Spalding M5800142 manual Height Adjustment

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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Rest unit on support table. Remove adjustment knobs (A) and carriage bolts (B) to extend or retract backboard and rim. Height adjustment from 4-1/2' - 6-1/2'.

WARNING

Read and understand warnings listed below before using this product.

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

WARNING

Backboard may rotate during height adjustment.

A

B

	pole.
•	After assembly is complete, fill system completely
	with water or sand. 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.

WARNING

Do not adjust height of system in upright position. System must be in down position to adjust

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•	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 of
	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.
•	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 2 gallons of non-toxic
	antifreeze, sand or empty tank completely and store.
	(Do not use salt.)
•	While moving system, do not allow anyone to stand
	or sit on base or have added ballasting on base.
•	Do not leave system unsupervised or play on system
	when wheels are engaged for moving.
• Use Caution when moving system across uneven
	surfaces. System may tip over.
•	Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped
	surface. System may tip over more easily.
•	See instruction manual for proper installation and
	maintenance.

In the U.S.: 1-800-558-5234	In the U.S.: 1-800-334-9111
In Canada: 1-800-284-8339
In the U.S.: 1-888-713-5488	In the U.S.: 1-800-558-5234
	In Canada: 1-800-284-8339

ID#: 558200 05/05

ID# M5800142 01/07 2