SPALDING M7U6120 User manual

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www.spalding.com
12/20 ID# M7U6120
Model Number:
(found on product box)
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATOR’S
MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
PORTABLE BASKETBALL SYSTEM
Owner’s Manual

Contents
2
Contents
Contents.........................................2
Before You Begin..................................2
Contact ..........................................2
Warranty.........................................3
Safety Information ................................3
Test-Fit Close Tolerance Bolts .......................4
Package Contents.................................4
Tools & Materials for Assembly.....................10
Assembly Overview...............................11
Assemble the Base...............................12
Elevator Assembly................................18
Assemble the Upper Elevator ......................21
Assemble the Goal ...............................25
Fill The Assembled Unit For Use ....................31
Operation .......................................35
Parts List .......................................36
Questions or Missing Parts?
Call TOLL-FREE Customer Service
Number listed on the front page!
DON’T go back to store!
Before You Begin
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
• Remove ALL contents from boxes.
• Be sure to check INSIDE pole sections; hardware and
additional parts are packed inside.
• This manual, accompanied by a sales receipt, should be
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference, as it
contains important information about your model.
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Contact
Questions or missing parts? Do NOT go back to the store!
Email: [e-mail]
Customer Service
Toll-Free Number: 1-800-558-5234
Mailing Address: Spalding
PO Box 90015
Bowling Green, KY 42102

Warranty
3
Warranty
For the very latest Basketball System Warranty information, please visit www.Spalding.com or call
Spalding Customer Service at 1-800-558-5234.
Safety Information
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Owner must ensure 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 the entire box
and inside all of the packing material for parts and/or additional instruction material. Before beginning assembly, read
the instructions and identify parts using the hardware identier 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 the 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" (1.98 m) to the bottom of backboard.
Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.
Use caution when using this unit.
NOTICE
• Adult assembly required.
• Dispose of ALL packaging materials promptly.
• As with all products, periodically inspect for loose, small parts.
• Assembled unit MUST be lled 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.
NOTE
Backboard style will vary.

Test-Fit Close Tolerance Bolts
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Test-Fit Close Tolerance Bolts
To ensure optimal playability of the backboard system, a close tolerance t between the elevator components and
hardware is required. Test-t large bolts into large holes of elevator tubes, backboard brackets, and triangle plates.
Carefully rock them in a circular motion to remove any excess paint from holes, if necessary.
NOTE
Not all items pictured are included with every model.
Package Contents
Check the contents of each kit and other parts to ensure that all components are present. Keep the kit hardware in
the labeled bag as they will be used in different assembly steps.
See "Parts List" on page 36 for a complete list of replacement part numbers.
BASE ASSEMBLY
#4
#6
#5
#1
#13
#21
#7
#8
#9
#2
#3
1Base (x1) 2Strut, Left, Pole to Base (x1) 3Strut, Right, Pole to Base (x1)
4Top Pole, Black (x1) 5Middle Pole, Black (x1) 6Bottom Pole, Black (x1)
7Wheel Bracket, Steel (x2) 8Wheel, 3.5", Plastic, Black (x2) 9Rod, Axle (x1)
13 Cover, Sandbase (x1) 21 Front Cover (x1)

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KIT 1 – BASE ASSEMBLY – 210500
203100
NUT, HEX FLANGE, 5/16-18
#14 #24 #60
203153 hex head bolt 5/16 x 3/4
#18
14 Hex Flange Nut 5/16-18 L (x2) 18 Bolt, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 0.75 L (x2) 24 Washer, Flat, 5/16 (x6)
60 Bolt, Hex Flange 5/16-18 x 1 L (x2)
KIT 2 – POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY – 210501
203100
NUT, HEX FLANGE, 5/16-18
#14
#24
203099Hex Locknut (Nylon Insert) 5/16-18
#10
203153 hex head bolt 5/16 x 3/4
#18
208505
#22 #25
#12
10 Nut, Ny-lock, 5/16-18 (x1) 12 Bolt, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 5.0 L (x1) 14 Hex Flange Nut 5/16-18 (x6)
18 Bolt, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 0.75 L (x2) 22 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 1.50 L (x6) 24 Washer, Flat, 5/16 (x4)
25 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 2 L (x2)
POLE TO BASE HARDWARE
#19
19 Plate, Bottom Pole Mounting (x1)

