SPALDING 881042 User manual

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12/21 ID# M8891201
© COPYRIGHT 2021 by Russel Brands, LLC
In-Ground Basketball System
Owners Manual
READ AND UNDERSTAND
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
WARNING!
Write Model Number From Box Here:
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.
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234,
For Canada: 1-800-284-8339,
For Europe: [phone],
For Australia: 1-300-367-582
English

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IMPORTANT!
Adult Assembly Required
Dispose of ALL packaging materials promptly.
As with all products, periodically inspect for loose small parts.
Assembled unit MUST be filled with sand or water at ALL times.
ALL basketball systems, including those used for DISPLAYS, MUST be
assembled and installed according to instructions.
Failure to follow instructions could result in SERIOUS INJURY.
It is NOT acceptable to devise a makeshift support system.
BEFORE YOU START
REMOVE ALL CONTENTS!
Remove ALL contents from boxes.
Be sure to check INSIDE pole sections;
hardware and additional parts are packed inside.
NOTICE TO ASSEMBLERS
Email: [e-mail]
Spalding
PO Box 90015
Bowling Green, KY 42102

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Basketball System
Warranty
05/2013
Système de basket-ball
Garantie
Pour les toutes dernières informations de garantie sur le système de basket-ball,
visitez le site Web de Spalding Basketball à www.Spalding.com
Contactez le Service clientèle Spalding au
Basketball-System
Garantie
Die neuesten Basketball System-Garantieinformationen Besuchen Sie bitte die
Spalding Basketball-Website unter www.Spalding.com
Sie erreichen den Spalding-Kundendienst unter Telefon # [phone]
Sistema de Baloncesto
Garantía
Para obtener la última información sobre la garantía del Sistema de Baloncesto
Visite el sitio web de Spalding Basketball en www.Spalding.com
Póngase en contacto con el servicio al cliente de Spalding llamando al teléfono 1-800-558-5234
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500065IG 05/20
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
TO ADJUST BACKBOARD:
1. Grasp handle
and squeeze trigger.
2. Raise or lower to
desired height.
3. Release trigger.
REQUIRED TOOLS
AND MATERIALS:
AND/OR
OPTIONAL TOOLS
AND MATERIALS:
1/2” 9/16” 3/4”
• 2 Capable Adults
• Tape Measure
• Wood Board
(scrap)
• Sawhorse or
Support Table
• Hammer
• Safety Glasses
• Step Ladder - 8ft.
(2.4 m)
• Phillips-Head
Screwdriver
SAND
300 lb.
(136 kg)
• (2 each) Wrenches and/or Socket
Wrenches and Sockets (Deep-
Well Sockets are Recommended).
• Extension is Recommended.
• Large and Small Adjustable
Wrenches
9/16”
1/2” 3/4”
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
7mm
7mm

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TEST-FIT CLOSE TOLERANCE BOLTS
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.
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.
• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.
• Check base regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause the 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 during transport of the
system.
• Climate, corrosion or misuse could result in system failure.
• If technical assistance is required, contact Customer Service.
• Minimum operational height is 6’-6” (1.98m) to the bottom of backboard.
Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.
Use caution when using this unit.

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BACKBOARD
FRONT VIEW
POLE
Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system...
RIM
ELEVATOR ADJUSTMENT
BASE
BOARD STYLE WILL VARY
NOTE:

