541-656 Adjustable Basketball Backstop
Aluminum Backboard
Page 2
Rev. 07/16/2008
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION:
NOTE:
All threaded ends of bolts protruding beyond nuts must be
cut off and/or peened to eliminate sharp edges. No more
than two threads should extend beyond face of nut.
All washers, “T” nuts, and other fastener hardware used on
round pipe or tubing must be hammered down to conform to the
curved underlying surface to eliminate catch points.
DO NOT tighten nuts more than hand-tight until entire
assembly is completed.
STEP #1:
Locate and dig footing hole for 543-551 Pipe Post
NOTE: see illustration on page 1 for size and depth of
footing hole(s). Set posts in holes on rock or brick so
concrete will get below bottom of posts.
STEP #2:
Attach 543-550 Adjustable Bracket to end of 543-551 Post
with 3 holes using:
2 – ½” x ¾” Set Screws
1 – 3/8” x 4 ½” Hex Bolt & Nut
1 – ¼” Socket Key
NOTE: Align hole in post (nearest to end) with hole in
Adjustable Bracket and insert 3/8” x 4 ½” Hex Bolt. Attach
3/8” Lock Nut and tighten. Then insert and tighten (2) ½” x
¾” Set Screws into 543-550 Bracket. Insert 105-018 Pipe
Plug.
STEP #3:
Place 543-551 Post into Footing Hole.
NOTE: Brace 543-551 Post in footing hole. The underside of
the adjustable mounting bracket must remain 9’ 8” from the
top of the playing surface.
Plumb and level post. Make sure Backboard will be at proper
height and is facing the proper direction.
STEP #4:
Mix and pour concrete into footing hole using 12 – 80 lb.
Bags of Pre-Mix cement. Fill footing hole to the top with
concrete and crown top for drainage.
STEP #5:
Attach Goal and Net to 543-002 Aluminum Backboard to 543-550
Adjustable Bracket using:
4 – 3/8” x 1 ½” Hex Bolt
4 – 3/8” Flat Washer
4 – 3/8” Hex Nuts
NOTE: You then can readjust height of rim from 10’0” to
8’0” or 6’0” by using proper hole in post.
SportsPlay Equipment, Inc., 5642 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, MO 63120 (314) 389-4140
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