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POLE ASSEMBLY

HARDWARE REQUIRED

PARTS REQUIRED

TOOLS REQUIRED

SEC 

1

Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size

Phillips Screwdriver

Hardware shown at Actual Size

3CRAP7OOD

ADS

 (x2)

1/4” x 3/4” Screw

ALH

 (x1) 

Top Pole 

!,&

 (x1)

Middle Pole

ALE

 (x1)

Bottom Pole

30 

1/2

”

43 ”

43 ”

7ARNING3TICKERAPPLIEDTOSIDENOTSHOWN

!!&

 (x2)

3/8” Washer

ABB

 (x2)

3/8” Centerlock 
Nut

ABH

 (x2)

3/8” x 3 1/2” Hex Bolt

ADA

 (x2)

1/2” x 2.91” Spacer

v7RENCH

 (x2)

Part shown at 25% of Actual Size

ALL

 (x1) 

Pole Bracket

CIH

 (x2) 

Domed Countersink Washer

Summary of Contents for 51544

Page 1: ...1 Keep this Product ID Number and use when contacting Customer Service OWNER S MANUAL MODEL N 51544 ...

Page 2: ...YOUR IFETIME PRODUCT 7ITH OUR NEW ONLINE PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IT S FAST AND EASY 2EGISTER WITH US AT WWW LIFETIME COM AND ENJOY THESE GREAT BENElTS s 2ECEIVE EXCLUSIVE MONEY SAVING OFFERS FROM UY IFETIME COM OUR ONLINE STORE AS WELL as NEW product notifications and special closeout promotions s N THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF A PRODUCT RECALL OR SAFETY MODIlCATION WE WILL NOTIFY YOU s 2EGISTERING YOUR...

Page 3: ...erve damage paralysis brain injury or death Failure to comply may also result in property damage Please heed all warnings and cautions 52 4 7 4 3 7 2 3 9 2 35 4 3 2 53 529 2 02 0 249 7 6 7 22 49 s F USING A LADDER DURING ASSEMBLY USE EXTREME CAUTION s 4WO CAPABLE ADULTS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THIS OPERATION s HECK BASE DAILY FOR LEAKAGE EAKS MAY CAUSE PRODUCT TO FALL s SSEMBLE THE POLE SECTIONS PROPE...

Page 4: ...quired to complete assembly NLY ADULTS SHOULD SET UP THE PRODUCT O NOT ALLOW CHILDREN IN THE SETUP AREA UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE Phillips Screwdriver 1 UNNEL 1 v 7RENCH 2 3CRAP 7OOD 1 Sand 362 lb 1 Pliers Rubber Mallet 1 v 7RENCH 2 7ATER OSE 1 1 v 7RENCH 2 v 7RENCH 2 ...

Page 5: ... the assembly process 4HIS AREA IS USUALLY LOCATED IN THE bottom left hand corner of a step and indicates that special attention is needed to perform a particular part of a step 4HESE AREAS ARE USUALLY LOCATED IN the bottom right hand corner of a step and indicate that damage to THE PRODUCT OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY occur if the caution or warning is not heeded 7 2 ASSEMBLY GUIDES TOOLS AND HARDWARE R...

Page 6: ...e 1 Pole Brace 2 AMU Wheel 2 AJC 1 2 x 15 3 4 Axle 1 AJE 1 2 x 7 Axle 1 AEF Base Plug 2 Pole Pad 1 8 Corner Frame Pad 2 AJQ Center Frame Pad 1 AKP Height Sticker not shown 1 AMT Warning Sticker Applied to Middle Pole 1 HARDWARE LIST ID Item Description Qty Pole Assembly Hardware 1066288 ADS 1 4 x 3 4 Screw 2 ABH 3 8 x 3 1 2 Hex Bolt 2 ADA 1 2 x 2 91 Spacer 2 AAF 3 8 Washer 2 ABB 3 8 Centerlock Nut...

