Lifetime POWER LIFT 90600 User manual

POWER LIFT®
BASKETBALL SYSTEM
(x1)
(x1)
(x1)
(x1)
3/16"
(x2, included)
(375 lb)
Icon Legend................................2
Warnings & Notices....................3
Pole Assembly............................4
Pole-to-Base Assembly................8
Backboard-to-Rim Assembly......12
Backboard-to-Pole Assembly.....17
Parts Identifier.........................i-iv
Handle Assembly......................24
Final Assembly.........................29
Maintenance.........................33
Registration........................33
Warning Sticker........................34
Warranty................................35
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1/2", 3/4"
11/16"
(x2)
1/2", 9/16", 3/4"
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TOOLS REQUIRED TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE ASSEMBLY:
• Decide with what to fill the base
(sand is recommended)
• At least 2 adults recommended for setup
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL 90600
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QUESTIONS? Model Number: 90600
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Europe and the United Kingdom,
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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.
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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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43 3/8” (110 cm)
BCO
Metal Parts
Hardware Bag
TOOLS REQUIRED
PARTS REQUIRED
HARDWARE REQUIRED
POLE ASSEMBLY
1
ADS (x2)
ABZ (x2) ABB (x2)
AAF (x2)
ABE (x2)
ABR (x2)
ALH (x1)
Warning Sticker ALL (x1)
9/16” (≈14 mm)
CIH (x2)
(x2) (x1) (x1) (x1)
ALF (x1)
ALE (x1)
27 5/8” (70.2 cm)
43 3/8” (110 cm)
!• The Bottom Pole (ALE) has
been designed with an indent
at one end.

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
SECTION 1 (CONTINUED)
• Insert the Hex Bolts (ABE) with the Washers (AAF) into the
Top Pole (ALH) as shown. Then slide the Spacers (ABR)
onto the Hex Bolts.
1.1
ALH
ABE ABR
AAF
Large Holes
Small Holes
AAF (x2)
ABE (x2)
ABR (x2)
9/16" (≈14 mm)
ABB (x2)
• Secure the Pole Bracket (ALL) to the Top Pole with
the hardware as shown.
ALL
ABB
ABE
1.2
(x2)

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
• Align the hole in the bottom of the Top Pole (ALH)
with the slot in the top of the Middle Pole (ALF). Insert
a Screw (ADS) through the Countersink Washer (CIH)
and into the small hole in the Top Pole.
• Secure the Middle Pole to the Bottom Pole (ALE) using
the same method as step 1.3.
1.3
SECTION 1 (CONTINUED)
ADS (x2)
1.4
!• The Screw should be flush
with the Pole, but will spin
freely once inserted.
ALH
ALF
Warning
Sticker
ADS
ALF
ALH
CIH
ALH
ALF
ALE
ADS
ALE
ALF
CIH
ALL
!• Make sure the indented lip on the Bottom
Pole and the Pole Bracket (ALL) are on
opposite sides of the pole assembly.
!• The Screw should be flush with
the Pole, but will spin freely once
inserted.
CIH (x2)
(x1)

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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
SECTION 1 (CONTINUED)
6x
• Do not strike your feet with the Pole sections, as
serious injury may occur.
!
ABZ (x2)
• For ease of installation, chuck the head of
the Self-Tapping Screws directly into the
drill, or use a 3/8” Hex Driver
!
• Using a Power Drill, secure the Poles together with Self-Tapping Screws (ABZ).
1.7
6x
ALH
ALF
ALE
ABZ
ABZ
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.
• Flip the Pole over and repeat
step 1.5 for the opposite end
of the Pole Assembly.
1.6
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BCQ
Metal Parts
Hardware Bag
TOOLS REQUIRED
PARTS REQUIRED
HARDWARE REQUIRED
AAE (x2)
BTS (x1)
ABD (x4) AAO (x2)
CCL (x2)
AMU (x2)
AJM (x1)
Plastic Parts
(x2) (x1)
1/2" (13 mm) CCL-3/16" (5 mm)
(x2)
21 3/4 ”
AJD (x1)
ALI (x2)
AJN (x1)
38" (≈96,5 cm)
DRZ (x1)
POLE-TO-BASE ASSEMBLY
2

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
SECTION 2 (CONTINUED)
2.1
• It may be necessary to use a Rubber Mallet to tap the Axle into place.
• Make sure the Rubber
Gasket is inside the Base
Cap.
AJM
AJN
AJN
Rubber Gasket
• Screw the Base Cap (AJN) onto the Base (AJM) as shown.
!
AJM
AJD
AMU
AMU
ALE
!
2.2 • Slide the Axle (AJD) through one of the Wheels (AMU) and into the Base (AJM) as shown. Then have one adult position the
Bottom Pole (ALE) within the Base as shown with the lip at the bottom of the pole facing outward. Insert the Axle through the
Bottom Pole and into the other side of the Base and through the other Wheel.
• Lip faces away from the Base.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
SECTION 2 (CONTINUED)
2.3
2.4
• Attach the flattened end of the Pole Brace (ALI) to the Base (AJM) with the hardware shown. Only finger tighten the
hardware.
• Repeat step 2.3 to install the remaining Pole Brace to the other side of the base. Make sure the unattached
ends of the Pole Braces line up as shown.
ALI
AAE
ABD
AJM
ABD
AAO
AAE (x2) ABD (x4) AAO (x2)
1/2" (13 mm)
(x2)