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PARTS LIST - See Hardware Identifier
Item Qty. Part No. Description
1 1 901772 Top Pole Section
2 1 901771 Middle Pole Section
3 1 901817 Bottom Pole Section
4 2 202800 Ground Sleeve, Half
5 1 202801 Ground Sleeve Cap
6 1 203279 Anti-skid Tape
7 1 600343 Trigger, Elevator
8 1 801477 Cover, Spalding
9 1 903601 Rebar
10 2 204159 Clip, Plastic, Rebar Holder
11 1 600137 Pole Cap, Round
12 1 208762 Bolt, Hex, M4 x .7 x 25mm Long
13 6203100 Nut, Hex Flange, 5/16-18
14 2 901416 Elevator Arm, Upper
15 2 901532 Elevator Arm, Lower
16 2 204846 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 4.5” Long
17 1 206990 Pole Reinforcement Bracket
18 6 206340
19 6 201436
Nylon Lock Nut, Hex, 1/2-13
Spacer 0.530 ID x 0.73OD x .75 Long
20 1 202739 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1.75” Long
21 1 702723 Gas Strut Assembly
22 1 108163
23 2 206279
Lift Bracket
Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 6.50” Long
24 1 203099 Nut, Nylock, 5/16-18
25 1 901677 Support Plate, Rim
26 1 Backboard
27 1 900033 Bracket, Slam Jam
28 1 206048 Bolt, Tee, 3/8-16, 3.25” Long
29 2 901527 Tube, Gas Strut, Handle Arms
Item Qty. Part No. Description
30 4 208828 Plug, Tube, Snap In, 1.25”, Black
31 2 208829 Plug, Tube, Snap In, 1”, Black
32 1 200318 Bracket, Reinforcement, Slam Jam
33 1 208760 Spring, Rim
34 1 500065IG Label, Height Adjustment
35 1 600342 Handle, Gas Lift
36 2 901508 Tube, Vertical Elevator, Gas Strut
37 1 203795 Nut, Special, 3/8-16
38 4 208892 Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16-18 x 1.625” Long
39 1 Rim
40 1 Net
41 1 203470 Washer, Flat, 0.625 I.D. x .1.5 O.D.
42 1 200503 Rim Cover, Black
200504 Rim Cover, Red
43 2 200520 Screw, #8 x 3/4 Long
44 1 20157801 Board Pad, Left Section
45 1 20157901 Board Pad, Right Section
46 1 201580 Board Pad, Center Section
47 1 205355 Drill Bit, 11/64”
48 2 201596 Screw, 1/4 x 1.25”
49 6 206303 Washer, Flat, 1/4”
50 4 202871 Screw, 1/4 x .75”
51 2 208668 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 5.50” Long
52 4 209166 Spacer, 0.51ID x 0.75 OD x 0.67 Long
53 1 201683 Spacer, 0.53 ID x 1.50 Long
54 4 206244 Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 8” Long
55 1 204007 Nut, Nylock, M4 x 0.7
56 1 20279502 Label, Spalding
57 2 203063 Nut, Ny-lock, 3/8-16
*You may have extra parts with this model.
58 1 220579 Spacer, 0.51 I.D. x 5.0 Long

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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (BOLTS AND SCREWS)
#43 (2)
#28 (1)
201596 Screw 1/4 x 1.
#48 (2)
202871 - SCREW HEX WASHR HD TAP SLOTTED 1/4 X 3/4
#50 (4)
#16 (2)
208668
#51 (2)
#20 (1)
#23 (2)
#38 (4)
#54 (4)
#12 (1)

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#27 (1)
#32 (1)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (PLASTIC SPACERS, CAPS, CLIPS AND OTHER)
#33 (1)
#52 (4)
#17 (1)
#53 (1)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (NUTS AND WASHERS)
#41 (1)
#18 (6)
#37 (1)
203100
NUT, HEX FLANGE, 5/16-18
#13 (6)
#31 (2)
#30(4)
#49 (6)
203099Hex Locknut (Nylon Insert) 5/16-18
#24 (1)
#55 (1)
#25 (1)
#19 (6)
#206311
.53 ID X 1/2" LONG

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This is what your system will look like when you’ve finished this section.
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION
SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE POLE
(2) 1/2”, and (2) 9/16” Wrenches
(2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets
AND/OR
9/16”
1/2”
Wood Board (scrap)
Hammer or Mallet