Page 7: ... ABK 5 16 Nylock Flange Nut 6 AJW Compression Spring 2 AOW Spring Retainer Plate 1 AAV 5 16 Jam Nut 2 BackboardtoPoleAssemblyHardware 1047601 ADG 1 2 x 6 5 8 Hex Bolt 4 8 1 2 Centerlock Nut 4 69 x 59 Black Spacer 4 ABP 1 2 x 3 8 Clear Poly Spacer 4 HandleAssemblyHardware 1046834 AAN 5 16 Cap Nut 1 1 4 x 1 1 4 Hex Bolt 1 ABA 3 8 x 6 1 2 Hex Bolt 1 AAM 5 16 x 1 1 2 Tap Bolt 1 ADG 1 2 x 6 5 8 Hex Bol...

Page 8: ...TS IDENTIFIER x1 EFT ACKBOARD RACKET x1 Right Backboard Bracket x1 1 2 x 15 3 4 Axle 15 3 4 7 x1 1 2 x 7 Axle 30 1 2 43 43 15 3 4 AKC x2 Short Extension Arm 7ARNING 3TICKER APPLIED TO SIDE NOT SHOWN ALI x2 Pole Brace 26 AKB x2 ONG XTENSION RM 40 331 3 AKQ x1 Inner Channel ALB x1 Outer Tube ...

Page 9: ...9 AKZ x1 Net ALX x1 Rim x1 Backboard x1 Base Parts shown at 5 of Actual Size Parts shown at 10 of Actual Size PARTS IDENTIFIER ALN x1 Pole Pad 1 x1 Center Frame Pad 8 x2 Corner Frame Pad ...

Page 10: ...own at 25 of Actual Size PARTS IDENTIFIER AMU x2 Wheel ALD x1 Plastic Guard ALL x1 Pole Bracket AMN x1 Trigger AKL x1 EFT ANDLE AKN x1 Right Handle 9 x1 Counterbalance Spring x2 Base Plug Part shown at Actual Size ...

Page 11: ...5 16 Washer BZO x1 1 4 x 3 Shoulder Bolt 2 4 2 33 9 2 7 2 Hardware shown at Actual Size 0 4 3 33 9 2 7 2 Hardware shown at Actual Size ADS x2 1 4 x 3 4 Screw x2 3 8 Washer ABB x2 3 8 Centerlock Nut ABH x2 3 8 x 3 1 2 Hex Bolt ADA x2 1 2 x 2 91 Spacer CCL x2 3 16 Allen Wrench CIH x2 Domed Countersink Washer AAS x2 1 4 x 2 3 4 Hex Bolt ABC x2 5 16 x 1 1 4 Carriage Bolt ...

Page 12: ...x1 v 5 OLT 7 x1 Spring Retainer Plate 2 4 0 33 9 2 7 2 Hardware shown at Actual Size AAX x4 1 2 Centerlock Nut ABL x4 69 x 59 Black Spacer x4 1 2 x 6 5 8 Hex Bolt ABP x4 1 2 x 3 8 Clear Poly Spacer 6 5 8 Not actual length x2 v EX 4 UT ABD x2 5 16 Washer x2 7 16 Rubber Washer ABK x6 5 16 Nylock Flange Nut ABS x2 1 2 x 2 5 16 Galvanized Spacer ACS x2 38 x 1 Steel Spacer AAV x2 5 16 Jam Nut ...

Page 13: ...ength 6 1 2 ABA x1 3 8 x 6 1 2 Hex Bolt AAM x1 5 16 x 1 1 2 Tap Bolt AAX x1 1 2 Centerlock Nut AAU x1 1 4 Cap Nut ABB x1 3 8 Centerlock Nut AAP x2 6 x 3 8 Phillips Pan Head Screw ADT x7 6 x 5 8 Screw ACZ x2 69 x 1 4 Spacer AQH x1 Trigger Spring 1 x1 OCK 4AB ADP x10 X v 3ELF RILLING 3CREW 2 0 33 9 2 7 2 Hardware shown at Actual Size OTE NLY EIGHT OF THE 3CREWS WILL BE USED ...

