Lifetime Elite 51546 Datasheet

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INSTRUCTION #1034145
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MODEL #51546
WARNING
To ensure your safety, do not attempt to assemble
this system without reading and following all
instructions carefully. Identify and inventory the
parts using the Parts List. Failure to comply with
any of the warnings in these instructions 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.
FRONT COURTTM
FAST TRACKTM
BASKETBALL SYSTEM
1/11/2008
**For customers outside the U.S. or Canada, please contact the store for assistance.**
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POLE SECTION IDENTIFICATION
TP MP BP
Identify the pole sections before beginning assembly. Failure to
assemble the pole sections correctly may result in severe personal
injury or property damage as described on Page Two.
ONCE THE POLE SECTIONS HAVE BEEN SEATED, THEY
CANNOT BE SEPARATED.
Top Pole:
Four holes at
the top of the
pole and one
small hole at the
bottom. Shortest
pole.
Middle Pole:
One slot at the top
of the pole, four
holes in the middle
and one small hole
at the bottom.
Bottom Pole:
One slot at the
top of the pole,
two holes near
the middle and
two holes at the
bottom.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions. Use
caution when using this system.
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. Check entire box and inside all packing material for parts and/
or additional instruction material. Before beginning assembly, read the instructions
and identify parts using the hardware identier and parts list 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 system is not installed, maintained, and operated properly.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.
• Two capable adults are recommended for this operation.
• Check base daily for leakage. Leaks will cause system to fall.
• Assemble the pole sections properly. Failure to do so could cause the pole
sections to separate during play or transport.
• Minimum operational height is 7’6” (2.23m) to the rim.

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PARTS LIST
ID Part # Description Qty.
TP 1018846 Top Pole 1
MP 1018845 Middle Pole 1
BP 1018847 Bottom Pole 1
LB 1018717 Left Backboard Bracket 1
RB 1018718 Right Backboard Bracket 1
BA 1023749 Backboard 1
AB 510022 Wheel 2
AC B110001 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle 1
AD 504068 Counterbalance Spring 1
AE 1018843 Long Extension Arm 2
AF 1018844 Short Extension Arm 2
AG 1030034 Base 1
AH ZA76007 Rim 1
AI DA01500D Pole Pad 1
AJ 1018850 Pole Brace 2
AK BD00200 1/2” x 7” Axle 1
AL AM01500 Rim Support Channel 1
AM CF00199 1 1/4” Base Plug 2
AN AR00100 Fast TrackTM Inner Channel 1
AO 1023787 Fast TrackTM Outer Tube 1
AT 1018716 Pole Bracket 1
AU FS16400 Warning Sticker (One Applied) 2
AY FS05200 Height Sticker 1
AZ AG00602 Backboard Weight 2
Main Hardware (1024989)
MA 302007 3/8” x 6 1/2” Hex Bolt 1
MB BN00300 1/4” Cap Nut 1
MC 300083 1/4” x 1 1/4” Hex Bolt 1
MD BA01500 1/2” x 1.4” Poly Spacer 2
ME 300087 5/16” x 1.5” Tap Bolt 1
MF 300095 5/16” Cap Nut 1
MG 301008 1/2” Centerlock Nut 5
MH BB01000 1/2” x 6 5/8” Hex Bolt 5
MJ 500038 1/2” x 3/8” Clear Poly Spacer 4
MK 500013 1/2” x .592” Black Poly Spacer 4
ML 302008 3/8” Centerlock Nut 3
MM 302064 3/8” x 3.5” Hex Bolt 2
MN 300031 3/8” Flat Washer 2
MP 300110 1/4” x 2 3/4” Hex Bolt 2
MQ 300022 1/4” Centerlock Nut 2
MR BS00800 5/16” x 1” Screw 8
MS BA01800 1/2” x 2.94” Spacer 2
MT 800324 3/8” x 2 5/16” Spacer 2
Base Hardware (1003546)
BD 1003221 1/4” Hex T-Nut 1
BB 300030 5/16” x 1” Hex Bolt 2
BC 300097 5/16” Nylock Nut 2
RC 302014 5/16” Flat Washer 5
BE 1003225 1/4” x 3.15” Hex Shoulder Screw 1
MA
MH

