Lifetime 90160 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL N° 90160
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Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions. Use caution when using this product.
To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this product without reading and
FOLLOWINGALLINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY#HECKTHEENTIREBOXANDINSIDEALLPACKING
materials for parts and/or additional instruction material. "EFOREBEGINNINGASSEMBLY
identify and inventory all parts and hardware using the parts and hardware lists and
identifiers in this document. Proper and complete assembly, use and supervision
AREESSENTIALFORPROPERORIENTATIONANDTOREDUCETHERISKOFACCIDENTORINJURY!
HIGHPROBABILITYOFSERIOUSINJURYEXISTSIFTHISPRODUCTISNOTINSTALLEDMAINTAINED
and/or operated properly. Failure to comply with any of the warnings in this
INSTRUCTIONMANUALMAYRESULTINSERIOUSPERSONALINJURIESSUCHASCUTSBROKEN
BONESNERVEDAMAGEPARALYSISBRAININJURYORDEATH&AILURETOCOMPLYMAYALSO
result in property damage. Please heed all warnings and cautions.
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DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
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s)FUSINGALADDERDURINGASSEMBLYUSEEXTREMECAUTION
s"EFOREDIGGINGCONTACTUTILITYCOMPANYTOLOCATEUNDERGROUNDPOWERCABLESGAS
and water lines. Ensure that there are no overhead power lines within 20 ft. (7m)
radius of Pole location.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY
Keep the hardware bags and their contents separate. If any parts
are missing, call our Customer Service Department.
Identify and inventory all parts and hardware using the parts and
hardware lists and identifiers in this document.
4ESTlTALL"OLTSBYINSERTINGTHEMINTOTHEIRRESPECTIVEHOLES)F
NECESSARYCAREFULLYSCRAPEAWAYANYEXCESSPOWDERCOATING
buildup from inside the holes. Do not scrape away all of the
POWDERCOATING"AREMETALMAYRUST9OUMAYNEEDTOPOUND
SOME"OLTSINTOPLACEWITHAHAMMERORMALLET

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TOOLS AND PARTS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSEMBLY
*Two adults required to
complete assembly*
Only adults should set up the product. Do not allow children
in the setup area until assembly is complete.
Phillips Screwdriver
(1)
7/16” Wrench
(2)
Wood Block
(1) Included
(1)
Pliers
Rubber Mallet
(1)
1/2” Wrench
(2)
(7 80 lb bags)
9/16” Wrench
(2)
(1)
Electric Drill
v7RENCH
(2)
1/2” x 3’ Rebar
(1)
Shovel
Tape Measure
Cement Mix
(1)
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This area is located at the top,
left-hand corner of the page
and indicates which tools
and hardware are needed to
complete the assembly steps
on a page.
Note:
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Refer to the following areas throughout the instructions
to assist in the assembly process:
This area is usually located in the
bottom, left-hand corner of a step
and indicates that special attention
is needed to perform a particular
part of a step.
These areas are usually located in
the bottom, right-hand corner of a
step and indicate that damage to
the product or serious injury may
occur if the caution or warning is
not heeded. WARNING
ASSEMBLY GUIDES
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
CAUTION

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PARTS LIST
ID Item Description Qty
!,( Top Pole 1
!,& Middle Pole 1
!,% "OTTOM0OLE 1
AJK 2IGHT"ACKBOARD"RACKET 1
AJJ ,EFT"ACKBOARD"RACKET 1
AJI "ACKBOARD 1
!,8 Rim 1
AKZ Net 1
!,$ Plastic Guard 1
!,, 0OLE"RACKET 1
AKC 3HORT%XTENSION!RM 2
!+" ,ONG%XTENSION!RM 2
AKQ Inner Channel 1
!," Outer Tube 1
AJS Channel Stop 1
AKI Handle 1
AMN Trigger 1
!*9 Spring 2
AMW 7OOD"LOCK 1
!,- Pole Cap 1
AJQ Center Frame Pad 1
!*8 Corner Frame Pad 2
AKP (EIGHT3TICKER 1
AMT 7ARNING3TICKER!PPLIEDTO-IDDLE0OLE 1
ID Item Description Qty
Pole Assembly Hardware (1068524)
ADS vXv3CREW 2
!": Xv3ELF$RILLING3CREW 2
AAF v7ASHER 2
!"" v#ENTERLOCK.UT 2
!"% vXv(EX"OLT 2
!"2 vXv3PACER 2
CIH $OMED#OUNTERSINK7ASHER 2
HARDWARE LIST

