Lifetime FOOT ADJUST User manual

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FOOT ADJUST®
BASKETBALL SYSTEM
Icon Legend................................2
Notices....................................3
Pole Assembly............................4
Pole to Base Assembly.................8
Backboard to Rim Assembly.......11
Backboard to Pole Assembly......17
Handle Assembly.......................20
Parts Identifier..........................i-iv
Final Assembly..........................29
Maintenance Instructions..........34
Registration...........................34
Warning Sticker........................35
Warranty................................39
Call: 1-800-225-3865
7:00 am–5:00 pm (Monday–Friday) MST
and 9:00 am–1:00 pm Saturday MST
Web: www.lifetime.com/instructions
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MODEL# AND PRODUCT ID (you will need both when contacting us)
Model Number: Product ID:
Lifetime basketball systems are designed to be
strong and durable. We strive to make assembly as
easy as possible without compromising quality. If
you get stuck, we have tools to help:
• Watch Our Instructional Videos
Scan the code below to see how it all comes
together.
http://go.lifetime.com/90593playlist
• Prepare the Area
Before you start, decide how you would like to fill
your base (sand is recommended, see page 31).
• Recruit Friends and Family
Assembly should take 2 people about 2–3
hours to complete.
TOOLS REQUIRED TABLE OF CONTENTS
90593
(2) (2) (2) (2)
(1)
(1)
(1) (1)
3/4” 3/8” 7/16” 9/16”
3/16”
(2, included)
(362 lb)/(163 kg)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
1/2”
(1)
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• Indicates the parts to be used 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 no hardware required for a specific page.
• Indicates no parts required for a specific section.
• Indicates to use/not to 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 effort to tighten. This
hardware was designed with this feature in order to prevent loosening later.
• Save this instruction in the event that the manufacturer has to be contacted for replacement parts.
CONTACT US
www.lifetime.com/instructions
Call: 1-800-225-3865
7:00 am–5:00 pm (Monday–Friday) MST
and 9:00 am–1:00 pm Saturday MST
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WARNINGS & NOTICES / AVERTISSEMENTS ET AVIS / ADVERTENCIAS Y AVISOS
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 operatation 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
WARNINGS & NOTICES
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BCO
Metal Parts
Hardware Bag
TOOLS REQUIRED
PARTS REQUIRED
HARDWARE REQUIRED
POLE ASSEMBLY
1
ADS (x2)
1/4” x 3/4”
ABB (x2)
3/8”
AAF (x2)
3/8”
ALH (x1)
ALF (x1)
ALE (x1)
Warning Sticker
ALL (x1)
(2) (1) (1)
CIH (x2)
9/16”
ADA (x2)
1/2” x 2.91
ABH (x2)
3/8” x 3 1/2”
30 1/2 ”
43”
43”
(1)
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
•If you have trouble with this section, scan the code below to view a video on how to assemble the Pole.
XSECTION 1 (CONTINUED)
1.1
• http://go.lifetime.com/footadjustpoleassembly
!
ALF
ALH
CIH
ADS
• Align the hole in the bottom of the Top Pole (ALH) with the slot in the top of the Middle Pole (ALF). Secure the Top Pole to
the Middle Pole with the hardware shown.
ADS (x1) CIH (x1)
!• The Screw should be flush
with the Pole, but will spin
freely once inserted.

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
•Place the Pole Bracket (ALL) onto the 3/8”
x 3 1/2” Hex Bolts (ABH), and attach it to
the Bottom Pole (ALE) with the hardware
as shown.
1.2 1.3
XSECTION 1 (CONTINUED)
ALF
ABH
ABB
ADA
AAF
Large Holes
Small Holes
AAF (x2)
ABH (x2)
ADA (x2)
ALE
ALE
ALL
9/16" (x2)
ABB (x2)
•Secure the Middle Pole to the Bottom Pole (ALE) using the
same method as step 1.1.
CIH
ADS
ADS (x1) CIH (x1)
!• The Screw should be flush
with the Pole, but will spin
freely once inserted.

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
•Strike the end of the Pole Assembly on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard 5–6 times.
1.5
XSECTION 1 (CONTINUED)
6x
• Do not strike your feet with the Pole sections, as
serious injury may occur.
!
1.4
• Repeat step 1.4 for the opposite end of the Pole Assembly. Now that the Pole Assembly is seated, use a 10-foot Tape Measure to
measure the pole from top to bottom to the nearest eighth of an inch. Write this measurement down in inches; you will
need this later in the assembly.
1.5
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.
Measure from here... ...to here.