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ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY
#51
#52
#17
#55 #27
#15
15 Bracket, Pole Mount (x1) 27 Pin, Handle (x1) 17 Sleeve, Screw Jack (x1)
51 Cap, Screw Jack (x1) 52 Handle, Screw-Jack (x1) 55 Screw Jack (x1)
KIT 3 – ELEVATOR TO POLE ASSEMBLY – 210502
203100
NUT, HEX FLANGE, 5/16-18
#14
#42
203099Hex Locknut (Nylon Insert) 5/16-18
#10
#16
#20
10 Nut, Ny-lock, 5/16-18 (x1) 14 Hex Flange Nut 5/16-18 (x2) 16 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4.50 L (x2)
20 Bolt, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 2.75 L
(x1) 42 Reinforcement Bracket (x1)

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BACKBOARD ASSEMBLY
#11
20157801
#61
20157901
#62
#40
#32
#54
#35
#38
#29
11 Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 4 Long (x1) 29 Bolt, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 10.25
L (x3) 32 Elevator Tube, Lower, Long (x2)
35 Elevator Tube, Upper, Short (x2) 38 Cap, Pole Top (x1) 40 Triangle Plates (x2)
54 Backboard (x1) 61 Board Pad, Left Section (x1) 62 Board Pad, Right Section (x1)
KIT 4 – BACKBOARD – 210503
203100
NUT, HEX FLANGE, 5/16-18
#14
#26
#45
#66
#65
#64
#63
14 Hex Flange Nut 5/16-18 (x4) 26 Bolt, Hex-Flange, 5/16-18 x 1.625
L (x4) 45 Bolt, Tee, 3/8-16, 3.25 Long (x1)
63 Washer, Flat, 1/4 (x6) 64 Screw, 1/4 x 1.00” Long (x6) 65 Protector, Screw (x6)
66 Drill Bit, 11/64 (x1)

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KIT 5 – BACKBOARD – 210504
#30
#50
#23
PN 205679 BOLT,HEX HD 1/2-13 X 2", 1.5”THREAD, ZINC PLTD
#49
#31
#36
23 Bolt, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 2 Long (x4) 30 Spacer, Plastic, 0.50 I.D. x 0.13
Long (x4) 31 Lock Nut, Hex 1/2-13 (x8)
36 Spacer, Plastic, 0.53 ID x 2.38 L (x2) 49 Spacer, 0.53 ID x 0.75 OD x 3.25 L
(x1) 50 Spacer, 0.5 ID x 0.98 OD x 1.64 L (x4)
COVER ASSEMBLY
#56 #57
#58
56 Bracket, Cover, Left (x1) 57 Bracket, Cover, Right (x1) 58 Twist Latch (x2)

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GOAL ASSEMBLY
203617
568091 11/07
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
4" Wide
5-1/2" Tall
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. Check system for stability.
4
2
1
3
Rotate crank handle to raise and
lower backboard.
Do not over crank handle beyond the
manufactured height indicator range
of 7-1/2 - 10 feet.
Damage may be caused to the
screw jack’s internal adjustment
mechanism if adjusted over 10 or
under 7-1/2 feet.
A
B
#59
#33
#28
#44
#34
#43
203617
#41
34 Rim (x1) 28 Cover Plate, Rim (x1) 44 Bracket, Slam Jam, Square, Black (x1)
41 Cap, for Base (x1) 33 Label, Height Adjustment and Moving (x1) 43 Net (x1)
59 Cap, for Cover (x1)
KIT 6 – GOAL – 208877
#37
#47
#46
#48
#39
37 Washer, Flat, 0.625 I.D. x .1.5 O.D. (x1) 39 Screw, 1/4 x 0.375” Long (x2) 46 Bracket, Reinforcement, Slam Jam (x1)
47 Spring, Rim (x1) 48 Nut, Special, 3/8-16 (x1)

Tools & Materials for Assembly
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Tools & Materials for Assembly
2 Capable Adults Mallet Safety Glasses Socket Wrench
1/2", 9/16", 3/4"
Socket Wrench
Extension
Wrench
1/2", 9/16", 3/4"
Tape Measure Phillips
Screwdriver Sawhorse Step Ladder (8 ft.) Scrap Wood Board Sand/Garden Hose
(OPTIONAL)
Adjustable
Wrenches

