Pro Dunk Hoops Bear User manual

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OWNER’S
MANUAL
Warning
 ! Do not slide, climb, or
play on pole.
 ! Keep organic material
away from base. Grass,
litter, etc. could cause
corrosion and /or dete-
rioration.
 ! Check system twice a
year for signs of corro-
sion (rust, pitting, and
chipping). Remove rust
and/or loose paint com-
pletely and repaint with
exterior enamel paint. If
rust has penetrated
through the steel any-
where, replace immedi-
ately.
 ! Check unit before
each use for loose
hardware, excessive
wear, and signs of cor-
rosion and repair be-
fore using.
 ! During play, use ex-
treme caution to keep
players face away from
the backboard, rim, and
net.
 ! Wear a mouth guard
when playing to avoid
dental injuries.
 ! When adjusting
height, keep hands and
fingers away from mov-
ing parts.
 ! During play, do not
wear jewelry (rings,
watches, necklaces,
etc.). Objects may en-
tangle in net.
Bear™
Basketball System
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF
BEAR™ OWNERS
Thank you for purchasing our basketball system. We try hard to ensure that our
products are of high quality and free of manufacturing defects and of missing
parts. However, if you have any problems with your basketball pole, such as a
manufacturing defect or a missing part please contact us at the following:
Toll Free: 1.888.600.8545 Pro Dunk® Hoops
Web: www.produnkhoops.com 22047 Lutheran Church Rd.
FAX: [phone] Tomball, TX 77377
Please provide model number, serial number, and/or part number of the product
and/or part when you call, write or email. These numbers can be found on the
product, packaging, or on the back of the main pole.
Purchase Parts: www.produnkhoops.com/parts
Support: www.produnkhoops.com/support
Installation Video: https://www.produnkhoops.com/video/bear_assembly.html
Read this manual all the way through before starting to
put up your system. Then read each step completely
before beginning installation.

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Ref. Qty. Description
A 1 Vertical Post
B 1 Base
C 1 Main Extension Arm
D 1 Backboard Assembly
E 2 Upper Parallel Linkage Arm
F 1 Weight Box Cover
G 1 Weight Box Back Wall
H 1 Weight Box Front Wall
I 2 Weight Box Side Wall
J 4 Leveler Feet
K 1 Weight Divider
L 2 Turf Wheel
M 2 Main Pole Support Brace
N 2 Weight Box Lock
O 1 Pole Pad Bottom
P 1 Pole Pad Top
Q 1 Height Adjustment Actuator
R 1 Spring Assist
S 1 Safety Pin
T 1 Safety Pin Locking Pin
U 1 Rim Height Sticker
V 1 Rim Height Indicator Meter
W 2 Ground Anchor Assembly
X 4 Concrete Anchor Assembly
Y 4 16mm x 33cm Hex Bolt
Z 2 14mm x 13cm Hex Bolt
AA 2 16mm x 30cm Hex Bolt
BB 10 16mm Locking Hex Nut (4 are used for Main Pole Mounting)
CC 2 14mm Locking Hex Nut
DD 4 16mm x 6cm Hex Bolt (Main Pole Mounting)
EE 8 16mm Flat Washer (Main Pole Mounting)
FF 4 16mm Lock Washer (Main Pole Mounting)
GG 4 12mm x 4.5cm Hex Bolt (Main Pole Support Assembly)
HH 8 12mm Flat Washer (Main Pole Support Assembly)
II 4 12mm Lock Washer (Main Pole Support Assembly)
JJ 4 12mm Hex Nut (Main Pole Support Assembly)
KK 4 Rim Spacers
Bill Of Materials

