In-Ground Basketball System
Owners Manual
Customer Service Center
• N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle • Sussex, WI 53089 • U.S.A.
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WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
From Box Here:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-334-9111
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PARTS LIST
Item Qty. Part No.
Description
1
2
3
4
1
1
1
858861
898850
Pole
Plate, Anchor, Black
Rim Assembly
Net
1
5
6
7
8
4
4
4
1
1
4*
1
2
1
1
2
4
2
1
4
8
203017
203300
200512
204923
204921
203309
Nut, Hex, 3/8-16
Washer, Locking, 3/8
Bolt, Hex, Tap, 3/8-16 x 3.5” Long
Pin, Cotter, #8
Washer, Barrel
Washer, Flat, 3/8”
Backboard
Pole Bracket, Arm Mounting, 6 x 6
Pin, Hitch
Rod, Threaded Assembly, 5/8-11 x 19.8”, Zinc
Name Plate
Bolt, Hex, 1/2-13 x 2.5, Black Zinc
Yoke, Lower & Upper, Pole Mounted
Nut, 5/8-11, Grade 8
Bolt, J, 5/8-11 x 24, 3” Thread
Bolt, 1/2-13 x 3.75”
Washer, Flat, .053 I.D., .08 O.D., Black Zinc
Nut, Lock, Nylon Insert, 1/2-13, Black Zinc
Bolt, Hex Head, 1/2”-13 x 6”
Washer, Flat, 5/8, Black Zinc
Nut, Hex, 5/8-11, Black Zinc
Bushing, Plastic
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
901159
204922
808545
204521
206271
878882
205008
200573
202608
213635
213637
213641
214046
214057
204670A
204670C
205794
24
13
1
9
12
4
8
1
Bushing, Plastic
Foam Pad
*You May Have Extra Parts With This Model.
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HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (BOLTS & SCREWS)
Item #23 (1)
Item #8 (4)*
Item #20 (8)
Item #7 (2)
Item #16 (4)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (NUTS, WASHERS & SPACERS)
Item #5 (4)
Item #22 (13)
Item #6 (4)
Item #21 (24)
Item #18 (1)
Item #25 (12)
Item #10 (4)*
Item #24 (9)
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER (OTHER - NOT ACTUAL SIZE)
Item #8 (1)
Item #9 (1)
Item #26 (4)
Item #27 (8)
Item #13 (1)
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Ensure ground is level with playing surface, then dig pole hole.
1.
24" (61 cm)
48" (121.9 cm)
WARNING!
24" (61 cm)
GROUND SURFACE
PLAYING SURFACE
48" (121.9 cm)
CONTACT UTILITIES
BEFORE DIGGING.
2.
Install nut (25) to J-bolt (19)
as shown. Repeat procedure
for remaining three J-bolts
(19).
25
25
2.75”
(7 cm)
2
IMPORTANT!
19
25
Make sure nuts (25)
are 2.75” (7 cm) from
top of J-bolts
Install threaded ends of J-bolts (19) through holes
in mounting plate (2) and secure as shown.
3.
19
NOTE:
Make sure J-bolts (19) are in the illustrated position.
Nuts on the top of plate are used for leveling the pole after
system is fully assembled.
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Fill hole with concrete. Tamp down concrete to release air pockets
and build drainage hill.
4.
DRAINAGE HILL
1" (2.54 cm)
PLAYING SURFACE
SIDE VIEW
Insert J-bolts (19) from mounting plate (2) into cement as shown. Move assembly around to release
any air pockets in cement, then rest mounting plate on cement drainage hill. Apply some pressure to
level mounting plate on top of drainage hill. Level mounting plate and square with playing surface.
Clean off any excess cement on mounting plate at this time and place washers (24) onto J-bolts.
5.
24
24
24
IMPORTANT!
2
Check leveling of mounting plate
24
several times with carpenter’s level
while concrete is curing.
IMPORTANT!
Front of mounting plate
(2) must be parallel with
playing surface.
PLAYING SURFACE
IMPORTANT!: WAIT A MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS BEFORE GOING ON
TO NEXT STEP. CONCRETE MUST CURE. ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME
FOR COLD, WET OR HUMID WEATHER.
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Insert bushings (26 and 27) into
areas shown.
6.
27
11
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
IMPORTANT!
26
Bushing
types are
identified
with a letter.
26
26
17
26
17
26
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Rest top of pole (1) on a piece of scrap wood (not included) and line up holes in pole to holes in
mounting plate (2) as shown.
7A.
1
WARNING!
PLAYING SURFACE
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
SCRAP WOOD
(NOT INCLUDED)
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
1
2
PLAYING SURFACE
Insert bolt (23) through holes in plate and pole and secure with nut (22).
7B.
1
23
22
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8.
WARNING!
TWO people are required to lift pole into
position so that the threaded assembly rod
(14) can be installed and secured by the
THIRD person.
