INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BASKETBALL - 18” SETBACK
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B-Ball-18-IM Rev. 2/12 (WS-BK B BALL18)
STEP FOUR: (Requires hardware from B-Ball box #1 - See Fig. 12) 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. 13) 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. 14) 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.
STEP SIX: Place an escutcheon over each anchor socket. Stand backboard and pole assembly upright and
slide poles through escutcheons and into deck anchors. Tighten all hardware at this time except the rim
spring T bolt and nut. Place black caps on top of each support pole.
STEP SEVEN: Adjust rim tension by turning the special nut tighter on the T bolt. The adjustment range will
be from bolt flush with top of nut (most tension) to bolt about 3/8” short of top of nut (least tension).
Fig. 11
Support Poles Affixed to Threaded Insert Nuts
Fig. 12
Backboard Hardware Kit
Fig. 13
T Bolt and Slam Jam Bracket Shown
Fig. 14
Rim Installation Shown
