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P/N 21166904

Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234

Internet Address: http://www.hydra-rib.com

IMPORTANT! 

Have any questions?...Don’t go back to the store! 

We appreciate your purchasing one of our many fine products.  We are sure that you will be very satisfied with your selection.  Although
great care and effort have been taken, occasionally problems may occur.  To ensure prompt and correct handling of any problems, or to
answer any questions, please contact our Toll-Free Customer Service Number listed below.  Service will be quicker if you have your
Model Number (found on carton) and assembly instructions ready when calling.  PLEASE WRITE YOUR MODEL NUMBER IN THE
SPACE PROVIDED ABOVE.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND 

MATERIALS:

Three People

Tape Measure

Shovel and Post Hole Digger

Concrete, 1260 lb. (572 kg) and Container to Mix

Carpenter’s Level

(Two) Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m)

Wrenches: (Two) 1/2, 9/16, 3/4  (One) 3/8 (One) 1/4

Flat Screwdriver

Pliers

In-Ground Basketball System

Owners Manual

© COPYRIGHT 2002 by HUFFY SPORTS

A Huffy Sports Company

Customer Service Center

N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle

Sussex, WI 53089

U.S.A.

WRITE IN YOUR MODEL NUMBER:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.

Use caution when using this system.

• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.
• Two (2) people are reccomended for this operation.
• Seat the pole sections properly. Failure to do so could allow the pole sections to

separate during play.

• Before digging, contact utility company to locate underground power cables, gas,

and water lines. Ensure there are no overhead power lines within 20 ft. (7 m) radius
of pole location.

• Climate, corrosion, excessive use, or misuse could result in system failure.
• If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy Sports.
• Minimum operational height is 6'6" (1.98 m) to the bottom of backboard.
• This equipment is intended for home recreational use only and NOT excessive

competitive play.

• Read and understand the warning label affixed to pole.  Label is shown on page 2.
• The life of your basketball pole depends on many conditions.  The climate,

placement of the pole, the location of the pole, exposure to corrosives such as
pesticides, herbicides or salts are all important.

• Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting height.
• Serious injury could occur if teeth/face come in contact with backboard, net, or rim.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN

SERIOUS INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.

Owner must ensure that all players know and

follow these rules for safe operation of the system.

To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this system without following the
instructions carefully. Proper and complete assembly, use and supervision is
essential for proper operation and to reduce the risk of accident or injury. A
high probability of serious injury exists if this system is not installed,
maintained, and operated properly. Check entire box and inside all packing
material for parts and/or additional instructional material.  Before beginning
assembly, read the instructions and identify parts using the hardware identifier
and parts list in this document.

For more information on assembly, placement, proper use and maintenance,
visit The American Basketball Council website at http://www.smarthoops.com.

Summary of Contents for 21166904

Page 1: ...r cables gas and water lines Ensure there are no overhead power lines within 20 ft 7 m radius of pole location Climate corrosion excessive use or misuse could result in system failure If technical assistance is required contact Huffy Sports Minimum operational height is 6 6 1 98 m to the bottom of backboard This equipment is intended for home recreational use only and NOT excessive competitive pla...

Page 2: ... or net Do not slide climb shake or play on pole When adjusting height keep hands and fingers away from moving parts Do not allow children to move or adjust system During play do not wear jewelry rings watches necklaces etc objects may entangle in net Keep organic material away from pole base Grass litter etc could cause corrosion and or deterioration Check pole system for signs of corrosion rust ...

Page 3: ...mounting plate 3 and secure as shown NOTE Make sure J bolts 1 are in the illustrated position NOTE Nuts on the top of plate are used for leveling the pole after system is fully assembled 2 3 2 2 2 1 3 1 CONTACT UTILITIES BEFORE DIGGING Install nut 2 to J bolt 1 as shown Repeat procedure for other three J bolts 1 WARNING 2 5 08 cm IMPORTANT Make sure nuts are 2 5 08 cm from top of J Bolts ...

Page 4: ... 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 NOTE Check leveling of mounting plate 3 several times while concrete is curing 4 5 IMPORTANT Front of mounting plate 3 must be parallel with playing surface DO NOT PROCEED TO STEP 6 UNTIL CONCRETE HAS CURED FOR A MINIMUM OF 7...

Page 5: ...lange to mounting plate 3 as shown Tighten completely 6 7 5 TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WARNING PLAYING SURFACE PLAYING SURFACE IMPORTANT Holes in pole must be parallel with playing surface 14 38 3 7 6 14 5 1 NOTE Orientation bracket must face playing surface ...

Page 6: ...ms 9 as shown Repeat for opposite side Beginning with upper support arms 9 secure support arms to pole Continue by securing lower support arms 9 as shown 9 10 TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WARNING 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 14 4 9 11 9 12 12 7 4 4 4 ...

Page 7: ... 9 7 4 9 7 4 16 4 7 4 9 16 4 16 TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WARNING IMPORTANT Do not over tighten Secure H frame 13 to support arms 9 ...

Page 8: ...8 P N 21166904 10 04 12 Install cross brace 17 with nuts 59 and bolts 22 as shown Repeat for opposite side 17 22 59 ...

Page 9: ...9 10 04 P N 21166904 53 4 4 13 Install vertical supports 18 nuts 2 washers 4 and bolts 53 as shown 4 4 2 2 53 18 IMPORTANT The end with the double holes need to be toward the playing surface ...

