CONCRETE MUST CURE. PLAYING SURFACE Make a reference mark here for anti-skid tape. NOTE A: Keep flange pushed down to concrete and leveled. NOTE B: After concrete has cured, remove bottom pole section from ground sleeve (4). Place anti-skid tape (36) around the bottom area of bottom pole (see note A). KEEP GROUND SLEEVE CAP ON BOTTOM POLE. 36 4 8. 5 36 4 8. 5 NOTE A: Place top edge of anti-skid tape on mark made in step 7. NOTE B: Tape prevents the pole from rotating during play. 11 10/04 P/N 21196804 P/N 21196804 10/04 12 1 5 9. Stack and bounce bottom (3) and middle (2) pole sections together. Bounce pole sections together until middle section no longer moves toward taped reference mark on bottom pole. 2 IMPORTANT 5 Keep on Bottom Pole 3 Wood Scrap (NOT SUPPLIED) 10. Stack upper pole section (1) to bottom and middle pole assembly and continue bouncing until top pole (1) no longer moves toward taped reference mark on middle pole. Wood Scrap (NOT SUPPLIED) Taped reference marks 1-1/2" (3.81 cm) Tape 5" (12.7 cm) Tape 1-1/2" (3.81 cm) Tape 5" (12.7 cm) Tape IMPORTANT!: POLE SECTIONS SHOULD HAVE A 3-1/2" (9 CM) MINIMUM OVERLAP. IMPORTANT!: WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESEWARNINGS MAY RESULT INSERIOUS INJURYAND/ORPROPERTYDAMAGE. Ownermustensure that all playersknowandfollow these rulesforsafeoperation of the system. • DO NOTHANG on therimor any part of the system including backboard,support bracesor net. •During play, especially when performing dunktype activities,keep player's face awayfromthe backboard,rim andnet.Serious injury could occur ifteeth/face come in contactwith backboard,rim or net. •Do notslide, climb,shake or playon baseand/orpole. •After assembly is complete,fillsystemcompletelywith waterorsandand stake to the ground.Never leave system in anupright position without fillingbase with weight,as systemmay tipovercausing injuries. •Whenadjusting heightormoving system, keep handsand fingers awayfrom moving parts. • Donotallow children to move or adjust system. •During play, do not wear jewelry (rings,watches,necklaces, etc.).Objects mayentangle in net. • Surfacebeneath thebase must be smooth and free of gravel or other sharp objects.Punctures causeleakage and couldcause systemto tipover. •Keeporganic materialaway from polebase.Grass, litter, etc. could causecorrosionand/or deterioration. •Checkpole system forsigns of corrosion(rust,pitting, chipping) and repaintwith exteriorenamel paint.If rust has penetratedthroughthe steel anywhere,replacepole immediately. •Checksystem beforeeach use forproperballast,loose hardware,excessive wear and signs corrosionand repair before use. •Check system before each useforinstability. • Donotuse systemduring windy and/or severeweather conditions;systemmay tipover.Place system in the storage positionand/or in anarea protected from the wind andfree from personalpropertyand/or overhead wires. •Never play ondamagedequipment. •See instruction manual forproperinstallationand maintenance. •When moving system,usecautionto keep mechanism from shifting. •Keeppole top coveredwith cap at alltimes. •Do not allow water in tank tofreeze.During sub-freezing weather addnon-toxic antifreeze,sand or empty tank completely andstore.(Do not use salt.) • Use extreme caution ifplacingsystem onsloped surface. Systemmaytip overmore easily. 2012412/99 In the U.S.:1-800-558-5234 andCanada: 1-800-284-8339 The warning label should be 90 degees from uppermost holes on top pole (1) - see Illustration. 11. Install pole mount bracket (6) and bracket reinforcement (40) with carriage bolts (7) as shown. Tighten flange nuts (8) completely. 11. Install pole mount bracket (6) and bracket reinforcement (40) with carriage bolts (7) as shown. Tighten flange nuts (8) completely. 1 40 7 7 FRONT SIDE 6 8 FRONT SIDE 13 10/04 P/N 21196804 12 6 1213 13 11 9 1010 12. Attach spacers (12, 13) to pole mount bracket (6) with bolts (9), washers (10), and nuts (11) as shown. IMPORTANT!: Tighten just until washers (10) stop moving. 12 6 1213 13 11 9 1010 12. Attach spacers (12, 13) to pole mount bracket (6) with bolts (9), washers (10), and nuts (11) as shown. IMPORTANT!: Tighten just until washers (10) stop moving. 13. Assemble lanyard (17) to locking pin (16) as shown. Attach covers (14) onto pole mount bracket (6) with carriage bolt (15) and nut (8) as shown. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 6 8 14 14 17 15 16 Loop end of pin lanyard (17) over carriage bolt (15) as it passes through the pole mount bracket (6) during this assembly. IMPORTANT!: 15 17 614 8 14 14 P/N 21196804 10/04 19 38 37 18 14. Apply logo and height indicator labels (19) to adjustment rod (18) as shown. Attach handle parts (37, 38) to adjustment rod with screw (21), carriage bolt (20), and flange nut (8) as shown. NOTE: Holes in adjustment rod allow for either rear access or side access. 8 IMPORTANT!: 15. 16 Insert handle assembly through pole mount assembly as shown. Lock pole assembly in place at the 10’ (3.05 m) mark with pin (16). SIDE ACCESS Indicator labels shou...