INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BASKETBALL - 18” SETBACK
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B-Ball-18-IM Rev. 2/12 (WS-BK B BALL18)
STEP TWO: Attach the cross brace to the support posts (See Fig. 18) by inserting the cross brace inside
the 2 support post stubs (See Fig. 19). The square 4 hole plate on the cross brace faces the pool. Insert
the two (2) 3/8” bolts through the holes adding a flat washer top and bottom of cross piece and then lock
washer and nut. Hand tighten only.
Tip: Use anti-seize compound (provided) on all bolts. At this time, remove protective film from backboard.
STEP THREE: Attach the backboard to the 2 support posts by inserting the two (2) 5/16” bolts (Fig 20) through
the uprights and into the 2 threaded insert nuts located on the top inside edge of the backboard (Fig 21), washer,
lock washer and nut; hand tighten. Performing this step on the ground may prove to be easier. To eliminate
scratching place the box on the ground first. Use a flat washer and lock washer for each bolt. (See Fig 30)
Fig. 20
Basketball Backboard
Insert
Nuts
Insert
Nuts
Fig. 21
Threaded Nuts Located on Top Inside Edge
STEP FOUR: (Requires hardware from B-Ball box #1 - See Fig. 23) Pass 3/8” x 5” T bolt through back side
of Slam Jam bracket. “T” part of bolt will nestle in indentation of bracket. Align the 4 holes in this assemble
with the 4 matching holes in backboard. Pass four (4) 5/16” x 2” bolts through from front. After bolts pass
through backboard but before cross piece, insert a plastic spacer on each side. After cross piece, attach
four (4) 5/16” hex flange nuts. (See Fig. 24) Hand tighten only.
STEP FIVE: Pass 3/8” x 5” T bolt through center hole of rim. Install Slam Jam reinforcement bracket next
on T bolt. (Bent part of bracket faces rim and flat part faces spring.) The rim spring is added next, followed
by the 1-1/2” washer, then the special 3/8” nut. (See Fig. 25) Install the net to the rim at this time.
NOTE: This assembly provides the breakaway feature of the rim and will be adjusted later in assembly.
Fig. 22
Support Poles Affixed to Threaded Insert Nuts
Fig. 23
Backboard Hardware Kit
