Lifetime 1270 User manual

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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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s4WOCAPABLEADULTSARERECOMMENDEDFORTHISOPERATION
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s!SSEMBLETHEPOLESECTIONSPROPERLY&AILURETODOSOCOULDCAUSETHEPOLE
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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INTHESETUPAREAUNTILASSEMBLYISCOMPLETE
!DJUSTABLE7RENCH
Phillips Screwdriver
(1)
&UNNEL
(1)
v7RENCH
(1)
3CRAP7OOD
(1)
Sand
(319 lb)
(1)
Pliers
Rubber Mallet
(1)
v7RENCH
(2)
7ATER(OSE
(1)
(1)
v3OCKET7RENCH
(1)
v!LLEN7RENCH
(2, included)

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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:
4HIS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.
4HESE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. 7!2.).'
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
7ARNING3TICKERAPPLIEDTOSIDENOTSHOWN
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
"!#+"/!2$4/0/,%!33%-",9(!2$7!2%
Hardware shown at Actual Size
0/,%4/"!3%!33%-",9(!2$7!2%
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)
v&LANGE,OCK.UT

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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
3CRAP7OOD
ALH (x1)
Top Pole
!,& (x1)
Middle Pole
ALE (x1)
Bottom Pole
7ARNING3TICKERAPPLIEDTOSIDENOTSHOWN
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
AYU (x1)
5/16” Hex Knob
*Do not remove Top Pole from Middle Pole until instructed
7RENCH
CIH (x1)
Domed Countersink Washer
Part shown at 25% of Actual Size Part shown at Actual Size

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
While the Top Pole (ALH) is still inside the-IDDLE0OLE!,&, pull the
plastic off the Top Pole. It may be necessary to loosen the Poles
before pulling out the plastic.
SEC
1.1
Note: Make sure the crimped side of the Top Pole is on the same
side as the Warning Sticker (AMT) on the Middle Pole.
!
ALH
7ARNING
Sticker
!,&
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Slide the Top Pole (ALH) far enough out of the -IDDLE0OLE!,& so that it
does not obstruct the holes at the bottom of the Middle Pole. Then
attach the hardware indicated in the location shown.
SEC
1.2
1/2”
AAN (x1)
AOL (x1)
ABD (x1)
7!2.).'
Do not overtighten the Cap Nut. If the end of
the Bolt breaks through the plastic cap, call our
Customer Service Department. Exposed threads
on the end of the Bolt may cause serious injuries.
ALH
!,&
AOL ABD
AAN


TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Insert a 5/16” Hex Nut (AYT) into the 5/16” Hex Knob (AYU) as shown. It may be
necessary to use the vXv#ARRIAGE"OLT!/,to place the Nut in the
Knob. Then position the Top Pole (ALH) at its lowest height and attach the
Knob to the Top Pole and -IDDLE0OLE!,& with the hardware shown.
SEC
1.3
AYT (x1)
AOL (x1)
./4//,32%15)2%$&/24()30!'%
ALH
!,&
AYU
AYU
AYT
AOL

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Align the hole in the -IDDLE0OLE!,& with the slot in the Bottom Pole (ALE) and
slide the Middle Pole over the Bottom Pole. Insert a vXv3CREW!$3
through the $OMED#OUNTERSINK7ASHER#)( and the small hole in the Middle
Pole and into the slot in the Bottom Pole as shown.
SEC

ADS (x1)
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

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
In order to seat the Poles, strike the end of the Bottom Pole (ALE) very
hard five to six times on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard. This
must be done even if the -IDDLE0OLE!,& covers the slot on the
Bottom Pole before seating has occurred.
SEC
1.5
./(!2$7!2%2%15)2%$&/24()30!'%
3CRAP7OOD
ATTENTION: THIS STEP CANNOT BE REVERSED!
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.
Note: 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, 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.
ALE
!,&
ALH

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!*- (x1)
Base
ALI (x2)
Pole Brace
!*# (x1)
1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle
AMU (x2)
Wheel
15 ”
3/4 7”
!*% (x1)
1/2” x 7” Axle
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
Part shown at 25% of Actual Size
POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY
HARDWARE REQUIRED
PARTS REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED
SEC
2
Part shown at 5% of Actual Size
Hardware shown at Actual Size
ABN (x2)
1/2” x 1/8” Spacer
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
7RENCH (x2)
CII (x1)
1/4” x 2 3/4” Shoulder Bolt
v!LLEN7RENCH(x2)

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
ALI
AAE
ABD !*-
ABD
AAO
AAE (x2)
ABD (x4) ABN (x2)
AAO (x2)
./4//,32%15)2%$&/24()30!'%
Attach the flattened end of the Pole Brace (ALI) to the "ASE!*- with
the hardware shown. Only finger tighten the hardware.
SEC
2.1
Note: Repeat this step to install the other Pole Brace to
the other side of the Base.
!
Slide the vXv!XLE!*# through the 7HEELS!-5 and the holes
at the end of the Bottom Pole (ALE) as shown. Slide the vXv!XLE!*%
through the second set of holes at the end of the Bottom Pole as shown.
Then slide two 1/2” x 1/8” Spacers (ABN) onto the 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle and
position them against the Wheels.
SEC
2.2
!*#
ABN
ABN
AMU
AMU
!*#
ALE !*%

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Place the Pole assembly on the ground with the crimped end of the
Top Pole (ALH) facing down. Position the vXv!XLE!*# under the
bottom slots of the "ASE!*- as shown, and step onto the Base so the
Axle snaps into the slots. Then rotate the Pole assembly upward so that
the vXv!XLE!*% snaps into the upper slots of the Base as shown.
SEC
2.3
BTS (x1)
1/2" (x2)
CII (x1)
Attach the Pole Braces (ALI) to the Bottom Pole (ALE) with the hardware
shown, and tighten all Pole to Base assembly hardware.
SEC

Note: Tip the system forward so the Pole rests on the ground. Do not stand
the system up until it is filled with either sand or water later in the assembly.
!
!*#
!*-
!*% !*-
BTS CII
ALE ALI
ALI
3/16" (x2)

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BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY
SEC
3
Hardware shown at Actual Size
HARDWARE REQUIRED
!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
ADQ (x2)
5/16” x 1” Screw
APK (x1)
v5"OLT
ABK (x4)
5/16” Nylock Flange Nut
APN (x2)
v&LANGE,OCK.UT