SPALDING M6611341 User manual

106/06 ID# M6611341
© COPYRIGHT 2006 by SPALDING
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234,
For Canada: 1-800-284-8339,
For Europe: 00 800 555 85234 (Sweden: 009 555 85234),
For Australia: 1-800-333 061
Internet Address: http://www.huffysports.com
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
• Two (2) Capable Adults
• Tape Measure
• Wood Board (scrap)
• Sawhorse or Support Table
• Hammer
• Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4m)
• Safety Glasses
• (2 each) Wrenches
(2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets
• Extension
• Phillips-Head Screwdriver
1/2" 9/16" 3/4"
AND/OR
• Garden Hose or Sand
• Optional: Large & Small
Adjustable Wrenches
SAND
SAND
(300 lb.)
(300 lb.)
(136 kg)
(136 kg)
1/2" 9/16" 3/4"
READ AND UNDERSTAND
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO
PROPERTY.
WARNING!
This manual, accompanied by sales receipt, should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference, as it
contains important information about your model.
PortableSystem
OwnersManual
Customer Service Center
• N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle • Sussex, WI 53089 • U.S.A.
Adult Assembly
Required.
Write Model Number
From Box Here:

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BEFORE YOU START!
To ensure optimal playability of backboard system, a close tolerance fit between the elevator
components and hardware is required. Test-fit large bolts into large holes of elevator tubes,
backboard brackets, and triangle plates. Carefully rock them in a circular motion to ream out
any excess paint from holes if necessary.
NOTE: Not all items pictured are included with every model.

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Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules
for safe operation of the system.
WARNING
• DO NOT HANG on the rim or any part of the system including
backboard, support braces or net.
• During play, especially when performing dunk type activities,
keep player's face away from the backboard, rim and net.
Serious injury could occur if teeth/face come in contact with
backboard, rim or net.
• Do not slide, climb, shake or play on base and/or pole.
• After assembly is complete, fill system completely with water
or sand. Never leave system in an upright position without
filling base with weight, as system may tip over causing
injuries.
• When adjusting height or moving system, keep hands and
fingers away from moving parts.
• Do not allow children to move or adjust system.
• During play, do not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces,
etc.). Objects may entangle in net.
• Surface beneath the base must be smooth and free of gravel or
other sharp objects. Punctures cause leakage and could cause
system to tip over.
• Keep organic material away from pole base. Grass, litter, etc.
could cause corrosion and/or deterioration.
• Check pole system for signs of corrosion (rust, pitting,
chipping) and repaint with exterior enamel paint. If rust has
penetrated through the steel anywhere, replace pole
immediately.
• Check system before each use for proper ballast, loose
hardware, excessive wear and signs of corrosion and repair
before use.
• Check system before each use for instability.
• Do not use system during windy and/or severe weather
conditions; system may tip over. Place system in the storage
position and/or in an area protected from the wind and free
from personal property and/or overhead wires.
• Never play on damaged equipment.
• When moving system, use caution to keep mechanism from
shifting.
• Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.
• Do not allow water in tank to freeze. During sub-freezing
weather add 2 gallons of non-toxic antifreeze, sand or empty
tank completely and store. (Do not use salt.)
• While moving system, do not allow anyone to stand or sit on
base or have added ballasting on base.
• Do not leave system unsupervised or play on system when
wheels are engaged for moving.
• Use Caution when moving system across uneven surfaces.
System may tip over.
• Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped surface.
System may tip over more easily.
• See instruction manual for proper installation and
maintenance.
R ea d a nd und e r s t a nd w a r ning s li s t e d
b e low b e f o r e u s ing t hi s p r odu c t .
F
a ilu r e t o f ollow t h ese w a r ning s m ay
r es ul t in se r iou s inju r y a nd / o r
p r op e r t y d a m a g e .
ID#: 561000 01/06
In the U.S.: 1-888-713-5488 In the U.S.: 1-800-558-5234
In Canada: 1-800-284-8339
In the U.S.: 1-800-334-9111
In the U.S.: 1-800-558-5234
In Canada: 1-800-284-8339