Page 10: ...10 P N 21166904 10 04 14 Attach handle plates 21 to vertical supports 18 as shown Attach cable bracket 20 to handle plates 21 as shown 54 23 23 54 23 23 55 55 54 54 21 20 21 18 18 SIDE VIEW ...

Page 11: ...ly 35 with hardware as shown 35 46 47 56 63 36 35 35 46 CAUTION Do not depress valve stems Pressing strut valve stems will cause a rapid extension of the strut and possible injury CAUTION Do not depress valve stems Pressing strut valve stems will cause a rapid extension of the strut and possible injury NOTE DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUT 52 ONTO BOLT 56 BRACKET 47 SHOULD MOVE FREELY ...

Page 12: ...12 P N 21166904 10 04 17 Attach strut shroud assembly to crossbrace 17 and pole as shown 7 65 59 61 17 ...

Page 13: ...pole through the hole in the vertical support 18 and down through the hole in the cable bracket as shown 20 Place one nut on top of the cable bracket and one below as illustrated Tighten the bottom nut until 1 8 of thread is exposed as illustrated Opposite Side View 20 18 ...

Page 14: ...rough slot on trigger 48 as shown Complete this assembly by installing trigger to plates with bolt 53 and bolt 58 Carefully attach cable end to actuator plate 47 7 42 52 58 66 19 A 19 B 48 47 NOTE DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUT 42 ONTO BOLT 58 TRIGGER 48 SHOULD MOVE FREELY ...

Page 15: ...15 10 04 P N 21166904 20 Slide shroud over strut assembly and attach shroud with screw 60 as shown 60 ...

Page 16: ...RECOMMENDATION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Attach foam pad 19 to Backboard Attach bracket 39 to backboard and support structure by inserting bolts 26 and washers 24 through top holes in bracket 39 Tighten nuts 23 completely 26 39 24 23 24 22 23 24 24 40 26 Insert inner bracket 40 into bracket 39 as shown Insert bolts 26 and washers 24 through top holes of inner brack...

Page 17: ...stall hex bolt 44 washers 27 and nut 42 through top holes on bracket 39 through spacer 45 as shown Tighten completely Install spring 28 concave washer 29 and center lock nut 30 to carriage bolt 41 as shown 28 41 30 29 BOTTOM VIEW 45 25 41 Do not over tighten as rim will not flex properly See leveling instructions to determine how much to tighten nuts 42 and 30 25 44 27 27 45 42 NOTE 27 ...

Page 18: ...rews 32 as shown LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS Place level on rim 25 and adjust nut 42 until level Tighten nut 30 to set rim tension for playing Secure net 34 to rim 25 1 2 3 34 25 NOTE ORIENTATION OF COVER PLATE OUTSIDE VIEW 4 32 31 33 42 25 30 10 feet 3 05 m NOTE Official rim height is 10 3 05 m from top of rim to playing surface ...

Page 19: ...TION RIM HEIGHT IS 10 FEET 3 05 m 37 29 Check leveling at this time Pole should be level in all directions NOTE If adjustment is necessary adjust system by rotating the nuts 2 between mounting plate 3 and pole flange Referred to in Step 6 After system is leveled completely tighten nuts 7 above pole flange ...

Page 20: ...20 P N 21166904 10 04 31 Attach hook 49 to height strip 50 as shown Attach this assembly to unit with bolt 12 and nut 7 as shown 49 50 12 15 63 62 ...

Page 21: ...21 10 04 P N 21166904 51 51 57 32 Attach height window 51 to pole using four pieces of double sided tape 57 as shown 50 111 2 Secure pole pad 35 as shown 33 64 ...

Page 22: ...ght marking labels 10 raise backboard so that the rim is 10 off the playing surface two people required for this procedure Remove 10 mark label from sheet and insert label on 50 through window of 51 Repeat for all other height markings 10 ...

Page 23: ...on the strut are fully depressed when the trigger is activated NOTE two people are required for this procedure Adjust exposed cable length located next to the trigger See Step 19 by using the jam hex nuts on the cable end Slide outer shroud to exposed valves The valves must be fully depressed so elevator can be adjusted smoothly and fully extended to lock the elevator Jam Hex Nuts ...

Page 24: ...Self Tapping 1 4 20 x 1 2 33 1 220569 Label Logo Circle 34 1 204282 Net 35 1 900429 Strut Assembly 36 1 201982 Outer Shroud 37 1 201512 Label Height Adjustment 38 4 200655 Bolt Covers 39 1 920262 Bracket Orange 40 1 920038 Inner Bracket Black 41 1 220065 Bolt Carriage 3 8 x 5 1 2 42 2 203063 Nut Hex Nylon Locking 3 8 43 1 203017 Nut Hex 3 8 44 1 203439 Bolt Hex 3 8 x 6 45 1 220064 Spacer 5 x 1 2 O...

Page 25: ...ARE IDENTIFIER Item 44 1 Item 45 1 Item 43 1 WARRANTY CARD Please remember to complete your product registration form on line at www hydrarib com warrantycard Item 27 12 Item 29 1 Item 38 4 Item 54 4 Item 55 2 Item 56 1 Item 59 5 Item 60 1 Item 61 1 Item 62 2 Item 63 3 ...

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