SPALDING M887017 User manual

103/14 ID# M887017
In-Ground Basketball System Owners Manual
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REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
•3People
•Carpenter’sLevel
•15’TapeMeasure
•Shovel&PostHole
Digger
•WoodBoard(scrap)
•(2)Stepladders8ft.(2.4m)
•SafetyGoggles
•
•ContainertoMix
•(2each)Wrenchesand/orSocketWrenchesand
Sockets(Deep-WellSocketsareRecommended).
1/2” 9/16” 3/4” 15/16” •Optional:Large&
SmallAdjustable
Wrenches
1/2” 9/16” 3/4” 15/16”
•(1)UtilityKnife
•Phillips-Head
Screwdriver
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234 Australia Customer Service: 1300 367 582
Internet Address: http://www.spalding.com www.spalding.com.au
Write Model Number
From Box Here:
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
Concrete
1250 LBS
(567 KG)

7-3/8" High
3-3/4" Wide
PMS 021 for Warning
MUNSELL NOTATION
Hue Value Chroma
5.0 YR 6.0/15
Equiv. CIE Data
(Y%) xy
30.05 0.5510 0.4214
Approx. PMS Color
13 parts yellow
3 parts Warm Red
1/4 part Black
Warning Area = Orange
Size = 3.75" x 7-3/8"
Corner Radius = 3/8"
Die Cut Label
3.25 Mil Vinyl
All Temp. Permanent Adhesive
1 Mil. Polypropolyne Overlaminate
Illustrator CS2 = EPS
Backing + 1/16 Circumference
Rolls of 500
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
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
• Three(3)peoplearerecommendedforthisoperation.
• Beforedigging,contactutilitycompanytolocateundergroundpower
cables,gas,andwaterlines.Ensuretherearenooverheadpowerlines
within20ft.(7m)radiusofpolelocation.
• Climate,corrosion,excessiveuse,ormisusecouldresultinsystem
failure.
• Iftechnicalassistanceisrequired,contactSpalding.
• 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,thelocationofthepole,exposureto
corrosivessuchaspesticides,herbicidesorsaltsareallimportant.
• Adultsupervisionisrecommendedwhenadjustingheight.
• Seriousinjurycouldoccurifteeth/facecomeincontactwithbackboard,
net,orrim.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUSINJURY,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.Properandcompleteassembly,useandsupervision
is 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. Check entire box and inside all packing
material for parts and/or additional instructional material.  Before beginning
assembly,readtheinstructionsandidentifypartsusingthehardwareidentifier
and parts list in this document.
For more information on assembly, placement, proper use and maintenance,
visitTheAmericanBasketballCouncilwebsiteathttp://www.smarthoops.com.
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 Item Qty. PartNo. Description
1 1 958861C Pole
2 1 998850C Plate, Anchor, Black
3 1 Rim Assembly
4 1 Net
5 4 205702 Nut, Hex, 3/8-16
6 4 203300 Washer, Locking, 3/8
7 4 205700 Bolt, Hex, Tap, 3/8-16 x 3.5” Long
8 1 204923 Pin, Cotter, #8
9 1 204921 Washer, Barrel
10 4* 203309 Washer, Flat, 3/8”
11 1 Backboard
12 2 901159 Pole Bracket, Arm Mounting, 6 x 6
13 1 204922 Pin, Hitch
14 1 701299 Rod, Threaded Assembly, 5/8-11 x 19.8”, Zinc
15 2 Name Plate, Logo
16 4 206271 Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 2.5”, Zinc
17 2 978882C Yoke, Lower & Upper, Pole Mounted
18 1 205008 Nut, 5/8-11, Grade 8
19 4 200573 Bolt, J, 5/8-11 x 24, 3” Thread
20 8 202608 Bolt, 1/2-13 x 3.75”
21 24* 202651 Washer, Flat, .053 I.D., .08 O.D.
22 13 206340 Nut, Lock, Nylon Insert, 1/2-13
23 1 220048 Bolt, Hex Head, 1/2”-13 x 6”
24 9 200704 Washer, Flat, 5/8
25 12 265575 Nut, Hex, 5/8-11
26 12 204670A Bushing, Plastic
27 1 205794 Foam Pad
*You May Have Extra Parts With This Model.
PARTS LIST

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Item #13 (1)
Item #5 (4)
Item #9 (1)
Item #16 (4)
Item #24 (9)
Item #21 (24)*
Item #7 (4)
Item #25 (12)
Item #22 (13)
HARDWAREIDENTIFIER(OTHER-NOTACTUALSIZE)
Item #8 (1)
HARDWAREIDENTIFIER(NUTS,WASHERS&SPACERS)
#220048 hex head bolt,1/2 x 6
Item #23 (1)
HARDWAREIDENTIFIER(BOLTS&SCREWS)
Item #26 (12)
#202608 hex head bolt,1/2 x 3-3/4"
Item #20 (8)
Item #18 (1)
Item #10 (4)*
Item #8 (4)*
Item #6 (4)

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Ensure ground is level with playing surface, then dig pole hole.
Install threaded ends of J-bolts (19) through holes
in mounting plate (2) and secure as shown.
2
25
25
19
Install nut (25) to J-bolt (19) as shown. Repeat procedure for remaining three J-bolts (19).
XG02.EPS
CONTACT UTILITIES
BEFORE DIGGING.
WARNING!
MakesureJ-bolts(19)areintheillustratedposition.
Nutsonthetopofplateareusedforlevelingthepoleafter
systemisfullyassembled.
NOTE:
1.
3.
2.
HR83001a
24" (61 cm)
36" (91.4 cm)
PLAYING
SURFACE
Checkbuildingcodesforyourlocationto
determineapropriateholedepthforcement.
NOTE:
IMPORTANT!
Makesurenutsare
2-1/2”(6.35cm)fromtop
ofJ-Bolts.
HR83002.EP
S
211560
19
2.75”
(7cm)
25
36”(91.4cm)
24”(61cm)