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Ref. Qty. Description
LL 1 Axle
MM 2 Hex Nut (Axle Assembly)
NN 2 Axle Spacer
PP 10 6mm x 1.5cm Allen Bolts (Weight Box Assembly)
QQ 8 6mm Hex Nuts (Weight Box Assembly)
RR 2 Cotter Pin (Axle Assembly)
SS 8 8mm x 3cm Hex Bolt (Padding Assembly)
TT 8 8mm Flat Washer (Padding Assembly)
UU 8 8mm Lock Washer (Padding Assembly)
VV 8 10mm x 4cm Hex Bolt (Front Leveler Assembly)
WW 16 10mm Flat Washer (Front Leveler Assembly)
XX 8 10mm Lock Washer (Front Leveler Assembly)
YY 8 10mm Hex Nut (Front Leveler Assembly)
ZZ 4 12mm x 11cm Hex Bolt (Back Leveler Assembly)
AAA 8 12mm Flat Washer (Back Leveler Assembly)
BBB 4 12mm Locking Hex Nut (Back Leveler Assembly)
CCC 4 14mm x 9cm Hex Bolt (Leveler Feet Assembly)
DDD 8 14mm Flat Washer (Leveler Feet Assembly)
EEE 4 14mm Locking Hex Nut (Leveler Feet Assembly)
FFF 2 Front Leveler
GGG 2 Back Leveler
HHH 1 Rim
III 4 10mm x 7cm Hex Bolt (Rim Assembly)
JJJ 8 10mm Flat Washers (Rim Assembly)
KKK 4 10mm Lock Washers (Rim Assembly)
LLL 4 10mm Hex Nut (Rim Assembly)
MMM 4 Rim Shim Washers (optional)
NNN 1 Rim Cover Plate (Rim Assembly)
OOO 2 Rim Cover Plate Screws (Rim Assembly)
PPP 2 12mm x 12cm Hex Bolt (Back Wheel Assembly)
QQQ 4 12mm Flat Washer (Back Wheel Assembly)
RRR 4 Steel Spacer (Back Wheel Assembly)
SSS 2 12mm Lock Hex Nut (Back Wheel Assembly)
TTT 2 Back Wheels (Back Wheel Assembly)

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Hardware Diagrams
Tear this page out for reference during assembly

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Safety Instructions
 All tools used to assemble this product
should be used in compliance with manu-
facturer’s guidelines.
 Installation of this product will require
heavy lifting and bending. Any person that
is not capable of such activity should not
participate in the installation of this product.
 If using a ladder during assemble, use ex-
treme caution and refer to the warnings
and cautions on the ladder.
 Due to the size and weight of this product,
we recommend at least (4) competent
adults are present.
 Before anchoring the weight box please
call 811 to ensure that all underground utili-
ties are a safe distance away from the an-
chor system.
 Make sure there are no overhead power
lines within a 25 foot radius of the basket-
ball system.
 All parts and components necessary to
complete proper installation are included
within this product. Do not use parts not
included with our system. Failure to follow
this requirement could cause product mal-
function and will void warranty of this prod-
uct.
 Keep all organic materials away from parts
and components to avoid corrosion.
 Please use caution when performing Slam
Dunks on your Pro Dunk® system.
 Do not climb on any part of the basketball
system as it was not intended for this activ-
ity.
IMPORTANT
It is the responsibility of purchaser to ensure that
all installers and players fully comply with the de-
tailed instructions set forth in this product installa-
tion manual. Product assembly should be carried
out exactly as instructed and owner supervision
of use and installation is required to prevent risk
of product malfunction or risk injury.
Pro Dunk® Hoops retains the right to
modify this document at any time without
notice or obligation.
Keep this installation manual as a refer-
ence for your safety and the safety of
those playing on the basketball system.
Additional copies of these safety instruc-
tions are available by calling customer
service at 1.888.600.8545 or at
www.produnkhoops.com/support
 Do not use the basketball system as a lift or to
hoist anything.
 Players should wear protective mouth guard
during play to avoid any time of dental injury.
 Players should refrain from wearing any jew-
elry that could potentially get caught in the rim
or net.
 Do not hang on the rim or system at any
point.
 Do not allow children to adjust basketball sys-
tem.
 Check the basketball system on a regular ba-
sis to ensure that there are no signs of dete-
rioration or corrosion, loose hardware, or
damaged parts. If you see any signs of dam-
age perform maintenance or contact Pro
Dunk® Hoops for replacement.
 For maintenance repairs please contact a pro-
fessional.
 Do not dunk on the system without all 30 con-
crete blocks and the back jack anchored se-
curely to the surface.
 Failure to follow these safety instructions
could result in product malfunction, seri-
ous injury, or even death.

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Installation Overview
In order to have the safest, fun and longest use of your Pro Dunk® system,
please note and heed the following:
1) Immediately unpack all components and cross check against bill
of materials. Report any shortages to Hoops Inc. customer ser-
vice at 1.888.600.8545.
2) Parts can be ordered at www.produnkhoops.com/parts
4) For safety measures, have at least 4 capable persons to assist
you in assembly of your Pro Dunk® Goal.
5) Have 30 solid concrete blocks (Common: 4x8x16 inch) on hand
for the ballast. Blocks are not included.

