Lifetime 1270 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL N° 1270

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INSTRUCTION #1067168 B 10/18/2010

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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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sections to separate during play or transport.
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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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:
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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
!,8 Rim 1
AKZ Net 1
AJM Base 1
!,) Pole Brace 2
AMU Wheel 2
AJC 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle 1
AJE 1/2” x 7” Axle 1
AYU 5/16” Hex Knob 1
CIH Domed Countersink Washer 1
!/8 Rim Support Channel 1
AEF Base Plug 2
AMT Warning Sticker (Applied to Middle Pole) 1
HARDWARE LIST
ID Item Description Qty
Pole Assembly Hardware (1066286)
!/, 5/16” x 3 1/4” Carriage Bolt 2
AAN 5/16” Cap Nut 1
ABD 5/16” Washer 1
AYT 5/16” Hex Nut 1
ADS 1/4” x 3/4” Screw 1
Pole to Base Assembly Hardware (1066283)
AAO 5/16” Nylock Nut 2
ABD 5/16” Washer 4
AAE 5/16” x 1” Hex Bolt 2
ABN 1/2” x 1/8” Spacer 2
BTS 1/4” Barrel Nut 1
CII 1/4” x 2 3/4” Shoulder Bolt 1
##, 3/16” Allen Wrench (not pictured) 2
Backboard to Pole Assembly Hardware (1047754)
APK v5"OLT 1
APG 5/16” x 3 1/4” Hex Bolt 2
APN v&LANGE,OCK.UT 2
AAC 5/16” x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt 2
ABK 5/16” Flange Nylock Nut 4
ABD 5/16” Washer 4
ADQ 5/16” x 1” Screw 2

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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
!*# (x1)
1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle
15 ”
3/4 7”
!*% (x1)
1/2” x 7” Axle
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ALI (x2)
Pole Brace
*Do not remove Top Pole from Middle Pole until instructed
ALX (x1)
Rim
AKZ (x1)
Net

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Parts shown at 5% of Actual Size
PARTS IDENTIFIER
!*) (x1)
Backboard
!*- (x1)
Base
AYU (x1)
5/16” Hex Knob
AMU (x2)
Wheel
!%& (x2)
Base Plug
Part shown at 25% of Actual Size
CIH (x1)
Domed Countersink Washer
Parts shown at Actual Size
AOX (x1)
Rim Support Channel

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ABN (x2)
1/2” x 1/8” Spacer
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
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Hardware shown at Actual Size
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Hardware shown at Actual Size
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Hardware shown at Actual Size
ADS (x1)
1/4” x 3/4” Screw
AAN (x1)
5/16” Cap Nut
AYT (x1)
5/16” Hex Nut
AOL (x2)
5/16” x 3 1/4” Carriage Bolt
ABD (x1)
5/16” Washer
AAE (x2)
5/16” x 1” Hex Bolt
AAO (x2)
5/16” Nylock Nut
BTS (x1)
1/4” Barrel Nut
ABD (x4)
5/16” Washer
CII (x1)
1/4” x 2 3/4” Shoulder Bolt
!0' (x2)
5/16” x 3 1/4” Hex Bolt
AAC (x2)
5/16” x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt
ABD (x4)
5/16” Washer
ABK (x4)
5/16” Nylock Flange Nut

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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
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Hardware shown at Actual Size
ADQ (x2)
5/16” x 1” Screw
APK (x1)
v5"OLT
APN (x2)
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