Safety Instructions

Portable Basketball System-Owners Manual

A Huffy Company

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I M P O R TA N T ! In U.S. and Canada only:

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We appreciate your purchasing one of our many fine products. We are sure that you will be very satisfied with your selection. Although great care and effort have been taken, occasionally problems may occur. To

ensure prompt and correct handling of any problems, or to answer any questions, please contact our Toll-Free Customer Service Number listed below. Service will be quicker if you have your Model Number

(found on carton) and assembly instructions ready when calling. PLEASE WRITE YOUR MODEL NUMBER IN THE SPACE PROVIDED ABOVE.

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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, 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 is 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. Check entire box and inside all packing material for parts and/or additional instructional material. Before beginning assembly, read the instructions and identify parts using the

hardware identifier and parts list in this document.

•If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.

•Two (2) people are recommended for this operation.

•Check base regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause 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 transport of the system.

•Climate, corrosion or misuse could result in system failure.

•Minimum operational height is 6' 6" (1.98 m) to the bottom of backboard.

•This equipment is intended for home recreational use only and NOT excessive competitive play.

•Read and understand the warning label affixed to pole. Label is shown on page 1.

•The life of your basketball pole depends on many conditions. The climate, placement of the pole, the location of the pole, exposure to corrosives such as pesticides, herbicides or salts are all important.

•If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy Sports.

•Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting height.

Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.

Use caution when using this system.

For more information on assembly, placement, proper use and maintenance, visit The American Basketball Council website at http://www.smarthoops.com.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND

MATERIALS:

•Two People

•Tape Measure

•Wood Board (Scrap)

•Wrenches: (Two) 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4” or Large and Small Adjustable Wrenches

•Safety Goggles

•Sawhorse or Support Table

•Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m)

•Garden Hose or Sand (225 lb.) (102 kg)

•Hammer

•Tape

•Phillips Head Screw Driver

•Scissors

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.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

TO ADJUST BACKBOARD:

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1.	While holding handle, remove pin.	3
2.	Move elevator up or down to
	desired height.	2
3.	Replace pin full length to lock
	system at desired height.
		2

MOVING SYSTEM

1.	Adjust basketball backboard
1	height to lowest position.
2.	While holding pole, rotate
	basketball system forward
	until wheels engage with
	ground.
3.	Move basketball system to
2	desired location.

4.	Carefully rotate basketball
3	system upright.
4

5.	Reattach ground restraint and
	check system for stability.
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WARNING

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Owner must ensure that all players know and follow

these rules for safe operation of the system.

•DO NOT HANG on the rim or any part of the system including backboard, support braces or net.

•During play, especially when performing dunk type activities, keep player's face away from the backboard, rim and net. Serious injury could occur if teeth/face come in contact with backboard, rim or net.

•Do not slide, climb, shake or play on base and/or pole.

•After assembly is complete, fill system completely with water or sand and stake to the ground. Never leave system in an upright position without filling base with weight, as system may tip over causing injuries.

•When adjusting height or moving system, keep hands and fingers away from moving parts.

•Do not allow children to move or adjust system.

•During play, do not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces, etc.). Objects may entangle in net.

•Surface beneath the base must be smooth and free of gravel or other sharp objects. Punctures cause leakage and could cause system to tip over.

•Keep organic material away from pole base. Grass, litter, etc. could cause corrosion and/or deterioration.

•Check pole system for signs of corrosion (rust, pitting, chipping) and repaint with exterior enamel paint. If rust has penetrated through the steel anywhere, replace pole immediately.

•Check system before each use for proper ballast, loose hardware, excessive wear and signs corrosion and repair before use.

•Check system before each use for instability.

•Do not use system during windy and/or severe weather conditions; system may tip over. Place system in the storage position and/or in an area protected from the wind and free from personal property and/or overhead wires.

•Never play on damaged equipment.

•See instruction manual for proper installation and maintenance.

•When moving system, use caution to keep mechanism from shifting.

•Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.

•Do not allow water in tank to freeze. During sub-freezing weather add non-toxic antifreeze, sand or empty tank completely and store. (Do not use salt.)

•Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped surface. System may tip over more easily.

In the U.S.:1-800-558-5234 and Canada: 1-800-284-8339

TUFF STUFF® and associated trademarks are owned and used with permission of Mattel, Inc. Huffy products are not sponsored, endorsed or authorized in any way by Mattel, Inc. or any of its affiliated or subsidiary companies.

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Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234, for Canada: 1-800-284-8339, for Europe: 00 800 555 85234 (Sweden: 009 555 85234),

for Australia: 1-800-333 061 - Internet Address: http://www.huffysports.com

WRITE IN YOUR MODEL NUMBER:

Customer Service Center

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N53

W24700 South Corporate Circle

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Sussex,

WI 53089

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