1. Locate and dig an 18" minimum diameter x 48" deep hole.
2. Insert long end of vertical pole into hole. Brace post in footing hole so that the underside of the
extension arm is 9' 6 1/2" from the playing surface (see Figure A).
3. Mix and pour concrete into footing hole using (12) 80 lbs. bags of pre-mix concrete. Fill footing hole
to top with concrete and crown for drainage. Make sure post is straight and plumb. STOP! Allow 48
hours minimum drying time before continuing assembly.
4. If you purchased a
RuffNeck Supreme
package (FT222 backboard 3
½
'x 6' clear acrylic) you must
remove and discard the (4) steel grommets located at the rim holes in your backboard before
proceeding. Attach rim, backboard and nosecone together as shown in Figure B using the bolts
provided with the rim. The nosecone should be attached so the welded nuts are at 12 and 3 o'clock.
Note to
RuffNeck Supreme
customers: Because the holes in your 3
½
'x 6' clear acrylic backboard are
oversized holes, it is EXTREMELY important that special care is take to perfectly center the nosecone
over the rim holes so the backboard does not crack while tightening rim. If you purchased an acrylic
backboard you should have received 2 rubber gaskets (provided with backboard). Place one rubber
gasket between the nosecone and the backside of the board. The other gasket fits between the
backplate of the rim and the face of the backboard. Additionally, if you purchased a FT215 or an FT220
acrylic backboard, bolt on the backboard frame support to the center four holes located at the top of
your backboard frame using the 5/16" hardware provided with the backboard. Disregard the backboard
frame support for all other backboards. To attach the backboard frame support you must first remove
and discard the plastic shipping strap currently located at the backboard joint.
5. Lift Rim/Backboard/Nosecone assembly up in an inverted position (see Figure C) and slide
nosecone all the way over the open end of the bent post. Then turn the Rim/Backboard/Nosecone
assembly 180 degrees until it is in the full upright, playing position. Tighten nosecone down against
bent post using (2) 3/8"x 1
¼
" hex bolts. Check both backboard and rim for level and make any
necessary adjustments.
6. Loosely attach T-Clamp to extension arm using the 4
½
" U-Bolt,
½
" lockwashers and
½
" hex nuts
provided. If you purchased a RuffNeck Max, RuffNeck Flight, or RuffNeck Dynasty package be sure to
also attach the backboard braces to the T-Clamp using the same
½
" hardware, you will not use the
welded tab on the T-Clamp. Note: Attach backboard braces to welded tab on the T-Clamp for all other
RuffNeck packages. Use (1) 3/8"x 1
¼
" hex bolt, (2) 3/8" flatwasher, (1) 3/8" lockwasher and (1) 3/8"
hex nut when attaching backboard braces to T-Clamp welded tab.
7. Attaching backboard braces to backboard: For RuffNeck Max, RuffNeck Flight and RuffNeck
Dynasty packages use (2) 3/8" x 1
¼
" hex bolt, flatwashers, and lockwashers to attach backboard
braces to the upper threaded connecting points on the backside of the backboard. You may have to
remove the plastic plugs before attachment. For all other RuffNeck packages attach braces to either
side of the board using the 3/8" hardware. Bend braces to fit as necessary.
8. Check entire unit to make sure all components are square. If necessary, the backboard level front to
back can be adjusted by loosening both the 3/8" hardware on the nosecone and the
½
" U-Bolt. Simply
slide the T-Clamp forward or backward along the extension arm to slightly adjust the pitch of the
backboard.
9. Tighten all hardware and attach net.
