Lifetime 90191 User manual

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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. Check the entire box and inside all packing
materials for parts and/or additional instruction material. Before 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. A
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. Failure to comply may also
result in property damage. Please heed all warnings and cautions.
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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.
Test fit all Bolts by inserting them into their respective holes. 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. You may need to pound
some Bolts into place with a hammer or mallet.

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TOOLS AND PARTS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSEMBLY
*Two adults required to
complete assembly*
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INTHESETUPAREAUNTILASSEMBLYISCOMPLETE
Phillips Screwdriver
(1)
v7RENCH
(2)
!-77OOD"LOCK
(1, included)
(1)
Pliers
Rubber Mallet
(1)
v7RENCH
(2)
v7RENCH
(2)
(1)
Electric Drill
v7RENCH
(2)
30” Rebar Shovel
Tape Measure
Cement Mix
Level
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(x7 80 lb. bags)
Hammer
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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:
4HIS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.
4HESEAREASAREUSUALLYLOCATEDIN
the bottom, right-hand corner of a
step and indicate that damage to
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occur if the caution or warning is
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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
!,% Bottom Pole 1
AJK Right Backboard Bracket 1
AJJ ,EFT"ACKBOARD"RACKET 1
AJI Backboard 1
AJX Corner Frame Guard 2
AJQ Center Frame Guard 1
!,8 Rim 1
AKZ Net 1
!,$ Plastic Guard 1
!,, Pole Bracket 1
AKC Short Extension Arm 2
AKB ,ONG%XTENSION!RM 2
AKQ Inner Channel 1
!," Outer Tube 1
AJS Channel Stop 1
AKI Handle Grip 2
AMN Trigger 2
CNF ,OCK4AB 1
CNG Handle Brace 1
CNJ Outer Tube Bushing 1
AJY Counterbalance Spring 2
AMW Wood Block 1
!,- Pole Cap 1
AKP Height Sticker 1
AMT Warning Sticker (Applied to Middle Pole) 1
ID Item Description Qty
Pole Assembly Hardware (1068524)
ADS 1/4” x 3/4” Screw 2
ABZ Xv3ELF4APPING3CREW 2
AAF 3/8” Washer 2
ABB 3/8” Centerlock Nut 2
ABE 3/8” x 4” Hex Bolt 2
ABR 1/2” x 3.41” Spacer 2
CIH Domed Countersink Washer 2
HARDWARE LIST

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HARDWARE LIST
ID Item Description Qty
Backboard to Rim Assembly Hardware (1045426)
AAS 1/4” x 2 3/4” Hex Bolt 2
ABS 1/2” x 2 5/16” Galvanized Spacer 2
ABC 5/16” x 1 1/4” Carriage Bolt 2
ACS .38” x 1” Steel Spacer 2
AAB 1/4” Centerlock Nut 2
AAJ v(EX4.UT 2
ABD 5/16” Washer 2
ABF 7/16” Rubber Washer 2
ABG 5/16” x 2 1/2” Tap Bolt 2
AOU v5"OLT 1
ABK 5/16” Nylock Flange Nut 6
AJW Compression Spring 2
AOW Spring Retainer Plate 1
AAV 5/16” Jam Nut 2
Backboard to Pole Assembly Hardware (1046466)
AAD 1/2” x 7 1/8” Hex Bolt 4
!", .69” x .59” Black Spacer 4
AAX 1/2” Centerlock Nut 4
ABN 1/2” x 1/8” Spacer 4
Handle Assembly Hardware (1069824)
AAJ v(EX4.UT 4
CNI 5/16” x1 Pan Head Screw 4
AQH Trigger Spring 2
AAN 5/16” Cap Nut 1
AAX 1/2” Centerlock Nut 1
AZP 1/4” Nylock Nut 2
ABB 3/8” Centerlock Nut 1
ADR #7 x 3/8” Phillips Screw 4
AAC 5/16” x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt 1
CNH vXv5.#!3CREW 2
ABO 1/2” x 1” Poly Spacer 2
AAD 1/2” x 7 1/8” Hex Bolt 1
AAZ 3/8” x 7” Hex Bolt 1
CNE 4WO(EAD3NAP"UTTON 1
Frame Guard Assembly Hardware (HH00700)
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Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
ALH (x1)
Top Pole
!,& (x1)
Middle Pole
ALE (x1)
Bottom Pole
PARTS IDENTIFIER
!** (x1)
,EFT"ACKBOARD"RACKET
!*+ (x1)
Right Backboard Bracket
43 ”
3/8
43 ”
3/8
AKC (x2)
Short Extension Arm
7ARNING3TICKER
30 1/16”
AKB (x2)
,ONG%XTENSION!RM
AKQ (x1)
Inner Channel
ALB (x1)
Outer Tube
!*8 (x2)
Corner Frame Guard
!*1 (x1)
Center Frame Guard
21 1/8”
43 3/8”