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3
TO ADJUST BACKBOARD:
1. While holding handle, remove pin.
2. Move elevator up or down to
desired height.
3. Replace pin full length to lock
system at desired height.
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2
4
3
MOVING SYSTEM
Adjust basketball backboard
height to lowest position.
While holding pole, rotate
basketball system forward
until wheels engage with
ground.
Move basketball system to
desired location.
Carefully rotate basketball
system upright.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Checksystem for stability.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this system 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 system is not installed,
maintained, and operated properly.
Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.
Use caution when using this system.
• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.
• Two (2) capable adults are recommended for this operation.
• Check base regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause system to tip over unexpectedly.
• Seat the pole sections properly (if applicable). Failure to do so could allow the pole
sections to separate during play and/or transport of the system.
• Climate, corrosion, or misuse could result in system failure.
• Minimum operational height is 6' 6" (1.98 m) to the bottom of backboard.
• This equipment is intended for home recreational use only and NOT excessive competitive
play.
• Read and understand the warning label affixed to pole.
• The life of your basketball pole depends on many conditions. The climate, placement of
the pole, location of the pole, exposure to corrosives such as pesticides, herbicides, or
salts are all important.
•
If technical assistance is required, contact Customer Service.
• Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting height.

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IMPORTANT!
Remove all contents from boxes.
Be sure to check inside pole sections;
hardware and additional parts are packed inside.
NOTICE TO ASSEMBLERS
Adult Assembly Required. Dispose of ALL packaging materials promptly.
ALL basketball systems, including those used for DISPLAYS, MUST be assembled and ballasted with
sand or water according to instructions. Failure to follow instructions could result in SERIOUS INJURY.
It is NOT acceptable to devise a makeshift weight system.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION:
Please remember to complete your product registration form on-line at:
www.huffysports.com/customer_support/product_registration.
WARNING!
IF YOUR SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ACRYLIC BACKBOARD, EXAMINE BACKBOARD FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT
MAY HAVE OCCURRED DURING SHIPMENT. CRACKS IN THE BACKBOARD COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN BREAKAGE.
IF BACKBOARD IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY PRIOR TO OR AFTER ASSEMBLY, CALL TOLL-FREE NUMBER:
U.S. 1-800-558-5234; CANADA: 1-800-284-8339; http://www.huffysports.com

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Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system...
FRONT
PANEL
BACKBOARD
RIM
BASE
POLE
ELEVATOR
SYSTEM

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Item Qty. Part No. Description
1 1 266000 Base
2 2 908184 Strut, Pole to Base
3 1 804833 Exacta Height Assembly
4 1 FR908006 Top Pole Section
5 1 FR918107 Middle Pole Section
6 1 FR908179 Bottom Pole Section
7 2 108183 Wheel Bracket
8 2 266200 Wheel, 4 Inch
9 2 108182 Rod, Axle
10 1 203099 Nut, Ny-lock, 5/16-18
11 6 203063 Nylon Insert Lock Nut, 3/8-16
12 1 202662 Bolt, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 4-1/2 Long
13 4 206938 Pushnut, 7/16 Shaft Diameter
14 7* 203100 Hex Flange Nut 5/16-18
15 1 204832 Bracket, Pole Mount
16 2 203053 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4 Long
17 4 203232 Washer, Flat, 3/4” O.D.
18 4 204962 Bolt, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x .625 Long
19 2 206360 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 2-5/8 Long
20 2 204858 Spacer, Plastic Biscuit
21 2 204857 Spacer, Metal 1/2” O.D. x 1.44 Long
22 2 204859 Cover, Pin Slide
23 1 203038 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-3/4 Long
24 1 204850 Pin, Locking
25 1 204853 Lanyard, Black Coil
26 4 203527 Spacer, .530 I.D. x 1.5 Long
27 2 908256 Bracket, Backboard Support
28 1 266100 Cover, Front
29 6 206244 Bolt, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 8 Long
30 4 201642 Spacer, Plastic, .530 I.D. x .625 Long
31 7 206340 Lock Nut, Hex 1/2-13
32 2 904820 Elevator Tube, Lower - Long
Item Qty. Part No. Description
33 1 204837 Spring, Counter Balance
34 1 Rim
35 2 904808 Elevator Tube, Upper - Short
36 2 201682 Spacer, .530 I.D. x 1.875
37 2 900867 Plate, Triangle, (Black)
38 1 207103 Cap, Pole Top
39 1 203470 Washer, Flat, 1.5 O.D.
40 1 202605 Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 4.25 Long
41 1 266300 Cap, Base
42 1 206990 Reinforcement Bracket
43 1 Net
44 4* 205528 Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16-18 x 1 Long
45 4* 203309 Washer, Flat, 3/8
46 1 511679 Label, Height Adjustment and Moving
FR511679
47 6 203738 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1.75 Long
48 6 200982 Nut, Locking, 5/16-18
49 1 108181 Plate, Pole Mouting
50 2 203331 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1.5 Long
51 6 203218 Washer, Flat, 5/16
52 4 204961 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 0.625 Long
53 1 200516 Cover, Bolt End, Vinyl
54 1 900033 Bracket, Slam Jam
55 1 203796 Bolt, Tee, 3/8-16, 5” Long
56 1 200318 Bracket, Reinforcement, Slam Jam
57 1 203472 Spring, Rim
58 1 203795 Nut, Special, 3/8-16
59 1 201578 Board Pad, Left Section
60 1 201579 Board Pad, Right Section
61 1 201580 Board Pad, Center Section
62 6 201596 Screw, 1/4 x 1.25
63 6 206303 Washer, Flat, 1/4
* YOU MAY HAVE EXTRA PARTS WITH THIS MODEL.
PARTS LIST - See Hardware Identifier
NOTE
Hardware kit is designed for more than one
style of basketball system. Not all hardware
will be used.

