STADIUM GLASS OWNER S MANUAL BASKETBALL GOAL SYSTEM

STADIUM GLASS OWNER S MANUAL BASKETBALL GOAL SYSTEM MODEL NUMBER BS7200 BS6000 BS5400 BS4800 070312Stadium_Glass

IMPORTANT Read this manual completely before starting to put up your pole. Then read and understand each individual step thoroughly before beginning each and every step. Some smaller parts may be shipped inside larger tubes. Check inside tubes before assembling or ordering parts. All hardware has been packaged according to the step being performed. Do not tighten hardware until instructed to do so. If hardware is tightened too soon, mounting holes may not align properly and parts may not fit together. Leave locknuts slightly loose until you are instructed to tighten them. Thank you for purchasing the Wilson basketball system. We have ensured that our products are of the highest quality and free of manufacturing defects or missing parts. However, if you have any problems with your basketball system, please DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE. Call us at: TOLL FREE 1-800-333-8326 (THIS IS A CONSUMER ONLY NUMBER) Or write us at: CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. - TEAM SPORTS 8700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. 11th Floor Chicago, IL 60631 Please provide model number, serial number, and/or part number of the product and/or part when you call or write. These numbers may be found on the product, packaging, or in this owner s manual. WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for safe operation of the unit. Do not dunk on this unit Do not hang from any part of the unit, including the backboard, rim, or net. Parts of this system are heavy. Work with 3 or more people while installing heavier components. Do not slide, climb, or play on pole. Keep organic material away from pole base. Grass, litter, etc. may cause corrosion and /or deterioration. When adjusting height, keep hands and fi ngers away from moving parts. Check system twice a year for signs of corrosion (rust, pitting, chipping). Remove rust and/or loose paint completely and repaint with exterior enamel paint. If rust has penetrated through the steel anywhere, replace immediately. Check unit before each use for loose hardware, excessive wear, and signs of corrosion and repair before using. During play, use extreme caution to keep players face away from the backboard, rim, and net. Wear a mouthguard when playing to lessen or avoid dental injuries. During play or adjusting height, do not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces, bracelets, etc.). Objects may entangle in net. 1

1 1. Gather required tools: Shovel Tape measure - 8 ft. minimum Post hole digger Level Concrete 8-12 bags (It is generally better to have more than enough concrete. It can likely be returned if unused.) Wrenches (Any combination of box, socket, or crescent wrenches can be used.) Phillips Screwdriver Pencil / Marker 16 2 1.5-2 1. Determine location of goal. The hole should be as close to the playing surface as possible without touching. WARNING CHECK FOR BURIED UTILITIES BEFORE DIGGING 48 2. Dig a hole 16 in diameter and 48 below the playing surface. The center of the hole should be about 1.5 to 2 from the edge of the playing surface. Flaring the bottom of the hole as shown on the left reduces the negative effects of frost heave in colder climates. 20 2

3 1. Preassemble the pole anchor system as shown. The bottom nuts should be threaded all the way onto the bolts. 2. Finger tighten all nuts. 4 STEPS 4 THROUGH 8 SHOULD BE COMPLETED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE DUE TO THE CURING SPEED OF THE CONCRETE. PLEASE READ AHEAD AND UNDERSTAND THESE STEPS BEFORE MIXING THE CONCRETE. 1. Mix concrete according to the manufacturer s recommendations. 18 2. Fill the hole up to a level 18 below the playing surface. 3. Immediately proceed to next step. 3

5 1. Insert four reinforcement bars evenly into the middle of the concrete 8 apart forming a square. The tops of the bars should be approximately 6 below the playing surface. 2. Immediately proceed to next step. 6 6 1. Fill hole with concrete up to play surface. 2. Immediately proceed to next step. 4

