Lifetime FREESTANDINGPOWER LIFT 71730 Datasheet

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INSTRUCTION #1022631 B
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MODEL #71730
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.
FREESTANDING
POWER LIFT®
BASKETBALL SYSTEM
10/28/2007
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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.
POLE SECTION IDENTIFICATION
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.
Note: Tapers and ares are exaggerated in the illustrations.
TP MP BP
Top Pole:
Four holes
at the top of
the pole, four
holes in the
middle, four
holes near the
bottom and
three small
holes at the
very bottom.
Middle Pole:
One slot at
the top of
the pole and
three small
holes at
the bottom.
Warning
Sticker.
Bottom
Pole:
One slot at
the top of
the pole and
four holes at
the bottom.
ZA
ZB
Top Pole
Brace:
2” pole. Two
holes at the
top of the pole
and two small
holes at the
bottom.
Bottom Pole
Brace:
2” pole. One
slot at the top
of the pole and
two holes at
the bottom.

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PARTS LIST
ID Part # Description Qty
TP 1007454 3.5” Top Pole 1
MP 1022629 3.5” Middle Pole 1
BP 1007458 3.5” Bottom Pole 1
AA 1007460 Frame Adapter 2
ZZ 1007461 Y-Arm Adapter 2
AC 502027H Handle 1
AD 502049G Trigger 1
AG 1005280 Wheel 2
AH 510025 21 3/4” Axle 2
AJ 1005293 Revolution Base 1
WS FS16400 Warning Sticker (applied) 1
AL FO28008 Height Sticker 1
AN HA01800 Gas Spring 1
AZ E51020 Gas Spring Outer Cover 1
AO 825619 Rim 1
AP 1006688 Short Y-Arm 2
AQ 1007459 Long Y-Arm 2
AR 1006314 Rear Lifter Arm 2
AU 1018986 54” Backboard 1
ZY 1005290 Revolution Shield 1
ZX 1007494 Leveling Foot 2
PL CA00299 Left Frame Pad 1
PR CA00399 Right Frame Pad 1
PF CA00999 Bottom Frame Pad 2
ZA 1007452 2” Top Pole Brace 2
ZB 1007453 2” Bottom Pole Brace 2
Handle Hardware (1017923)
HA 302007 3/8” x 6 1/2” Hex Bolt 2
HB 300101 Release Pin 1
HC 302008 3/8” Centerlock Nut 2
HD 300187 1/2” x 6 1/2” Hex Bolt 1
DF 301008 1/2” Self-Locking Nut 1
Backboard Hardware (1007594)
KA BB00500 1/2” x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt 4
MT 300073 1/2” Flat Washer 8
MC 300040 1/2” Nylon Washer 4
DF 301008 1/2” Self-Locking Nut 4
AV ZA02600 U-Bolt Washer 1
BB 502056 Plastic Finger Guard 1
Revolution Shield Hardware (1006981)
SA 302014 5/16” Flat Washer 12
SB 1004603 5/16” x 2 1/2” Pan Head Screw 6
MG 300095 5/16” Cap Nut 6
SC BS02000 1/4” x 3/4” Screw 2
SD 1005301 2” Pole Brace Cap 2
Frame Pad Hardware (HH00700)
FA BS00100 #10 x 7/8” Self-Drilling Screw 10
HA

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HARDWARE IS ACTUAL SIZE
(Unless otherwise indicated)
1. Adjustable Wrench
2. 1/2” Wrenches (2)
3. 9/16” Wrenches (2)
4. 3/4” Wrenches (2)
5. 3/4” Deep Socket
6. Hammer or Mallet
7. 375 lbs. Sand or
Water Supply
8. 1/2” Socket Wrench
9. Pliers
Tools and Materials Required for Assembly
(Not Included)
HB HC
HD
Before Beginning Assembly
A. Identify and inventory all parts using the checklist boxes on
the Parts List. 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.
10. Punch/Dowel or
similar tool
11. Scissors/Wire Cutters
12. Scrap Wood or Cardboard
13. Electric Drill
14. Carpenter’s Level
15. Hammer Drill*
16. 1/2” Masonry Bit*
*Optional for lockdown
mechanism
**A MINIMUM OF TWO
ADULTS ARE REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY**
KA
MT
MC
DF
FA

