In-Ground Basketball System
Owners Manual
Customer Service Center
• N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle • Sussex, WI 53089 • U.S.A.
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WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-334-9111
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PARTS LIST
Item Qty. Part No.
Description
1
2
3
4
1
1
1
968860
998850
Pole
Plate, Anchor, Black
Rim Assembly
Net
1
5
6
7
8
4
4
2
4
1
1
203017
203300
250001
250002
203457
Nut, Hex, 3/8-16
Washer, Locking, 3/8
Bolt, Hex, Tap, 3/8-16 x 4” Long
Bolt, Hex, Tap, 3/8-16 x 2” Long
Label, Logo, Vinyl, 2.3” x 2.7”
Backboard
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
16
10
1
9
13
1
24
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
200685
204940
220563
808545
203641
Label, Height Adjustment
Screw Jack
Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2” Long, Rim Cover
Rod, Spacer, 19.8”, Zinc
Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 9.5” Long, Black Oxide
Cover, Rim
Yoke, Upper, Center, Pole
Yoke, Lower, Center, Pole
Bolt, J, 5/8-11 x 24, 3” Thread
Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 5, Black Oxide
Washer, Flat, .053 I.D., .08 O.D., Black Oxide
Nut, Lock, Nylon Insert, 1/2-13, Black Oxide
Bolt, Hex Head, 1/2”-13 x 6”
Washer, Flat, 5/8, Black Oxide
Nut, Hex, 5/8-11, Black Oxide
Spacer, .50 I.D. x .75 x 4” Long, Steel
Bushing, Plastic
Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 9.25, Black Oxide
Screw, #8, .50 Long
Height Indicator, Plastic
Label, Height Indicator, Right
Label, Height Indicator, Left
Spacer, .52 I.D. x .75 I.D. x .5” Long, Plastic
Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 2.5, Zinc
Washer, Barrel
Pin, Hitch
Pin, Cotter, #8
Name Plate
Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 6.5, Black Oxide
11
978850
988855
200573
203630
203635
203637
203641
204046
204057
204669
204670
204728
204733
204735
204739
204740
206311
206271
204921
204922
204923
202666
216279
2
3*
* You May Have Extra Parts With This Model.
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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (BOLTS & SCREWS)
Item #23 (1)
Item #13 (2)
Item #20 (1)
Item #7 (2)
Item #8 (2)
Item #29 (4)
Item #34 (4)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (NUTS, WASHERS & SPACERS)
Item #28 (3)
Item #22 (10)
Item #33 (4)
Item #21 (16)
Item #24 (9)
Item #25 (13)
Item #5 (4)
Item #26 (1)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (OTHER)
Item #37 (1)
Item #35 (1)
Item #36 (1)
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Ensure ground is level with playing surface, then dig pole hole.
1.
24" (61 cm)
48" (121.9 cm)
WARNING!
24" (61 cm)
GROUND SURFACE
PLAYING SURFACE
48" (121.9 cm)
CONTACT UTILITIES
BEFORE DIGGING.
2.
Install nut (25) to J-bolt (19)
as shown. Repeat procedure
for remaining three J-bolts
(19).
25
25
2.75”
(7 cm)
2
IMPORTANT!:
19
25
Make sure nuts (25)
are 2.75” (7 cm) from
top of J-bolts
Install threaded ends of J-bolts (19) through holes
in mounting plate (2) and secure as shown.
3.
19
NOTE:
Make sure J-bolts (19) are in the illustrated position.
Nuts on the top of plate are used for leveling the pole after
system is fully assembled.
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Fill hole with concrete. Tamp down concrete to release air pockets
and build drainage hill.
4.
DRAINAGE HILL
1" (2.54 cm)
PLAYING SURFACE
SIDE VIEW
Insert J-bolts (19) from mounting plate (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).
5.
24
24
2
24
IMPORTANT!:
Check leveling of mounting plate
several times with carpenter’s level
while concrete is curing.
24
IMPORTANT!:
Front of mounting plate
(2) must be parallel with
playing surface.
PLAYING SURFACE
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.
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Insert bushings (27) into areas
shown.
6.
27
10
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
1
27
17
27
27
18
27
27
27
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Rest top of pole on a piece of scrap wood (not included) and line up holes in pole to holes in
mounting plate (2) as shown.
7A.
WARNING!
