HYDRA-RIB Portable Basketball System User manual

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© COPYRIGHT 2005 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: 1-800-632-792
Internet Address: www.huffysports.com
HUFFY
HUFFY
SPORTS
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
• Two People
• Wood Board (Scrap)
• Tape Measure
• Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m)
• Tape
• Garden Hose or Sand 360 lb. (163 kg)
• Hammer
• Wrenches: (Two) 3/4”, (One) 1/2” (Two) 9/16”or
equivalent sockets, (One) 1/2” Deep well socket
with extension and socket wrench
• Support Table
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• 5/32 Allen Wrench
Portable Basketball System
Owners Manual
Customer Service Center
• N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle • Sussex, WI 53089 • U.S.A.
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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WARNING
200189 02/00
In the U.S.: 1-800-334-9111
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.)
• While moving system, Do not allow anyone to stand or sit
on base or have added ballasting on base.
• Do not leave system unsupervised or play on system when
wheels are engaged for moving.
• Use Caution when moving system across uneven surfaces.
System may tip over.
• Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped surface.
System may tip over more easily.
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MOVING SYSTEM
1. Adjust basketball backboard
height to lowest position.
2. Rotate handle forward until
wheels engage ground.
3. Move basketball system to
desired location.
4. Rotate handle back to original
position.
5. Reattach ground restraint and
check system for stability.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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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 instructions. Failure to follow instructions could
result in SERIOUS INJURY. It is NOT acceptable to devise a makeshift weight system.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
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 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.
• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.
• Check base regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause the 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 during transport of the system.
• Climate, corrosion or misuse could result in system failure.
• If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy Sports.
• Minimum operational height is 6'-6" (1.98m) to the bottom of backboard.
Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.
Use caution when using this unit.
WARRANTY CARD:
Please remember to complete your product
registration form either on-line at:
www.huffysports.com/warrantycard or mail-in
the enclosed postcard.

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Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system...
FRONT VIEW
TOP POLE
BACK VIEW
MIDDLE POLE
FRONT
COVER
RIM
BOTTOM
POLE
STRUTS
ELEVATOR
ASSEMBLY
BACKBOARD
BASE
WHEEL
CARRIAGE
ASSEMBLY

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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.
PARTS LIST (SEE HARDWARE IDENTIFIER)
BEFORE YOU START!
Item Qty Part No. Description
1 1 908164 Top Pole Section
2 1 908114 Middle Pole Section (with Label)
3 1 908165 Bottom Pole Section
4 2 900223 Wheel Bracket
5 2 206940 Axle, 21" Long
6 2 226403 Wheel 6”
7 4 206938 Pushnut, Black
8 1 200117 Base
9 1 203223 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Long
10 1 202662 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4.5" Long
11 9 203218 Washer 5/16
12 1 200188 Rod 3/8 x 5.25" Long
13 1 202822 EyeBolt, 3/8 -16 x 3.75" Long
14 2 906410 Tank Strut
15 1 200516 Bolt Cover
16 1 200123 Upper Pivot Bracket
17 1 206948 Lower Pivot Bracket
18 2 900122 Hinge Tubes
19 1 200512 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3.5" Long
20 6 203232 Flat Washer 3/8-3/4
21 1 206252 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Long
22 15* 203100 Flange Nut 5/16-18
23 1 203330 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 4.5" Long
24 2 203527 Spacer, Plastic, .75" O.D., 1.53" Long
25 2 203528 Spacer, Plastic, 1.25" O.D., 1.53" Long
26 4 203103 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2" Long
27 1 203540 Height Indicator Window
28 3 201129 Spacer, Metal, .50" O.D., 1.8" Long
29 1 803531 Strut Assembly
30 1 803553 Handle Assembly
31 1 203593 Shoulder Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1.25" Long
32 2 203688 Spacer, Plastic, .75" O.D., 2.25" Long
33 2 900867 Triangle Plates
Item Qty Part No. Description
34 1 207103 Pole Cap
35 4 908119 Elevator Tube
36 1 808115 Pole Bracket
37 9 206340 Nut, Nylock, 1/2 -13
38 2 203053 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 4" Long
39 4 202862 Spacer, Plastic, .50 O.D., 1.19" Long
40 8 204847 Bolt 1/2-13 x 9.5" Long
41 1 201139 Bolt 1/2-13 x 4.5" Long
42 4 201682 Spacer, Plastic, .50 O.D., 1.88" Long
43 2 203798 Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5" Long
44 2 202273 Spacer, Metal, .50 O.D., 5-7/8" Long
45 1 203099 Nut, Nylock, 5/16-18
46 2 206360 Bolt 3/8-16 x 2.625
47 5* 203063 Nut 3/8-16 Nylock
48 2 900846 Board Brackets
49 1 200119 Front Cover
50 4 265601 Bolts, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 3.5" Long
51 1 206219 Base Plug
52 1 203124 Tie Down Stake
53 1 201568 Anchor Strap
54 1 203532 Label Height Adjustment
55 2 240027 Nut, Nylock 1/4-20
56 1 203535 Strip, Height Indicator
57 1 203536 Height Label
58 1 203537 Hook, Height Indicator
59 1 240019 Bolt 1/4-20 x .75" Long
60 2 202274 Spacer, Metal, .50 O.D., 3-1/2" Long
61 1 206956 Plastic Disc, Black, 5" O.D.
62 2 226401 Wheel 4”
63 2 203160 Weld Stud, 5/16-18 x 1.5" Long
64 1 240017 Bolt, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 2-1/4" Long
65 1 203274 Foam Pad, 3/32 Thick, 5" x 5"
* You may have extra parts with this model.