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
SECTION 2 (CONTINUED)
• 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.
2.6
2.5 • Attach the Pole Braces (ALI) to the Bottom Pole (ALE) with the hardware shown.
BTS (x1)
CCL (x2)
BTS DRZ
ALE ALI
ALI
1/2" (13 mm)
DRZ (x1)
(x2)
3/16" (5 mm)

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BACKBOARD-TO-RIM ASSEMBLY
3
BCS
Metal Parts
Hardware Bag
PARTS REQUIRED
HARDWARE REQUIRED
AJI (x1)
ALD (x1)
Plastic Parts
TOOLS REQUIRED
(x2)
1/2” (13 mm)
EAP (x2) AAQ (x2) ABK (x4) AAV (x2) ADR (x4)
AJW (x2) APZ (x1) AOW (x1) APY (x1) ABQ (x1)
ALX (x1)
AMA (x1)
BGR (x1)
(x1) (x1)
1/2” (13 mm)
(x1)

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
SECTION 3 (CONTINUED)
3.1
3.2
• Insert two Carriage Bolts (EAP) through the Rim Pivot Bracket (APY) as shown.
• Use the 1/2” socket head from the socket head wrench to press one Push Nut (AAQ) onto one end of the Axle
(ABQ).
(Not to scale)
EAP (x2)
APY (x1)
AAQ (x1)
ABQ (x1) (Not to scale)
EAP EAP
APY
AAQ
ABQ
1/2” (13 mm)
Socket Head
(x1)
• The Push Nut should rest about 1/8” from the end
of the Axle. If the Push Nut slips on too far, continue
sliding it to the other end of the Axle to remove it
and try again.
!!

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
SECTION 3 (CONTINUED)
3.3
3.4
• Slide the end of the Axle (ABQ) through the Rim (ALX) and the Rim Pivot Bracket (APY). Press the Push Nut (AAQ) onto
the end of the Axle. Use the socket head to secure the Push Nut if needed.
• Connect the Rim and Plastic Guard (ALD) to the Backboard (AJI) with the hardware shown.
1/2” (13 mm)
ABK (x2)AAQ (x1)
1/2” (13 mm)
APY
ALX
ABQ
ABQ
AAQ
ABK
ABK
ALD
AJI
(x1)
(x2)

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
SECTION 3 (CONTINUED)
3.5
3.6• Thread the Jam Nuts (AAV) all the way down on the U-Bolt as shown.
• Insert the U-Bolt (APZ) through the U-Bolt Washer Plate (BGR) and into the back of the Backboard as shown.
APZ (x1)
(Not to scale)
AAV (x2)
1/2” (13 mm)
AAV
APZ
BGR
(x2)

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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
SECTION 3 (CONTINUED)
3.7
3.8• Attach the Rim Cover Plate (AMA) to the Rim with the hardware shown.
• Slide the Compression Springs (AJW) onto the U-Bolt, and place the Spring Retainer Plate (AOW) over the Compression
Springs. Tighten the Nylock Flange Nuts (ABK) until the Rim (ALX) does not wobble to complete this step.
ADR (x4) (Not to scale)
ABK (x2)
AJW (x2)
AOW (x1)
(Not to scale)
1/2” (13 mm)
AJW
AOW
ABK
• DO NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTEN THE NYLOCK
FLANGE NUTS IN THIS STEP! Only tighten the Nuts
until the Rim (ALX) does not wobble. Tightening
the Nuts will adjust the Rim tension.
!!
ADR
ADR
ADR
ADR
AMA
AJW
(x2)
(x1)

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Metal Parts
Hardware Bag
PARTS REQUIRED
HARDWARE REQUIRED
BACKBOARD-TO-POLE ASSEMBLY
4
BCR
AAD (x1)
7 1/16" (≈18 cm)
(Not actual length) AAX (x4)
AQB (x2)
AAN (x2) ABP (x6)
AOR (x6)
AQC (x2)
ANK (x4)
AQD (x1)
5”
(Not actual length)
ANP (x1) ANQ (x2)
ANU (x2)
ANS (x8)
BGP (x2)
BGO (x2) BLC (x1)
Plastic Part
ALM (x1)
TOOLS REQUIRED
3/4”, 1/2” 1/2”, 11/16”,
3/4”
(x2)

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SECTION 4 (CONTINUED)
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
4.1 4.2
•Insert one end of the Tie Plate (BLC) into the slot
on the Lower Extension Arm (BGP) as shown.
• Insert the opposite end of the Tie Plate into the slot
on the other Lower Extension Arm (BGP) as shown.
BLC
BGP
BGP
4.3• Attach the Lower Extension Arms (BGP) together with the hardware shown. Use a Socket Wrench to screw the Thread-Cutting
Bolts (AQB) through the Lower Extension Arms and the Tie Plate (BLC).
1/2” (≈13 mm)
1/2” (≈13 mm) AQB (x2) AAN (x2)
WARNING
!
!
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.
AQB
AAN
BGP
BGP
BLC

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ALS (x2)
31”
(78.7 cm)
BGP (x2)
BGO (x2) BLC (x1)
ALX (x1)
AMA (x1)
BGR (x1)
21 3/4 ”
AJD (x1)
ALI (x2)
38" (≈96,5 cm)
ALL (x1)
ALE (x1)
27 5/8” (70.2 cm)
27 5/8 in/po (70,2 cm)
!• The Bottom Pole (ALE) has
been designed with an indent
at one end.
ALH (x1)
43 3/8” (110 cm)
ALF (x1)
Warning Sticker
43 3/8” (110 cm)