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MQ
HARDWARE IS ACTUAL SIZE
(Unless otherwise indicated)
MP
MG
ML
MK
MJ
MR
AM
(Not actual size)
MB MC
MD
ME MF
MM
MN
BB
BC
BE
BD
MS
MT
1. Adjustable Wrench
2. 362 lb. of Sand/
Water Supply
3. 1/2” Wrenches (2)
4. 9/16” Wrenches (2)
5. 7/16” Wrenches (2)
6. 3/4” Wrenches (2)
Tools and Materials Required for Assembly
(Not Included)
7. 3/8” Socket Wrench
8. Funnel
9. Phillips Screwdriver
10. Scrap Wood or Cardboard
11. Rubber Mallet
12. Pliers

PARTS LIST
ID Part # Description Qty.
Fast TrackTM Hardware (1028796)
SA* 1023792 #8 x 1 1/4” Truss Screw 2
SB* 1023793 O-ring 2
SC 1023785 Lower Fast TrackTM Handle 1
SD 1024352 #6 x 2 1/2” Screw 8
SE 1023784 Handle End Cap 2
SF 1024787 Textured Handle Tube 1
SG* BG00300 Trigger Spring 1
SH* 1023881 Fast Track Lock Tab 1
SJ* 1023800 Push Button Lever 1
SK* 1023799 Push Button Shaft 1
SL* 1023788 Red Push Button 1
SM* 1023786 Upper Fast TrackTM Handle 1
Rim Hardware (HP19700)
RA 300066 5/16” Hex T-Nut 2
RK 300128 5/16” Jam Nut 2
RC 302014 5/16” Flat Washer 2
RD 302056 7/16” Rubber Washer 2
RE 302065 5/16” x 2 1/4” Tap Bolt 2
RF 302075D 3.5” U-Bolt 1
RG 302090 5/16” Nylock Flange Nut 4
RH 502060 Compression Spring 2
NC DD01000 Net Attachment Cord 1
RI DD00800 Net 1
RL CH11299 Black Spring Cover 1
RM CH11186 Silver Spring Cover 1
RJ ZA27310 Spring Retainer Plate 1
MN 300031 3/8” Flat Washer 2
Pole Joint Hardware (HH03200)
JA BS02000 1/4” x 3/4” Pole Joint Screw 2
SH
SG
SJ
SK
(Not actual size)
SD
SB
SA
RC
RG
RA
RK
RD
RE
RJ
(Not actual size)
JA
* Part of the Pre-assembled
Upper Handle w/ Button

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Before Beginning Assembly
A. Keep the hardware bags and their contents separate. If any parts
are missing, call our Customer Service Department.
B. Test t 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.
MM MN MS ML
Large holes
Small
holes
AT
MP
Required For This Page:
9/16” Wrenches
Screwdriver
1 2
ML
MM
MS
(2)
(2)
(2)
MN (2)
1024989
Completely tighten the Nuts.
TP
MP
JA
Align the hole in the Top Pole (TP)
with the slot in the Middle Pole (MP)
and slide the Top Pole over the
Middle Pole.
The Screw will spin freely once installed.
Insert a 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (JA)
through the small hole in the Top
Pole and into the Middle Pole.
Do not jam the poles
together until instructed.
JA
(1)
HH03200

