HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HEX NUT
DETAIL "F"
*Note: Docking trays and rear casters not shown for clarity.
13. Upon raising the unit, the auto-lift foot pad will lower toward or onto the court. Referring to Detail "F" above, at
the front of the base, turn the two large, ACME 1"-8 hex nuts to raise or lower the foot pad which in turn raises or
lowers the unit. Raise the unit until the goal height is at the proper 10ft playing height. Place a level on the base
crosstube to check for level as you turn each hex nut. After a few turns of each nut, check that the goal is at the 10ft
playing height and continue adjustment as necessary.
10. Folding cycle of the backstop should be checked at this time -
PROCEED WITH CAUTION
.
Raising/Lowering Unit:
11. Remove the padlock and locking pin from the telescoping brace; also loosen the pressure lock handwheel
slightly. Keeping all individuals clear from beneath unit (front and back), stand to one side of the rear of the base.
Grasp the handle on the rear vertical support and
slowly
lift unit into playing position.
CAUTION
- WHEN RAISING THE UNIT INTO THE PLAYING POSITION OR LOWERING THE UNIT INTO THE
STORAGE POSITION, OPERATE UNIT
SLOWLY
TO AVOID TIPPING OR DAMAGE TO THE STRUCTURE.
OPERATE UNIT UP AND DOWN SEVERAL TIMES TO CHECK OPERATION.
NEVER MOVE THE UNIT FROM
PLACE TO PLACE UNLESS THE BACKSTOP IS IN THE STORAGE POSITION WITH LOCKING PIN AND
PADLOCK ENGAGED
!
Setting the Goal Height:
12. Raise the unit to the playing position and align the face of the backboard parallel to and 4'-0" in from the
inside
edge
of the 2" wide court line.
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1835 Portable Basketball Backstop
Installation, Operation, and Maitenance Manual
Assembly & Setup