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Required Tools and Materials
 30 Solid Concrete Blocks (Common: 4x8x16 inch)
(Actual: 3.625x7.625x15.625 inch)
 Level
 Tape Measure
 Box Cutter
 (2) Large Crescent Wrenches
 (1) 4mm Allen Key
 Gloves
 Pencil
 24mm
 22mm
 19mm
 17mm
 13mm
 10mm
Bolt/Nut Sizes
Socket/Wrench Sizes Recommended
4x8x16 inch Solid Cap Concrete Block

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Storing Your Bear

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Assembly Video
https://www.produnkhoops.com/video/bear_assembly.html
Installation of a Pro Dunk® Bear basketball goal system by experienced professional
assembly crew. It shows the entire assembly process from start to finish and in-
cludes tips and explanation by the experts at www.produnkhoops.com.
https://www.produnkhoops.com/video/bear_assembly.html
Navigate to be below URL to watch our installation video.

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Pro Dunk Accessories
Goal Light LED!
produnkhoops.com/video/goal_light_led.html
https://www.produnkhoops.com/basketball_goals/accessories/
Court Marking Stencil
produnkhoops.com/video/court_marking_stencil_kit.html
Why stop playing in the evening. You don’t have to! Order the
Pro Dunk Goal Light LED. It easily lights up the entire 3-point
line with 2 powerful LED lamps extending play into the night.
There’s always time for one more game!
[patent pending 62458721]
Comes with Free Shipping!
Customize your pole padding with anything you can think of in-
cluding family, NBA, college, high school, church or school
names. Made of high quality outdoor 3M vinyl. Solid white char-
acters are pre-spaced on transfer paper for easy application to
your pole padding.
Comes with Free Shipping!
Haven’t you always wanted your playing area to have regulation
striping like a real basketball court. Well now you can with the
Court Marking Stencil Kit. Just lay it out on your court and ap-
plied the included white paint. Includes the key with side
markings, freethow, and the entire 3-point line. Fully reus-
able and a great family DIY project.
Comes with Free Shipping!
Custom Pole Pad Lettering
produnkhoops.com/video/pole_pad_lettering.html

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1) Wheel and Axle Assembly
Place 1 flat washer (QQQ) on bolt (PPP). Insert bolt (PPP) into welded tab
then place steel spacer (RRR) on bolt (PPP). Then place wheel (TTT) into
place sliding bolt (PPP) through the center. Then place second steel
spacer (RRR) on bolt (PPP) and continue through the steel tab. Then
place flat washer (QQQ) and locking hex nut (SSS) on and tighten.
Assembly Instructions
Bolt (PPP)
Flat Washer (QQQ)
Steel Spacer (RRR)
Wheel (TTT)
Welded Tab
Wheel (TTT)
Steel Spacer (RRR)
Flat Washer (QQQ)
Bolt (PPP)
Welded Tab
Locking Hex Nut (SSS)

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Slide the Axle (LL) Through the
Sleeve on the Base (B).
Place each Axle Spacer (NN) on each
side of the Axle (LL).
Place each Turf Wheel (L) onto
Axel (LL).
Screw on the Axle Hex Nut (MM) and
tighten down. Then loosen Axle Hex
Nut (MM) to allow wheel to spin
freely. Slide both Cotter Pins (RR) in
and bend over on both sides as
shown in the photo.

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2) Weight Box Assembly
Attach Weight Box Front (H) and
Weight Box Back (G) sides to the
Base (B) by sliding into place.
Attach Weight Box Sides (I) to the
Weight Box Front (H) and Weight
Box Back (G) using Allen Bolts (PP)
and Hex Nuts (QQ). Make sure to
leave all bolts loose to allow for
movement during installation.
Install the Weight Box Cover (F) and
while all weight box bolts are loose
square the box to the cover lining up
the pad-lock holes on the cover and
the box. Once everything is lined up
remove Weight Box Cover (F) and
tighten all (PP) and (QQ) hardware
on the box making sure it stays
aligned as you tighten each one.
Using gloves, add 12 solid concrete
cinder blocks to the weight box. 2
across long ways, 3 deep, 2 layers
high. This will total 12 cinder blocks.
Solid Concrete Blocks
(Common: 4x8x16 inch)
(Actual: 3.625x7.625x15.625 inch)

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Install Weight Divider (K) using
hex bolts (PP).
The Weight Divider (K)
Using gloves, add 18 more solid con-
crete cinder blocks to the weight box. 2
across long ways, 3 deep, 2 layers high.
This will total 30 cinder blocks and will fill
the entire weight box.
Solid Concrete Blocks
(Common: 4x8x16 inch)
(Actual: 3.625x7.625x15.625 inch)
Place the Weight Box Cover (F)
on the completed weight box and
secure on the front and back with
the provided Weight Box Locks
(N)
NOTE: Once you have loaded all of the 30 blocks the weight box
will be completely full. If your weight box is not full then you will
want to double check you have the correct blocks and the correct
amount of blocks.