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POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY
2
BCQ
Metal Part
Hardware Bag
TOOLS REQUIRED
PARTS REQUIRED
HARDWARE REQUIRED
AAE (x2)
5/16” x 1”
ABN (x2)
1/2” x 1/8”
DSA (x1)
1/4” x 3” BTS (x1)
1/4”
ABD (x4)
5/16”
AAO (x2)
5/16”
CCL (x2)
3/16”
ALI (x2) AJC (x1) AJE (x1)
AMU (x2)
AJM (x1)
15 3/4 ” (400mm) 7” (178mm)
Plastic Parts / Piezas de plástico / Pièces en plastique
(2)
1/2”
(1)

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
XSECTION 2 (CONTINUED)
2.1 • Slide the Large Axle (AJC) through the Wheels (AMU) and
the holes at the end of the Bottom Pole (ALE) as shown.
Slide the Small Axle (AJE) through the second set of holes
near the end of the Bottom Pole. Then, slide a 1/2” x
1/8” Spacers (ABN) onto each end of the Large Axle, and
position them against the Wheels.
(1)
2.2
AAE (x2) ABD (x4) AAO (x2)
ALI
ALI
AAE
AAE
ABD
ABD ABD
ABD
AAO
AAO
AJM
AJM
AMU
ALE
ALE
AMU
AJE
ABN
ABN
AJC
AJC
ABN (x2)
• Attach the flattened end of the Pole Brace (ALI)
to the Base (AJM) with the hardware shown. Only
finger tighten the hardware for now.
• If you have trouble with this section, scan the code below to view a video on the assembly.
• http://go.lifetime.com/footadjustpoletobase
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
XSECTION 2 (CONTINUED)
• Place the Pole assembly on the ground with the Pole Bracket on the Bottom Pole facing up. Position the Large Axle (AJC)
under the bottom slots of the Base (AJM) as shown, and step onto the Base so the Axle snaps into the slots. Then rotate the
Pole assembly upward so that the Small Axle (AJE) snaps into the upper slots of the Base as shown. Secure the hardware
shown using the Hex Wrenches provided.
2.3
3/16”
DSA (x1) BTS (x1)
AJC
DSA
BTS
AJE
ALE
CCL (x2)
• 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. Tighten the hardware shown.
2.4
1/2" (x2)

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BACKBOARD TO RIM ASSEMBLY
3
BCS
Metal Parts
Hardware Bag
PARTS REQUIRED
HARDWARE REQUIRED
AJI (x1)
ALX (x1)
AJY (x1)
AJJ (x1)
AJK (x1)
AOW (x1)
AOX (x1)
Plastic Parts
TOOLS REQUIRED
(2) (2) (2)
1/2” 7/16” 3/8”
ABI (x2)
5/16” x 2 1/4”
AAS (x2)
1/4” x 2 3/4”
ABS (x2)
1/4” x 2 5/16”
AAB (x2)
1/4”
ABK (x4)
5/16”
AAJ (x2)
5/16” ABF (x2)
7/16”
AJW (x2)
AAV (x2)
5/16” ABD (x2)
5/16”
ADQ (x2)
5/16” x 1”
AOU (x1)
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XSECTION 3 (CONTINUED)
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
3.1
• If you have trouble with this section, scan the code below to view a video on on its assembly.
• Slide the U-Bolt (AOU) through the Left and Right Backboard Brackets (AJJ & AJK). The U-Bolt must rest in the notches of the
Backboard Brackets as shown.
• http://go.lifetime.com/footadjustbackboardtorim
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(x1)
AOU AOU
AJJ
AJJ
AJK AJK
AOU (x1)

