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INSTRUCTIONS
POST ASSEMBLY
Figure 3
3
2
Be sure to match up both
“Back Side” stickers on
the back of the poles and
that the holes on top pole
are toward the back.
DO NOT DUNK ON THIS UNIT .
DO NOT HANG FROM ANY P
ART OF THIS
UNIT , INCLUDING THE BACKBO
ARD, RIM,
SUPPORT BRACES OR NET
.
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A
R
N
IN
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42
42
Figure 4
DO NOT DUNK ON THIS UNIT .
DO NOT HANG FROM ANY PART OF THIS
UNIT , INCLUDING THE BACKBOARD, RIM,
SUPPORT BRACES OR NET.
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WARNING
!
NOTE: Self Drilling screws
(#42) are used. Holes are
only on outside Pole. User
must insert screws through
BOTH POLES.
DO NOT DUNK ON THIS UNIT .
DO NOT HANG FROM ANY PART OF THIS
UNIT , INCLUDING THE BACKBOARD, RIM,
SUPPORT BRACES OR NET.
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W
ARNING
!
FAILURE TO FULLY ENGAGE THE
BOTTOM OF THE UPPER POLE TO
THE 6” MARK ON THIS BOTTOM
POLE STICKER, COULD CAUSE
YOUR UNIT TO COLLAPSE AND MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
BACKSIDE
Bottom of upper pole must cover the
above orange portion of this sticker
(6” mark).
WARNING
!
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3.
Once the Top pole is to the 6” Mark on the Warning Sticker, lay Pole Assembly on its side on two padded saw horses. Insert
a (#42) Screw into each 3/16” hole in top Pole, two on each side of the Post Assembly. You will need someone to hold the
Pole assembly while inserting screws. Screw must go through both Top and Bottom (Inner) Poles. Make sure to not strip
screws once they are all they way through. See
Figure 4
.
SCREWS (#42) MUST BE INSTALLED TO POLE AS DESCRIBED
IN STEP 3. FAILURE TO INSTALL SCREWS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
NOTE: Cordless drill required for screw installation. Do not over tighten screws causing screws to strip.
Once Screw heads touch pole, STOP! Overtightening will cause Pole to Warp and damage system.
NOTE: To install screws, it will be easier if you use a cordless drill with 5/16” socket (instead of Phillips head).
NOTE: Screws #42, used in step 3, are Self Drilling screws and can be installed without drilling pilot holes.
However, it will be easier to install screws if you drill 9/64” pilot holes in bottom pole. WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES if drilling holes.
DO NOT DUNK ON THIS UNIT .
DO NOT HANG FROM ANY PART OF THIS
UNIT , INCLUDING THE BACKBOARD, RIM,
SUPPORT BRACES OR NET.
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WARNING
!
1.
2.
Align the upper pole (#3) with the bottom pole (#2) as shown in
Figure 3
and slide them
together. While maintaining control of the pole assembly stand poles up
STRAIGHT
on a
piece of MDF or plywood,
lift poles up by bottom pole
below the 6” mark shown on
sticker and slam down the bottom pole as many times as needed on a piece of MDF or
plywood
until the bottom of the upper pole reaches the 6”
mark (on Sticker) on the
bottom pole.
See Figure 3
.
Before putting any of the poles tubes together, make sure that the orange area of the
Warning Sticker on Pole (#2) is 6 inches from the top end.
Be sure that the “Back Side”
stickers are on the back of the pole.
See
Figure 3.
If you want to see a video on how to put the poles together go to:
http://www.escaladesports.com/customer-service/instruction-videos/basketball
WARNING: This pole assembly is heavy. Step 2 may require two adults. Make sure you
can control the pole when slamming it together. If you are unsure if you can safely control
the pole ask another adult to help you. This helper can stand on the opposite side of the
pole. Attention should be paid to one’s feet and toes during entire slamming process.
NOTE:
When slamming poles together make sure to keep the poles
straight.
Slamming the poles down crooked will damage the bottom of the pole. Top
Pole must cover upper orange area of sticker. If Pole goes slightly past the 6”
mark, it is OK.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT hit poles with hammer or sledge hammer to
attach poles together.
PIECE OF
PLYWOOD / MDF
(must be at least as
big as pole plate)
BURY LINE
NOTE
: Top Pole must cover
upper orange area of
sticker. If Pole goes slightly
past the 6” mark, it is OK
.
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