Lifetime ACTION GRIP 91330 User manual

TOOLS REQUIRED TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE ASSEMBLY:
• Decide with what to fill the base
(sand is recommended)
• At least 2 people recommended for setup
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Model Number: 91330
Product ID:
Icon Legend.........................................................4
Warnings & Notices..............................................5
Pole Assembly......................................................6
Pole-to-Base Assembly.......................................11
Backboard-to-Rim Assembly...............................15
Backboard-to-Pole Assembly..............................19
Parts Identifier...................................................i-iv
Handle Assembly................................................24
Final Assembly...................................................31
Maintenance.....................................................37
Warning Sticker..................................................38
Registration......................................................39
Warranty..........................................................40
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1/2" (≈13mm), 7/16" (≈12mm),
9/16" (≈15mm), 3/4" (≈19mm)
3/16" (≈5mm)
(included)
375 lb (≈170 kg)
1/2" (≈13mm)
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ACTION GRIP™
BASKETBALL SYSTEM
MODEL 91330
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• Indicates no parts are required for a section.
• Indicates special heed should be taken when reading.
• Indicates the hardware to be used for a section.
• Indicates the tools to be used for a section.
• Indicates the number of adults required to perform a specific step, e.g., 2, 3, 4, etc.
• Indicates a specifc step is harder to perform.
• Indicates no hardware required for a specific page or section.
• Indicates to use/not use an electric drill for a specific step.
ICON LEGEND
• Indicates the use of a centerlock nut. A nut with this marking will require some eort to tighten. This
hardware was designed with this feature in order to prevent loosening later.
“$#@*%!”
THIS STEP CAN BE DIFFICULT

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WARNINGS & NOTICES
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 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 operation and to reduce the
risk of accident or injury. A high probability of serious injury exists if this product is not installed, maintained, and operated properly.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for safe operation of the system.
• 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 6 ft 6 in (1,98m) to the bottom of the backboard.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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POLE
1
BCO
Metal parts
1
Scrap wood
ALL (x1)
Warning sticker
ADS (x2)
ABZ (x2)
ABB (x2)
AAF (x2)
ABE (x2)
ABR (x2)
CIH (x2)
ALH (x1)
ALF (x1)
• The bottom pole (ALE) has been designed with
an indent at one end.
9/16" (≈14 mm)
(x2) (x1)
(x1)
(x1)
ALE (x1)

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• Secure the pole bracket (ALL) to the middle pole (ALF) with the hardware as indicated.
1.1
ALF
ABE
ABE ABR
ABR
Warning sticker
AAF
AAF
Large holes
Small holes
AAF (x2)
ABE (x2)
ABR (x2)
9/16"
(≈14 mm)
(x2)
ABB (x2)
ABB
ABB
ALL

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• Align the hole in the bottom of the top pole (ALH)
with the slot in the top of the middle pole (ALF).
• Strike the end of the pole assembly on a piece of
scrap wood or cardboard 5–6 times.
1.2 1.3
• The screw only helps to keep the poles
aligned and should be flush with
the washer, but will spin freely once
inserted.
1.2
ADS (x1)
1.3
CIH (x1)
ALH
ALF
ADS
ALH
ALF
CIH
• Do not strike your feet with the pole sections,
as serious injury may occur.
6x
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.
!

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• Secure the middle pole to the bottom pole (ALE) using
the same method as step 1.2.
1.5
ALF
ALE
ADS
ALF
ALE
CIH
• The lip on the bottom pole should be on the
opposite side of the pole assembly as the pole
bracket (ALL).
ADS (x1) CIH (x1)
• Continue seating the poles until the length of the
assembly is no longer than 83 1/2" (≈212 cm).
1.21.4
83 1/2"
(≈212cm)
• The screw only helps to keep the
poles aligned and should be flush
with the washer, but will spin
freely once inserted.

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• Again, strike the end of the pole assembly on
a piece of scrap wood or cardboard 5–6 times.
Ensure the slots in the poles are covered before
continuing with the assembly.
1.6
ABZ (x2)
• THE SCREWS (ABZ) ARE DESIGNED TO DRILL INTO THE
METAL OF THE UNDERLYING POLE.
For ease of installation, chuck the self-drilling screws directly
into the drill, or use a 3/8" (≈10 mm) hex driver.
ALH
ALF
ALE
ABZ
ABZ
• Secure the poles with self-drilling screws (ABZ).
1.7
6x
• Do not strike your feet with
the pole sections, as serious
injury may 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.
!

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POLE-TO-BASE
2
Metal parts
Plastic parts
BCQ
AAE (x2)
BTS (x1)
ABD (x4) AAO (x2)
EEO (x2)
AMU (x2)
AJM (x1)
(x2) (x1)
3/16 in/po (≈5 mm)
(x2)
AJD (x1)
ALI (x2)
AJN (x1)
DRZ (x1)
1/2 in/po (≈13 mm)

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• Screw the base cap (AJN) onto the base (AJM) as indicated.
2.1
• If you have trouble with this section, scan the code below to view a video on on its assembly.
• Make sure the rubber gasket is inside the base cap.
Rubber gasket
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AJM
AJN
AJN

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2.3
2.2
• The dented end goes in front
• Attach the flattened end of the pole brace (ALI) to the base with the hardware indicated. Only finger tighten the hardware.Repeat this step to
install the other pole brace to the other side of the base.
ALI
AAE
ABD
ABD
AAO
AAE (x2)
ABD (x4) AAO (x2)
• Slide the axle (AJD) through one of the wheels (AMU) and into the base as indicated. Have one adult position the bottom pole (ALE)
within the base as shown (with the lip at the bottom of the pole facing outward). Finally, insert the axle through the bottom pole and into the
other side of the base and through the other wheel.
• It may be necessary to use a rubber mallet to tap the axle
into place.
AJD
AMU
AMU
ALE