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HARDWARE LIST
ID Item Description Qty
Backboard & Rim Assembly Hardware (1045426)
AAS vXv(EX"OLT 2
!"3 vXv'ALVANIZED3PACER 2
!!" v#ENTERLOCK.UT 2
AAJ v(EX4.UT 2
!"$ v7ASHER 2
!"& v2UBBER7ASHER 2
!"' vXv4AP"OLT 2
!"# vXv#ARRIAGE"OLT 2
AOU v5"OLT 1
!"+ v.YLOCK&LANGE.UT 
AJW Compression Spring 2
AOW Spring Retainer Plate 1
AAV v*AM.UT 2
Backboard to Pole Assembly Hardware (1046466)
AAD vXv(EX"OLT 4
!", vXv"LACK3PACER 4
!!8 v#ENTERLOCK.UT 4
!". vXv3PACER 4
Handle Assembly Hardware (1046262)
APS ,OCK4AB 1
AEA 7ASHER 2
AAP Xv0HILLIPS3CREW 2
AQI Trigger Spring 1
!#9 vXv3CREW 2
AAC vXv(EX"OLT 1
AAN v#AP.UT 1
AAD vXv(EX"OLT 1
!!8 v#ENTERLOCK.UT 1
!"/ vXv0OLY3PACER 2
AAZ vXv(EX"OLT 1
!"" v#ENTERLOCK.UT 1
Frame Pad Assembly Hardware (HH00700)
ADP Xv3ELF$RILLING3CREW 10

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Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
ALHX
Top Pole
!,&X
Middle Pole
ALEX
"OTTOM0OLE
PARTS IDENTIFIER
!**X
,EFT"ACKBOARD"RACKET
!*+X
2IGHT"ACKBOARD"RACKET
43 ”
3/8
43 ”
3/8
AKCX
3HORT%XTENSION!RM
Warning Sticker
30 1/16”
AKBX
,ONG%XTENSION!RM
AKQX
Inner Channel
ALBX
Outer Tube
21 1/8”
43 ”
3/8
!*1X
Center Frame Pad
!*8X
Corner Frame Pad

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AKZX
Net
!,8X
Rim
Parts shown at 5% of Actual Size
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
PARTS IDENTIFIER
!*)X
"ACKBOARD
Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size
!*3X
Channel Stop
ALLX
0OLE"RACKET
!*9X
Spring
ALMX
Pole Cap
AMNX
Trigger
AKIX
Handle
AKPX
(EIGHT3TICKER
ALDX
Plastic Guard
Part shown at 25% of
Actual Size

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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE
Hardware shown at Actual Size
BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY HARDWARE
Hardware shown at Actual Size
ADSX
vXv3CREW
ABZX
Xv3ELF$RILLING
Screw
ABBX
v#ENTERLOCK.UT
!!&X
v7ASHER
ABEX
vXv(EX"OLT
ABRX
vXv3PACER
AASX
vXv(EX"OLT
ABCX
vXv
#ARRIAGE"OLT
ABSX
vXv'ALVANIZED3PACER
ABGX
vXv4AP"OLT !!*X
v(EX4.UT ABDX
v7ASHER
AABX
v#ENTERLOCK.UT
!"&X
v2UBBER7ASHER
ABKX
v.YLOCK
Flange Nut
AAVX
v*AM.UT
CIHX
$OMED#OUNTERSINK
Washer

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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY HARDWARE (CONTINUED)
Hardware shown at 25% of Actual Size
!*7X
Compression Spring
AOUX
v5"OLT
AOWX
Spring Retainer Plate
AADX
vXv(EX"OLT
!!8X
1/2” Center
LOCK.UT
ABLX
vXv"LACK3PACER ABNX
vXv3PACER
BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE
Hardware shown at Actual Size
7 1/8”
(Not actual length)
HANDLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE
Hardware shown at Actual Size
APSX
,OCK4AB
ACYX
vXv3CREW
AACX
vXv(EX"OLT
7”
(Not actual length) ABOX
vXv0OLY3PACER
AAZX
vXv(EX"OLT

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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
AEAX
7ASHER
AAPX
Xv0HILLIPS
Screw
AQIX
Trigger Spring
AANX
v#AP.UT
!!8X
v#ENTERLOCK.UT
ABBX
v#ENTERLOCK.UT
AADX
vXv(EX"OLT
7 1/16”
(Not actual length)
HANDLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE (CONTINUED)
Hardware shown at Actual Size
ADPX
Xv3ELF$RILLING3CREW
(Only eight of the 10 Screws will be used)
&2!-%0!$!33%-",9(!2$7!2%
Hardware shown at Actual Size