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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (BOLTS & SCREWS)
* You may have extra parts with this model.
#40 (1)
Item #23 (1)*
#29 (6)
#16 (2)
#12 (1)
#44 (4)*
#19 (2)
#47 (6)
#55 (1)
#18 (4)
#52 (4)
#19 (2)
#62 (6)

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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (NUTS & WASHERS)
#14 (7)*
#10 (1) #11 (6) #31 (7)
#17 (4)
#45 (4)*
#58 (1)
#39 (1)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (STEEL SPACERS)
#51 (6)
#21 (2)
#9 (2)
#48 (6)
#63 (6)

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#54 (1)
#56 (1)
#57 (1)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (OTHER)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (PLASTIC SPACERS CAPS & CLIPS)
#13 (4)
#20 (2)
#26 (4)
#30 (4) #53 (1)
#36 (2)

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION
SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE BASE
And/Or
This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished
this section.
1/2” 9/16”
Wrenches:
(1) 1/2” and (1) 9/16” (2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets
Extension
Phillips-Head
Screwdriver

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Check the following pre-assembled handle areas for tightness: Screw P/N 204803,
Nut P/N 203100, Carriage Bolts P/N 203103.
Carriage Bolt P/N 203103
Nut P/N 203100
Nut P/N 203100
Handle, Right
P/N 204856
Handle, Left
P/N 204855
Screw P/N 204803
Carriage Bolt P/N 203103
Height Adjustment Rod
P/N 904833
Label,Height
Indicator
P/N 204872
Label,Height
Indicator
P/N 204872
1.
3

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2. Complete wheel assembly as shown in Figure A. Secure wheel bracket (7), wheel (8), axle (9), and push
nuts (13) to the tank (1) with a single bolt (18) and washer (51). Repeat procedure for opposite wheel.
7
8
9
13
13
18
1
Fig. A
Do not install both
bolts into the wheel
assembly at this time.
The front bolt will be
installed during strut
assembly in Step 3 of
this section
NOTE:
51
TO INSTALL SECOND
PUSHNUT:
• Assemble Pushnut,
Wheels, Axle, And Wheel
Bracket As Shown.
• Support Pushnut/Axle
From The End With A
Block Of Wood To Install
The Second Pushnut Onto
The Axle.
NOTE:
Wood Block