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• Tip the system forward and rest the pole on the ground. Do not stand the system up until it is filled with either sand or water later in
the assembly. Tighten the hardware shown.
2.5
2.4 • Attach the pole braces (ALI) to the bottom pole (ALE) with
the hardware indicated.
3/16"
(≈5mm) (x2)
BTS DRZ
ALE
ALI
ALI
BTS (x1)
DRZ (x1)
1/2" (≈13 mm)
(x2)

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BACKBOARD-TO-RIM
3
BCS
Metal parts
ABD (x2) ABF (x2)
AAM (x2)
ABK (x4)
AJW (x2)
APZ (x1)
AOW (x1)
AAV (x2)
DFE (x4) AAA (x4)
AAJ (x2)
AJI (x1)
ALX (x1)
ALD (x1)
DFD (x1)
AMY (x2)
Plastic parts
(x2) (x2) (x2)
7/16" (≈11mm) 1/2" (≈13mm) 9/16" (≈14mm)
(x1)

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1/2"
(≈13mm) (x2)
ABD (x2) ABF (x2)
AAM (x2)
AAJ (x2)
(x1)
• Insert two bolts (AAM) with washers (ABD) and rubber washers (ABF) through the holes indicated in the back of the rim (ALX) as shown.
Secure the hardware with two T-nuts (AAJ).
3.1
• Ensure that the tap bolts (AAM) are positioned on the outside edge of the
holes as shown.
• Do not overtighten the hardware so much that the
rubber washers bulge as shown.
AAJ
AAM
ABD
ABF
ALX
ABF ABF
AAJ
AAM
ABD
ABF

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3.2 • Place the backboard face down onto a table, box or similar. Secure the rim (ALX) and plastic guard (ALD) to the backboard (AJI)
with the hardware indicated.
ABK (x2)
APZ (x1)
1/2" (≈13mm)
(x2)
APZ
ALX
ABK
ALD
AAM
AJI
DFD

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AAV
ABK
AOW
AJW
APZ
3.4
3.3
• Turn the backboard assembly over. Thread the jam nuts (AAV) onto each end of the U-bolt (APZ) as far as they will go.
Slide the compression springs (AJW) onto the U-bolt, and place the spring retainer plate (AOW) over the compression springs.
Secure the plate to the springs with the hardware indicated.
• Attach the backboard brackets (AMY) to the backboard using the hardware indicated.
AAV (x2) ABK (x2)
AJW (x2)
AOW (x1)
• DO NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTEN THE FLANGE NUTS IN THIS STEP!
Only tighten the nuts until the rim does not wobble. Tightening the
nuts will adjust the rim tension.
DFE (x4)
AAA (x4)
AAA
DFE
DFE
DFE
DFE
AAA
AMY
7/16" (≈11mm)
1/2" (≈13mm)
9/16" (≈14mm)
(x2)
9/16" (≈14 mm)
(x2)

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BACKBOARD-TO-POLE
4
7 5/8 in/po (≈19cm)
Metal parts
(x2) (x2)
3/4" (≈19 mm) 9/16" (≈14 mm)
(x1)
BCR
AJY (x2)
AKC (x2)
AKB (x2)
AAX (x4)
ABB (x1)
AAD (x2)
GBU (x2)
DFC (x1)
7 1/16 in/po (≈18cm)
7 1/2 in/po (≈19cm)
HMP (x2)
ABN (x8)

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AAX (x1)
ABN (x2)
HMP (x1)
3/4" (≈19 mm) (x2)
GBU (x1)
7 5/8 in/po (≈19cm)
4.1 • Attach the short extension arms (AKC) to the backboard brackets in the location shown with the hardware indicated.
Secure only by hand at this point.
AKC AKC
AAX ABN
ABN
HMP
!
A centerlock nut requires some effort to thread
onto a bolt. See page 4 for details.
• If necessary, use a bolt to remove any
excess powder coating from the holes in the
backboard brackets.
GBU
• DO NOT strike this bolt (GBU) with a mallet! If there is difficulty sliding the bolt into place,
use a wrench to turn the bolt until it has advanced into position.

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AKB AKB
AAX
ABB
DFC
HMP
GBU
AAX (x1)
HMP (x1)
4.2 • Attach the ends of the long extension arms (AKB) that only have one hole to
the backboard brackets in the location shown with the hardware indicated.
Secure only by hand at this point.
• Secure the hex bolt (DFC) to the backboard
brackets as shown.
4.3
ABB (x1)
DFC (x1)
7 1/2 in/po (≈19cm)
ABN (x2)
ABN
ABN
GBU (x1)
7 5/8 in/po (≈19cm)
3/4" (≈19 mm) (x2)
9/16" (≈14 mm) (x2)

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AAX (x1)
4.5
• Attach both counterbalance springs (AJY) to the hex bolt (DFC) as indicated.
• Lay the backboard assembly next to the pole assembly.
Rest the rim on cardboard to prevent scratching. Then
secure the short extension arms (AKC) to the top pole (ALH) with
the hardware indicated.
AJY
AAD
AAX ABN
ABN
AJY
DFC
AAD (x1)
7 1/16 in/po (≈18cm)
ABN (x2)
4.4
3/4" (≈19 mm) (x2)