SPALDING In-ground Basketball System User manual

110/18 ID# M866047
In-Ground Basketball System Owners Manual
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234 Australia: 1300 367 582
Spalding 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
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
ORDAMAGETOPROPERTY.
Para la última información de garantía del sistema de baloncesto
Por favor visite el sitio web de Spalding Basketball en www.Splading.com
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Système de basket-ball dans le sol
Propriétaires Manuel garantie
WARNING!
PLEASE ENSURE
that (4) steel spacers
are in place between
Board Frame and Rim
Prior to tightening bolts.
(SEE PAGE 16)
FAILURE TO FOLLOW OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
INJURYOR DAMAGETO PROPERTY.
© COPYRIGHT 2018 by Russell Brands, LLC

IMPORTANT! WRITE MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ONTO PAGE 1 OF THIS OWNERS MANUAL
195 mm High
85 mm Wide
PMS 021 for Warning
Owner must ensure that all players know and follow
these rules for safe operation of the system.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 corrosion
and repair before use.
• Check system before each use for instability.
• Never play on damaged equipment.
• Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.
• See instruction manual for proper installation and
maintenance.
Read and understand warnings
listed below before using this
product.
Failure to follow these warnings
may result in serious injury
and/or property damage.
ID#: 58800001 03/12
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 = 85 mm x195 mm
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
In the U.S.: 1-800-558-5234
In Canada: 1-800-284-8339
WARNING
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)capableadults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CustomerService.
• 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.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
•3CapableAdults
•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” •Optional:LargeandSmall
AdjustableWrenches
1/2” 9/16” 3/4” 15/16”
•Phillips-Head
Screwdriver
•(1)UtilityKnife
15/16”
2

308/08 ID# M86604C1
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Please visit the Spalding Basketball website at www.Spalding.com
Contact Spalding Customer Service at phone # [phone]
Basketball System
Warranty
Para la última información de garantía del sistema de baloncesto
Por favor visite el sitio web de Spalding Basketball en www.Spalding.com
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Sistema de baloncesto
Garantía de dueños
Die neuesten Basketball System-Garantie informationen
Besuchen Sie bitte die Spalding Basketball-Website unter www.Spalding.com
Spalding-Kundendienst am Telefon # [phone]
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Garantie
Pour l'information de garantie de système de basket-ball plus tard
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Système de basket-ball
garantie
05/2013

Item Qty. PartNo.Description
1 1 968860 Pole
2 1 908265 Tube, Ground Anchor, Black
3 1 Rim Assembly
4 1 Net
5 4 208959 Nut, Hex, 3/8-16
6 4 208956 Washer, Locking, 3/8
7 4 208958 Bolt, Hex, Tap, 3/8-16 x 3.5” Long
8 1 Backboard, Glass
1 Backboard, Acrylic
9 1 203457 Label, Logo, Vinyl, 2.3” x 2.7”
10 3 204993 Rebar, .5” diameter, 18” Long
11 1 516000 Label, Height Adjustment
12 1 204940 Screw Jack
13 1 204669 Spacer, 0.50” I.D. x 0.75” x 4” Long
14 1 701299 Rod, Threaded Assembly, 5/8-11 x 19.8”, Zinc
15 2 202666 Name Plate, Hydra-Rib
204521 Name Plate, Spalding
16 1 Cover, Rim
17 1 978850 Yoke, Upper, Center, Pole
18 1 988855 Yoke, Lower, Center, Pole
19 4 204984 Bolt, Hex, 5/8-11 x 2.5” Long
20 1 208954 Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 5
21 16 208953 Washer, Flat, 0.53” I.D., 1.08” O.D.
22 9* 208961 Nut, Lock, Nylon Insert, 1/2-13
23 1* 208963 Bolt, Hex Head, 1/2”-13 x 6”
24 9 200704 Washer, Flat, 5/8”
25 8 265575 Nut, Hex, 5/8-11
26 1 205008 Nut, Hex, 5/8-11, Grade 8
27 4* 208957 Washer, Flat, 3/8”
28 3 208962 Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 9.25”
29 4 204733 Screw, #8, 0.50” Long
30 2 204735 Height Indicator
31 1 204739 Label, Height Indicator, Right
32 1 204740 Label, Height Indicator, Left
33 2* 206311 Spacer, 0.52” I.D. x 0.75” I.D. x .5” Long, Plastic
34 4 208960 Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 2.5”
35 1 204921 Washer, Barrel
36 1 204922 Pin, Hitch
37 1 204923 Pin, Cotter, #8
38 4 208484 Spacer, Steel
4 208483 Spacer, Steel
39 1 205794 Pad, Foam
* You may have extra parts with this model.
PARTS LIST
CRANK : U-Turn Pro
HYDRA-RIB IN-GROUND
516000
3" High
4" Wide
ID# 516000 06/05
11
4

5
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (BOLTS AND SCREWS)
Item #34 (4)
Item #19 (4)
Item #7 (4)
Item #20 (1)
Item #29 (4)
Item #23 (1)*
Item #28 (3)