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Item #19 (1)
Item #23 (1)
Item #31 (1)
* You may have extra parts with this model.
Item #41 (1)
Item #12 (1)
Item #46 (2)
Item #59 (1)
Item #43 (2)
Item #13 (1)
Item #21 (1)
Item #38 (2)
Item #50 (4)
Item #26 (4)
Item #9 (1)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (BOLTS & SCREWS)
Item #64 (1)
Item #63 (2)
Item #10 (1) Item #40 (8)

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Item #47 (5)*
Item #11 (9)
Item #37 (9)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (NUTS, WASHERS & METAL SPACERS)
Item #32 (2)
Item #28 (3)
Item #25 (2)
Item #22 (15)*
Item #60 (2)
Item #39 (4)
Item #44 (2)
Item #42 (4)
Item #24 (2)
Item #7 (4)
Item #15 (1)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (PLASTIC SPACERS & CAPS)
Item #20 (6)
Item #55 (2)
Item #45 (1)

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SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE POLES
2.
1.
WOOD SCRAP
(NOT SUPPLIED)
2
1
5"
(
13 cm) 5"
(13 cm)
1
3
2
Correctly identify each pole section. Mark pole sections with tape as shown.
TAPE
(not supplied)
TAPE
(not supplied)
Bounce middle pole section (2) into top pole section (1) together using a wood scrap as shown
until they no longer move toward taped reference mark.
IMPORTANT!:
Position middle pole so that
the warning label is on the
same side as the larger
(1/2" /1.27cm) diameter holes
of the top pole.
POLE SECTIONS
SHOULD HAVE A
3-1/2" (9 CM) MINIMUM
OVERLAP.
NOTE:

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While maintaining alignment, bounce assembly and lower section (3) together as shown until
they no longer move toward taped reference mark.
1
2
3
3.
WOOD SCRAP
(NOT SUPPLIED)
TAPE REFERENCE
MARK
POLE SECTIONS
SHOULD HAVE A
3-1/2" (9 CM) MINIMUM
OVERLAP.
NOTE:
IMPORTANT!:
Holes in the top (1) and
bottom pole (3) sections
MUST align correctly to
position the elevator system
toward the playing surface.
IMPORTANT!:
Smaller holes (11/32"\0.87 cm)
in the top pole section should
face toward the front of the
system.

