• Climate, corrosion or misuse could result in system failure. • If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy Sports. • 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. 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. 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 Huffy Sports. • 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. NOTICE TO ASSEMBLERS ALL Huffy Sports basketball systems, including those used for DISPLAYS, MUST be assembled and ballasted with sand or water according to instructions. Failure to follow instructions could result in SERIOUS INJURY. It is NOT acceptable to devise a makeshift weight system. IMPORTANT! Remove all contents from boxes. Be sure to check inside pole sections; hardware and additional parts are packed inside. WARRANTY CARD: Please remember to complete your product registration form either on-line at: or mail-in the enclosed postcard. 3 05/05 ID# M581704 ID# M581704 05/05 4 Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system... FRONT TOP POLE BACK MIDDLE POLE RIM BOTTOM POLE STRUTS ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY BACKBOARD BASE PARTS LIST Silver Item Qty. Part No. Description 1 1 20664903 Tank (Black) 2 1 918130 Top Pole Section 3 1 918133 Middle Pole Section with Label 4 1 918132 Bottom Pole Section 5 1 203099 Nut, Ny-Lock, 5/16-18 6 1 Net 7 1 20378701 Cap, Pole 8 3 203223 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 1" Long 9 1 203617 Cap, Tank 10 1 203740 Bolt, Hex, 5/16-18 x 2.63" Long 11 2 201344 Knob, Plastic, 3-sided 12 1 Rim 13 1 Backboard 14 1 908134 Backboard Mounting Bracket 15 1 908129 Rim Bracket 16 2 203739 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3.25" Long 17 4 203218 Washer, Flat, 5/16 18 1 203309 Washer, Flat, 1.0" O.D. 19 1 203679 Bolt, Hex, 3/8-16 x 2" Long 20 3 203100 Nut, Flange, 5/16-18 21 1 910454 Strut, Left 22 1 910255 Strut, Right 23 1 204178 Label, Height Adjustment * You may have extra parts with this model. 5 05/05 ID# M581704 P PP A AA R RR T TT S SS I II D DD E EE N NN T TT I II F FF I II E EE R RR - Actual Size #8 (3) #10 (1) #16 (2) #19 (1) #5 (1) #20 (3) #17 (4) #18 (1) PARTS IDENTIFIER- Not Actual Size #1 (1) #11 (2) #13 (1) #12 (1)#14 (1) #21 (1) #22 (1) #15 (1) #9 (1) #6 (1) #7 (1) ID# M581704 05/05 6 S SS E EE C CC T TT I II O OO N NN A AA : :: A AA S SS S SS E EE M MM B BB L LL E EE T TT H HH E EE P PP O OO L LL E EE S SS 1. Correctly identify each pole section. Poles have an identification sticker that will be used as a reference point in the next step. 3 2 4 TOP MIDDLE BOTTOM Reference Stickers 7 05/05 ID# M581704 2. IMPORTANT! ONCE POLE SECTIONS ARE POUNDED TOGETHER- THEY CANNOT BE TAKEN APART Align poles using alignment marks. First, pound top and middle poles together by bouncing them on a scrap piece of wood on the ground as shown in FIG A. until they no longer move toward pole identification stickers. THEN add bottom pole section and pound together in the same way. Align poles using alignment marks. First, pound top and middle poles together by bouncing them on a scrap piece of wood on the ground as shown in FIG A. until they no longer move toward pole identification stickers. THEN add bottom pole section and pound together in the same way. FIG A. THE IDENTIFICATION STICKER IS LOCATED 3-3/4" FROM THE END OF THE POLE. WHEN PROPERLY POUNDED TOGETHER, THE POLE SECTIONS SHOULD HAVE A 2-1/2" MINIMUM OVERLAP, LEAVING 1-1/4" BETWEEN THE OVERLAPPING POLE AND THE IDENTIFICATION STICKER. CAUTION! scrap wood (Not Supplied) middle pole IDENTIFICATION STICKER middle pole IDENTIFICATION STICKER 3-1/2” 1-1/4" alignment mark alignment mark alignment mark 3 2 4 TOP MIDDLE BOTTOM ID# M581704 05/05 8 9 05/05 ID# M581704 Attach pole assembly to tank as shown. Secure pole assembly to tank by turning 3. the pole assembly clockwise as shown. 18 19 CAREFULLY TIPPING THE 4 SYSTEM FORWARD WILL ALLOW EASIER ACCESS TO UNDERSIDE OF BASE NOTE: TW...