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Parts shown at 25% of Actual Size
PARTS IDENTIFIER
ALD (x1)
Plastic Guard
!*3 (x1)
Channel Stop
!*9 (x2)
Counterbalance Spring ALM (x1)
Pole Cap
ALL (x1)
Pole Bracket
AKP (x1)
Height Sticker
AKI (x2)
Handle Grip
AMN (x2)
Trigger
#.' (x1)
Handle Brace
#.& (x1)
,OCK4AB
#.* (x1)
Outer Tube
Bushing

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AKZ (x1)
Net
!,8 (x1)
Rim
!*) (x1)
Backboard
Parts shown at 5% of Actual Size
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
PARTS IDENTIFIER

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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
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Hardware shown at Actual Size
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Hardware shown at Actual Size
ADS (x2)
1/4” x 3/4” Screw
ABZ (x2)
Xv3ELF4APPING3CREW
ABB (x2)
3/8” Centerlock Nut
!!& (x2)
3/8” Washer
ABE (x2)
3/8” x 4” Hex Bolt
ABR (x2)
1/2” x 3.41” Spacer
AAS (x2)
1/4” x 2 3/4” Hex Bolt
ABC (x2)
5/16” x 1 1/4” Carriage Bolt
CIH (x2)
Domed Counter
sink Washer
AAB (x2)
1/4” Centerlock Nut
!"' (x2)
5/16” x 2 1/2” Tap Bolt
AAV (x2)
5/16”Jam Nut
ABS (x2)
1/2” x 2 5/16” Galvanized Spacer
ACS (x2)
.38” x 1” Steel Spacer

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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
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Hardware shown at Actual Size
Hardware shown at 25% of Actual Size
!*7 (x2)
Compression Spring
AOU (x1)
v5"OLT
!/7 (x1)
Spring Retainer Plate
AAD (x4)
1/2” x 7 1/8” Hex Bolt
!!* (x2)
v(EX4.UT
ABD (x2)
5/16” Washer
!"& (x2)
7/16” Rubber Washer
ABK (x6)
5/16” Nylock Flange Nut
!!8 (x4)
1/2” Centerlock Nut
ABL (x4)
.69” x .59” Black Spacer
ABN (x4)
1/2” x 1/8” Spacer
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Hardware shown at Actual Size
7 1/8”
(Not actual length)
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Hardware shown at Actual Size
7”
(Not actual length) ABO (x2)
1/2” x 1” Poly Spacer
AAZ (x1)
3/8” x 7” Hex Bolt

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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
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Hardware shown at Actual Size
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Hardware shown at Actual Size
ADP (x10)
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ADR (x4)
#7 x 3/8”
Phillips Screw
AQH (x2)
Trigger Spring
CNI (x4)
5/16” x 1” Pan Head Screw
AAC (x1)
5/16” x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt
AAN (x1)
5/16” Cap Nut
!!8 (x1)
1/2” Centerlock Nut
ABB (x1)
3/8” Centerlock
Nut
AAD (x1)
1/2” x 7 1/8” Hex Bolt
7 1/8”
(Not actual length)
AZP (x2)
1/4” Nylock Nut
CNE (x1)
4WO(EAD3NAP"UTTON
CNH (x2)
vXv
5.#!3CREW
!!* (x4)
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HARDWARE REQUIRED
SEC
1
PARTS REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED
Part shown at 10% of Actual Size
ALE (x1)
Bottom Pole
1/2” x 36” Rebar
Shovel
Tape Measure Cement Mix
(x7 80 lb. Bags)
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.
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Mix 6 1/2 bags of concrete. Save 1/2 bag of concrete mix to use
later in the assembly. Pour the mixed concrete into the hole until it is
filled to the level of the playing surface.
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18”

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
ALE
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Make a mark 14.5 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.
If necessary, insert a straight object (a ruler, wire, etc.) through the
slots in the Bottom Pole. Rotate 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.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Insert the 1/2” x 36” Rebar (not included) inside the Bottom Pole (ALE)
so it is about 15” from the top of the pole. Check the pole several
times within the first 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
Mix the remaining 1/2 bag of concrete. Fill the Bottom Pole (ALE) with
concrete until it just below the slots near the top of the pole. Do not
overfill. Tamp the concrete down in the Bottom Pole with a broom
handle to remove air pockets. Clean 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"OTTOM0OLE
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
SEC
2
Hardware shown at Actual Size
ADS (x2)*
1/4” x 3/4” Screw
ABZ (x2)*
Xv3ELF4APPING3CREW ABB (x2)
3/8” Centerlock Nut
!!& (x2)
3/8” Washer
ABE (x2)
3/8” x 4” Hex Bolt
ABR (x2)
1/2” x 3.41” Spacer
CIH (x2)*
Domed Countersink Washer
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