6
Item #5 (4)
Item #24 (9)
Item #21 (16)
Item #25 (8)
Item #22 (9)*
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (OTHER)
HARDWAREIDENTIFIER(NUTS,WASHERSANDSPACERS)
Item #36 (1)
Item #37 (1)
Item #35 (1)
Item #27 (4)*
Item #6 (4)
Item #33 (2)*
Item #26 (1)
Item #13 (1)
Item #39 (1)
208482 Steel Spacer
Item #38 (1) or this one
208483 Steel Spacer

7
Ensure ground is level with playing surface, then dig pole hole.
XG02.EPS
CONTACT UTILITIES
BEFORE DIGGING.
WARNING!
24" (61 cm)
48" (121.9 cm)
24" (61 cm)
2
6" (15,2 cm)
PLAYING SURFACE
GROUND SURFACE
24" (61 cm)
48" (121.9 cm)
1.
2
19
25
Install mounting bolts (19) and nuts (25) to ground tube (2) as shown.
Nutsonthetopoftheplateareusedforleveling
thepoleaftersystemisfullyassembled.
NOTE:
2.
Checkbuildingcodesforyourlocationto
determineapropriateholedepthforcement.
NOTE:

8
HR83005.EPS
211560
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.
3.
Insert rebar (10) through holes in ground tube assembly (2) as shown.
4.
10
10
10
2

9
IMPORTANT!: WAIT A MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS BEFORE GOING ON
TO NEXT STEP. CONCRETE MUST CURE. ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME
FORCOLD,WETORHUMIDWEATHER.
IMPORTANT!
Checklevelingofmountingplate
severaltimeswithcarpenter’s
levelwhileconcreteiscuring.
24 24
24
24
Insert ground tube assembly (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) on mounting bolts (19).
5.
PLAYING SURFACE
IMPORTANT!
NOTE ORIENTATION
Frontofmounting
plate (2) must be
parallelwithplaying
surface.
10
10
2
PLAYING SURFACE
10
DRAINAGE HILL

10
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.
6A.
22
28
1
PLAYING SURFACE
2
Insert bolt (28) through holes in plate and pole and secure with nut (22).
6B.
PLAYING SURFACE
SCRAP WOOD
(NOT INCLUDED)
THREECAPABLEADULTS
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNINGCOULDRESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!
1
1
PLAYING SURFACE
PLAYING SURFACE

11
THREECAPABLEADULTS
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNINGCOULDRESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!
7.
PLAYING
SURFACE
26
24
35
37
36
14
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 (36) and cotter
pin (37).
Slide barrel washer (35) onto other end
of rod (14) and secure with washer (24)
and nut (26). Tighten nut (26) until it is
positioned at 3-3/4” from the end of the
rod (14) as shown (Figure A).
3-3/4”
FIGURE A.
26
14
1
PLAYING
SURFACE
CompletedAssembly
1

12
While still in forward position, attach both upper and lower yokes (17 and 18) to pole as shown. Pole is
being supported by TWO capable adults during assembly.
8.
22
21
28
21
17
18
THREECAPABLEADULTS
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNINGCOULDRESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!

13
22
12
20
21
18
21
Attach elevator adjustment (12) to lower yoke (18). Pole is being supported by TWO capable adults
during assembly.
9.
13
THREECAPABLEADULTS
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNINGCOULDRESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!

14
Attach elevator adjustment (12) to pole bracket.
Pole is being supported by TWO capable adults during assembly.
10.
12
23 21
22
33 33
21
THREECAPABLEADULTS
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNINGCOULDRESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!

15
Attach backboard (8) to upper and lower
yokes (18 and 17).
While pole is being supported by TWO
capable adults. First attach board (8) 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.
11.
A. While pole is being supported by TWO capable
adults. Next, hinge board to match up with holes
in lower yoke (18), FIG. C, and secure with
hardware as shown in FIG. D.
21
22
21
8
FIG. B
22
21
21
34 34
FIG. D
21
22
21
22
21
21
34 34
B.
8
FIG. A FIG. C
THREECAPABLEADULTS
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNINGCOULDRESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!

