Padding:
Install all frame padding per the padding assembly instructions found in Appendix C on pages 29-39. Ensure all
padding is properly secured and in-place before any use of the backstop.
Backboard Padding:
Install backboard padding (#8) to the backboard frame per the installation instructions packed with the backboard
padding.
Final Inspection:
Touch up any scratches that may have occurred during shipping or assembly with touch-up paint.
The assembly of this backstop is now complete.
IMPORTANT - UPON FINAL SET-UP OF THIS BACKSTOP, SHOW THE INDIVIDUAL(S) WHO WILL OPERATE
THIS BACKSTOP HOW TO PROPERLY OPERATE THIS BACKSTOP. READ THE WARNING LABELS TO
THEM, EXPLAINING THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES. THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO AN OFFICIAL IN CHARGE OF THE FACILITY FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
THIS BACKSTOP MUST BE OPERATED
ONLY
BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE
EACH USE FOR WEAR, LOOSE FITTINGS, DAMAGE AND PROPER STABILITY. CONSULT A TRAINED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR THE FACTORY WHEN IN DOUBT.
SINCE THE FOLDING ACTION OF THIS BACKSTOP IS SPRING-ASSISTED, A POTENTIAL HAZARD EXISTS
IF PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. WHEN REMOVING OR REPLACING THE
BACKBOARD ON THIS BACKSTOP, THE TELESCOPING BRACE MUST BE PINNED AND LOCKED IN
POSITION TO PREVENT THE BACKSTOP FROM SUDDENLY SPRINGING TO THE UP POSITION. THIS
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH. CONSULT THE MANUFACTURER WHEN IN
DOUBT.
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1835 Portable Basketball Backstop
Installation, Operation, and Maitenance Manual
Assembly & Setup
