1. Mark middle and bottom pole sections indicated distance from ends with tape.

MIDDLE

TOP

5" (12.7 cm)

BOTTOM 14" (35.6 cm)

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2. Ensure ground is level with playing surface, then dig pole hole*.

WARNING!

CONTACT UTILITIES

BEFORE DIGGING.

GROUND SURFACE

Surface du sol

Superficie del piso

Superficie al suolo

Solo

Bodenfläche

Grondoppervlak

Grundflade

Underlag

Markyta

NOTE: Maximum distance from edge of hole to edge of playing surface 6” (15.2cm).

18" (42.7 cm)

6" (15.2 cm)

24" (61 cm)

WARNING!

PLAYING SURFACE

Surface de jeu

Superficie de juego

Superficie di giuoco

Área de Jogo

Spielfläche

Speeloppervlak

Spilleflade

Spillebane

Spelplan

*This hole size represents the minimum requirement for ideal conditions. The location (hill/incline) of the pole, soil conditions (sand/clay) and other factors could require a larger hole size and concrete footing.

8" (20.3 cm)

14" (35.6 cm)

3. Pour concrete into hole and insert bottom pole section to the 14” (35.6 cm) mark. Center pole section in hole, and level in all directions. Check leveling several times while concrete is curing. NOTE: Minimum distance from center of pole to edge of hole 8” (20.3 cm).

Tamp down concrete to release air pockets, then

4. build drainage hill. NOTE: Bottom of pole to top of hole/playing surface, not including drainage hill 14” (35.6 cm).

Fill pole half way with concrete.

5. NOTE: Approximately 500 lb (227 kg) of concrete is required for hole and bottom pole section.

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In-ground Basketball System specifications

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