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Make sure the ground is level with the playing surface, then dig the pole hole.
Correctly identify each pole section and mark 5” (13 cm) from top of middle pole section (2) and top of
bottom pole section (3) ends with tape or marker.
1.
2.
XG02.EPS
CONTACT UTILITIES BEFORE DIGGING.
WARNING!
BOTTOM
MIDDLE
TOP
1
2
3
5” (13 cm)
5” (13 cm)
Line
Line
HOLE DEPTH SHOWN IS THE MINIMUM ALLOWED.
DEPENDING ON LOCATION, A DEEPER HOLE
MAY BE REQUIRED. CONSULT LOCAL BUILDING
INSPECTOR AND/OR BUILDING CODES FOR DEPTH
OF FROST LINE. PLEASE NOTE A DEEPER HOLE
REQUIRES ADDITIONAL CONCRETE.
NOTE:
(SEE NOTE)
Maximum distance from edge of hole to edge of playing surface
6” (15.2 cm).
NOTE:
XG08.EPS
205334
18" (45.7 cm)
6" (15.2 cm)
24" (61 cm)
PLAYING SURFACE
GROUND SURFACE

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3. Snap the two halves of ground sleeve (4) together. Insert and secure the bottom pole section (3) into the
ground sleeve (4) by tightening the ground sleeve cap (5).
3
5
4
4
Flared end goes inside ground
sleeve.
NOTE:
4. Fill the hole approximately 1/3 full with the mixed concrete.

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IMPORTANT! CONTINUE ON TO NEXT STEP. DO NOT WAIT FOR CONCRETE TO CURE.
Insert the ground sleeve assembly and center in the hole (FIG. A).
5.
1" (2.54 cm) 1" (2.54 cm)
1" (2.54 cm)
SIDE VIEW
FLANGE
Leave 1” below flange exposed for drainage hill.
NOTE:
FIG. A
PLAYING SURFACE
IMPORTANT!
NOTE THE POSITION
OF THE FLANGE
IMPORTANT! CONTINUE ON TO NEXT STEP. DO NOT WAIT FOR CONCRETE TO CURE.
3
Fill the hole completely with concrete.
6.
1" (2.54 cm)
1" (2.54 cm)
1" (2.54 cm)
5
4

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GSLV09.EPS
211121
1" (2.54 cm)
7. Tamp down the concrete to release air pockets and build the drainage hill. Level the pole section in all directions
several times while the concrete is curing.
1" (2.54 cm)
1" (2.54 cm)
1" (2.54 cm)
SIDE VIEW
DRAINAGE HILL
PLAYING SURFACE
Make a reference mark here for
anti-skid tape..
NOTE A:
Keep flange pushed down to
concrete and leveled.
NOTE B:
IMPORTANT! WAIT A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS BEFORE GOING ON TO NEXT STEP. CONCRETE MUST CURE.
After the concrete has cured, remove the bottom pole section from ground sleeve (4). Place the anti-skid tape (6)
around the bottom area of bottom pole (see note A).
5
8.
6
Playing Surface
Keep ground sleeve cap on
bottom pole.
IMPORTANT! 3Place top edge of anti-skid tape on
mark made in step 1.
NOTE A:
Tape prevents the pole from rotating
during play.
NOTE B:

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9. Stack and bounce the bottom (3) and middle (2) pole sections together. Bounce the pole sections together until
middle pole (2) moves to the 3 1/2” (9 cm) mark you made previously on bottom pole (3).
2
3
Wood Scrap (NOT SUPPLIED)
Identification Sticker
IMPORTANT!
POLE SECTIONS SHOULD HAVE A
3-1/2” (9 CM) MINIMUM OVERLAP.
3-1/2”
(9 cm)
3-1/2”
(9 cm)
Keep ground sleeve cap on bottom pole.
IMPORTANT!
WHEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED, THE POLE SECTIONS
SHOULD HAVE 3-1/2” (9 CM) OVERLAP.
CAUTION!