Page 14: ...at Actual Size 3CRAP 7OOD ADS x2 1 4 x 3 4 Screw ALH x1 Top Pole x1 Middle Pole ALE x1 Bottom Pole 30 1 2 43 43 7ARNING 3TICKER APPLIED TO SIDE NOT SHOWN x2 3 8 Washer ABB x2 3 8 Centerlock Nut ABH x2 3 8 x 3 1 2 Hex Bolt ADA x2 1 2 x 2 91 Spacer v 7RENCH x2 Part shown at 25 of Actual Size ALL x1 Pole Bracket CIH x2 Domed Countersink Washer ...

Page 15: ...le Insert a 1 4 x 3 4 Screw ADS through a OMED OUNTERSINK 7ASHER and into the small hole in the Top Pole and into the slot in the Middle Pole as shown SEC 1 1 ADS x1 ALH 7ARNING 3TICKER CIH x1 CIH Note The 1 4 x 3 4 Screw and Domed Countersink Washer should be flush with the Pole but will spin freely once installed Do not jam the Poles together until instructed ...

Page 16: ...Pole Insert a 1 4 x 3 4 Screw ADS through a OMED OUNTERSINK 7ASHER and into the small hole in the Middle Pole and into the slot in the Bottom Pole as shown SEC 1 2 ALE ADS ALE ADS x1 CIH x1 CIH Note The 1 4 x 3 4 Screw and Domed Countersink Washer should be flush with the Pole but will spin freely once installed Do not jam the Poles together until instructed ...

Page 17: ...e v LAT 7ASHERS into the IDDLE 0OLE as shown Then slide the 1 2 x 2 91 Spacers ADA onto the Hex Bolts Place the 0OLE RACKET onto the 3 8 x 3 1 2 Hex Bolts and attach it to the Middle Pole with the hardware shown SEC 1 3 9 16 x2 x2 ABB x2 ABH x2 ADA x2 ABH ADA ABB ALL Large holes Small holes ...

Page 18: ...age Note Do not hit your feet with the Pole sections as serious injury could occur 3CRAP 7OOD If the 4OP AND IDDLE 0OLES do not completely cover the slots on the IDDLE AND OTTOM 0OLES after seating DO NOT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Call our Customer Service Department In order to seat the Poles strike each end of the Pole very hard five to six times on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard This must be done ev...

Page 19: ...25 of Actual Size POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED PARTS REQUIRED TOOLS REQUIRED SEC 2 Parts shown at 5 of Actual Size Hardware shown at Actual Size ABN x2 1 2 x 1 8 Spacer AAE x2 5 16 x 1 Hex Bolt AAO x2 5 16 Nylock Nut BTS x1 1 4 Barrel Nut ABD x4 5 16 Washer BZO x1 1 4 x 3 Shoulder Screw Pliers 7RENCH x2 3 16 Allen 7RENCH x2 ...

Page 20: ...ger tighten the hardware SEC 2 1 Note Repeat this step to install the other Pole Brace to the other side of the Base Slide the v X v XLE through the 7HEELS 5 and the holes at the end of the Bottom Pole ALE as shown Slide the v X v XLE through the second set of holes at the end of the Bottom Pole as shown Then slide two 1 2 x 1 8 Spacers ABN onto the 1 2 x 15 3 4 Axle and position them against the ...

Page 21: ... the slots Then rotate the Pole assembly upward so that the v X v XLE snaps into the upper slots of the Base as shown SEC 2 3 BTS x1 1 2 x2 BZO x1 Attach the Pole Braces ALI to the Bottom Pole ALE with the hardware shown and tighten all Pole to Base assembly hardware SEC 2 4 BTS BZO ALE ALI Note Tip the system backward so the Pole rests on the ground Do not stand the system up until it is filled wi...

Page 22: ...BC x2 5 16 x 1 1 4 Carriage Bolt ACS x2 38 x 1 Steel Spacer AAB x2 1 4 Centerlock Nut x2 v EX 4 UT ABD x2 5 16 Washer x2 7 16 Rubber Washer x2 5 16 x 2 1 2 Tap Bolt Hardware shown at 25 of Actual Size ABK x6 5 16 Nylock Flange Nut 7 x2 Compression Spring AOU x1 v 5 OLT 7 x1 Spring Retainer Plate AAV x2 5 16 Jam Nut HARDWARE REQUIRED ...