THREE PEOPLE
While pole is being supported by TWO
capable adults, position rod (14) and lock
into place with hitch pin (13) and cotter
pin (8).
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Slide barrel washer (9) onto other end of
rod (14) and secure with washer (24) and
nut (18). Tighten nut (18) until it is
positioned 3-3/4” from the end of the
rod (14) as shown (Figure A).
Completed Assembly
18
24
1
9
14
8
13
Fig. A
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9.
While still in forward position, attach both
yokes (17) to pole as shown.
WARNING!
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
22
21
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
12
21
20
17
12
17
FIGURE
B.
IMPORTANT!
3.2"
YOKE PLACEMENT
From the top of the pole to the top of the upper
yoke’s bracket should be approximately 3.2”.
18"
From the bottom of the upper yoke’s bracket to
the top of the lower yoke’s bracket should be
approximately 18”.
SEE FIGURE B
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Attach backboard (11) to upper and lower
yokes (17).
10.
A.
Then, hinge board to match up with holes in
lower yoke (17), FIG. C, and secure with
hardware as shown in FIG. D.
B.
First attach board (11) to upper yoke (17),
using TWO people to hold the board and
ONE person to attach hardware (FIG. A).
Use hardware as shown in FIG. B.
WARNING!
THREE PEOPLE
REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
FIG. A
FIG. C
FIG. D
11
FIG. B
11
21
21
21
21
16
16
22
22
21
21
21
21
16
16
22
22
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Before starting, tighten assembly bolt (14) at 6-3/4” from the end of the bolt to the top of the nut (18)
(Figure C).
11.
Remove rim cover (16), attach rim assembly (3) to backboard (11) and reattach rim cover (16).
** For rim assembly see instructions included with rim.
IMPORTANT!
POLYCARBONITE & ACRYLIC BOARDS:
Carefully cut and peel protective film
away from board prior to attaching
rim.
GLASS BOARDS:
DO NOT cut and peel protective film
away from back of board prior to
attaching rim!
14
18
FIGURE
C.
5
6
11
3
Rim Assembly
28
Refer To Instructions
Included With Rim
Hardware For Rim
Assembly.
10
10
8
7
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Install net (4) to rim as shown.
12.
1.
2.
4.
3.
Apply name plate stickers (15) to lower yoke as shown.
13.
15
15
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14.
Upright pole (1) by tightening nut (18).
Using 15/16” wrench, turn nut (18) clockwise to
begin standing pole upright. Continue to turn nut (18)
until pole has come to rest against washers (24) and
pole is vertical.
WARNING!
THREE PEOPLE REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE.: TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO
GUIDE AND SUPPORT THE SYSTEM WHILE THE
THIRD PERSON IS TIGHTENING NUT (25) TO
RAISE THE SYSTEM UPRIGHT.
Once pole is in its final position, install washers (24)
and nuts (25) onto J-bolts (19) and fully tighten to
secure pole to base plate
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
1
18
1
25
24
24
E
C
YING
A
PLA
SURF
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After pole has been secured to plate (2) loosen nut (18),
remove cotter pin (8), and pull out pin (13). This will allow the
removal of the assembly bolt (14) which is no longer
necessary for the remainder of the assembly and installation
of system.
15.
WARNING!
WARNING: ONLY AFTER
NUTS (25) HAVE BEEN
FULLY TIGHTENED:
Remove cotter pin (8) and
pin (13) to remove assembly
bolt (14) from bottom
plate (2).
18
24
9
14
8
13
25
24
25
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Check system leveling. Pole (1)
should be level in all directions.
After system is leveled,
16.
NOTE:
completely tighten all nuts (25).
If adjustment is
necessary, adjust
system by rotating
the nuts (25) between
anchor plate (2) and
pole flange.
1
25
2
17.
Regulation height is 10 feet.
WARNING!
10 feet
(3.05 m)
READ AND UNDERSTAND
WARNINGS LABELS
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
ID# M867SF12
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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Subject to proper installation and normal use, Spalding®
warrants, subject to limitations below, to the original retail
purchaser all structural components of the Spalding®
system to be free of defects in material and workmanship
for the duration of ownership by the original retail
purchaser.
Merchandise must be shipped prepaid with a copy of proof
of purchase to our factory for examination to see whether
it needs to be repaired or replaced. Any labor costs,
travel expenses and any other charges involved in the
removal, installation or replacement of the
defective/repaired parts from/to your Spalding® system
will be your (the purchaser’s) responsibility. Shipping
charges for replaced or warranted merchandise being
sent back to the customer from our factory must be
prepaid by the customer in advance. If not, the
replacement shipment will be sent out collect.
What is Not Covered By This Warranty
Paint or rusted parts. Paint kits will be available to assist in
normal maintenance.
RIM
HANGING ON THE RIM WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
RIms are not warranted for any defects other than
workmanship. Torn back plates, damaged springs, bent
rings, damaged eye bolts, and torn or distorted rim
supports result from hanging on the rim and are not
warranted.
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