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BP
MP
TP
Strike each end of the pole rmly 5 to 6 times on a
piece of scrap wood or cardboard.
WARNING
The poles must be seated together!! Even if the poles cover the slots before seating,
you must strike them on the wood ve to six times!! Failure to seat the poles correctly
could allow the poles to separate during use, which could lead to serious personal
injuries or property damage as listed on Page Two.
Required For This Page:
Screwdriver
3
BP
MP
JA
The Screw will spin freely
once installed.
Insert the remaining 1/4” x 3/4” Screw (JA) through the
small hole in the Middle Pole and into the Bottom Pole.
Align the hole in the Middle Pole (MP) with the slot in
the Bottom Pole (BP) and slide the Middle Pole over the
Bottom Pole.
JA
(1)
HH03200
Do not jam the poles together until instructed.
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This step cannot be reversed.
Do not hit your feet with the pole sections, as serious
injury could occur.
If the Top and Middle Poles do not completely cover
the slots on the Middle and Bottom Poles after
seating, DO NOT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. Call our
Customer Service Department.
Scrap wood/cardboard

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Required For This Page:
The attened end of the Pole Brace (AJ) attaches to
the Base (AG). The angled end attaches to the Pole.
AJ
RC BB
RC
BC
Only nger
tighten the Nuts.
Repeat for the other side of the Base.
AG
1003546
BB BC
(2)
RC
(4) (2)
6AB
AB
AC
BP
BP
AK
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Required For This Page:
1003546
7/16” Wrenches
BE (1)
BD
(1)
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Rotate the Pole up so the 1/2” x 7” Axle (AK)
ts into the slots in the top of the Base.
Lay the pole on the ground with the
Bracket on the Middle Pole facing up.
Place the Base over the 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle
(AC) and step on the Base so the Axle ts
into the slots in the bottom of the Base.
9Completely tighten all Base and Pole Brace hardware now.
BD BE
AJ
Tip the system forward so the
pole rests on the ground.
10 RB
LB
RF
Pliers
AK AC

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Required For This Page:
Slide Spacer (MT) into top of
Spring (AD).
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7/16” Wrenches
MP
MT (2)
1024989
(2)
MQ
(2)
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RA
RE RC RD
The Tap Bolts (RE) should be
at the outer edge of the holes.
Tighten the T-Nuts
(RA) only until the
Rubber Washers
(RD) begin to
bulge.
RD
AH
RA
RD
(2)
(2)
RE
RC
(2) (2)
HP19700
13 Lay the Backboard (BA) on a
bench or table.
Tighten the Jam Nuts (RK)
onto the U-Bolt as far as
they will go.
Only hand tighten the
Nuts (RG). RG
RK
AL
BA
(2)
(2)
RG
RK
MP
MP
MT
MQ
MQ
RB
RF
AD
LB
MT
AD

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Required For
This Page:
1/2” Wrenches
HP19700
(2)
RG
(2)
3/8” Socket
Wrench
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15 Bend the Backboard
Brackets (LB & RB) out.
MR (8)
1024989
Tightening these Nuts later
will adjust the Rim tension.
Only hand tighten the
Nylock Flange Nuts (RG).
RM RH
RL
MN
RG
RM
AH
The Silver Spring Cover
ts into the Rim slots.
This step is easier if the Rim is
facing up.
Do not overtighten the Screws. Only tighten them
a half turn after the head of the Screw contacts
the Backboard Brackets and Weights (AZ).
Use a 3/8” socket wrench
to insert the Screws (MR)
through the Backboard
Brackets and Backboard
Weights (AZ).
AZ MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
AZ
LB
RB
MN
RJ

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Required For This Page:
1024989
3/4” Wrenches
MH
(2)
MG
MK (2)
(4)
6 5/8”
(Not actual length)
AF
MG
MK
MH
AF
Tighten the Nut
until it is ush
with the Bolt.
Attach the end with the two sets of holes further apart to the
Backboard Brackets.
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AF
16
AE
MH
MK
MG
Attach this end of
the Long Extension
Arms (AE) to
the Backboard
Brackets
AE
AE
Tighten the Nut
until it is ush with
the Bolt.

