Ironclad FCH-885 Quick start guide

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ADJUSTABLE BASKETBALL SYSTEM
MODEL: FCH-885
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL
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WARNING
IRONCLAD SPORTS, INC
902 Corey Road, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Tel.: [phone]
www.ironcladsports.com
FA I L U R E T O C O M P LY W I T H A N Y
O F T H E WA R N I N G S I N T H E S E
I N S T R U C T I O N S M AY R E S U LT I N
S E R I O U S P E R S O N A L I N J U R Y .
FAILURE TO C OM PLY MAY ALSO
R E S U LT I N P R O P E RT Y D A M A G E .
PLEASE HEED ALL WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ASSEMBLE THIS
S Y S T E M W I T H O U T C A R E F U L LY
R E A D I N G A N D F O L L O W I N G A L L
I N S T R U C T I O N S . B E G I N B Y
I D E N T I F Y I N G A N D T A K I N G
INVENTORY OF ALL PARTS USING
T H E P A R T S L I S T P R O V I D E D .
IRONCLAD SPORTS , INC
FULL COURT
Keep this instruction manual in case you have to contact the manufacturer for replacement parts.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(Not Included)
1. 2 Adjustable Wrenches 10. Concrete-1/2 yard or 14-16
2. Socket Set Bags, (80 lb. bags)
3. 9/16" Wrench 11. Phillips Head Screwdriver
4. 3/4" Wrench 12. Electric Drill
5. 15/16" Wrench 13. Carpenter's Level
6. 1/2" Wrench 14. A minimum of 2 Ladders
7. Hammer or Mallet 15. Water Supply
8. Tape Measure 16. Degreaser
9. Shovel 17. 1/4" Drill Bit
**A MINIMUM OF SIX ADULTS IS
REQUIRED TO LIFT UNIT INTO PLACE**
STOP!STOP! STOP!STOP!
BEFORE YOU START
A. Identify and inventory all parts using the checklist boxes in the parts list. Be sure to
keep the hardware bags and their contents separate. If any parts are missing call
our Customer Service Department (620-662-2233).
B. Test fit all Bolts by inserting them into the respective hole. If necessary, carefully
scrape away any excess powder coating buildup from inside the holes. Do not
scrape away all of the powder coating. Bare metal may rust.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FAILU RE TO FO LL OW TH ESE SAFE TY INSTR UCTI ONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJU RY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND WILL VOID TH E WARRANTY. The owner must ensur e that all player s know and fol low these rules to saf ely oper at e the
sys tem . Proper and com pl et e assem bly, use and super visi on is essent ial for proper oper ation and to reduce the risk
of acci dent or inj ury. A hi gh probabi lity of ser ious injury exi st s if this sys tem is not inst alled, mai nt ained, or oper ated
proper ly.
● If usi ng a ladder dur ing assem bly, use ext rem e caut ion. Fol low all war nings and caut ions on the ladder car efully. ● 6
peopl e are requi red to lift the uni t int o place. ● Before di ggi ng, cont act the appr opr iate agency to locat e under gr ound
pow er cabl es, gas, and water lines. Do not inst all the sys tem withi n 20 feet of over head pow er lines. ● Climate, cor rosi on,
or misuse coul d resul t in sys tem fai lur e. ● If techni cal assi st ance is requi red, cont act the manuf act urer. ● Minimum
oper ational hei ght is 7'6”to the Rim. Most injuries ar e caused by misuse and /or fai lure to fol low inst ruct ions.
Use caut ion when usi ng the sys tem .
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PARTS LIST
Verify all parts listed on packing list are present prior to installation. Contact our Customer
Service at 620-662-2233 for assistance with replacement of any parts missing or damaged.
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Y 2 20mm Lock Nut
Z 2 20mm x 415mm Hex Bolt
AA 2 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolt
AB 4 12mm Flat Washer
AC 2 12mm Lock Nut
AD 2 Plastic Washer
TEM QTY DESCRIPTION
A 1 8.0” x 8.0” Main Post
B 1 Main Extension Arm
C 2 Upper Extension Arms
D 1 Backboard
E 2 Spring-Assist Cartridge
F 1 Actuator-Height Adjustment Device
G 1 Rim Height Indicator
H 1 Rim Height Sticker
I 1 16mm x 13cm Hex Bolts
J 1 16mm x 18cm Hex Bolts
K 4 16mm Flat Washer
L 2 16mm Lock Nuts
M 6 18mm Lock Washer
N 6 18mm Anchor J-Bolts
O 1 Anchor Template
P 6 Anchor Rebars
Q 12 Thick Washers
R 18 18mm J-Bolt Hex Nuts
S 1 18mm x 260mm Hex Bolt
T 2 18mm x 415mm Hex Bolts
U 6 18mm Flat Washer
V 3 18mm Lock Nut
W 1 18mm x 215mm Hex Bolts
X 4 20mm Flat Washer

