Lifetime 1258 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL N° 1258
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INSTRUCTION #1090065 B 7/13/2012
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Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions. Use caution when using this product.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY
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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.
Adjustable Wrench Phillips Screwdriver
(1)
'VOOFM
(1)
Scrap Wood
(1)
Sand
(150 lb)
Rubber Mallet
(1)
Water Hose
(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:
!
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. 8"3/*/(
ASSEMBLY GUIDES
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
CAUTION

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PARTS LIST
ID Item Description Qty
ALH Top Pole 1
ALF Middle Pole 1
ALE Bottom Pole 1
BFN "EKVTUNFOU,OPC 1
BFQ Pole Plug 1
AJI #BDLCPBSE 1
BFM #BDLCPBSE#SBDF 2
ALX Rim 1
AKZ Net 1
AJM Base 1
ALI Upper Pole Brace 2
ALK Right Bottom Pole Brace 1
ALJ Left Bottom Pole Brace 1
BDB Cross Tube 1
BFO Right Foot 1
BFP Left Foot 1
AMU Wheel 2
BFS Cross Tube Cap (May come applied to Cross Tube) 2
AMT 8BSOJOH4UJDLFS"QQMJFEUP.JEEMF1PMF 1

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HARDWARE LIST
ID Item Description Qty
Streamline Hardware
APN w'MBOHF-PDL/VU 3
APG wYw)FY#PMU 2
APP wYw$BSSJBHF#PMU 1
"": w/ZMPDL+BN/VU 1
AOR 1/2” Washer 1
AOS wYw$BQ4DSFX 1
BFR wYw"YMF 2
AAO w/ZMPDL/VU 7
AOO wYw)FY5BQ#PMU 2
";: Base Plug 2
APO wYw$BSSJBHF#PMU 1
APJ wYw)FY#PMU 2
APQ wYw$BSSJBHF#PMU 2
AOL wYw$BSSJBHF#PMU 2
CII wYw4IPVMEFS#PMU 1
AOM 5/16” Cap Nut 1
ABD 5/16” Washer 13
AOQ 3/8” Allen Wrench 1
AOP .Y1IJMMJQT1BO)FBE4DSFX 2
AON .Yw/ZMPDL$BQ/VU 2
ADS wYw4DSFX 1
CIH %PNFE$PVOUFSTJOL8BTIFS 1
BTS w#BSSFM/VU 1
CCL 3/16” Allen Wrench 2

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Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
ALHY
Top Pole
"-'Y
Middle Pole
ALEY
Bottom Pole
PARTS IDENTIFIER
43”
43”
43”
#'.Y
#BDLCPBSE#SBDF
41”
ALIY
Upper Pole Brace
ALKY
Right Bottom Pole Brace
"-+Y
Left Bottom Pole Brace
BDBY
Cross Tube
Warning Sticker
*Do not remove Top Pole from Middle Pole until instructed

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"+*Y
#BDLCPBSE
"+.Y
Base
Parts shown at 5% of Actual Size
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
PARTS IDENTIFIER
Parts shown at 25%Actual Size
#'1Y
Left Foot
#'0Y
Right Foot
AMUY
Wheel
#'/Y
"EKVTUNFOU,OPC
#'2Y
Pole Plug
ALXY
Rim
Part shown at Actual Size
#'4Y
Cross Tube Cap
(may come applied to
Cross Tube)
AKZY
Net

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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
STREAMLINE HARDWARE
Hardware shown at Actual Size
APNY
5/16” Flange
-PDL/VU
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APPY
wYw$BSSJBHF#PMU
AAYY
w/ZMPDL
Jam Nut
AORY
1/2” Washer
AOSY
wYw$BQ4DSFX
#'3Y
wYw"YMF
AAOY
w/ZMPDL/VU
AOOY
wYw)FY5BQ#PMU
AZYY
Base Plug
APOY
wYw$BSSJBHF#PMU
w
(Not actual length)
w
(Not actual length)