7 1. Push assembled pole anchor system into concrete and agitate to work out any air pockets. 2. Clean off any concrete that may have gotten on exposed threads or top of plate. 1 3. Position top of anchor plate so that it is approximately 1 above the surface of the concrete and nuts rest on top of concrete. Make sure that anchor plate is parallel to playing surface (refer to picutre on page 7, step #11). 4. Immediately proceed to next step. 8 1. Using a level, make sure top of anchor plate is level. Be sure to check for levelness in both directions. 2. Recheck that anchor plate is parallel to play surface. STOP WAIT 3 DAYS FOR CONCRETE TO CURE BEFORE PROCEEDING. 5

9 NOTE: A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS STEP. 1. After concrete has cured at least 3 days, unpack remaining goal components. 2. Place washers on top of nuts on anchor plate. 3. Place pole on top of washers. 4. Make sure that the ears on pole are pointing away from the playing surface. 10 1. Using a wrench and a level, adjust pole so that it is level by turning the nuts below pole. Make sure pole makes contact with all four washers at the same time. 2. Once pole is level apply the hardware as shown. 3. Finger tighten nuts. 6

11 1. Make sure front face of pole is parallel to edge of play surface. Reposition as necessary. 2. Once pole is parallel to edge of play surface, completely tighten all 4 nuts with a wrench. 3. Apply protective caps as shown. Hardware Assembly F 12 1. Assemble upper arm using the hardware found in packaging marked assembly F. Do not tighten bolts completely. F 7

13 1. Apply self stick nylon washers to pole at the locations shown. Hardware Assembly A 14 1. Using hardware found in package marked assembly A, attach lower arm to pole as shown. 2. Make sure that black plastic washers are placed against all painted surfaces to guard against corrosion and aid in movement of arm. 3. Finger tighten bolts. NOTE: ARM WILL SWING DOWNWARD. Pivot Bar A A 8

15 1. Place a piece of scrap cardboard between lower arm and front face of pole to prevent the pieces from rubbing together during the remainder of the installation process. Hardware Assembly B 16 NOTE: LADDER REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS STEP. 1. Using hardware found in package labeled assembly B, attach upper arm to post as shown. 2. Make sure plastic washers are placed against all painted surfaces to guard against corrosion and aid in movement of arm. 3. Finger tighten bolts. 4. Snap on top cap as shown. Pivot Bar B B 9

17 1. Apply self stick plastic washers to inside faces of mounting tubes on back of backboard. Hardware Assembies C & D D D 18 1. With the aid of a minimum of 4 helpers - lift backboard into position and attach arms with hardware found in packages labeled assemembly C and assembly D at the 4 backboard attachment points. C C CAUTION: BACKBOARD IS HEAVY. 2. Finger tighten bolts. Pivot Bar C Pivot Bar D C & D 10

Solid Stop Bar 19 1. With the aid of three helpers - push backboard upward until top of lower arm is below welded tube on back of pole. CAUTION: POTENTIAL PINCH POINT. 2. Slide pin into tube and apply caps as shown. 3. Insert bolt into back of tube and tighten. 20 1. Remove cover plate from rim assembly as shown. 2. Attach rim to backboard as shown. 3. Level rim and tighten bolts with 2 opposing wrenches. 4. Reattach cover plate to rim assembly. 11

Steel Plastic 21 1. Position triangular fl ange on inside of welded bracket on pole. 2. Apply hardware in the order shown to both holes. 3. Repeat for opposite fl ange. 4. Finger tighten bolts. Self-Locking with Nylon Insert 22 1. Assemble handle to height adjustment assembly as shown. 2. Apply cap to height adjustment assembly as shown. 12

Hardware Assembly E Steel Nylon 23 1. Using hardware found in package labeled assembly E, attach top of height adjustment assembly to lower arm as shown. 2. Make sure plastic washers are placed against all painted surfaces to guard against corrosion and aid in movement of arm. 3. Finger tighten bolts. Pivot Bar E E 24 1. Using height adjustment crank, align holes at bottom of height adjustment assembly with holes of triangular fl anges. 2. Apply hardware in order shown. Make sure plastic washers are placed against all painted surfaces to guard against corrosion and aid in movement of arm. 3. Repeat on opposite side. 4. Finger tighten bolts. 13

