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WARNING
DANGER / WARNING ON MISUSE OF PORTABLE BACKSTOPS
(Published in Compliance with NCAA Comments on the Rules of Basketball)
Read all warnings thoroughly before using this equipment. Failure to comply with the following instructions and warnings may
result in serious injuries and/or property damage.
A high degree of injury potential and severe liability problems exist when players or spectators are allowed to hang, sit or stand on
the goal, backboard or support structure.
This equipment is NOT designed for adding weight to the goal or backboard. Please do not climb on the goal, backboard or
support structure.
Administrators are cautioned that this practice be eliminated and that portable backstops are lowered immediately after the
completion of each game. There is a high risk of severe injury or even death if these instructions are not strictly followed.
The use of a floor tie-down system for all competition games is mandatory and is the responsibility of game management and the
personnel responsible for the facility.
This backstop must be operated only by authorized adult personnel familiar with the safe operating instructions and procedures as
described in this operating manual. Read and refer to all operating instructions before attempting to operate this backstop.
CAUTION – The following steps must be observed to provide the safe operation of this portable backstop:
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Do not roll this backstop on the floor unless it has been fully lowered to the storage/transport position.
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Before moving this backstop in the storage/transport position, check to ensure that the thru pin locking mechanism is fully
engaged through the telescoping brace and is padlocked in place.
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When raising or lowering this backstop, stand to one side and keep all individuals clear from beneath backstop (front and
back), and grasp only by the side handles.
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Keep hands and feet away from all pinch or crush points.
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When raising or lowering this backstop to the playing or storage/transport position, move backstop slowly to avoid tipping or
damage to the structure.
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Padlock telescoping brace thru pin in any playing or storage position (see OPERATING PROCEDURES on page 5) to avoid
tampering, vandalism, or use by unauthorized individuals.
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Inspect this equipment for wear, loose fittings, damage and proper stability before each use. Consult a trained service
technician or the factory when in doubt.
THE OWNER OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS FOLLOW THESE
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. PROPER USE AND
SUPERVISION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS ESSENTIAL TO HELP REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENTS OR
INJURIES.
IMPORTANT
FILE THIS ASSEMBLY, ADJUSTMENT, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL IN A SAFE LOCATION FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE, TO AVOID INJURIES OR PRODUCT DAMAGE WHEN REPLACING A BACKBOARD, OR
PERFORMING OTHER NECESSARY MAINTENANCE.
