Schelde Sports Super SAM 325 PRO User manual

Manual
Super SAM 325 PRO
1612200

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This documentation was originally prepared in Dutch by JF Operations.
Manual: Handleiding Super SAM 325 Pro
Date: 30-06-2021
© Copyright: JF Operations, Helmond, 2021
No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form without
permission of JF Operations.
PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION
This manual belongs to
to the following product:
Name: Super SAM 325 Pro
Type: 1612200
THE MANUFACTURER
The unit was produced by:
Schelde Sports North America
2119 Old US 27 South Ste. C
ST Johns, MI 48879
833-724-3533
OUR 5X5 RANGE
Super SAM 325 Pro
SAM SchoolSAM 165 Club Little SAM Pro
SAM 225 ClubSuper SAM Multi-AdjustSuper SAM 245

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OUR 5X5 RANGE 2
ABOUT THIS MANUAL 2
PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION 2
THE MANUFACTURER 2
DEAR CUSTOMER 4
USING THIS DOCUMENTATION 4
SERVICE AND INFORMATION 4
1 INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE DEVICE 5
2 SAFETY 5
2.1 INTRODUCTION 5
2.2 SAFETY RULES 5
2.3 USERS 6
2.4 UNIT AND PARTS 6
2.5 DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT 6
2.6 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 7
2.7 CHECKLIST SUPER SAM 325 PRO 7
2.8 CERTIFICATION 8
3 PACKAGING, WEIGHT AND SIZES 9
4 INSTALLATION 11
5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH MANUAL DSF/APF OPTION 20
7 ADJUSTING THE SPRING PACKAGE 23
8 OPTIONAL FITTINGS 23
9 MAINTENANCE 23

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DEAR CUSTOMER
Work that must be carried out by the manufacturer’s personnel is not included in this documentation.
This user manual has been prepared for anyone who wishes to use our apparatus and/or sports
and games materials. This manual describes how to use and maintain the equipment
in a responsible manner.
Read this user manual carefully before using the equipment.
Keep this manual with the equipment.
USING THIS DOCUMENTATION
Work not included in this documentation should be performed by personnel or in
consultation with JF Operations.
SERVICE AND INFORMATION
For further information about this equipment you can contact the manufacturer.

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE DEVICE
The Super SAM 325 Pro is the worldwide standard for excellence. Designed and made by the inventors of
the original SAM (Spring Assisted Mechanism) and DSF (Dynamic Sub Frame). The diamond-shaped safety
padding gives this backstop a unique look. In addition, the cables are routed through the top beam.
This allows for better cable management at the rear. With the Pro 180° Equal Force Dunkring, the
Super SAM 325 Pro features a top-of-the-line dunkring with FIBA Level 1 & 2 certification.
2 SAFETY
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The Super SAM 325 Pro has been designed and constructed to be used and maintained safely.
This applies to the application, conditions and regulations described in this documentation. Reading this
documentation and following the instructions are therefore necessary for anyone working with or on the
device. In the case of professional use, it is the responsibility of the employer/manager to ensure that
these instructions are known and complied with.
2.2 SAFETY RULES
All our units comply with the fundamental health and safety requirements of the relevant
European Community guidelines.
In order to reduce the risk of injury and to ensure that the unit functions correctly, the following
instructions must be strictly observed:
1. The backboard, ring and net as well as the padding may only be assembled by
qualified personnel.
2. Always take into account the applicable local and general building and safety regulations.
3. All the parts may only be used for basketball; the warranty shall become void in case
of other use.
4. Always work with a team of minimum two persons.
5. Always assemble the backboard together with the ring.

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6. Do not remove the transport bracket before assembling the backboard.
Removing the transport bracket without the backboard in place can cause
serious accidents. The springs are under great tension.
7. Keep the transport bracket and attachment hardware at hand.
8. The backboard is made of tempered glass, exercise great caution!
2.3 USERS
Setting up and storing the unit may only be carried out by competent adult persons, who know
and follow the rules of the Safety and Operating instructions.
2.4 UNIT AND PARTS
The unit comes with the required counterweights and also with floor fixings at the front and rear of the
base frame. The height in storage position is 216 cm. The unit is delivered in parts; padding set,
backboard, ring and net, braces, board padding, feet of the outriggers (DSF or APF) and the
assembled unit with a set of assembly materials.
The cover plate and cap for the springs and weights are already installed.
2.5 DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
If the device is to be disposed of, the disposal regulations in force at the time and at the
location must be observed.
Only generally known materials are used in the unit itself. At the time of construction, disposal options
existed for those materials.

