Page 2 - HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
2 P/N 21196804 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 - NOTICE TO ASSEMBLERS; PARTS LIST - See Hardware Identifier
10/04 P/N 21196804 3 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 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Use caution when using this system.; sections to separate during play.; FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN; operation of the system.
4 P/N 21196804 10/04 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 7 - SECTION A: ASSEMBLE THE POLE
10/04 P/N 21196804 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 21196804 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 21196804 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!: CONTINUE ON TO NEXT STEP. DO NOT WAIT FOR CONCRETE...
Page 10 - Fill hole completely with concrete.; WAIT A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS BEFORE GOING ON TO NEXT STEP.
10 P/N 21196804 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; on; Taped reference marks
12 P/N 21196804 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 21196804 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 21196804 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 #47 #9 #8 #11 #31 #22 #24 #41 (1) This...
Page 21 - Install Slam Jam Rim to Backboard
10/04 P/N 21196804 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 23 - Reinforcement Bar
10/04 P/N 21196804 23 Place rebar with spacers into bottom pole section (3)as shown. . 6. Assemble rebar centering spacers(50) near top and bottom of rebar(49) as shown. 5. 49 Heavy-Duty Tape (Not Included) 50 49 50 50 49 3 Seal hole at the bottom of the bottom polewith heavy-duty tape (not included...
Page 25 - Push second “arm” back and into ram as shown.
10/04 P/N 21196804 25 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 26 - NET INSTALLATION
26 P/N 21196804 10/04 Twist net until it snaps into position. Net must be centered through clip. NET INSTALLATION 10. 32 33 34 Insert net intobottom of clip asshown. SIDE VIEW NET NET NET CLIP NET CLIP
Page 27 - SECTION D: UPRIGHT, SECURE AND USE POLE SYSTEM; Wedge; None
10/04 P/N 21196804 27 SECTION D: UPRIGHT, SECURE AND USE POLE SYSTEM Wedge Hammer None This is what your system will look like when you’vefinished this section: TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS SECTION HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION (not actual size)
Page 29 - system at desired height.; Peel protective film
10/04 P/N 21196804 29 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 of poleas shown. Regulation rim height is 10 feet (3.05 m). 10...