BALLHOG Icon Series, Installation And Owner'S Instructions

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Safety Instructions
Owner must ensure that all installers and players know and comply
with these rules for safe assembly, installation, operation and use
of the system. Proper and complete assembly, use and supervision
is essential for proper operation of the product and to reduce
the risk of accident or injury. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ASSEMBLE
AND INSTALL THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT FOLLOWING THE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
WARNING
1. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, seri-
ous injury and/or property damage and will void the warranty.
Do not install or use this product unless the instructions
within this manual have been carefully read and understood.
2. Locate your goal away from potential dangers, including
walls, trip hazards, high-traffic areas or where a vehicle might
come into contact with goal post, backboard or rim.
To avoid severe injury or death, do not locate goal under
power lines that may come into contact with the goal as it
is raised.
3. Two or three people in good physical condition and capable of
lifting at least 90-100 lbs. (40-45 kg) each are recommended
for safe installation and assembly.
• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution. Follow all
warnings and cautions on the ladder carefully.
• Installation and assembly of this product will require lifting and
bending that may result in injury to anyone not accustomed to
this type of activity.
• Before digging for the ground anchor, check for underground
power, gas, telephone, water and other utility lines. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury. See 811 One Call Warning box on
this page for more information or call your local utility company.
• If an auger or post hole digger is used, be sure you read and fol-
low all instructions, warnings and cautions for such equipment.
• Ensure there are no overhead power lines within a 20 ft. (7 m)
radius of the goal location.
• Climate, corrosion or misuse could result in system failure.
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Keep organic material away from the pole base. Dirt, grass, litter
etc. could cause corrosion or deterioration.
Only use parts provided with your Ball Hog
®
basketball goal
system or replacement parts provided by Ball Hog . Use of other
parts (a) may cause the goal system to fail,
(b) could result in death, serious injury or property damage,
and (c) will void the warranty.
• With rim set at 7’-0” playing height, the minimum operational
height is 6’-4” (1.93 m) to the bottom of the backboard.
• DO NOT CLIMB THE POLE OR HANG on the rim or any part of
the goal system. This includes the backboard, support braces
and net. The product is not designed for such use and property
damage or personal injuries such as cuts, broken bones, nerve,
spinal cord or brain injury or death could occur.
• Use caution when performing dunking activities with this product.
• During play keep players’ faces away from the backboard, rim
and net or serious injury could result.
• Players must wear a mouth guard to avoid dental injuries.
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• Do not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces, etc.) or other
loose objects that could become tangled in the net or injure
another player.
• Before each use, check the goal system for loose hardware, exces-
sive wear and signs of corrosion. Repair the system before use.
• NEVER play on damaged equipment.
• When adjusting the height of the rim:
• Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts.
• DO NOT allow children to adjust the system height.
• DO NOT OVERCRANK OR OVER-ADJUST the rim height above 10
ft. or below 6 ft. 8 inches
• Check the goal system frequently for signs of corrosion. Remove
surface rust and loose paint completely, and repaint with exterior
enamel paint. If rust or corrosion has penetrated or pitted any
components of the goal, DO NOT allow play and repair or replace
parts immediately.
• DO NOT use the goal system to lift or hoist anything.
• Use caution when using this goal system. Most injuries are
caused
by misuse and/or not following these instructions.
Retain this manual for future reference of operation, maintenance
and parts information.
The information in this manual is based on the latest information
available at the time of publication. Your goal may have product
improvements and options not yet contained in this manual . Ball
Hog reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice
or obligation.
Contact the manufacturer if technical assistance is required.
WARNING
Before digging for the ground anchor ,
contact your local One-Call system
(dial 811) in your area.
Utility Markings
Color Definitio
Red Electric
Yellow Gas, Oil, Petroleum
Orange Communication, Phone, TV
Blue Potable Water, Irrigation
Green/Brown Sewer
White Proposed Dig
1-888-258-0808