Lifetime 12347 User manual

For Cemented, In-Ground Systems Only
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INSTRUCTION #1028869 B
**U.S. and Canada customers ONLY**
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HOURS: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Mountain Standard Time)
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Save this instruction in the event that the manufacturer has to be contacted for
replacement parts.
MODEL #12347
BALL RETURN NET
7/7/2012
**For customers outside the U.S. or Canada, please contact the store for assistance.**
For Cemented, In-Ground Systems Only
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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.
Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions. Use caution when
using this system.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 identifier 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.
WARNING
• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.
• No climbing on net.
• Not for use on portable systems. Designed for cemented, in-ground systems only.
• This is a training aid. Not for use during game play.
• Remove after each use.
Not for use on portable systems. This product is designed for use with
cemented, in-ground systems only. Failure to follow this warning could result
in serious personal injury or property damage.
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1. Adjustable Wrench
2. One 60 lb. bag of sand
3. 7/16” Wrenches (2)
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(Not Included)
4. 3/4” Wrenches (2)
5. 3/8” Socket Wrench
6. Phillips Screwdriver
ID Part # Description Qty.
AA 1029635 Tube, Swaged 1
AB 1029636 Tube 1
AC 1029563 Net 1
AD 1029561 Weight Bag 2
Net Hardware (1029637)
NA BN00300 1/4”-20 Cap Nut 6
NB 1029478 1/4”-20 x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt 6
NC 1029479 1/4” Flat Washer 12
ND 1029560 Harness 1
NE 1031424 6 mm Screw 1
NF 1031444 1” Plug 2
NG 1028233 Bungee Cord 2
PARTS LIST
BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY
A. Keep the hardware bags and their contents separate. If any parts are
missing, call our Customer Service Department.
B. 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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HARDWARE IS ACTUAL SIZE
(*Unless otherwise indicated)
NA NB NC
*ND
NE
NF
*NG
*AA
*AB
*AC *AD
Swaged end

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Required For This Page:
1. Insert Swaged Tube (AA) into Tube (AB).
4. Place Tube Assembly between flaps of Net (AC) and align the six holes in the Tube
Assembly with the six holes in the Net flaps.
*AA
*AB
2. Secure the Tube Assembly together using one (1) 6 mm Screw (NE).
3. Insert a 1” Plug (NF) into each end of the Tube Assembly.
(2)
1029637
Screwdriver
AA
AB
NE
NF
NF NF
NE

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7/16” Wrenches
1029637
Required For This Page:
NA
NB
NC
5. Secure the Tube Assembly to the Net using one (1) 1/4”-20 x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt (NB),
two (2) 1/4” Flat Washers (NC), and one (1) 1/4”-20 Cap Nut (NA) for each hole.
(6)
(6)
(12)
NA NC
NC NB
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.

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*ND
1029637
Required For This Page:
6. Insert the straps of the Harness (ND) under and around the Tube Assembly as
shown.
7. Pull the straps of the Harness up through both the first and second rings.
Finally, loop the strap around Ring 2 and back through Ring 1 (as shown below).
Repeat for second strap.
ND
8. Pull down on the straps about six inches.
Ring 2
Ring 1
ND
Ring 2

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WARNING: If using a ladder
during assembly, use extreme
caution.
9. Lower your rim to its lowest setting.
11. Tie the straps of the Harness to a fixed, non-moving point just behind the
backboard. Do not tie straps to extension arms.
10. Loop the Harness over the rim and
pull down on the straps until the Net
fits snug against the back of the rim
next to the backboard.
Note: Your fixed point behind the
Backboard may look different from
this picture.
12. Raise rim to desired height.

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14. Connect one end of the Bungee Cords (NG) to Weight Bags and the other end to
the bottom corners of the Net.
15. Lift, do not drag, Weight Bags and spread them until Net is taut.
16. Remove Net when not in use.
13. Completely fill Weight Bags (AD) with sand (approximately 30 lb. each) and zip
closed.
NG
1029637
Required For This Page:
(2)
AD
(2)
Note: Avoid dropping Weight Bags. Set Weight Bags in desired locations.