Assembly Overview
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Assembly Overview
Elevator System
(Section D, E, F, G)
Bottom Pole
(Section B)
Top Base
(Section J)
Rim (Section H)
Top Pole (Section B)
Middle Pole (Section B)
Bottom Base (Section A)
Stadium Pad (Section C)
Wheel Carriage (Section A)
Struts
(Section C)
Backboard (Section E, F )

Assemble the Base
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Assemble the Base
Required Parts: Completed Base Assembly:
• Kit 1
• Kit 2
• Scrap Wood Board
• Socket Wrench or Wrench
• Mallet
AASSEMBLE THE WHEELS
1. Insert the wheels (8) into the wheel brackets (7).
2. Insert the axle (9) through the wheel brackets (7) and wheels (8).
#9
#8
#7

Assemble the Base
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AASSEMBLE THE WHEELS
3. Secure the wheel brackets (7) and wheel assembly to the base (1) with the bolts (18)
and washers (24).
#18
#24
#7
#1
BASSEMBLE THE OVAL POLE
1. Identify the top (6), middle (5), and
bottom (4) oval pole sections.
2. Mark 3 1/2" (9 cm) from the top of
both the middle (5) and bottom (4) pole
sections.
#4 #5
3 1/2"
(9 cm)
3 1/2"
(9 cm)
#6

Assemble the Base
14
BASSEMBLE THE OVAL POLE
CAUTION
WHEN PROPERLY POUNDED TOGETHER, THE POLE SECTIONS SHOULD HAVE A 3 1/2" (9 CM) OVERLAP.
IF MINIMUM POLE ENGAGEMENT OVERLAP OF 3 1/2" (9 CM) CANNOT BE ACHIEVED !! STOP !! DO
NOT PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP! - CALL SPALDING CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-558-5234 FOR
ASSISTANCE.
3. Align the top (4) pole section with the middle (5) pole section and slide together.
4. Bounce the assembled sections on a scrap wood board until the overlap reaches the marked line.
#5
#4
#4
#5
#5
#4
3 1/2"
(9 cm)

Assemble the Base
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BASSEMBLE THE OVAL POLE
5. Align the assembled oval pole section with the bottom (6) pole section and slide together.
6. Bounce the assembled sections on a scrap wood board until the overlap reaches the marked line.
#6
#6
#5
#5
#4
3 1/2"
(9 cm)

Assemble the Base
16
CINSTALL THE POLE ONTO THE BASE
1. Attach the pole assembly to the base
(1) using the bolts (25) and the pole
mounting plate (19).
WARNING
TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
#1
#25
#19
2. Attach the struts (2) and (3) to the
middle pole (5) with the bolt (12),
washers (24), and nuts (10).
IMPORTANT
DO NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETELY.
#10
#2
#24
#24
#3
#5
#12

Assemble the Base
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CINSTALL THE POLE ONTO THE BASE
3. Rotate the non-secured ends of the
base struts (2 and 3) to align with the
mounting holes in the base (1).
4. Secure the ends of the base struts (2
and 3) to the base frame using bolts
(18) and lock washers (24).
IMPORTANT
TIGHTEN ALL COMPONENTS COMPLETELY.
#18
#2
#3
#1
#24
5. Secure the cover (21) to the base struts (2 and 3) using the bolts (22) and nuts (14).
#21
#22 #3
#14
#2

Elevator Assembly
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Elevator Assembly
Required Parts: Completed Elevator Assembly:
• Kit 3
• Socket Wrench or Wrench
DINSTALL THE ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY
1. Securely rest the assembly on a sawhorse.
2. Slide the screw-jack sleeve (17) over the screw jack assembly (55) and attach the cap (51) to the
top end.
#51
#17
#55

Elevator Assembly
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DINSTALL THE ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY
3. Install the pole mount bracket (15) and the
reinforcement bracket (42) to the middle pole
(5) using the carriage bolts (16) and ange
nuts (14).
4. Tighten the ange nuts (14) completely. #5
#14
#16
#42
#15
5. Attach the screw-jack sleeve (17) to the pole
bracket (15) using bolt (20) and nut (10).
#15
#20
#17
#10

Elevator Assembly
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DINSTALL THE ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY
6. Attach the handle (52) to the screw jack with
the pin (27).
#52
#27