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Screwdriver
Required For This Page: 1028796
SD (4)
SD
SE
AO
Fit the Lock Tab (SH) into slot in Outer Tube (AO).
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AO
Slot
Pre-assembled
Upper Handle
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AO
SH

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While pressing the button on the Handle, slide the Inner Fast Track
Channel (AN) into the Outer Fast Track Tube (AO).
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SF
SC
21
SD SE
22
AO
AN
Press button while
inserting Channel.
End with hole.
Be sure that side
with notches
faces up.
Screwdriver
Required For This Page: 1028796
SD (4)
AB

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1/2” Wrenches
Required For This Page:
ME
MF (1)
(1)
MH
MG
(2)
(2)
MJ
(4)
1024989
3/4” Wrenches
AE
MH
AF
**2 ADULTS REqUIRED FOR THIS
STEP**
MG
23 The Backboard and Rim should be on
the ground resting on cardboard with the
Extension Arms facing up.
The Backboard must face the
opposite direction as the Pole
Bracket.
TP
MH
ME
MF
Tighten the Nuts (MF & MB) securely.
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WARNING
Do not overtighten the Cap Nut. If the end of the Bolt breaks through the plastic cap,
call our Customer Service Department at the number on Page Two. Exposed threads on
the end of the Bolt may cause serious injuries such as those listed on Page Two.
MG
Tighten the Nuts until
they are ush with the
ends of the Bolts.
MJ
6 5/8”
(Not actual length)
AF
AE

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Required For This Page:
MH
MG
(1)
3/4” Wrenches
6 5/8”
(Not actual length)
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MD (2)
Tighten all Nuts
securely now.
MA
ML (1) (1)
6 1/2”
(Not actual length)
9/16” Wrenches
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ML Use the holes
closest to the
pole.
MA
Remove the plastic lm
from the Backboard.
Tighten all Nuts
securely now.
Attach the Outer Tube (AO) to the Long Extension Arms (AE).
1024989
(1)
MC
(1)
MB
(1)
MB
MC
MH
MG
MD
TP
AE
AE
AO

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Use the closed end of a
wrench to pull the Springs up
and over the Bolt.
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AD
28 Insert one of the 1 1/4” Base Plugs (AM)
into the lower hole in the Base.
Hook the Spring (AD) onto the Spacer between the Backboard
Brackets and hook the other end over the Bolt installed in the
previous step.
AM

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Never put the system in an upright position without proper weight in the Base. The
system may fall over and could result in serious personal injury or property damage.
For safety reasons, we recommend lling the base with sand, not water.
WARNING
Using a funnel, add sand through the hole in the top of the Base
until it is just below the top hole (Fig. 1).
FILLING WITH SAND:
FILLING WITH WATER:
Add water through the top hole in the Base until the water is just below the
top hole (Fig. 1).
Figure 2
Figure 1 Figure 2
Insert the remaining
Base Plug (AM) into the
top ll hole.
One adult needs to hold down the Pole while the Base is
being lled.
Figure 1 Insert the remaining
Base Plug (AM) into the
top ll hole.
Finish lling the Base
with water (Fig 2).
Using two adults, carefully stand the system up.
Add one tablespoon of chlorine bleach to the water in the Base.
Finish lling the Base
with sand (Fig. 2).
You will need 362 lb. of sand to ll the Base.
Using two adults, carefully stand the system up.
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31
Pull the Handle all the way down so the system is at the highest
setting.
AY
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Attach the Pole Pad (AI) to the pole.
AI
Lay the Pole Pad (AI) at on the ground and stick the extra Warning
Sticker (AU) to the Pole Pad below the Logo.
AI
AU
Smooth out any air bubbles in the Sticker.
Top strap of the Pole Pad should go around the
pole just above the Pole Bracket (AT).
AT
8’
8.5’
9’
9.5’
10’
Line up the 10’ mark on the Height
Sticker (AY) with the bottom edge of the
Fast Track Handle and apply the Sticker
to the back of the pole as shown.