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2.6 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Our company takes into account not only the users but also the environment when designing equipment
and sports and play materials. We do this by using environmentally friendly materials such as wood with
a sustainable label and Phthalate-free PVC cloth. We also try to reduce our energy consumption and
have company cars with a green label.
Furthermore, we work closely with the Sports for Children foundation. This foundation gives used
(gymnastic) equipment and sports and games materials a second life. When we renovate a gym or sports
hall, the old equipment can be picked up by Sports for Children instead of bringing it to the junkyard.
Sports for Children then refurbishes these materials where necessary and donates them to less
fortunate sports clubs and/or schools in Eastern Europe.
Through these efforts and activities, they want to offer opportunities to children in countries who have
little or no sports and games facilities at their disposal. This way we re-use our (gymnastic) equipment
and sports and games materials and we work with less environmental impact.
2.7 CHECKLIST SUPER SAM 325 PRO
INCLUDED:
- Backboard
- Pro 180° Equal Force Dunkring
- 6 swivel wheels
- 6 fixed wheels
- Maintenance-free pivot bearings
- Folded height max. 216 cm
- Forklift tubes in base frame
- Heightsetting 305 cm (senior)
- Heightsetting 260 cm (mini)
- Automatic lock on telescopic rod
- Foot operated beam-lock
- Front-, sides and neck padding set
- Auto DSF (Dynamic Sub Frame)
OPTIONAL:
- DSF/APF manual
- Padding in custom colors
- Shot clock brackets
- Additional ballast weight in base
- LED strip on backboard

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2.8 CERTIFICATION
The Super SAM 325 PRO has been FIBA certified for top level (level 1 and level 2) competitions and
complies with the European standard EN1270:2005 Playing field equipment. Basketball equipment.
Functional and safety requirements, test methods.
Valid until 31 December 2021
FIBA Approved Equipment
Equipment Category: backstop units
Contract No: M24-2020
Company: Schelde Sports

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3 PACKAGING, WEIGHT AND SIZES
PACKAGE 1
Portable basketball goal
PACKAGE 2-A
Tempered glass backboard
PACKAGE 2-B
Backboard padding
PACKAGE 3
Dunk ring + net
PACKAGE 4
Set of side paddings left/right

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PACKAGE 5-A
Neck padding
PACKAGE 5-B
Base padding
PACKAGE 6
Braces + tongues, hinges and fasteners for padding + chain for
connecting the unit to the floor with safety hooks and accessory
for the assembly of the glass backboard.
PACKAGE 7
Optional manual DSF feature (APF)
PACKAGE 8
Beam padding

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4 INSTALLATION
Assembly portable basketball backstop:
Warning
• Backboard, ring, net and padding may only
be installed by qualified technical staff.
• Always comply with local building codes
and safety regulations.
• Always work in a team of minimum two
technicians.
• Always mount the backboard simultaneously
with the ring.
• Use the temporary support tool
for mounting the backboard.
• DO NOT EVER REMOVE THE TRANSPORT
BRACE WITHOUT THE BACKBOARD BEING
MOUNTED ONTO THE BEAM!
The springs are under big tension. The
weight of the backboard compensates
this tension. Therefore the backboard must
be mounted first and only then may the
transport brace be removed.
• Store the transport brace and its fixings in
a safe place (will be required if backboard
needs replacement later on)
• Backboard is made of tempered glass :
handle with care !
Assemble the backboard / basketball ring:
STEP 1
Mount temporary support onto the
backboard frame.
STEP 2
Hook up the backboard to the nose of the beam
(minimum 2 persons needed!!). Use the two
M10x25 bolts with washers for bolting the
backboard onto the nose of the beam.
STEP 3
Insert the two M10x100 bolts through the
backboard and the nose mounting plate of the
beam and tighten the selflocking nuts.
STEP 4
Remove the cover from the basketball ring;
mount the ring onto the heads of the M10x100 bolts
and also mount the two M10x25 bolts in the
lower ring holes.

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STEP 5
Firmly tighten all bolts and nuts.
Remove the temporary support.
Installing backboard braces:
STEP 6
Mount the M12 adjustor forks and fixing plates to
the top corners of the backboard using 2 carriage
bolts M10x30 with lockring aand spring washer.
Centre the mounting plate with the slotted holes
of the backboard frame and tighten the nuts.
DO NOT TIGHTEN the adjustment forks yet,
as these must still be adjustable at this point.
STEP 7
Mount the backboard braces to the top of the
main beam using the pins supplied.
Horizontal/vertical adjustment of the
backboard:
STEP 8
Use a water level to check that the horizontal
beam of the base frame as well as the framed
glass backboard are perfectly horizontal.
Perpendicular adjustment at a 90 degree angle is
achieved by turning the backboard braces in or out;
lock the M12 counternuts when the backboard is in
correct position.