Page 23: ...REQUIRED x1 Backboard ALX x1 Rim x1 EFT ACKBOARD RACKET x1 Right Backboard Bracket Parts shown at 10 of Actual Size Part shown at 5 of Actual Size Pliers v 7RENCH v 7RENCH x2 TOOLS REQUIRED ALD x1 Plastic Guard Part shown at 25 of Actual Size ...

Page 24: ...MUST REST IN THE NOTCHES OF THE ACKBOARD RACKETS as shown Connect the Backboard Brackets together using two 1 4 x 2 3 4 Hex Bolts AAS two v X v ALVANIZED 3PACERS 3 and two 1 4 ENTERLOCK UTS SEC 3 1 SEC 3 2 Not to scale AOU x1 AAS x2 ABS x2 AAB x2 7 16 x2 AAB ABS AAB AAS AAS Note Tighten the hardware securely now AOU Notch AOU ...

Page 25: ...ERS through the bottom holes in the back of the Rim ALX as shown and secure the hardware with two v EX 4 UTS SEC 3 3 Note Do not overtighten the hardware so that the 7 16 Rubber Washers bulge outward as shown Note Make sure that the 5 16 x 2 1 2 Tap Bolts are positioned on the outside edge of the holes as shown Correct Incorrect ALX x2 ...

Page 26: ...onnect the Rim ALX and 0LASTIC UARD to the ACKBOARD with the hardware shown Thread the v AM UTS 6 all the way down on the 4 1 2 U Bolt AOU On the underside of the Backboard place 38 x 1 Steel Spacers ACS onto the v X v 4AP OLTS and secure the 5 16 YLOCK LANGE UTS onto the Tap Bolts SEC 3 5 1 2 ACS x2 ABK x2 AAV x2 AOU ABK Underside View ABK ACS ALD AAV AAV ALX ...

Page 27: ...nd place the 3PRING 2ETAINER 0LATE 7 over the Compression Springs Tighten the v YLOCK LANGE UTS until the Rim ALX does not wobble to complete this step SEC 3 6 Note DO NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTEN THE 5 16 NYLOCK FLANGE NUTS IN THIS STEP Only tighten the Nuts until the Rim ALX does not wobble Tightening the Nuts will adjust the Rim tension ABK 7 7 AOU ALX ...

Page 28: ...annel as shown SEC 3 7 Bend the Backboard Brackets outward by hand and gently lift them over the 5 16 x 1 1 4 Carriage Bolts ABC Then securely fasten the Backboard Brackets to the Backboard Channels with the hardware shown SEC 3 8 Note Tighten the 5 16 Nylock Flange Nuts ABK until they are flush with the ends of the Bolts ABC ABC ABK ABK ABC ABC ...

Page 29: ...rdware shown at Actual Size Rubber Mallet v 7RENCH x2 AAX x4 1 2 Centerlock Nut ABL x4 69 x 59 Black Spacer x4 1 2 x 6 5 8 Hex Bolt ABP x4 1 2 x 3 8 Clear Poly Spacer 6 5 8 Not actual length 15 3 4 AKC x2 Short Extension Arm 26 AKB x2 ONG XTENSION RM 9 x1 Counterbalance Spring Part shown at 25 of Actual Size v 7RENCH x2 ...

Page 30: ...EC 4 1 Note It may be necessary to use a Rubber Mallet to snap the Counterbalance Spring into place If the Rubber Mallet does not work undo the hardware in the image that has been shaded gray Slide the Counterbalance Spring over the Spacer after it has been detached Then replace and re secure the hardware 9 ABS 2 7 2 2 15 2 2 4 3 0 7 16 x2 ...

Page 31: ...Tighten the 1 2 Centerlock Nut AAX until it is flush with the end of the Bolt Secure the Short Extension Arms AKC to the Backboard Brackets in the location shown with the hardware indicated 3 4 x2 AAX x1 ABL x2 6 5 8 Not actual length x1 AKC AKC ABL ABL AAX AKC ...