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IMPORTANT!
POLE SECTIONS SHOULD HAVE A
3-1/2” (9 CM) MINIMUM OVERLAP.
3-1/2”
(9 cm)
3-1/2”
(9 cm)
10.
1
5
Wood Scrap (NOT SUPPLIED)
Identification Sticker
IMPORTANT!
WARNING
FAILURETOFOLLOWTHESEWARNINGSMAYRESULT
INSERIOUSINJURYAND/ORPROPERTYDAMAGE.
Ownermustensurethatall playersknow and follow
theserulesforsafeoperation of the system.
•DONOTHANGontherimoranypart
ofthesystem
including
backboar
d,supportbracesornet.
•Duringplay
,especiall
ywhenperformingdunktype
activities,
keepplay
er'sfaceawayfromthebackboar
d,rim
andnet.
Serious
injury
couldoccurif
teeth/face
comein
contact
withbackboar
d,rimornet.
•Donotslide,
climb,shakeorplayonbaseand/or
pole.
•After
assembl
yiscomplete
,fill
systemcompletel
ywith
waterorsandandstake
totheground.
Neverleave
system
inanupright
position
withoutfilling
basewithweight,
as
systemmaytipovercausing
injuries.
•Whenadjusting
height
ormovingsystem,
keephandsand
finger
sawayfrommovingparts.
•Donotallow
chi
ldren
tomoveoradjust
system.
•Duringplay
,donotwearjewe
lry
(rings,
watches,necklac
es,
etc.).
Objects
mayentangleinnet.
•Surface
beneaththebasemustbesmoothandfree
of
gravel
orothersharpobjects.
Punctures
causeleaka
geand
couldcausesystemtotipover
.
•Keeporganic
material
awayfrompolebase.
Grass,
litter
,
etc.
couldcausecorr
osionand/or
deterioration.
•Checkpolesystemfor
signsofcorr
osion(rust,
pitting,
chi
pping)
andrepaint
withext
erior
enamelpaint.If
rust
has
penetrated
throughthesteel
anywhere
,replace
pole
immediately
.
•Checksystembefore
eachuseforproperballast,
loose
hard
ware,
excessive
wearandsignscorr
osionandrepair
beforeuse.
•Checksystembefore
eachusefor
instability
.
•Donotusesystemduring
windyand/or
seve
reweather
conditions;
systemmaytipover
.Placesysteminthe
storag
eposition
and/or
inanareaprotected
fromthewind
andfree
frompersonal
proper
tyand/or
overheadwires.
•Neverplayondamagedequipment.
•Seeinstruction
manualfor
proper
installationand
maintenance
.
•Whenmovingsystem,usecaution
tokeepmechanismfrom
shifting.
•Keeppoletopcoveredwithcapatall
times.
•Donotallow
waterintanktofreeze
.Duringsub-freezing
weather
addnon-to
xicantifreeze
,sandoremptytank
completel
yandstore.
(Donotusesalt.)
•Useext
remecaution
if
placing
systemonslopedsurface.
Systemmaytip
overmoreeasily
.
2012412/99
IntheU.S.:1-800-558-5234andCanada:1-800-284-8339
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Owner must ensure that all players know and follow
these rules for safe operation of the system.
•DONOTHANG on
therim
or
any
part
of
the
system
including
backboar
d,
support
braces
or
net.
•During
play
,
especiall
ywhen
performing
dunk
type
activities,
keep
play
er's
face
awayfrom
the
backboar
d,rim
and
net.
Serious
injury
could
occur
ifteeth/face
comein
contact
with
backboar
d,
rim
or
net.
•Donot
slide,
climb,
shake
or
play
on
base
and/or
pole.
•After
assembl
y
is
complete
,
fill
system
completel
y
with
water
or
sand
and
stake
tothe
ground.
Never
leavesystem
in
an
upright
position
withoutfilling
base
with
weight,
as
systemmaytip
over
causing
injuries.
•Whenadjusting
height
or
moving
system,keep
hands
and
finger
s
away
from
moving
parts.
•Do
not
allow
chi
ldren
to
moveor
adjust
system.
•During
play
,
do
not
wearjewe
lry
(rings,
watches,
necklac
es,
etc.).
Objects
mayentangle
in
net.
•Surface
beneath
the
base
must
be
smooth
and
free
of
gravel
or
other
sharp
objects.
Punctures
cause
leaka
ge
and
could
cause
system
to
tip
over
.
•Keep
organic
material
away
from
pole
base.
Grass,
litter
,
etc.could
cause
corr
osion
and/or
deterioration.
•Check
pole
system
for
signs
of
corr
osion
(rust,
pitting,
chi
pping)
and
repaint
withext
erior
enamel
paint.
Ifrust
has
penetrated
through
the
steel
anywhere
,replace
pole
immediately
.
•Check
system
before
each
use
for
proper
ballast,
loose
hard
ware,
exc
essive
wear
and
signs
corr
osionand
repair
before
use.
•Check
system
before
each
use
for
instability
.
•Do
not
use
system
during
windy
and/orseve
re
weather
conditions;
system
maytip
over
.
Place
system
inthe
storag
e
position
and/or
in
an
area
protected
from
thewind
and
free
from
personal
proper
ty
and/or
overhead
wires.
•Never
play
on
damaged
equipment.
•See
instruction
manual
for
proper
installation
and
maintenance
.
•Whenmoving
system,usecautiontokeep
mechanism
from
shifting.
•Keep
pole
top
covered
with
cap
at
all
times.
•Do
not
allow
water
intank
tofreeze
.
During
sub-freezing
weather
add
non-to
xic
antifreeze
,
sand
or
empty
tank
completel
y
and
store.
(Do
not
use
salt.)
•Use
ext
reme
caution
ifplacing
system
on
sloped
surface.
System
maytip
over
more
easily
.
201241 2/99
In the U.S.:1-800-558-5234 and Canada: 1-800-284-8339
The warning label should be 90 degees
from uppermost holes on top pole (1) - see
Illustration.
Stack and bounce the top pole (1) onto middle (2) pole sections together. Bounce the pole sections together until
middle pole (2) moves to the 3 1/2” (9 cm) mark you made previously.
WHEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED, THE POLE SECTIONS
SHOULD HAVE 3-1/2” (9 CM) OVERLAP.
CAUTION!