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STEP 9
Important : mount backboard perpendicular to the
main beam. After correct horizontal adjustment,
firmly tighten all bolts and nuts of ring and backboard
onto the beam mounting plate.
STEP 10
Mount cover plate back on the pressure release
mechanism compartment of ring.
Installing the backboard padding:
ST EP 11
Install the two halves of the screw-on padding
by inserting the bolts with lockrings and spring
washers supplied along into the 6 holes (4 in bottom
part and 1 in each side part).
Removing the transport brace:
STEP 12
The transport brace can now be removed safely.
Store it in a safe place, for possible future need (in
case of transporting the backstop unit to a different
hall, or when replacing the backboard).

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Installing the side pads to the base frame
STEP 13
Install the mounting brackets (4 lugs supplied with
M8x25 bolts, lock rings and spring washers) in
the positions indicated at the rear of the padding
panels, and then slide the side pads in the frame
slots provided.
Installing the front pads (top part and
bottom part)
STEP 14
Lower front pad : install the hinge part in the
positions indicated, using the M8x25 bolts
with lock rings and spring washers supplied.
Then slide the lower front pad over the welded hinge
on the base frame and install it using the
M8x65 bolts and lock rings.
STEP 15
Install the top front padding using the M10x30 bolts,
rings and spring washers.

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Installing the neck pad:
STEP 16
Stick the included velcro strips 2 cm measured
from the top of the beam on both sides.
Now the neck pad can be added.
Installing padlocks:
STEP 17
Installing the 2 padlocks:
Install the first padlock on the rear lock.
Mount the second padlock to the locking pin
of the telescope.

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Installing/adjusting the dynamic sub frame
STEP 18
Position the DSF frame under the front of the base
frame, whereby the sockets line up perfectly with
the vertical rods at either side of the front. Gently
lift the backstop to its game position, whereby
the rods slide into the DSF sockets. Use two M6x50
bolts with washers and selflocking nuts for firmly
fixing the rods into the sockets.
Installing the floor anchor:
STEP 19
Install the anchor according to the attached
drawings 1 and 2.
Fix the chain to the eyebolt at the rear of the
backstop and fix the other end to the floor hook
by means of the D-lock.
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE CHAIN BUT LEAVE IT
JUST A LITTLE BIT SLACK!
Check prior to first use:
STEP 20
Check if the up/down movement is fluent and
smooth; if needed, the preset springtension can
be adjusted (see further : adjusting spring tension).

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5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Check if floor is free of debris, obstacles etc prior
to moving the backstop, in order to avoid damage
to the wheels.
STEP 2
Move (push from the rear or pull from the ring)
the folded backstop to the position desired.
IMPORTANT : ALWAYS MOVE THE UNIT FIRST IN THE
DIRECTION (POSITION) OF THE SWIVEL WHEELS,
THEN STEER THE UNIT ONCE IT IS IN MOTION
STEP 3
Roll the unit in its correct position and drop the
front locator pins in the corresponding floor plates
in the sportsfloor surface; the DSF/APF systems
ensure a correct playing height when unit is
raised to game position.
STEP 4-A
Connect the rear end of the base frame to the
floor anchor using the chain and D-lock provided.
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE CHAIN BUT LEAVE IT
JUST A LITTLE BIT SLACK, this will avoid vibrations
in the unit after heavy dunks.

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STEP 4-B
Connect the two side eyebolts of the base frame
to the floor anchors using the chains and D-locks
provided. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE CHAIN
BUT LEAVE IT JUST A LITTLE BIT SLACK, this will
avoid vibrations in the unit after heavy dunks.
(this option is available in case rear anchoring is
not possible; an extra anchor chain set must then
be ordered)
STEP 5
Remove the padlocks at the rear frame catch and
at the telescopic rod locking pin.
STEP 6
On the telescopic rod, turn the star-knob anti-
clockwise and remove the pin from the hole.
Turn the automatic locking pin to its “ready”
position so it will snap into place when reaching
the “up” position.
STEP 7
Unlock the rear frame catch (can be foot-operated)
and lift the backstop to its “up” position, using the
handle to the rear end of the main beam.

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STEP 8
After the automatic lock pin has snapped into
place, insert the pin and install the padlock.
Turn the star-knob clockwise.
STEP 9
Use the height adjuster at the rear of the base
frame for fine tuning of ring height, if necessary.

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6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH
MANUAL DSF/APF OPTION
STEP 1
Check, when the SAM unit is in storage position,
the position of the sliding bracket:
Pulled out = automatic operation
Pulled in = manual operation
STEP 2
Make sure the sliding bracket is pulled in, to avoid
the DSF or APF system from lowering automatically
when you raise the main beam of the SAM unit
into playing position.
STEP 3
Bring the SAM unit into playing position by raising
the main beam and roll the unit towards the
correct location behind the end line.
STEP 4
Once the SAM unit is in place, take the operating
bars and place them in the cams of the DSF/APF
(1 front left, 1 front right).