Page 32: ... ABL x2 6 5 8 Not actual length x1 SEC 4 3 Secure the Long Extension Arms AKB to the Backboard Brackets in the location shown with the hardware indicated Note Tighten the 1 2 Centerlock Nut AAX until it is flush with the end of the Bolt AAX ABL ABL AKB AKB AKB ...

Page 33: ...tching Then secure the Short and Long Extension Arms AKC AKB to the Pole Assembly with the hardware shown SEC 4 4 CAUTION HAVE ONE ADULT HOLD THE BACKBOARD IN PLACE UNTIL ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN COMPLETED 3 4 x2 AAX x2 ABP x4 6 5 8 Not actual length x2 AAX AAX ABP ABP AKC AKB ABP ABP Note Tighten the 1 2 Centerlock Nut AAX until it is flush with the end of the Bolt ...

Page 34: ... 1 2 ABA x1 3 8 x 6 1 2 Hex Bolt AAM x1 5 16 x 1 1 2 Tap Bolt AAX x1 1 2 Centerlock Nut AAU x1 1 4 Cap Nut ABB x1 3 8 Centerlock Nut AAP x2 6 x 3 8 Phillips Pan Head Screw ADT x7 6 x 5 8 Screw ACZ x2 69 x 1 4 Spacer AQH x1 Trigger Spring 1 x1 OCK 4AB HANDLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED SEC 5 Hardware shown at Actual Size ...

Page 35: ...s shown at 10 of Actual Size v 7RENCH x2 v 7RENCH x2 TOOLS REQUIRED Phillips Screwdriver v 7RENCH x2 v 7RENCH x2 AMN x1 Trigger AKL x1 EFT ANDLE AKN x1 Right Handle 40 331 3 AKQ x1 Inner Channel ALB x1 Outer Tube Parts shown at 25 of Actual Size ...

Page 36: ...Make sure the Lock Tab is oriented as shown when attaching the Tab to the Trigger AAP AAP 1 AMN SEC 5 2 Place the Right Handle AKN onto the Outer Tube ALB so that the notch of the Outer Tube fits within the Handle as shown AKN ALB Note Make sure that the Inner Channel AKQ has been removed from the Outer Tube before performing this step ...

Page 37: ...ot on the Outer Tube ALB as shown SEC 5 4 Place the Left Handle AKL over the Right Handle AKN as shown and attach the Handles to the Outer Tube ALB with the hardware shown Note Pull the Trigger to ensure it moves correctly before attaching the Left Handle AKL AQH AMN 1 AKN ALB Note To prevent stripping the holes in the Handles do not overtighten the 6 x 5 8 Screws ADT ADT x7 AKL ALB ADT ADT ADT AD...

Page 38: ... the Outer Tube ALB Secure the 1 4 x 1 1 4 Hex Bolt to the Outer Tube with the 1 4 Cap Nut AAU 7 2 Do not overtighten the Cap Nut If the end of the Bolt breaks through the plastic cap call our Customer Service Department Exposed threads on the end of the Bolt may cause serious injuries AAL x1 AAU x1 7 16 x2 ALB AAL AAU ...

Page 39: ...B Continue to insert the Inner Channel into the Outer Tube until the Trigger clicks into the first slot Then release the Trigger Note Ensure that the notches on the Inner Channel face the Handle as shown ALB AKQ SEC 5 7 Attach the Inner Channel AKQ to the 0OLE RACKET with the hardware shown 7 2 Do not overtighten the Cap Nut AAN x1 AAM x1 1 2 x2 AAM AAN ALL ...

Page 40: ...E SEC 5 8 Secure the Outer Tube ALB to the Long Extension Arms AKB with the hardware shown x1 6 5 8 Not actual length AAX x1 ACZ x2 3 4 x2 AAX ACZ ACZ Note Tighten the 1 2 Centerlock Nut AAX until it is flush with the end of the Bolt ALB AKB AKB ...

Page 41: ...h the holes in the Short Extension Arms AKC that are closest to the Pole Secure the 3 8 x 6 1 2 Hex Bolt to the Short Extension Arms with the v ENTERLOCK UT Note Tighten the 3 8 Centerlock Nut until it is flush with the end of the Bolt Not actual length 6 1 2 ABA x1 ABB x1 9 16 x2 ABA ABB AKC AKC ...