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3) Main Pole Assembly
Place the Main Pole (A) on the Base (B)
in-between the Turf Wheels (L) so that
the four holes line up. The 8 slotted
welded tabs will be facing towards the
court.
Attach the Vertical Post (A) using hex
bolt (DD), lock washers (FF), flat
washers (EE), and Lock Nut (BB). Do
not tighten all the way.
Attach both Main Pole Supports (M)
using hex bolt (GG), lock washer (II),
flat washer (HH), and hex nut (JJ)
leaving loose until both are fully con-
nected. Then tighten the Vertical Post
(A) hex bolts (DD) and tighten the
Main Pole Support (M) hex bolts (GG).

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4) Main Extension Arm Assembly
Slide the Main Extension Arm (C) over the
top of the Vertical Post (A) and attach to the
lower pivot tube with a 16mm X 33cm Hex
Bolt (Y) and a 16mm Lock Nut (BB).
NOTE: Tighten the lock nut down
and then back off a 1/4 turn to al-
low the joint to pivot when adjust-
ing the system up and down.
5) Actuator Assembly
Next attach the Height Adjustment Actuator
(Q) using an 16mm X 33cm Hex Bolt (Y) at
the top and 14mm X 13cm Hex Bolt (Z) at
the bottom. Tighten each with a 16mm Lock
Nut (BB) and 14mm Lock Nut (CC).
NOTE: Tighten the lock nuts
down and then back off a 1/4 turn
to allow the joint to pivot when ad-
justing the system up and down.

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6) Spring Assist Assembly
Attach Spring-Assist Cartridge (R) to the
Main Extension Arm (C) using an 16mm X
33cm Hex Bolt (Y) and 16mm Lock Nut
(BB). Use the 14mm X 13cm Hex Bolt (Z)
and 14mm Lock Nut (CC) to attach them to
the welded tabs. You may need to turn or
rotate the Spring-Assist Cartridge (E) to
line up holes. The Rim Height Indicator (V)
should hang freely along the outside of the
Spring-Assist Cartridge (R). Next, remove
and discard the plastic spring assist spacer
from Spring-Assist Cartridge (R).
NOTE: Tighten the lock nuts
down and then back off a 1/4 turn
to allow the joint to pivot when ad-
justing the system up and down.
7) Upper Linkage Assembly
Attach Parallel Linkages (E) to Vertical Post (A) with
a 16mm X 30cm Hex Bolt (AA) and a 16mm Lock
Nut (BB).
NOTE: It does not matter which end of
the parallel link you attach to the vertical
post.
CAUTION: Injury may occur if link-
ages are allowed to fall off main arm dur-
ing assembly
NOTE: Tighten the lock nut down
and then back off a 1/4 turn to al-
low the joint to pivot when adjust-
ing the system up and down.

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8) Backboard Assembly
Mount the H-Frame Backboard Mount (D) and Backboard assembly lower pivot tube
first to the Main Extension Arm (C) using one 16mm X 33cm Hex Bolt (Y) and one
16mm Lock Nut (BB). Next, attach the upper H-Frame Backboard Mount (D) pivot
tube to the Parallel Linkages (E) using one 16mm X 30cm Hex Bolt (AA) and one
16mm Lock Nut (BB).
CAUTION: ATTACHING THE
BACKBOARD REQUIRES AT LEAST
FOUR CAPABLE ADULTS.
NOTE: Tighten the lock nuts down and then
back off a 1/4 turn to allow the joint to pivot
when adjusting the system up and down.
9) Rim Spacers Assembly
Prior to installing the rim, locate four Plastic and Steel Spacers (KK). Insert them into
four rim holes in the backboard. This is very important to prevent backboard break-
age. CAUTION: Do not proceed with
rim installation without these spacers!
Install Rim Spacers
produnkhoops.com/video/rim_spacer.html

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10) Rim Assembly
Mount the rim to the H-Frame Backboard Mount
and Backboard assembly using the hardware
supplied in the rim box.
Install Rim
produnkhoops.com/video/install_rim.html
NOTE: Use a level to make
sure rim is level side to side
before tightening nuts
OPTIONAL: If desired, you
can level the rim front to
back using shim washers
placed between the rim
spacer (KK) and Rim (HHH).
Using (2) Rim Plate Screws (OOO) attach the Metal Rim Plate (NNN) to the rim
(HHH). The Metal Rim Plate (NNN) covers the springs in the Rim (HHH) as shown
below.
Replace Net
produnkhoops.com/video/rim_net_replacement.html
If not already done, remove the spring assist spacer. Cut off the spring assist spacer
that is attached to the Spring-Assist Cartridge(s) (R) using a box cutter.