Page 2 - HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
2 P/N 21168202 10/04 BEFORE YOU START! 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 circula...
Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Use caution when using this system.; operation of the system.
10/04 P/N 21168202 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions. Use caution when using this system. • If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.• Two (2) people are reccomended for this operation.• Seat the pole sections properly. Failure t...
Page 4 - NOTICE TO ASSEMBLERS; PARTS LIST - See Hardware Identifier
4 P/N 21168202 10/04 For more information on assembly, placement, properuse, and maintenance, visit The American BasketballCouncil website at http://www.smarthoops.com. IMPORTANT! Remove all contents from boxes. Be sure to check inside pole sections; hardware and additional parts are packed inside. ...
Page 7 - SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE POLE
10/04 P/N 21168202 7 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size) SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE POLE Phillips-Head Screwdriver (2) 1/2” and (2) 9/16" Wrenches 9/16” 1/2” AND/OR (2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets Shovel and Post Hole Digger Carpenter's Level Tape #7 #15 ...
Page 8 - Ensure ground is level with playing surface, then dig pole hole.
8 P/N 21168202 10/04 1 TOP MIDDLE BOTTOM 2 3 1. Mark pole sections with tape (not supplied) at indicated distances from ends as shown. Tape (Not Supplied) 18" (42.7 cm) 6" (15.2 cm) 24" (61 cm) PLAYING SURFACE GROUND SURFACE 2. Ensure ground is level with playing surface, then dig pole h...
Page 9 - SIDE VIEW; FLANGE; CONTINUE ON TO NEXT STEP.
10/04 P/N 21168202 9 4. 1" (2.54 cm) SIDE VIEW Fill hole approximately 1/3full with mixed concrete. FIG. A FLANGE Insert ground sleeve assembly and centerin hole (FIG. A). Note: Leave 1" below flange exposed for drainage hill. 5. IMPORTANT!: NOTE POSITION OF FLANGE IMPORTANT!: CONTINUE ON TO...
Page 10 - Fill hole completely with concrete.
10 P/N 21168202 10/04 4 3 Fill hole completely with concrete. 6. 1" (2.54 cm) 5 1" (2.54 cm) 7. Tamp down concrete to release air pockets and build drainage hill. Level pole section in all directionsseveral times while concrete is curing. 1" (2.54 cm) SIDE VIEW DRAINAGE HILL IMPORTANT!: ...
Page 12 - IMPORTANT 5; Taped reference marks
12 P/N 21168202 10/04 1 5 9. Stack and bounce bottom (3) and middle (2)pole sections together. Bounce pole sectionstogether until middle section no longer movestoward taped reference mark on bottom pole. 2 IMPORTANT 5 Keep on Bottom Pole 3 Wood Scrap (NOT SUPPLIED) 10. Stack upper pole section (1) t...
Page 14 - Tighten just until
14 P/N 21168202 10/04 12 6 12 13 13 11 9 10 10 12. 6 8 14 14 17 15 13. Attach spacers (12, 13) to pole mount bracket (6) with bolts (9), washers (10), andnuts (11) as shown. Assemble lanyard (17) to locking pin (16) as shown. Attach covers (14) ontopole mount bracket (6) with carriage bolt (15) and ...
Page 16 - SECTION B: ASSEMBLE THE ELEVATOR TUBES TO BACKBOARD; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION
16 P/N 21168202 10/04 SECTION B: ASSEMBLE THE ELEVATOR TUBES TO BACKBOARD 30 Upper Elevator tube 28 Identify elevator tubes (28 & 30). 9/16” 3/4” 1/2” (2) Wrenches 1/2", (2), 9/16"" and (2) 3/4" AND/OR (2) Socket Wrenches and Sockets #27 #42 #9 #8 #11 #31 #22 #24 #41 (1) This is ...
Page 21 - Install Slam Jam Rim to Backboard
10/04 P/N 21168202 21 3. 43 46 45 41 42 Install Slam Jam Rim to Backboard 32 44 42 45 46 A B C D E A • Fit rim (32) securely into bracket (41) as shown (Allow "T"-bolt (42) to slip through center hole in rim (32). B • Install reinforcement bracket (43) onto “T” bolt (42) as shown. C • Instal...
Page 22 - Reinforcement Bar
22 P/N 21168202 10/04 4. 24 27 30 30 Insert bolt (27) through left side of short elevator tube (30),then stretch spring or springs (29) onto bolt (27). Insert bolt(27) through right side of short elevator tube (30) and securewith nut (24). USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING SPRINGS. WARNING! 29 Plac...
Page 23 - WAIT A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS BEFORE GOING ON TO NEXT STEP.
10/04 P/N 21168202 23 Fill pole with concrete approximately 1” (2.54 cm)below bottom elevator hole as shown. IMPORTANT!: WAIT A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS BEFORE GOING ON TO NEXT STEP. CONCRETE MUST CURE. 1 8. IMPORTANT!: FAILURE TO FILL YOURPOLE COMPLETELY WITHCONCRETE ASDESCRIBED IN THESEINSTRUCTIONS WIL...
Page 24 - Push second “arm” back and into ram as shown.
24 P/N 21168202 10/04 9. Install clips. Insert one “arm” of clip into ram as shown. Twist “body” of clip slightly so thatsecond “arm” slides over the top of the first “arm” as shown.Push in direction indicated by arrows. Push second “arm” back and into ram as shown. Twist “body” of clip slightly aga...
Page 25 - NET INSTALLATION
10/04 P/N 21168202 25 Twist net until it snaps into position. Net must be centered through clip. NET INSTALLATION 10. 32 33 34 Insert net into bottomof clip as shown. SIDE VIEW NET NET NET CLIP NET CLIP
Page 26 - SECTION D: UPRIGHT, SECURE AND USE POLE SYSTEM; Wedge; None
26 P/N 21168202 10/04 SECTION D: UPRIGHT, SECURE AND USE POLE SYSTEM Wedge Hammer None This is what your system will look like whenyou’ve finished this section: TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size)
Page 28 - system at desired height.
28 P/N 21168202 10/04 4. 16 B. A. C. 3. A. While holding handle, remove pin (16).B. Move elevator up or down to desired height. C. Replace pin (16) full length to lock system at desired height. Apply height adjustment label (35) to front ofpole as shown. Regulation rim height is 10 feet (3.05 m). 10...