25 1. Go back and fi rmly tighten all bolts. 2. Raise the backboard by turning the height adjustment handle so that the rim is 8 feet off of the play surface. 3. Using a pencil or magic marker, make a mark at the bottom of the upper tube of the height adjustment assembly. 8 26 1. Lower backboard using handle. 2. Affi x sticker so that its 8 foot mark lines up with the mark you made in the previous step. 14

WILSON BASKETBALL GOAL CARE INFORMATION BACKBOARD Items needed to clean backboard: - 100% cotton soft cloth, (only) - Mild dish washing liquid for soap - Luke warm water - Mild plastic polish to minimize scratches Rinse backboard with lukewarm water. Wash gently with a 100% Cotton soft cloth, lukewarm water and mild soap. Do not scrub. Rinse backboard with lukewarm water again. Dry with 100% cotton soft cloth. To minimize scratches and minor abrasions to your backboard, apply a mild polish such as Johnson s Paste Wax, Novus Plastic Polish #1 or Mirror Glaze Plastic Polish. Strong cleansers will damage backboard and void warranty. RIM HANGING ON THE RIM OR AGGRESSIVE PLAY WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Rims are not warranted for any defects other than workmanship. Torn back plates, damaged springs, bent rings, damaged eye bolts, and torn or distorted rim supports result from hanging on the rim and are not warranted. The goal should not be cranked under 7 or over 10 for play. Adjustments of the goal should be done under adult supervision. When attempting slam dunk activity, it is highly suggested that you always wear a mouth guard to avoid or lessen dental injury. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Subject to proper installation and normal use, Wilson Sporting Goods warrants, subject to the limitations below, to the original retail purchaser all structural components of the Basketball Goal System to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the duration of ownership by the original retail purchaser. Please call 1-800-333-8326 before returning any or all parts. Merchandise must be shipped prepaid with a copy of proof of purchase to our distribution center for examination to see whether it needs to be repaired or replaced. Any labor costs, travel expenses and any other changes involved in the removal, installation or replacement of the defective/repaired parts from/to your Basketball Goal System will be your (the purchaser s) responsibility. Shipping charges for replaced or warranted merchandise being sent back to the customer from our distribution center must be prepaid by the customer in advance. If not, the replacement shipment will be sent out collect. Wilson Sporting Goods reserves the right to examine photographs or physical evidence of merchandise claimed to be defective, and to recover said merchandise, prior to authorization of warranty claims. A Returned Goods Authorization number may be required, please call for details prior to the return of any photographs or merchandise. This warranty is expressly in lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fi tness for use. Wilson Sporting Goods does not assume or authorize any person or representative to assume for us, any other liability in connection with the sale of our products. The remedy of repair or replacement stated above is our exclusive remedy. Wilson Sporting Goods will not be liable for any other damages or expenses which may incur, including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages. Wilson Sporting Goods assumes no other obligations or liability on the part of the purchaser, and Wilson Sporting Goods neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the goods sold. What is Not Covered by This Warranty Any merchandise subjected to abuse, negligence, improper installation, vandalism, acts of Nature, alteration of product, or any other events beyond the control of Wilson Sporting Goods. HANGING ON RIM WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY: Rims are not warranted for any defects other than workmanship. Torn back plates, damaged springs, bent rings, damaged eyebolts, and torn or distorted rim supports result from hanging on the rim and are not warranted. Shipping charges both ways. Note: Any merchandise shipped to Wilson Sporting Goods collect will be refused. Dealer service charges, labor charges and travel expenses associated with replacement of repair of warranty item. WARRANTY GUIDELINES 1. Keep your proof of purchase receipt (original retail purchaser). Without it, we will not be able to proceed with any warranty service. 2. Call or write Wilson Sporting Goods to receive a Return Authorization # and allow us to better guide you with your specifi c needs. 1-800-333-8326 (Team Sports Customer Service) Or Write us at: CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. - TEAM SPORTS 8700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. 11th Floor Chicago, IL 60631