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ID Part # Description Qty
Main Hardware (1007474)
MA BB03200 1/2” x 1 1/4” Hex Bolt 4
MB BW01500 1/2” Lock Washer 2
MD 300097 5/16” Nylock Nut 1
ME BB05500 5/16” x 2 1/2” Hex Bolt 1
MF 1007060 1/2” x 2 1/2” Hex Bolt 2
MS 500114 Y-arm Plug 4
MT 300073 1/2” Flat Washer 18
AW 500096 3.5” Pole Cap 1
AB DD00800 Net 1
AX 800165 Rim Cover Plate 1
MV 1007462 Spring Bracket 1
Lock Down Hardware (1007473)
BC 1005919 1/2” Washer 2
MA BB03200 1/2” x 1 1/4” Hex Bolt 2
LB BN02100 1/2” Nylock Nut 2
LC 1005533 3/8” x 2 1/2” Hex Bolt 2
LD 302204 Cement Anchor 1
LE 1007336 8” Chain 1
LF 300137 3/8” x 1” Hex Bolt 1
LG 1006214 3/8” Flat Washer 4
HC 302008 3/8” Centerlock Nut 4
LH 1007614 Pole Brace Clevis 2
LJ BD00200 7” Axle 1
LK CF00199 1 1/4” Base Plug 2
LL 1007800 3.5” Bottom Pole Plug 1
Rim Hardware (1001327)
RA BS01000 #7 x 3/8” Screw 4
RB 300104 3/8” Push Nut 2
RC 302009 5/16” x 1 1/4” Carriage Bolt 2
RD 300128 5/16” Jam Nut 2
RE 302084 4” U-Bolt 1
RF 302090 5/16” Nylock Flange Nut 4
RG 1001137 Compression Spring 2
RH 510038 3/8” x 5 1/2” Axle 1
RI 804018 Rim Pivot Bracket 1
RJ 804033 Spring Retainer Plate 1
PARTS LIST MF
RF RD
RJ
(Not actual size)
RI
(Not actual size)

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ME
BC
MG
HARDWARE IS ACTUAL SIZE
(Unless otherwise indicated)
MT
MS
(Not actual size)
SC
LD
(Not actual size)
RC
RB
RA
MB MD
MA
LB
LC
LF
LG
SA
SB

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ID Part # Description Qty
PARTS LIST
Revolution Hardware (1007475)
DA 800331 3/4” x 3 1/4” Spacer 1
DB 500015 .39” x .5” Plastic Spacer 2
DC 800239 .51” x 3.41” Spacer 2
DD 302053 3/8” x 4” Hex Bolt 2
DK 300031 3/8” Flat Washer 4
SC BS02000 1/4” x 3/4” Screw 2
DE 1004620 Self-Tapping Screw 4
DF 301008 1/2” Centerlock Nut 10
DG 500032 1/2” x 1/8” Black Spacer 8
DH 1005536 1/2” x 8 1/2” Hex Bolt 1
HD 300187 1/2” x 6 1/2” Hex Bolt 3
DJ 1008918 1/4” Star Washer 4
DA
DB
DD
DC
DE
DG
DK
DH
8 1/2”
DJ

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1Align the hole in a Top Pole Brace (ZA) with the slot in
a Bottom Pole brace (ZB) and slide the Top Pole over
the Bottom Pole.
Do not jam the poles together until instructed.
The Screw will spin freely once installed.
Insert a 1/4” x 3/4” Screw
(SC) through the small hole
in the Top Pole and into the
slot of the Middle Pole.
ZA
ZB
2This step cannot be reversed.
In order to seat the poles, strike each end of the Pole
Braces very hard 5 to 6 times on a piece of scrap wood or
cardboard. This must be done even if the poles cover the
slots before seating.
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.
Do not hit your feet with the pole sections, as
serious injury could occur.
WARNING
Required For
This Page:
1006981
Complete Steps 1 & 2 for Both sets of Pole Braces.
SC (2)
ZA
ZB
The poles must be seated together!! Even if the poles cover the
slots before seating, you must strike them hard 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.
SC
Scrap Wood

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3Insert Pole Caps (SD) into the tops of the Pole Braces. Lay the
Assembled Tripod Poles side by side with holes facing up and the
Pole Joint screws facing inward toward each other.
4Insert the 21 3/4 Axle (AH) through the top holes of both Tripod
poles to hold them in position.
5Rest the Shield (ZY) on top of the Poles Braces and move Pole
Braces until the holes in the Shield line up with the holes in the Pole
Braces.
Pole Joint Screws
must face toward
each other. The
slots in the poles
will be on top.
SD SD
AH
ZY

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6Start with the middle hole on each Pole Brace and insert a 5/16”
x 2 1/2” Pan Head Screw (SB) through a 5/16” Flat Washer (SA),
the Shield and Pole Brace, and another 5/16” Flat Washer. Secure
with a 5/16” Cap Nut (MG).
7Repeat Step six for each of the remaining holes.
SA
SB
Required For
This Page: 1006981
(6)
(12)
MG
(6)
SB
SA
SA
MG
SB
SA
SA
MG
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.
1/2” (2)

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Note: The longer
side of the Clevis is
on top.
11 Remove the 21 3/4” Axle (AH) from the top of the Pole Braces. Set
the pole braces aside until later in the assembly.
Required For
This Page:
9/16”
Slide the Clevis (LH) and
Bolt into the bottom of a
Pole Brace, with the longer
side of the Clevis facing up.
8Insert a 1/2” x 2 1/2” Hex Bolt (MF) through a Pole Brace Clevis (LH).
MF (2)
LH MF
LH
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LC
HC
LC
(2)
HC
(2)
1007473
AH
Slide a 3/8” x 2 1/2” Hex Bolt
(LC) through a 3/8” Washer
(LG), a Pole Brace and a
Clevis (LH), and another 3/8”
Washer (LG). Secure with a
3/8” Centerlock Nut (HC).
Repeat for other Clevis.
LG
LG
1007474 LG
(4)
Tighten until
the Bolt is
ush with the
Nut.