16
WARNING!
IMPORTANT!:
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IF YOUR SYSTEM HAS A GLASS BACKBOARD - ONLY!
PLEASE ENSURE
THAT FOAM PAD IS PLACED ON TOP OF ALL 4 STEEL SPACERS AND HAS ADHERED
TO GLASS OF THE BACKBOARD BEFORE ATTACHING YOKES.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
GLASS
BACKBOARD
CAUTION STEEL SPACERS LABEL
P/N 500046
Size = 1.75 W X 1.44 H
COLORs = Black printed
with PMS 115 background
Die Cut Label
All temp. Permanent Adhesive
(For use on closed cell Polyurethane foam)
1 Mil. Polypropolyne Overlaminate
Illustrator CS5 = EPS
Backing + 1/16 Circumference
Rolls of 500
GLASS SIDE UP
PEEL
FOAM PAD
STEEL
SPACER
FOAM PAD
FOAM PAD
1. 2.
3.
GLASS
BACKBOARD
STEEL SPACERS IN POSITION
4.
STEP 1. Place the foam pad onto a flat surface with the adhesive side facing up. Remove the protective film. (SEE FIG. 1)
STEP 2. Individually align the (4) steel spacers with the (4) holes of the foam pad and firmly press the (4) steel spacers onto the
adhesive surface of the foam pad . (SEE FIG. 2)
STEP 3. Place the (4) steel spacers from the spacer and foam pad assembly created in step 2 into the mounting holes of the backboard.
Firmly press the foam pad onto the glass of the backboard. (SEE FIG. 3)
STEP 4. PLEASE ENSURE ALL (4) STEEL SPACERS ARE SECURED TO GLASS BACKBOARD UNDER FOAM PAD
BEFORE ATTACHING YOKES TO BACKBOARD. (SEE FIG. 4)

17
12.
5
3
6
8
6-3/4”
FIGURE A.
26
14
5
6
27
27
7
7
39
38
3
19
CAUTION STEEL SPACERS LABEL
P/N 500046
Size = 1.75 W X 1.44 H
COLORs = Black printed
with PMS 115 background
Die Cut Label
All temp. Permanent Adhesive
(For use on closed cell Polyurethane foam)
1 Mil. Polypropolyne Overlaminate
Illustrator CS5 = EPS
Backing + 1/16 Circumference
Rolls of 500
IMPORTANT!
POLYCARBONATE & ACRYLIC BOARDS:
Carefully cut and peel protective film away
from board prior to attaching rim.
PLEASE ENSURE
THAT FOAM PAD IS PLACED ON TOP OF ALL 4 STEEL SPACERS AND HAS ADHERED
TO GLASS OF THE BACKBOARD BEFORE ATTACHING YOKES.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
Before starting rim assembly, tighten nut
(26) until it is positioned 6-3/4” from the
end of the rod (14) as shown (Figure A).
Remove rim cover (16), attach rim
assembly (3) to backboard (8) using Foam
pad (39) Steel Spacers (38) washers (6)
and nuts (5) then reattach rim cover (16).
THREECAPABLEADULTS
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNINGCOULDRESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!
RimAssembly
39
38
Refertoinstructionsincluded
withrimhardwareforrim
assembly.
NOTE:
16
WARNING!

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Apply height indicator labels (32 &
31) to height indicators (30).
Install net (4) to rim as shown.
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30
B. Attach height indicators to left side of lower yoke in area shown by
turning screws (29) into place with a phillips-head screwdriver.
IMPORTANT!
NOTE ORIENTATION
OF HEIGHT
INDICATORS:
10’ MARK SHOULD
FACE AWAY FROM
BACKBOARD.
C.
Attach height indicators
to right side of lower
yoke in area shown by
turning screws (29) into
place with a phillips-head
screwdriver.
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2. 4.
3.
1.
OUTSIDEVIEW
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PLAYING
SURFACE
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Owner must ensure that all pla yers kno w and follo w
these rules for safe operation of the system.
•See instruction man ual for proper installation.
•DO NOTHANG on the rim or any part of the system
including backboar d, suppor t braces or net.
•During play, especiall y when perf orming dunk type
actiities, keep players face away fr om the backboard, rim
and net. Serious inury could occur if teeth/face come in
contact with backboar d, rim or net.
•Do not slide , climb, shake or play on pole.
•When adusting height, keep hands and fing ers away from
moing parts.
•Do not allow children to moe or adust
system.
•During play, do not wear e
welry rings,watc hes,
necklaces, etc.
obects
may entangle in net.
•eep organic material away from pole base .Grass, litter ,
etc.could cause corr osion and or deterioration.
•heck pole system for signs of corr osion rust,pitting,
chipping and repaint with with eterior enamel paint. If
rust has penetrated through the steel anywhere ,replace
the pole immediatel y.
•heck system before eac h use for proper ballast, loose
hardware, ecessie wear and signs corr osion and repair
before using.
•heck system before eac h use for instability .
•Neer play on damaged euipment.
•eep pole top co ered with cap at all times.
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15.
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Upright pole (1) by tightening nut (26). Using 15/16” wrench, turn nut (26) clockwise to begin standing
pole upright. Continue to turn nut (26) 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 anchor plate (2).
24
2
24
THREECAPABLEADULTS
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNINGCOULDRESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING!
1
25
24

20
16. After pole has been secured to the anchor plate (2) loosen nut (26), remove cotter pin (37), and
pull out pin (36). This will allow the removal of the threaded assembly rod (14) which is no longer
necessary for the remainder of the assembly and installation of system.
35
37
36
24
26
14
25
ONLY AFTER THE ANCHOR
PLATE HAS BEEN
FULLY TIGHTENED:Remove
cotter pin (37) and pin (36) to
remove
threadedassembly
rod
(14)fromanchorplate(2).
WARNING!