Tighten just until washers 19 stop moving

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1.Insert axle (2) into tank (1) as shown to secure wheel (3) and eyebolt (57) into position. Repeat procedure for opposite side.

2.Position front cover (47) on top of tank (1) as shown, insert eye bolts (57) through cover, snapping front cover over axles (2) at the same time. Tighten completely.

3.Mark pole sections with tape as shown.

4.Bounce top pole section (4) and middle section (5) together as shown until they no longer move toward taped reference mark. Upright assembly. NOTE: Pole sections should have a 3-1/2” (9 cm) overlap minimum.

5.IMPORTANT! Holes in top (4) and bottom pole (6) sections must align to correctly position elevator system toward playing surface. Add bottom pole section (6) to assembly as shown and bounce until they no longer move toward taped reference mark. NOTE: Pole sections should have a 3 1/2”

(9 cm) overlap minimum.

6.Insert bolts (7) into bracket (9) as shown. Install bolt (14) through bracket (9) and bottom pole section (6) and secure with nut (12) as shown.

7.Carefully tip unit forward and secure pole assembly to tank (1) with washers (13) and nuts (16) as shown.

8.Install rod (11) through bottom pole section (6) as shown. Install eye bolts (8) onto rod (11) as shown.

9.Secure cover (47) to rod (11) using washers (55) nuts (10) and bolt covers (15) as shown.

10.Install pole mount bracket (17) and reinforcement bracket (58) with carriage bolts (18) as shown. Tighten flange nuts (16) completely.

11.Attach spacers (22, 23) to pole mount bracket (17) with bolts (21), washers (19), and nuts (20) as shown. IMPORTANT!

Tighten just until washers (19) stop moving.

12.Attach covers (24) onto pole mount bracket (17) with carriage bolt (25) and nut (16) as shown. IMPORTANT! Loop end of pin lanyard (27) over carriage bolt (25) during this assembly. NOTE: Assemble lanyard (27) to locking pin (26) as shown.

13.Apply logo and height indicator labels (29) to adjustment rod (28) as shown. Attach handle parts (32, 33) to adjustment rod with screw (31), carriage bolts (30), and flange nuts (16) as shown.

IMPORTANT! Indicator labels should be applied as close to holes as possible to prevent labels from being damaged during height adjustment.

14.Insert handle assembly through pole mount assembly as shown. Lock pole assembly in place at the 10’ (3.05 m) mark with pin

15.Attach backboard support brackets (35) to the backboard frame using bolts (21), spacers (36), washers (55) and nuts (20) as shown.

16.Attach lower elevator tubes (40) and counter balance spring (41) to backboard support brackets (35) using spacers (34), bolt (37), and nut (39) as shown. NOTE: Rim mounting nuts and bolts

(56)supplied with rim hardware. NOTE: DO NOT use washers here on spring return style rims.

17.Install cover (60) over spring return mechanism as shown.

18.Attach upper elevator tubes (43) to backboard support brackets (35) using spacers (34), bolt (58), and nut (39) as shown.

19.Install net clips (50) to rim (42). See Illustration.

20.Install net (51). See Illustration.

21.Support pole on sawhorse. Attach backboard assembly to top pole section (4) as shown. Install pole cap (46). NOTE: Two people are recommended for this step. Use caution; elevator assembly is heavy.

22.Install upper elevator tubes (43) to triangle plates (45) as shown. Install handle assembly to lower elevator tubes (40) using bolt (37), spacers (44), and nut (39) as shown. NOTE: Before going on to next step, set adjustable system assembly to the 10’ (3.05 m) setting.

23.Insert bolt (37) through left side upper elevator tube (43), then stretch spring (41) onto bolt (37). Insert bolt (37) through right side upper elevator tube (43) and secure with nut (39).

WARNING: USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING SPRINGS.

24.Roll completed assembly to desired position. Fill tank with water (approx. 28 gallons (106 Liters)) or sand (approx. 225 lbs. (102 kg)) and snap cap (49) in place. Secure assembly to ground using rope (52) and tie down stake (53).

IMPORTANT! Add two gallons (7.6 Liters) of non-toxic antifreeze in sub-freezing climates.

WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED WHEN EMPTY, MAY TIP OVER.

25.Apply height adjustment and moving label (54) to front of pole as shown.

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO ADJUST HEIGHT.

26.While holding handle, remove pin (26).

27.Move elevator up or down to desired height.

28.Replace pin (26) full length to lock system at desired height.

P/N 211636

07/02