Height Adjustment

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,

TO ADJUST BACKBOARD:

Position looped end of crank onto hook as shown. Rotate crank handle to raise or lower backboard.

Height

Indicator

HookCrank

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

MOVING SYSTEM

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.

1.Adjust basketball backboard height to lowest position.

2.Rotate basketball system

forward, while holding pole, until wheels engage with ground.

3. Move basketball system to desired location.

4. Carefully rotate basketball system upright.

5. Reattach ground restraint and check system for stability.

System may tip over more easily.

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

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