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
XSECTION 3 (CONTINUED)
3.2
3.3
• Slide one 1/2” Spacer (ABS) through the Counterbalance Spring (AJY), then finger-tighten them to the Backboard
Brackets as shown.
• Place the Backboard Bracket Assembly and Rim Support Channel (AOX) to the Backboard (AJI) as shown.
ABS
AJI
AOX
AOU
ABS
ABS
AAB
AAS
AAS
AAB
AJY AJY
ABS (x2)
AAB (x2)
AAS (x2)
• Only finger-tighten this
hardware for now.
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XSECTION 3 (CONTINUED)
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
3.4
3.5
AAV (x2) ABK (x2)
• Do NOT overtighten the hardware so that the
7/16” Rubber Washers bulge outward as shown.
!
ABI
AAJ
ABD ABF
ALX
AAV AAV
ABK
ABI
ABK
• Insert two 5/16” x 2 1/4” Tap Bolts (ABI) with the 5/16” Washers (ABD) and the 7/16” Rubber Washers (ABF) through the bottom holes
in the back of the Rim (ALX) as shown, and secure the hardware with two 5/16” Hex T-Nuts (AAJ).
• Secure Rim Assembly to the Backboard with the hardware as shown.
AAJ (x2)
ABD (x2) ABF (x2)
ABI (x2)
1/2”(x2)
(x1)
ABF ABF
Correct
Incorrect
ABI
ABI
AAJ AAJ
ALX
• Make sure that the Tap Bolts
are positioned on the outside
edge of the holes as shown.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
XSECTION 3 (CONTINUED)
3.6 • Slide the Compression Springs (AJW) onto the U-Bolt (AOU), and place the Spring Retainer Plate (AOW) over the
Compression Springs. Tighten the 5/16” Nylock Flange Nuts (ABK) until the Rim (ALX) does not wobble to complete this
step.
AOU
AOU
AJW
AOW
AOW
ABK
ABK ABK
AJW
1/2”(x2)
AJW (x2)
ABK (x2)

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XSECTION 3 (CONTINUED)
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
3.7
3.8
• Bend the Left and Right Backboard Brackets (AJJ & AJK) outward by hand and position the holes in the Backboard
Brackets over the holes in the Backboard (AJI). Then securely fasten the Backboard Brackets to the Backboard with
the hardware shown.
• Tighten the hardware in the locations indicated.
ADQ (x2)
ADQ
ADQ
1/2”(x2)
3/8”(x1)

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BCR
Metal Parts
Hardware Bag
TOOLS REQUIRED
PARTS REQUIRED
HARDWARE REQUIRED
BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY
4
(2)
3/4”
(1)
AAX (x4)
1/2”
ABL (x4)
.69” x .59”
ADG (x4)
1/2” x 6 5/8”
ABP (x4)
1/2” x 3/8”
6 5/8”
17”
AKC (x2)
AKB (x2)
22.5”

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XSECTION 4 (CONTINUED)
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
XSECTION 4 (CONTINUED)
ABL (x4) AAX (x2) ADG (x2)
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED / HERRAMIENTAS Y ACCESORIOS REQUERIDOS / OUTILS ET ACCESSOIRES REQUIS
AAX
AAX
ABL
ABL
ABL
ABL
ADG
AKC
AKC
AKB
AKB
4.1 • Secure the Short Extension Arms (AKC) and Long Extension Arms (AKB) to the Backboard Brackets in the location shown
with the hardware indicated.
• http://go.lifetime.com/footadjusttbackboardtopole
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6 5/8”
3/4”(x2)
(x1)
ADG
• Tighten the 1/2” Centerlock Nut (AAX)
until it is flush with the end of the Bolt.
• If you have trouble with this section, scan the code below to view a video on the assembly.
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XSECTION 4 (CONTINUED)
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
4.2 AAX (x2)
ADG (x2) ABP (x4)
AAX
AAX
ABP
ABP
ABP
ABP
ADG
ADG
• Lay the Backboard and Rim assembly on the ground next to the Pole assembly. Rest the Rim on cardboard
to prevent scratching. Then secure the Short and Long Extension Arms (AKC & AKB) to the Pole Assembly with the
hardware shown.
6 5/8”
3/4”(x2)
(x1)
• Tighten the 1/2” Centerlock Nut (AAX)
until it is flush with the end of the Bolt.
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HANDLE ASSEMBLY
5
PARTS REQUIRED
HARDWARE REQUIRED
ABB (x1)
3/8”
ACZ (x2)
0.69”x 1.4” AAX (x1)
1/2”
ADG (x1)
1/2” x 6 5/8”
ABA (x1)
3/8” x 6 1/2”
6 1/2”
BCT
Hardware Bag
Metal Parts
6 5/8”
EJW (x4)
#8
AAN (x1)
5/16”
AAM (x1)
5/16” x 1 1/2”
BZA (x2)
#10
CXK (x2)
#10
BSJ (x2)
1/4” x 1 3/4”
EJZ (x2)
EKA (x1)
1/4”
EKD (x2)
1/4” x 1.175”
DHK (x2)
1/4”
EKL (x1)
AKM (x1) AKN (x1)
EJT (x1)
EJV (x1) EKC (x1)
EKB (x1) EJU (x1)
EJY (x1)
EJX (x1)
ADT (x4)
#6
AZP (x2)
1/4”
Plastic Parts
TOOLS REQUIRED
(2) (2) (2) (2) (2)
7/16” 3/8” 1/2” 3/4” 9/16”
(1)
(1)