Page 42: ...IRED FOR THIS PAGE SEC 5 10 Using the closed end of a Wrench stretch the OUNTERBALANCE 3PRING 9 up and over the 3 8 x 6 1 2 Hex Bolt ABA as shown 7RENCH 9 ABA 2 7 2 2 15 2 2 4 3 0 Note Make sure all hardware has been securely tightened before moving to the next section ...

Page 43: ...ze AKZ x1 Net x2 Base Plug UNNEL Sand 362 lb 7ATER OSE Part shown at Actual Size Part shown at 5 of Actual Size ALN x1 Pole Pad 8 x2 Corner Frame Guard 1 x1 Center Frame Guard Hardware shown at Actual Size ADP x10 X v 3ELF RILLING 3CREW Electric Drill OTE NLY EIGHT OF THE 3CREWS WILL BE USED ...

Page 44: ...R RAME 0AD 1 to the Backboard in the location shown with the hardware indicated Make sure that the Center Frame Pad is centered on the metal piece of the Backboard as shown SEC 6 2 Attach the ORNER RAME 0ADS 8 to the ACKBOARD in the locations shown with the hardware indicated ADP 8 ADP 8 8 1 ADP ADP ADP ADP ADP x8 ...

Page 45: ... the Pole until the sand is just below the hole c Using two adults stand the Base up on a flat surface and finish filling the Base with sand d Insert the other Base Plug into the hole furthest from the Pole 7 2 For safety reasons we recommend that sand be used instead of water to fill the Base If a leak develops water could run out unnoticed allowing the system to fall over resulting in serious person...

Page 46: ...LED 04 7 4 7 4 2 a Insert a ASE 0LUG into the ASE in the hole closest to the Pole b Fill the Base with cold water through the hole furthest from the Pole until the water is just below the hole c Using two adults stand the Base up on a flat surface and finish filling the Base with water d Add one tablespoon of chlorine bleach to the water to prevent algae formation e Insert the other Base Plug into th...

Page 47: ...r Service Department Our Nets are shorter than average to reduce the risk of entanglement 4 3 2 2 7 2 2 15 2 2 4 3 0 SEC 6 5 Pull the Handle all the way down so the system is at the highest setting INE UP THE MARK ON THE EIGHT 3TICKER 0 with the arrow on the Left Handle AKL and apply the Sticker to the back of the Pole as shown 8 8 5 9 9 5 10 AKP AKL ...

Page 48: ...48 TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 4 3 2 2 7 2 2 15 2 2 4 3 0 SEC 6 6 Attach Pole Pad ALN to the Pole ...

Page 49: ...icides or herbicides and excessive use or misuse can all contribute to Pole failure which may cause property damage or personal injury Check your basketball system frequently for loose hardware excessive wear and signs of corrosion For safety reasons and to prolong the life of your basketball system you must take the following preventive measures a Check all Nuts and Bolts If any are loose tighten...

Page 50: ...50 ENHANCE YOUR LIFETIME PURCHASE BY ADDING ACCESSORIES OR OTHER GREAT PRODUCTS Or call 1 800 424 3865 To purchase accessories or other Lifetime Products visit us at www lifetime com ...

Page 51: ...to y o en una zona a resguardo del viento lejos de propiedades personales que puedan dañarse si el sistema se cae y de líneas de suministro de energía s O USE EL SISTEMA PARA LEVANTAR NINGÞN OBJETO L MECANISMO ESTÈ DISE ADO para elevar solamente el peso del tablero con el aro No cuelgue nada de la AGARRADERA EL ARO EL TABLERO NI LOS BRAZOS DE ELEVACIØN YA QUE ESTO PUEDE dañar el sistema y anular l...

Page 52: ... result from normal usage In addition defects resulting from intentional damage negligence unreasonable use or hanging from the net or rim will void this warranty IABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IS EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW 7HILE every attempt is made to embody the highest degree of safety in all equipment freedom from injury cannot be guaranteed The user assumes all...

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