NOTE POSITION OF
FLANGE
IMPORTANT!: CONTINUE ON TO NEXT STEP.
DO NOT WAIT FOR CONCRETE TO CURE.
PLAYING SURFACE
3.
Snap two halves of
ground sleeve (4)
together.
Insert and secure
bottom pole section
(3) into ground sleeve
(4) by tightening
ground sleeve cap (5).
NOTE: Flared end
goes inside ground
sleeve.
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5
4
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3
Fill hole completely with concrete.
6.
1" (2.54 cm)
5
1
" (2.54 cm)
7. Tamp down concrete to release air pockets and build drainage hill. Level pole section in all directions
several times while concrete is curing.
1" (2.54 cm)
SIDE VIEW
DRAINAGE HILL
IMPORTANT!: CONTINUE ON TO NEXT STEP.
DO NOT WAIT FOR CONCRETE TO CURE.
IMPORTANT!: WAIT A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS BEFORE
GOING ON TO NEXT STEP. CONCRETE MUST CURE.
PLAYING SURFACE
Make a reference mark
here for anti-skid tape.
NOTE A:
Keep flange pushed down
to concrete and leveled.
NOTE B:

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After concrete has cured, remove bottom pole section from ground sleeve (4). Place anti-skid tape (36)
around the bottom area of bottom pole (see note A).
KEEP GROUND SLEEVE CAP ON BOTTOM POLE.
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4
8.
5Place top edge of anti-skid
tape on mark made in
step 7.
NOTE A:
Tape prevents the pole
from rotating during play.
NOTE B:

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5
9. Stack and bounce bottom (3) and middle (2)
pole sections together. Bounce pole sections
together until middle section no longer moves
toward taped reference mark on bottom pole.
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IMPORTANT 5
Keep on Bottom Pole
3
Wood Scrap
(NOT
SUPPLIED)
10. Stack upper pole section (1) to bottom and middle
pole assembly and continue bouncing until top pole
(1) no longer moves toward taped reference mark on
middle pole.
IMPORTANT!:
POLE SECTIONS
SHOULD HAVE A
3-1/2" (9 CM)
MINIMUM OVERLAP.
Wood Scrap
(NOT
SUPPLIED)
Taped reference marks
1-1/2"
(3.81 cm)
Tape
5"
(12.7 cm)
Tape
1-1/2"
(3.81 cm)
Tape
5"
(12.7 cm)
Tape
IMPORTANT!:
WARNING
FAILURETOFOLLOWTHESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT
INSERIOUSINJURYAND/ORPROPERTYDAMAGE.
Ownermustensurethat all players know and follow
theserulesforsafe operation of the system.
•DONOTHANGon the rim orany partof the system
includingbackboard,supportbraces or net.
•Duringplay,especiallywhenperformingdunk type
activities,keepplayer'sfaceawayfrom the backboard, rim
andnet.Seriousinjury could occur if teeth/face comein
contactwithbackboard, rimornet.
•Donotslide,climb, shake orplay on base and/or pole.
•Afterassemblyiscomplete, fill systemcompletelywith
waterorsandand stake to the ground. Never leave system
inanuprightposition without filling base with weight, as
systemmaytipove rcausinginjuries.
•Whenadjustingheightormoving system, keep hands and
fingersawayfrommoving parts.
•Donotallowchildren tomove or adjust system.
•Duringplay,donotwearjewelry (rings, watches, necklaces,
etc.).Objectsmayentangle in net.
•Surfacebeneaththebase must be smooth and free of
gravelorothersharpobjects.Puncturescause leakage and
couldcausesystemto tip over.
•Keeporganicmaterialawayfrompole base. Grass, litter,
etc.couldcausecorrosionand/ordeterioration.
•Checkpolesystemforsigns ofcorrosion (rust,pitting,
chipping)andrepaintwith exterior enamel paint.If rust has
penetratedthroughthesteel anywhere,replace pole
immediately.
•Checksystembeforeeach use forproper ballast,loose
hardware,excessivewearandsignscorrosion and repair
beforeuse.
•Checksystembeforeeach use forinstability.
•Donotusesystemduringwindyand/or severe weather
conditions;systemmaytipover.Place system in the
storagepositionand/orin an areaprotected from thewind
andfreefrompersonal property and/oroverhead wires.
•Neverplayondamagedequipment.
•Seeinstructionmanualforproper installation and
maintenance.
•Whenmovingsystem,use cautionto keep mechanism from
shifting.
•Keeppoletop covered withcap at all times.
•Donotallowwater in tank to freeze. During sub-freezing
weatheraddnon-toxicantifreeze,sandor empty tank
completelyandstore.(Donot use salt.)
•Useextremecautionifplacingsystem on sloped surface.
Systemmaytipover more easily.
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IntheU.S.:1-800-558-5234andCanada: 1-800-284-8339
The warning
label should be
90 degees from
uppermost holes
on top pole (1) -
see Illustration.