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STEP C
STEP D
a. Mix the concre te according to the instru ctions on the bags. Note th at
a thicker mix of concrete will dry stro nger th an a thin mix. Pour th e
concre te into the hole, sto pping approximate ly 18 inches fro m th e to p
of th e hole.
b. In sert th e fo ur pieces of Anchor Rebar (P ) into th e hole, pushing each
piece fi rm ly to the botto m of the hole. The fo ur pieces should be
arr anged in a square approximate ly 8 inches wide so that each piece of
rebar will be positi oned next to the J-Bolts when th e J-Bolt Template
is placed in th e cement.
c. Finish filling th e hole to the to p with concrete. The top of th e concrete
should reach just above the level of th e to p of the fo rm .
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a. Positi on the J-Bolt Template (O) over th e hole so that it is centered,
with th e cente r line of the J-Bolt para llel with the edge of th e playin g
surf ace . (See Figure 2A )
b.P ush the J-B olts (N ) in to the concre te until th e J-Bolt Templa te is
restin g fla t against th e surface o f the concre te .
c. Gra sp the tops of the J-Bolts and agita te the Template assembly back
and fo rt h re peate dly to elimin ate any air bubble s in th e concrete. Lift th e
Template sli ghtly above the concre te when agita tin g . Make sure th e
Template is re stin g on the concre te afte r agita tin g. Form the concre te
into a downward slo pe away from the Pole to allow water runoff.
d. Cle an off any concre te that may be on the J-Bolt Template or th e exposed
port io ns of th e J-B olts .
e. Using a carpente r’s le vel, make sure the Template is square to and level
with th e playing surface.
f. All ow the concre te to cure fo r a minimum of 5-7 days befo re installing
the rest of your basketball syste m. In cold , wet weath er or humid
cli mates, allow additi onal tim e for the concre te to cure .
cente line of th e
min imum
YOU ARE NOW FINISHED WITH THE INITIAL ASSEMBLY STEPS. DO NOT PRO-
CEED WITH THE ASSEMBLY UNTIL THE CONCRETE HAS FULLY CURED . CUR-
ING WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS. IN HUMID CLIMATES OR WET
WEATHER, ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME FOR THE CONCRETE TO CURE.
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WARNING
NEVER USE THE SYSTEM WITHOUT FOLLOWING THE CEMENTING INSTRUCTIONS . FAILURE TO
FOLLOW ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AS LISTED ON PAGE ONE.
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An ch or Templa te
FIGURE 2A
FIGURE 2B

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WARNING
*BECAUSE OF THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THE SYSTEM, A MINIMUM OF
FIVE ADULTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS*
STEP1
A. Slide a 18mm Thick Washer (Q) over each of the J-Bolts(N) as shown in FIGURE 1A.
B. Place the Main Post(A) over the J-Bolts. Slide a 18mm Thick Washer(Q) and thread a 18mm Hex
Nut(S) to each J-bolt.Tighten the Nuts only a few turns onto the J-Bolts as shown in FIGURE 1B.
C. If the Main Post (A) is not exactly vertical, adjust the 18mm J-Bolt Hex Nuts(R) located under the
Post base. Tighten all of the Flange Nuts(S) when Main Post(A) is vertical.
NOTE: Face the Main Post(A) with Actuator Bracket facing away from playing court(as shown in FIGURE 1C).
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STEP2
A. Slide the Main Extension Arm(B) over the
top of the Main Post(A) and attach to the
lower pivot tube with a 18mm x 415mm Hex
Bolt(T), two 18mm Flat Washers(U) and a
18mm Lock Nut(V).
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FIGURE 1A
Playing Court
Back
FIGURE 1C
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FIGURE 1B
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A. Slide the Actuator(F) to the last set of welded
tubes on the Main Extension Arm(B), Using a
18mm x 415Mm Hex Bolt(T), two 18mm Flat
Washers(U) and a 18mm Lock Nut(V) at the
top. And using a 16mm x 13cm Hex Bolt(I),
two 16mm Flat Washer(K) a 16mm a 16mm
Lock Nut(L) on bottom to tight the Actuator.
STEP 3
STEP 4
A. Attach the Plastic Rim Height Indicator(G) and the
2 Spring-assists Cartridge(E) to the second set of
welded tubes on the Main Extension Arm(B) by
using a 20m x 415mm Hex Bolt(Z), two 20mm Flat
Washers(X) and a 20mm Lock Nut(Y). The Plastic
Rim Height Indicator(G) should hang freely along
side the Spring-Assist Cartridge(E).
B. Attach the bottom of Spring-assist Cartridge (E) to
the welded Actuator Bracket by using a 16mm x 18cm
Hex Bolt(J), two 16mm Flat Washers(K) and a 16mm
Lock Nut(L).
C. Remove and discard the blue plastic spreader tube from the
Spring-Assist Cartridges(E) AFTER the system is assembled.
STEP 5
A. Attach the 2 Upper Extension Arms(C) to Main Post(A)
with a 18mm x 215 mm Hex Bolt(S), two 18mm
Flat Washers(U) and a 18mm Lock Nut(V).
CAUTION: Injury may occur if Upper Extension
Arms are allowed to fall off Main Extension Arm
during assembly.
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STEP 6
STEP 8
A. After everything is square, make sure all nuts on the
system have been tightened.
NOTE: But do not over tighten the Nuts, make sure the unit
can be adjusted up and down.
B. To apply the Rim Height Sticker(H), 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(G)
stops. Then, peel and apply Rim Height Sticker(H) to outside
of Spring-assist Cartridge(E) lining up the pencil mark with the
10’ mark on the Rim Height Sticker(H).
C. Attach Post Pad and Gusset Pad to Main Post(A) as shown.
A. Attach the backboard to Main Extension Arm(B) by
using a 18mm x 215mm Hex Bolt(W), two 18mm Flat
Washers(U) and a 18mm Lock Nut(M).
B. Attach the 2 Upper Extension Arm(C) to Backboard,
using a 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolt(AA), a Plastic
Washer(AD), two 12mm Flat Washers(AB) and a
12mm Lock Nut(AC) to tight the upper arms.
C. Tight the other Upper arm by repeat step B.
A. Mount the rim to Backboard by using the hardware
supplied in rim box.
NOTE: Use a level to make sure rim is level side to side
before tightening nuts.
STEP 7
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