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DD DC MV
HC
Small
holes
Large
holes
Tighten all
hardware
securely.
DK
TP
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DK
DD
DC
HC
1007475
(2) (2)
(2)
SC
(2)
(1)
13 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.
Do not jam the poles together until instructed.
The Screw will spin freely once installed.
Insert a 1/4” x 3/4”
Screw (SC) through
the small hole in the
Top Pole and into the
Middle Pole.
SC
TP
MP
Note: There are three screw holes at the bottom of the
pole. The correct hole will be larger and higher up on the
pole than the others.
Install the Spring Bracket (MV).
Required For
This Page:
9/16”
1007473

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MP
BP
SC
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.
Do not jam the poles together until instructed.
Insert the remaining
1/4” x 3/4” Screw (SC)
through the small hole
in the Middle Pole and
into the Bottom Pole.
The Screw will spin
freely once installed.
Note: There are three screw holes at the bottom
of the pole. The correct hole will be slightly larger
and slightly higher up on the pole than the others.
SC
(1)
1007475
Required For
This Page:
15 This step cannot be reversed.
BP
MP
TP
In order to seat the Poles, strike each end of the Pole very hard 5
to 6 times on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard. This must be
done even if the poles cover the slots before seating.
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.
Do not hit your feet with the pole sections, as serious injury
could occur.
WARNING
The poles must be seated together!! Even if the poles cover the
slots before seating, you must strike them hard 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.

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18 19 Lift the front of the Base (AJ) and t the
Wheels and Axle into the groove in the
bottom of the base. Step down onto the Base
to until the Axle snaps into place.
Required For This Page: DE
(4)
1007475
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Insert the Pole Cap (AW) into
the top of the pole.
AW
Slide a Wheel (AG)
onto each end of a
21 3/4” Axle (AH)
AG
AH
AJ
BP
MP
TP
AG
Use an Electric Drill to insert two Self-Tapping Screws
(DE) through a 1/4” Star Washer (DJ) and into the pole
at the positions shown.
DE
DJ
(4)
DE
SC
DJ DJ
TIP: Chuck the Screw (DE)
directly into the drill.

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20 Insert the 21 3/4” Axle (AH) through the bottom hole in the pole,
the Bottom Pole Plug (LL), the Chain (LE), the other side of the
pole cap and pole. Insert the 7” Axle (LJ) into the pole.
21 Slide the Pole into the notch in the Base and t the 21 3/4 Axle
(AH) into the groove at the bottom of the Base. Rotate the Pole
up into place until the 7” Axle (LJ) ts into the groove at the top of
the Base.
AH
AJ
LE
LL
AH
LJ
LJ
LJ
Only use Chain if you plan
to bolt down your system.

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22
Required For This Page:
DH
DG
(1)
(4)
1007475
3/4”
8 1/2”
(Not actual length)
Attach the top of the Pole Braces to the pole
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DH
DG DG
DF
DF
(1)
ZA ZA
Slide the Bolt (MA) at the bottom of the Pole Braces through the holes
at the front corner of the Base. Secure underneath with a 1/2” Washer
(BC) and 1/2” Nylock Nut (LB). Attach both Adjustable Feet (ZX).
MF
LB
BC
1007473
BC
(2)
LB
(2)
Screw foot as far as it will
go onto the base.
ZX
3/4” Deep Socket Wrench

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Required For This Page:
3/4”
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HD
DF
(1)
(1) 1017923
6 1/2”
(Not actual length)
DF
HD
AC
Tighten the Nut until it
is ush with the Bolt.
AR
AN AR
25 Line up the Rear Lifter Arms
(AR) with the Gas Spring (AN).
AR
Slide the small notched
end of the Gas Spring
Cover (AZ) over the top of
the Gas Spring (AN).
AN
AZ
Tighten the Nut
until it is ush with
the Bolt.
Align the holes in the Gas
Spring Cover (AZ) and the
Gas Spring (AN) with the
Bracket (MV) on the Top
Pole (TP).
ME
MD MV
AZ
AN
1007474
MD
(1)
ME (1)

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HB
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HA
HC
AC
DB
Tighten the Nut until it is
ush with the Bolt.
(2)
Required For This Page:
1017923
9/16”
(Not actual length)
1007475
HA
HB (1)
HC
(1)
6 1/2”
(1)
AD
29 The Release Pin (HB)
should t into the channels
in the Trigger (AD).
HB
DB

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BB
RF
Lay the Backboard (AU)
face up with the Rim holes
exposed over the edge of a table.
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Securely tighten the Nuts (RF).
AU
RF
9/16”
Required For This Page:
6 1/2”
(Not actual length)
1017923
HC
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HA
AD
AC
Tighten the Nut until it
is ush with the Bolt.
HA (1)
HC
(1)
RC
(2)
RH RB
RI
RC
RI
RC
The Push Nuts (RB) should
be convex side out.
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RB
(2)
RB
RH
AO
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RI
(1)
1001327
(Not
actual
size)
RF
(2)
RB