Safety Instructions
Owner must ensure that all installers and players know and comply with these
rules for safe assembly, installation, operation and use of the system. Proper
and complete assembly, use and supervision is essential for proper operation
of the product and to reduce the risk of accident or injury. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT FOLLOWING THE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
WARNING
1. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, serious injury
and/or property damage and will void the warranty. Do not install or use
this product unless the instructions within this manual have been care-
fully read and understood.
2. Locate your goal away from potential dangers, including walls, trip haz-
ards, high-trac areas or where a vehicle might come into contact with
goal post, backboard or rim.
To avoid severe injury or death, do not locate goal under power lines that
may come into contact with the goal as it
is raised.
3. Two or three people in good physical condition and capable of lifting at
least 90-100 lbs. (40-45 kg) each are recommended for safe installation
and assembly.
• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution. Follow all warnings and
cautions on the ladder carefully.
• Installation and assembly of this product will require lifting and bending
that may result in injury to anyone not accustomed to this type of activity.
•
Before digging for the ground anchor, check for underground power, gas,
telephone, water and other utility lines. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury. See 811 One CallWarning box on this page for more information or call
your local utility company.
• If an auger or post hole digger is used, be sure you read and follow all
instructions, warnings and cautions for such equipment.
• Ensure there are no overhead power lines within a 20 ft. (7 m) radius of the
goal location.
• Climate, corrosion or misuse could result in system failure.
• Keep organic material away from the pole base. Dirt, grass, litter etc. could
cause corrosion or deterioration.
• Only use parts provided with your Leisure Time Productsbasketball goal
system or replacement parts provided by LeisureTime Products Use of other
parts (a) may cause the goal system to fail,
(b) could result in death, serious injury or property damage,
and (c) will void the warranty.
• With rim set at 7’-0”playing height, the minimum operational height is 6’-4”
(1.93 m) to the bottom of the backboard.
•DO NOT CLIMB THE POLE OR HANG on the rim or any part of the goal
system. This includes the backboard, support braces and net.The product is
not designed for such use and property damage or personal injuries such as
cuts, broken bones, nerve, spinal cord or brain injury or death could occur.
• Use caution when performing dunking activities with this product.
• During play keep players’faces away from the backboard, rim and net or
serious injury could result.
• Players must wear a mouth guard to avoid dental injuries.
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• Do not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces, etc.) or other loose objects
that could become tangled in the net or injure
another player.
•
Before each use, check the goal system for loose hardware, excessive wear and
signs of corrosion. Repair the system before use.
•NEVER play on damaged equipment.
•
When adjusting the system height, keep hands and ngers away from moving
parts. DO NOT allow children to adjust the system height.
• Check the goal system frequently for signs of corrosion. Remove surface rust
and loose paint completely, and repaint with exterior enamel paint. If rust or
corrosion has penetrated or pitted any components of the goal, DO NOT allow
play and repair or replace parts immediately.
• DO NOT use the goal system to lift or hoist anything.
• Use caution when using this goal system. Most injuries are caused by misuse
and/or not following these instructions.
IMPORTANT
Enclosed underneath the protective sheeting on your backboard is a
warranty registration card. YOU MUST FILL OUT AND
MAIL IN THIS CARD IN ORDER TO HAVE AVALID WARRANTY.
Retain this manual for future reference of operation, maintenance and parts
information.
The information in this manual is based on the latest information available at
the time of publication. Your goal may have product improvements and options
not yet contained in this manual. Leisure Time Products reserves the right to
make changes at any time without notice or obligation.
Contact the manufacturer if technical assistance is required.
Additional copies of these instructions are available from:
Leisure Time Products
1-800-856-4445
WARNING
Before digging for the ground anchor,
contact your local One-Call system
(dial 811) in your area.
Utility Markings
Color Denition
Red Electric
Yellow Gas, Oil, Petroleum
Orange Communication, Phone, TV
Blue Potable Water, Irrigation
Green/Brown Sewer
White Proposed Dig
1-888-258-0808