PLAYING SURFACE
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
SCRAP WOOD
(NOT INCLUDED)
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
2
PLAYING SURFACE
Insert bolt (15) through holes in plate and pole and secure with nut (22).
7B.
1
15
22
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8.
WARNING!
TWO people are required to lift pole into
position so that the 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).
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Slide barrel washer (35) onto other end of
rod (14) and secure with washer (24) and
nut (25). Tighten until locked into completed
assembly position
Completed Assembly
25
24
35
14
37
36
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9.
While still in forward position, attach both upper
and lower yokes (17 & 18) to pole as shown.
WARNING!
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
22
21
17
18
21
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Attach elevator adjustment (12) to
lower yoke (18).
10.
WARNING!
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
18
22
21
12
26
21
20
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Attach elevator adjustment (12) to pole bracket.
11.
WARNING!
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
21
21
23
22
33
33
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Attach backboard (10) to upper and lower
yokes (18 & 17).
12.
A.
Then, hinge board to match up with holes in
lower yoke (18), FIG. C, and secure with
hardware as shown in FIG. D.
B.
First attach board (10) 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.
WARNING!
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
FIG. A
FIG. C
FIG. D
10
FIG. B
10
21
21
21
21
34
34
22
22
21
21
21
21
34
34
22
22
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Remove rim cover (16), attach rim assembly (3) to backboard (10) and
reattach rim cover (16).
13.
IMPORTANT!:
** For rim assembly see instructions included with rim.
Carefully cut and peel
protective film away from
board prior to attaching rim.
5
6
10
Rim Assembly
3
Refer To Instructions
Included With Rim
Hardware For Rim
Assembly.
8
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14.
A.
Set-up For Left Side
Set-up For Right Side
Apply height indicator
labels (32 & 31) to height
indicators (30).
30
30
10
10
9
9
7
8 7
8
31
10
32
10
7
9
8
9
8 7
Attach height indicators to lower yoke in area shown by tapping
screws (29) into place with a rubber mallet.
B.
IMPORTANT!:
10
29
9
8
7
NOTE ORIENTATION
OF HEIGHT
INDICATORS:
10’ MARK SHOULD
FACE AWAY FROM
BACKBOARD.
10
9
8
7
29
Install net (4) to rim as shown.
15.
1.
2.
4.
3.
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Upright pole (1) by tightening nut (25).
Using 3/4” wrench, turn nut (25) clockwise to
begin standing pole upright. Continue to turn
nut (25) until pole has come to rest against
washers (24) and pole is vertical.
16.
Once pole is in its final position, install
washers (24) and nuts (25) onto J-bolts (19)
and fully tighten to secure pole to base plate
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REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
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After pole has been secured to plate (2) loosen nut
(25), remove cotter pin (37), and pull out pin (36). This
will allow the removal of the assembly bolt (14) which
is no longer necessary for the remainder of the
assembly and installation of system.
17.
WARNING: ONLY AFTER NUTS
(24) HAVE BEEN FULLY
TIGHTENED:
Remove cotter pin (37) and pin
(36) to remove assembly
bolt (14) from bottom plate (2).
25
24
35
14
37
36
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18.
Apply height adjust ment label (11).
Adjust system by turning crank until desired
height is reached per height indicator (30).
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND
WARNING & HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT LABELS
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
30
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
10 feet
(3.05 m)
12
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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Subject to proper installation and normal use, Hydra-Rib®
warrants, subject to limitations below, to the original retail
purchaser all structural components of the Hydra-Rib®
system to be free of defects in material and workmanship
for the duration of ownership by the original retail
purchaser.
Mercahndise must be shipped prepaid with a copy of proof
of purchase to our factory for examination to see whether
it needs to be repaired or replaced. Any labor costs,
travel expenses and any other charges involved in the
removal, installation or replacement of the
defective/repaired partsfrom/to your Hydra-Rib® system
will be your (the purchaser’s) responsibilty. Shipping
chargesfor replacedor warranted merchandise being
sent back to the customer from our factory must be
prepaid by the customer in advance. If not, the
replacement shipment will be sent out collect.
What is Not Covered By This Warranty
Paint or rusted parts. Paint kits will be available to assist in
normal maintenace.
RIM
HANGING ON THE RIM WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
RIms are not warranted for any defects other than
workmanship. Torn back plates, damaged springs, bent
rings, damaged eye bolts, and torn or distorted rim
supports result from hanging on the rim and are not
warranted.
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