2
24 24
24
7
HR83005.EPS
211560
Insert J-bolts (19) from mounting plate (2) into cement as shown. Move assembly around to release any
air pockets in cement, then rest mounting plate on cement drainage hill. Apply some pressure to level
mounting plate on top of drainage hill. Level mounting plate and square with playing surface. Clean off
any excess cement on mounting plate at this time and place washers (24) onto J-bolts.
PLAYING SURFACE
1" (2.54 cm)
SIDEVIEW
DRAINAGE HILL
PLAYING SURFACE
Fill hole with concrete. Tamp down concrete to release air pockets and build drainage hill.
IMPORTANT!
Checklevelingofmountingplate
severaltimeswithcarpenter’slevel
while concrete is curing.
4.
5.
24
DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL CONCRETE HAS CURED
A MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS !
ALLOWADDITIONALTIMEFORCOLD,
WET OR HUMID WEATHER.
STOP!

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Insert bushings (26) into areas shown.
26
11
26
26
26
6.
26
26
26
26
17
26
26
26
26
17
26

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Rest top of pole (1) on a piece of scrap wood (not included) and line up holes in pole to holes in
mounting plate (2) as shown.
7A.
22
23
1
PLAYING SURFACE
2
Insert bolt (23) through holes in plate and pole and secure with nut (22).
7B.
PLAYING SURFACE
SCRAP WOOD
(NOTINCLUDED)
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!
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THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!
8.
TWO people are required to lift pole into
position so that the threaded assembly rod
(14) can be installed and secured by the
THIRD person.
While pole is being supported by TWO
capable adults, position rod (14) and lock
into place with hitch pin (13) and cotter
pin (8).
Slide barrel washer (9) onto other end
of rod (14) and secure with washer (24)
and nut (18). Tighten nut (18) until it is
positioned 3-3/4” from the end of the
rod (14) as shown (Figure A).
PLAYING
SURFACE
PLAYING
SURFACE
18
24
9
8
13
14
CompletedAssembly
3-3/4”
Fig. A
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While still in forward position, attach both
yokes (17) to pole as shown.
9.
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW
THIS WARNING
COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS
INJURY AND/OR
WARNING!
22
17
17
20
12
12
21
21
3.2"
18"
IMPORTANT!
Fromthetopofthepoletothetopoftheupper
yoke’sbracketshouldbeapproximately3.2”.
Fromthebottomoftheupperyoke’sbracketto
thetopoftheloweryoke’sbracketshouldbe
approximately18”.
SEE FIGURE B
YOKE PLACEMENT

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Attach backboard (11) to upper and lower
yokes (17).
First attach board (11) to upper yoke (17),
using TWO people to hold the board and
ONE person to attach hardware (FIG. A).
Use hardware as shown in FIG. B.
10.
A.
FIG. A FIG. C
Then, hinge board to match up with holes
in lower yoke (17), FIG. C, and secure with
hardware as shown in FIG. D.
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!
B.
21
22
21
11
FIG. B
22
21
21
16 16
FIG. D
21
22
21
22
21
21
16 16
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11.
5
7
ReferToInstructions
Included With Rim
Hardware For Rim
Assembly.
Rim Assembly
11
7
IMPORTANT!
Carefullycutandpeel
protectivefilmawayfrom
board prior to attaching rim.
Before starting, tighten assembly bolt (14) at 6-3/4” from
the end of the bolt to the top of the nut (18) (Figure C).
Remove rim cover (16), attach rim assembly (3) to
backboard (11) and reattach rim cover (16).
**Forrimassemblyseeinstructionsincludedwithrim.
6-3/4”
10
10
18
14
3
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14
12.
2. 4.
3.
1.
Install net (4) to rim as shown.
Apply name plate stickers (15) to lower yoke as shown.
13.
15
15

15
1
25
24
7
PLAYING
SURFACE
14.
118
Upright pole (1) by tightening nut (18).
Using 15/16” wrench, turn nut (18) clockwise to
begin standing pole upright. Continue to turn nut (18)
until pole has come to rest against washers (24) and
pole is vertical.
Once pole is in its final position, install washers (24)
and nuts (25) onto J-bolts (19) and fully tighten to
secure pole to base plate
THREE PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE.: TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED
TO GUIDE AND SUPPORT THE SYSTEM WHILE
THETHIRDPERSONISTIGHTENINGNUT(25)TO
RAISE THE SYSTEM UPRIGHT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!
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15. After pole has been secured to plate (2) loosen nut (18), remove cotter pin (8), and pull out pin (13).
This will allow the removal of the assembly bolt (14) which is no longer necessary for the remainder of
the assembly and installation of system.
9
8
13
24
18
14
25
24
25
WARNING: ONLY AFTER
NUTS(25)HAVEBEEN
FULLY TIGHTENED:
Removecotterpin(8)and
pin(13)toremoveassembly
bolt(14)frombottom
plate(2).
WARNING!

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17. Regulation height is 10 feet.
10feet
(3.05m)
READ AND UNDERSTAND
WARNINGS LABELS
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
WARNING!
Read and understand
operator's manual before
using this unit.
Failure to follow operati
instructions could result
in injury or damage to
property.
Check system leveling. Pole (1) should be level in all directions.
After system is leveled, completely tighten all nuts (25).
16.
Ifadjustmentis
necessary,adjust
systembyrotating
thenuts(25)between
anchorplate(2)and
poleflange.
NOTE:
25
1
2