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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
"1+Y
wYw)FY#PMU
STREAMLINE HARDWARE (CONTINUED)
Hardware shown at Actual Size
APQY
wYw$BSSJBHF#PMU
AOLY
wYw$BSSJBHF#PMU
CIIY
wYw)FY#PMU
AOMY
5/16” Cap Nut
ABDY
5/16” Washer
AOQY
3/8” Allen Wrench
AOPY
.Y1IJMMJQT1BO)FBE4DSFX AONY
.Yw/ZMPDL
Cap Nut
ADSY
wYw4DSFX
BTSY
w#BSSFM/VU
CIHY
%PNFE$PVOUFSTJOL
Washer
CIHY
3/16” Allen Wrench

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POLE ASSEMBLY
HARDWARE REQUIRED
PARTS REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED
SEC
1
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
Phillips Screwdriver
Hardware shown at Actual Size
Scrap Wood
ALHY
Top Pole
"-'Y
Middle Pole
ALEY
Bottom Pole
Adjustable WrenchY
43”
43”
43”
Warning Sticker
*Do not remove Top Pole from Middle Pole until instructed
AOLY
wYw$BSSJBHF#PMU
AOMY
5/16” Cap Nut
ADSY
wYw4DSFX
#'/Y
"EKVTUNFOU,OPC
Part shown at 25% of Actual Size
CIHY
Domed Counter-
TJOL8BTIFS

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
While the Top Pole (ALH) is still inside the.JEEMF1PMF"-', pull the
plastic off the Top Pole. It may be necessary to loosen the Poles
before pulling out the plastic.
SEC
1.1
gp
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Warning
Sticker
ALH
"-'

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Slide the Top Pole (ALH) far enough out of the .JEEMF1PMF"-' so that it
does not obstruct the holes at the bottom of the Middle Pole. Then
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SEC
1.2
ALH
"-'
AOM
AOL
AOLY
AOMY
8"3/*/(
Do not overtighten the Cap Nut. If the end of
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$VTUPNFS4FSWJDF%FQBSUNFOU&YQPTFEUISFBET
POUIFFOEPGUIF#PMUNBZDBVTFTFSJPVTJOKVSJFT
Y

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Position the Top Pole (ALH) BUJUTMPXFTUIFJHIUBOEBUUBDIUIFAdjustment
,OPC#'/ to the Top Pole and .JEEMF1PMF"-'XJUIUIFIBSEXBSFTIPXO
SEC
1.3
ALH
"-'
AOL
AOLY
#'/
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Align the hole in the .JEEMF1PMF"-'XJUIUIFTMPUJOUIFBottom Pole (ALE) and
slide the Middle Pole over the Bottom Pole. Insert a wYw4DSFX"%4
through the small hole in the Middle Pole into the slot in the Bottom Pole
BTTIPXO
SEC

ADSY
Note: The 1/4” x 3/4” Screw should be flush with the Pole, but
will spin freely once installed. Do not jam the Poles together
until instructed.
!
"-'
ALE
ADS
"-'
ALE
CIH
CIHY

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
8"3/*/(
The Poles must be seated together! Even if the Poles cover
the slots before seating, they must be struck on a hard
surface five 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.
Note: Do not hit your feet with the Pole sections,
as serious injury could occur.
!
If the Middle Pole does not completely cover the slot on the Bottom
Pole after seating has occurred, DO NOT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY.Call our
Customer Service Department.
*OPSEFSUPTFBUUIF1PMFTTUSJLFUIFFOEPGUIFBottom Pole (ALE) very
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must be done even if the .JEEMF1PMF"-' covers the slot on the
Bottom Pole before seating has occurred.
SEC
1.5
ATTENTION: THIS STEP CANNOT BE REVERSED!
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"-'
ALE
ALH

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RIM & BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY
HARDWARE REQUIRED
SEC
2
Hardware shown at Actual Size
APPY
wYw$BSSJBHF#PMU
APOY
wYw$BSSJBHF#PMU
AAOY
w/ZMPDL/VU ABDY
5/16” Washer
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5/16” Flange
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RIM & BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY
PARTS REQUIRED
SEC
2
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
Part shown at 5% of Actual Size
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Rim
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TOOLS REQUIRED
Adjustable WrenchY

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Insert the Rim (ALX) into the slots on the front of the #BDLCPBSE"+*
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SEC
2.1
Note: The Rim Braces will fit within the notches
of the Backboard as shown.
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ALX
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ALX
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Rim Braces
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Rim Brackets