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION
(not actual size)
SECTION B: ASSEMBLE THE BASE
1/2” AND 9/16”
1/2”, 9/16”, AND EXTENSION
HAMMER OR MALLET
AND/OR
This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished
this section.
Item #7
Item #10
Item #11 Item #15
Item #19 Item #20 Item #21
Item #22 Item #23
Item #26
Item #13
Item #9
Item #43 Item #45 Item #47

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1.
2.
Insert axle (5) through wheel bracket (4). Secure wheels (62) to axle using
pushnuts (7). Carefully tap pushnuts onto axle with hammer or mallet
4
62
62
7
7
5
Install wheel assembly to base (8) using bolt (9), and nut (22) as shown.
9
22
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3. Install rod (12) through holes in bottom pole section (3) and eyebolt (13). Insert pole assembly
into tank (8) and through center hole on wheel assembly as shown. Secure pole assembly with
anchor strap (53), washer (11), and lock nut (47).
13
12
1
32
47
12
13
8
11
53
TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED
FOR THIS PROCEDURE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT!:
Smaller holes (11/32"\0.87 cm)
in the top pole section should
face toward the front of the
system and the warning label
should be facing toward the
front.

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4.
10 11
11 45
14
3
15
14
14
Secure tank struts (14) to pole as shown.
Place cap (15) over exposed end of bolt
as shown.
Rotate non-secured ends of tank struts (14)
outward to mounting holes in tank as shown.
TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED
FOR THIS PROCEDURE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!
NOTE:
ORIENTATION OF STRUTS

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5.
6.
Secure ends of tank struts (14) to tank as shown. Repeat for opposite side.
Install upper pivot bracket (16) to front of base using bolt (19), washer (20)
and nut (47) as shown.
43
11
22
11
14
47
20
16
19
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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Insert bolt (21) through lower pivot bracket (17) as shown; bolt (21) will be
secured during Step 10. Carefully place base assembly on its side. Install lower
pivot bracket (17) with bolt (23), washers (20), and lock nut (47) as shown.
Secure both hinge tubes (18) to second wheel bracket (4) with carriage bolts (26)
and flange nuts (22).
16
23 20 17
21
20 47
26
4
22
18
7.
8.
IMPORTANT!:
DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN
IMPORTANT!
NOTE ORIENTATION

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Position base as shown. Secure wheel bracket assembly with disc (61),
washer (20) and nut (47) as shown.
7
65
4
6
7
21
61
20
47
Carefully reposition entire assembly as shown.
9.
10.
SIDE OF WHEEL WITH
LONGER PLASTIC
AXLE NEEDS TO FACE
THE WHEEL BRACKET.
IMPORTANT!:
TWO PEOPLE REQUIRED
FOR THIS PROCEDURE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!
Insert axle (5) through wheel bracket (4). Secure wheels (6) to axle using
pushnuts (7). Carefully tap pushnuts onto axle with hammer or mallet
IMPORTANT!:
DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN

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SECTION C: ASSEMBLE THE ELEVATOR SYSTEM & BACKBOARD
(2) 1/2”, (2) 9/16" AND (2) 3/4”
This is what your system will look like when you’ve
finished this section.
Item #22
Item #38
Item #41
Item #39
Item #40
Item #42
Item #46 Item #47 Item #55
Item #62
AND (1) 5/32 ALLEN WRENCH
Item #11
Item #31
Item #32
Item #28
Item #25
Item #44
Item #24
Item #63
1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4", AND EXTENSION
Item #60
Item #64 Item #65 Item #67
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION
(not actual size)
Item #37
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1. Securely rest the assembly on sawhorse. Install pole bracket (36) to top pole as shown (FIG.A)
using bolts (38), metal spacers (60) and nuts (22). Reference finished assembly (FIG.B.)
FIG.A
36
38
22
60 60 and 38
22
36
FIG.B
FLAT SIDE
TOWARDS BASE.
COMPLETED ASSEMBLY
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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34
35
37
37
37
35
39
35
35
33
40
41
40
2. Identify elevator tubes. Install triangle plates (33) and elevator tubes (35) to
top pole section (1) as shown. Install pole cap (34).
33
35
Upper and Lower Elevator Tubes
Toward
Board
Toward
Pole
COMPLETED ASSEMBLY
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39

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3. Attach label (57) to window (27).
4. Remove packaging materials and zip ties from handle assembly (30). Snap window into
handle assembly (30).
COMPLETED
ASSEMBLY
COMPLETED ASSEMBLY
57
27
30
IMPORTANT!:
LINE UP THE TOP
EDGE OF THE LABEL
WITH THE TOP EDGE
OF THE WINDOW.