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GROUND PREPARATION
HARDWARE REQUIRED
SEC
1
PARTS REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED
Part shown at 10% of Actual Size
ALEX
"OTTOM0OLE
1/2” x 36” Rebar
Shovel
Tape Measure Cement Mix
XLB"AGS
Level
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Dig a round hole 24” deep and 18” in diameter. If you live in an area
where frost heaves may pose a problem, consult your local building
inspector to determine the proper hole depth. The edge of the hole
should be flush with the edge of the playing surface.
SEC
1.1
Note: A Ground Sleeve is available as an alternative to cementing
the Pole into the ground. Please contact Customer Service or visit
Lifetime.com online for more information.
!
./(!2$7!2%2%15)2%$&/24()30!'%
-IXBAGSOFCONCRETE3AVEBAGOFCONCRETEMIXTOUSE
LATERINTHEASSEMBLY0OURTHEMIXEDCONCRETEINTOTHEHOLEUNTILITIS
filled to the level of the playing surface.
v
18”

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
ALE
v
-AKEAMARKINCHESFROMTHEDIMPLEDENDOFTHEBottom Pole
(ALE) (do not scratch the powder coating).
SEC
1.2
Slide the dimpled end of the Bottom Pole (ALE) into the cement up to
THEINCHMARK0OSITIONTHEPOLENEXTTOTHEPLAYINGSURFACE
SEC
1.3
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
The slots in the Bottom Pole (ALE) must be parallel to the playing surface.
)FNECESSARYINSERTASTRAIGHTOBJECTARULERWIREETCTHROUGHTHE
SLOTSINTHE"OTTOM0OLE2OTATETHEPOLEUNTILTHESTRAIGHTOBJECTIS
parallel to the playing surface.
SEC
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Note: Use a Level to make sure the Bottom Pole is standing vertical. Form
the cement into a downward slope away from the pole to allow water runoff.
Failure to do so may result in premature rusting of the Pole.
!
Playing Surface
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
)NSERTTHEvXv2EBARNOTINCLUDEDINSIDETHEBottom Pole (ALE)
SOITISABOUTvFROMTHETOPOFTHEPOLE#HECKTHEPOLESEVERAL
TIMESWITHINTHElRSTHOURTOMAKESURETHATALLSIDESAREVERTICALAND
THATTHEINCHMARKREMAINSLEVELWITHTHESURFACE
SEC
1.5
Note: Allow 1-4 hours for the concrete to set before continuing.
!
1/2” x 36” Rebar
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Rebar

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
-IXTHEREMAININGBAGOFCONCRETE&ILLTHEBottom Pole (ALE) with
CONCRETEUNTILITJUSTBELOWTHESLOTSNEARTHETOPOFTHEPOLE$ONOT
OVERlLL4AMPTHECONCRETEDOWNINTHE"OTTOM0OLEWITHABROOM
HANDLETOREMOVEAIRPOCKETS#LEANALLCONCRETEOFFTHEOUTSIDEOF
the pole. Allow the concrete to set for at least 72 hours before installing the rest
of the system onto the Bottom Pole.
SEC
1.6
Cement Level
Inside Pole
Rebar
Note: STOP HERE! The concrete must cure for at least 72 hours (3 days) before
installing the rest of the system. In humid climates or wet weather, allow additional
time for the concrete to cure. Do not proceed until the curing process is complete.
!
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POLE ASSEMBLY
HARDWARE REQUIRED
PARTS REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED
SEC
2
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
Phillips Screwdriver
Hardware shown at Actual Size
Wood Block
ADSX
vXv3CREW
ABZX
Xv3ELF$RILLING
Screw
ABBX
v#ENTERLOCK.UT
!!&X
v7ASHER
ABEX
vXv(EX"OLT
ABRX
vXv3PACER
ALHX
Top Pole
!,&X
Middle Pole
43 ”
3/8
43 ”
3/8
Warning Sticker
ALLX
0OLE"RACKET
Part shown at 25% of Actual Size
9/16” Wrench X Electric Drill
CIHX
$OMED#OUNTER
SINK7ASHER *Only one of the Domed Countersink Washers (CIH),
Xv3ELF4APPING3CREWS!":ANDvXv
Screws (ADS) will be used in this section. The remaining
hardware will be used later in the assembly.

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Insert the vXv(EX"OLTS!"% with the v7ASHERS!!& into the
-IDDLE0OLE!,& as shown. Then slide the vXv3PACERS!"2 onto
THE(EX"OLTS
SEC
2.1
!,&
ABE
ABR
Warning
Sticker
!!&
Large Holes
Small Holes
!!&X
ABEX
ABRX
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