1.Remove contents from tank (1).
2.Correctly identify each pole section and mark indicated distance from ends with tape as shown.
3.IMPORTANT! Center alignment slot of middle pole section (5) in a lower hole of top pole section (4) as shown. While maintaining alignment, bounce pole top (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
4.IMPORTANT! Center alignment slot of lower pole section (6) in a lower hole of middle pole section (5) as in step 3. While maintaining alignment, bounce assembly and lower pole section (6) together as shown until they no longer moved toward taped reference mark. NOTE: Pole sections should have a
5.Install rod (7) through holes in bottom pole section (6) and eyebolt (8).
6.Install wheel axle (2) through wheel carriage (19) and install wheels (3) onto wheel axle (2) with spacers (17) as shown. Insert pole assembly into tank assembly as shown. Secure bottom pole (6) section to tank and wheel carriage as shown. A deep socket is recommended. NOTE: Two people recommended for this step.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
7.Secure base struts (10) to pole using bolt (11), washers (12), and nut (13), as shown. Rotate the
WARNING: TIGHTEN BOLT (11) IN LOCKNUT (13) UNTIL FLUSH (EVEN) WITH LOCKNUT’S OUTER EDGE.
8.Secure base struts (10) to base using bolt (15), washers (12), and nut (16).
9.IMPORTANT! Test fit bolts into holes of backboard brackets (29) and carefully rock them in a circular motion to ream out paint from holes if necessary.
Fit spacer (33) into pawl (27). Then continue to assemble as shown. Tighten completely.
10.Assemble elevator tubes (44) to ratchet components as shown. Tighten completely. IMPORTANT! It is necessary for all parts to be installed properly for this mechanism to work safely and properly.
11.Secure pawl (27) in place with clevis pin (30) and washers (18) as shown.
12.
WARNING: USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING SPRINGS.
Stretch spring (41) into position with pliers.
13.
WARNING: TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY.
Insert “T” bolt (47) through Slam Jam bracket (46) as shown.
Secure Slam Jam bracket (46) and backboard bracket (29) assemblies to backboard. Bend upper halves of backboard brackets (29) to line up with holes in backboard and secure with bolts (32) and nuts (16).
Tighten completely.
14.Attach upper elevator tubes (44) to backboard brackets (29) using spacers (42) bolt (43) and nut (39) as shown.
15.
WARNING: TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY.
Support pole on sawhorse. Attach upper and lower elevator tubes (44) to upper pole section (4) using bolts (43) and nuts (39) as shown. Attach pole cap (22) as shown.
16.Fit rim (21) securely into bracket (46) as shown.
Install reinforcement bracket (48) onto “T” bolt (47) as shown. Install spring (45) onto “T” bolt (47) as shown.
Install special nut (40) and washer (38) onto “T” bolt (47). Tighten nut (40) until flush with end of “T” bolt (47).
WARNING: USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT PROPER INSTALLATION OF SMART CLIPS, OR WHEN ALL SMART CLIPS ARE NOT PRESENT COULD RESULT IN BODILY HARM. BE SURE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
17.Install net clips as shown. (See illustration)
18.Install net as shown. (See illustration)
19.
WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED WHEN
EMPTY, MAY TIP OVER.
WARNING: TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY.
Roll the completed assembly to the desired playing area. Insert the
IMPORTANT! Add two gallons (7.6 Liters) of
20. Apply the height adjustment and moving label (25) to the front of the pole as shown.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO ADJUST HEIGHT.
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