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This is what your system will look like when
you’ve finished this section. ITEMS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION
SECTION B: ATTACH THE BACKBOARD AND GAS STRUT
9/16”
1/2” 3/4”
(2) 7mm, (2) 1/2”, (2) 9/16” and (2) 3/4” Wrenches
(2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets
AND/OR
Extension
7MM

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1. Install the lift bracket (22) and reinforcement bracket (17) with the carriage bolts (16) in the top pole (1) mounting
holes as shown. Tighten the flange nuts (13) completely.
1
1
22
16
17
13
FRONT SIDE
2. Install the gas strut handle arm tubes (29) to the middle pole (2) using the hex bolt (23) and nylock nut
(18) as shown. Insert the plugs (30) into the tubes (29).
29
29 18
30
30
30
30
23
1
2

3.
19
5.
Attach the gas strut assembly (21) using the bolt (20) and nut (24) to the pole mount bracket (22) as shown.
20
21
1
24
2
22
4.
Slide the top cover (8) over the gas strut assembly (21) as shown below.
Identify and orient the vertical connecting tubes (36) according to the identification stickers and assemble to the
handle (35). Slide the bottom end of the tubes (36) over the handle (35) aligning the holes. Insert the caps (31)
into the top of the tubes (36).
“Bottom”
Connects to handle
“Top”
Connects to
elevator arms
Identification Sticker
Orient this end away from the
handle
35
36
8
21
31

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6. Insert the bolt (23) through the handle arms (29), vertical tubes (36), and gas strut assembly bracket as shown.
Secure using the nut (18) as shown.
TIGHTEN BOLT (23) IN LOCK NUT (18) UNTIL FLUSH
(EVEN) WITH LOCK NUT’S OUTER EDGE.
WARNING!
18
23
35
36