POLE CARE AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The life of your basketball system depends on many variables. The climate, exposure to corro-
sives such as salt, pesticides or herbicides, and excessive use, or misuse can all contribute to
pole failure, which may cause property damage and/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
preventative measures.
1. Check all nuts and bolts. If any are loose, tighten them.
2. Check all parts for excessive wear and tear. If necessary, replace any parts that have been
worn or damaged through usage.
3. Check all poles for visible rust, chips, or cracked paint. If either is present, do the following:
a) Use an emery cloth to completely remove any rust or chipped paint.
b) Clean the area with a damp cloth and allow it to dry.
c) Spray two coats of rust preventative, high gloss enamel paint on the area.
IF RUST HAS PENETRATED THROUGH THE POLE ANYWHERE, REPLACE The POLE IMMEDIATELY!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• DO NOT HANG on the rim or any part of the system, including backboard, support braces, or
net.
• During play, keep the player's face away from the backboard, rim, and net. Serious injury
could occur if teeth/face come in contact with a backboard, rim, or net.
• Only adults can adjust the basketball system. When adjusting the height, keep hands and
fingers away from moving parts.
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Always check the unit to ensure that all fittings and hard ware are tight before each use.
• Keep the manual for future reference.
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