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1
40
7
7
FRONT SIDE
11. Install pole mount bracket (6) and bracket reinforcement (40) with carriage bolts (7) as shown.
Tighten flange nuts (8) completely.
6
8
FRONT SIDE

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6
12
13
13
11
9
10
10
12.
6
814
14
17
15
13.
Attach spacers (12, 13) to pole mount bracket (6) with bolts (9), washers (10), and
nuts (11) as shown.
Assemble lanyard (17) to locking pin (16) as shown. Attach covers (14) onto
pole mount bracket (6) with carriage bolt (15) and nut (8) as shown.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
16
IMPORTANT!:
Tighten just until
washers (10) stop
moving.
Loop end of pin lanyard (17)
over carriage bolt (15) as it
passes through the pole
mount bracket (6) during this
assembly.
IMPORTANT!:
15
17
6
14
8
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20
19
38
37
21
18
14.
20
15.
16
Insert handle assembly through pole
mount assembly as shown.
Lock pole assembly in place at the
10’ (3.05 m) mark with pin (16).
Apply logo and height indicator labels (19) to
adjustment rod (18) as shown. Attach handle parts (37,
38) to adjustment rod with screw (21), carriage bolt
(20), and flange nut (8) as shown.
NOTE: Holes in adjustment rod allow for either rear
access or side access.
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SIDE
ACCESS
Indicator labels
should be applied
as close to holes as
possible to prevent
labels from being
damaged during
height adjustment.
IMPORTANT!:

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SECTION B: ASSEMBLE THE ELEVATOR TUBES TO BACKBOARD
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Upper Elevator tube
28
Identify elevator tubes (28 & 30).
9/16” 3/4”
1/2”
(2) Wrenches 1/2", (2), 9/16"" and (2) 3/4"
AND/OR
(2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets
#27
#42
#9
#8
#11
#31
#22
#24
#41 (1)
This is what your system will look like when you’ve
finished this section:
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size)
Toward
Pole
Toward
Board
Lower Elevator tube
Toward
Pole
Toward
Board
#47 #31
#53
#52

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48
31
11
9
25 49
Assemble backboard support
brackets (25) using bolts (9 & 48),
spacers (31), and nuts (11 & 49) as
shown.
2.
28
24
22
27 28
25
29
22
Attach lower elevator tubes (28) and counter balance spring (29) to backboard support brackets (25)
using spacers (22), bolt (27), and nut (24) as shown.
1.

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3.
25
53
53
53
52
53
4. Attach upper elevator tubes (30) to backboard support brackets (25) using spacers (22), bolt (27), and nut
(24) as shown.
42
41
42
41
47
24
27
22
22
30
30
25
52
Place board spacers (52) into board as shown. Bend upper portion of the
board brackets (25) to match holes in backboard as shown. Insert t-bolt (42)
into rim bracket (41). Secure board brackets (25) and rim bracket (41) to
backboard with bolts (53 & 47) and nuts (8). Insert bolts (53) into unused
holes in board
8
52
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SECTION C: ATTACH THE BACKBOARD & ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY
TO POLE SYSTEM
3/4”
#27
#46
#24
#45
#23 #39
#44
#43
#33
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size)
Phillips-Head
Screwdriver
(2) 3/4" Wrenches
AND/OR
(2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets
Container to Mix
This is what your system will look like when you’ve
finished this section:

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1.
1
24
30
30
23
23
23
23
24
28
28
2.
Support pole on sawhorse. Attach backboard assembly to top pole section (1).
Install handle assembly to long elevator
tubes (28) using bolt (27), spacers (39),
and nut (24) as shown.
27
27
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!
27 28
28
24
39
39
Before going on to
next step, set
adjustable system
assembly to the 10’
(3.05 m) setting.
NOTE: