541-657 Adjustable Basketball Backstop
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Rev. 05/27/03
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 post.
STEP #2:
Attach 543-555 Adjustable bracket to end of 543-614 Post
with (3) holes using:
2 – ½” x ¾” Set Screws
1 – 3/8” x 5 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 5 ½” hex bolt. Attach
3/8” lock nut and tighten. Then insert an tighten (2) ½” x
¾” set screws into 543-555 bracket.
STEP #3:
Place 543-614 post into footing hole. Plumb and level post.
Make sure backboard will be at proper height and facing in
proper direction. It is critical to maintain the 9’8”
dimension from the underside of the adjustable bracket to
the top of the playing surface.
STEP #4:
Mix and pour concrete into footing hole using:
12 – 80lb. Bags of Pre-Mix crown top for drainage.
STEP #5:
Attach 543-002 Aluminum Backboard to 543-555 Adjustable
Bracket using:
4 – 3/8” x 1 ½” Hex Head tap bolt
4 – 3/8” Flat washer
4 – 3/8” Round T Nut
NOTE: Insert bolts with washer attached from post side into
T nut with threaded end inserted into backboard openings so
that bolt ends extend beyond backboard. Level backboard on
post.
STEP #6:
Attach Goal to Backboard:
4 – 3/8” Hex Nuts
4 – 3/8” Flat Washers
NOTE: Tighten goal to backboard to cross bar holding font
hex nut and tightening on bolt end. This pulls the threaded
round T nut tight to backboard.
NOTES:
Wait 48 hours for concrete to harden before using unit.
DO NOT install where overhead electrical wires are present.
Be sure the distance between the top of the rim and the
playing surface is 10’ 0”.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS:
Check periodically for loose bolts, broken parts and replace immediately.
SportsPlay Equipment, Inc., 5642 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, MO 63120 (314) 389-4140
