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Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System

Models: GP7G54, GP7G60

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

Please read all instructions before attempting installation or operation of these units

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

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. May 28, 2014

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Summary of Contents for GP7G54

Page 1: ...dels GP7G54 GP7G60 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Please read all instructions before attempting installation or operation of these units SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE PU...

Page 2: ...ase do not substitute for factory parts Please contact your dealer or Gared or Performance Sports Systems customer service department and allow them to determine if substitute parts are acceptable It...

Page 3: ...the following warnings to prevent possible personal injury and potential damage to the equipment during assembly setup and operation Before proceeding with assembly read all instructions and assembly...

Page 4: ...Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System 3 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GP7G54 GP7G60 Backboard size in mm 54 x 34 1372 x 864 60 x 36 1524 x 914 Weight lb kg 264 120 278 126...

Page 5: ...Service at 800 325 2682 or PSS Customer Service at 800 848 8034 for assistance with replacement of any parts missing or damaged ARM PKG GP7 GP7G54 GP7G60 453052661 453052662 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTI...

Page 6: ...13 UNC X 9 4 1 123051528 DECAL HEIGHT ADJUST GP7 15 2 502 8 13 160 HEX BOLT 1 2 13 UNC X 10 5 4 451652627 REBAR 3 8 X 30 LONG 16 4 502 8 13 20 HEX BOLT 1 2 13 UNC X 1 25 6 1 451652644 ACUATOR ASSY GP7...

Page 7: ...3 9 16 End Wrench 4 Tape Measure 5 Hammer or Rubber Mallet 6 Shovel 7 Post Hole Digger 8 Carpenter s Level 9 2 Heavy Duty Step Ladders 10 2 Sawhorses For Optional Board Padding 11 Phillips Head Screwd...

Page 8: ...1 a Find Template Plate and hardware in boxed inside the Post Package b Install 5 8 11 Nut item 3 onto each J Bolt item 2 c Insert J bolt into Template Plate item 1 and secure with 5 8 11 Nut item 3...

Page 9: ...he center of hole should measure as shown for the correct Face of Bank location a Fill the hole with concrete to within 18 of surface as shown in fig 3 b Insert 4 30 pieces of rebar into concrete on a...

Page 10: ...ate Assembly repeatedly to eliminate air bubbles in the concrete Template should be resting on the level and finished concrete c Level and square the template to obtain the desired Face of Bank F O B...

Page 11: ...in fig 6 The post is heavy so use at least two people for this operation Be sure that the post is installed with the Actuator Anchor on the side away from the court 4 Secure post with 4 5 8 Flat Washe...

Page 12: ...tem 11 INSTALL LIFTING ARM AND ACTUATOR Follow the steps below to assemble the unit in the proper sequence See the instructions on the following pages for more detailed information Ballooned parts ref...

Page 13: ...olt 15 with hardware indicated Tube should pass through both the hole in the plastic rain sleeve and the hole in the Actuator Tighten Lock Nut 20 to remove clearance only Do not torque 3 Attach the Ac...

Page 14: ...t 9 using x 9 Bolt 14 and hardware indicated Allow arms to swing vertically down at this time Tighten Lock Nut 20 to remove clearance only Do not torque Prepare Board for Installation 1 Support Backbo...

Page 15: ...Flanged Bushing 12 into the two Upper Board Brackets located on the outer edges of the board Insert Bushing from the inside as shown A light tap from a rubber mallet may be required to seat Bushing 4...

Page 16: ...ut to remove clearance only Do not torque Helpful hint Working out of the bed of a truck may be easier than using ladders The backboard is very heavy The Board and Goal can weigh nearly 125 lbs Make s...

Page 17: ...vel Goal 1 Check the level of the bottom of the Board and the top of the Goal If adjustments need to be made loosen 3 8 goal hardware Level Board and Goal and retighten 2 Be sure that all Board and Go...

Page 18: ...f tape mark the location of the lower edge of the rain shield 2 Crank the Goal to the minimum height so that the Lifting Arm rests on the stop Crank clockwise to lower 3 Apply Height Adjusting Decal 4...

Page 19: ...Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System 18 Installing Optional Padding Note The padding options shown below are purchased separately...

Page 20: ...ketball System 19 The following illustration shows how to attach the optional LSCE54 or LSCE60 Pro Mold Recreational Backboard Padding if purchased The padding may be attached before or after the back...

Page 21: ...Varsity Jam Adjustable Basketball System 20...

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