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5
4
4.
WOOD SCRAP
(NOT SUPPLIED)
5
4
While maintaining alignment, bounce middle pole section (5) into top section (4)
using a wood scrap as shown until the top pole no longer moves toward the pole
identification sticker on the middle pole.
Identification Sticker
Align dimple of top pole section (4)
into trough of middle pole section (5)
as shown.
IMPORTANT!
HOLE
DIMPLE
middle pole
THE IDENTIFICATION STICKER IS
LOCATED 5" FROM THE END OF
THE POLE. WHEN PROPERLY
POUNDED TOGETHER, THE POLE
SECTIONS SHOULD HAVE A 3-1/2"
MINIMUM OVERLAP, LEAVING 1-
1/2" BETWEEN THE OVERLAPPING
POLE AND THE IDENTIFICATION
STICKER.
CAUTION!
5"
middle pole
1-1/2"
3. Identify pole sections.
ID
STICKER

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5.
4
5
6
WOOD SCRAP
(NOT SUPPLIED)
RODS SHOWN ARE
FOR VISUAL
REPRESENTATION
OF ALIGNMENT
AND ARE NOT
SUPPLIED WITH
THE HARDWARE
Align dimple of middle pole section (5)
into trough of bottom pole section (6)
as shown.
IMPORTANT!
HOLE
DIMPLE
Bottom pole
THE IDENTIFICATION STICKER IS
LOCATED 5" FROM THE END OF
THE POLE. WHEN PROPERLY
POUNDED TOGETHER, THE POLE
SECTIONS SHOULD HAVE A 3-1/2"
MINIMUM OVERLAP, LEAVING 1-1/2"
BETWEEN THE OVERLAPPING
POLE AND THE IDENTIFICATION
STICKER.
CAUTION!
5"
1-1/2"
ID
STICKER
Bottom pole
Bounce top and middle pole assembly (4 and 5) onto bottom pole section (6) using a
wood scrap as shown. Bounce until the top and middle pole assembly no longer
moves toward the pole identification mark on the bottom pole.

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53
10 51
51
6. Attach pole assembly to base (1) as shown. Secure pole assembly to tank using bolts (50) and
pole mounting bracket (49) as shown.
7. Secure tank struts (2) to pole as shown. Place cover (53) over exposed end of bolt
as shown.
6
49
49
6
1
2
50
DO NOT TIGHTEN
COMPLETELY
IMPORTANT!
50
TWO CAPABLE ADULTS
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THIS WARNING
COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!
TWO CAPABLE ADULTS
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THIS WARNING
COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!

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7
18
8. Rotate non-secured ends of tank struts (2) outward to mounting holes in tank as
shown. Secure ends of tank struts (2) to wheel bracket (7), as shown. Repeat for
opposite side.
2
2
48
47
9. Secure cover (28) to tank struts (2) using
bolts (47) and nuts (48) as shown.
28
TIGHTEN ALL
COMPONENTS
COMPLETELY (STEPS 7-9)
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT TIGHTEN
COMPLETELY
IMPORTANT!
51
18
51
TWO CAPABLE ADULTS
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THIS WARNING
COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!

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10.Install pole mount bracket (15) and reinforcement bracket (42) with carriage
bolts (16) as shown. Tighten flange nuts (14) completely.
4
42
16
16
15
14
14
11. Attach spacers (20, 21) to pole mount bracket (15) with bolts (19), washers (17),
and nuts (11) as shown.
15
17
17
11
19
17
17
21
20
20
21
IMPORTANT!
Tighten just until
washers (17) stop
moving.

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Assemble lanyard (25) to locking pin (24) as shown (FIG A). Attach covers (22)
onto pole mount bracket (15) with carriage bolt (23) and nut (14) as shown.
12.
15
14
24
22
22
25
23
FIG. A
25
24 Loop end of pin
lanyard (25) over
carriage bolt (23)
as it passes
through the pole
mount bracket (15)
during this
assembly.
IMPORTANT!
23
25
24
Insert handle assembly through pole mount assembly as
shown. Lock pole assembly in place at the 10’ (3.05 m)
mark with pin (24). 24
13.

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION
SECTION B: ATTACH THE BACKBOARD
Phillips-Head
Screwdriver
This is what your system will look like when
you’ve finished this section.
Wrenches:
(2) 1/2", (2) 9/16”, and (2) 3/4” (2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets
And/Or
1/2” 9/16”
Extension
3/4”
Sawhorse
35
32
Upper Elevator tube
Lower Elevator tube
Identify
elevator tubes.
TOWARDS BOARD TOWARDS POLE