User manual ESCALADE SPORTS 2L-6543-00

[. . . ] Wear a mouthguard when playing to avoid dental injuries. When adjusting height, keep hands and fingers away from moving parts. During play, do not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces, etc. ). Objects may entangle in net. ADJUSTABLE BASKETBALL POLE WITH "PRO STYLE PRO STYLE" BREAKAWAY MODEL NUMBER B9706 Thank you for buying our basketball pole. [. . . ] NOTE: Do not overtighten hex nuts in steps 6 and 7. The Lower Board Arms must be able to pivot freely. 7. Figure 5 8. Place the 3. 5" round cap (#6) snugly over the top end of the upper pole section, and tap 1" round caps (#33) into the ends of upper board arms (#5) with the larger holes. Attach the Upper Board Arms (#5) to the upper pole section as shown in Figure 6, utilizing the holes near the top of the pole. Use a 7" hex bolt (#12), two flat washers (#13), two spacers (#46), and a hex nut (#14). Tighten the hex nut snugly, but do not overtighten. NOTE: Do not overtighten the hex nut (#14) in step 9. The Upper Board Arms must be able to pivot freely. 4 9. Figure 6 Before digging the hole for this pole, check for buried power, gas, water, and telecommunication lines!Failure to do so could result in serious or fatal injury!Contact your local utility company if unsure. 10. Dig a hole 10" in diameter and 34" deep. (See Figure 8) NOTE: The distance from the front of the backboard to the front of this pole is approximately 15¾ inches when the goal is at 10 feet. Put 6 inches of gravel into the bottom of the hole. This will provide the drainage needed to prevent damage caused by water becoming trapped in the pole. Be sure the line you drew in step 3 aligns with court level. (See Figure 8) Otherwise the pole may not be tall enough to allow goal to reach official 10 foot height. If line is too high, remove some gravel. If it is too low, put more gravel into hole. Be sure concrete settles completely around pole and that tube stays in center of hole. If you mix concrete too soupy you may have to brace pole until concrete has set. Slope concrete away from pole for drainage. Straighten pole with a level (check from all sides). (See Figure 8) NOTE: Straighten pole by checking the top tube #1, not the middle or the bottom tubes. [. . . ] If it is too hard to adjust, loosen the nut, then the knob 1/2 a turn. Repeat this procedure until you have achieved a smooth, slow moving adjustment even when the pull tube is released. Figure 13 Pole Care and System Maintenance Your pole system has been engineered and manufactured using high quality materials and coatings for durability. The life of your Basketball Pole System depends on many conditions and variables. The climate, the location of the pole, exposure to corrosives such as salts, pesticides, or herbicides, excessive use or abuse can all contribute to shortening the life of the basketball pole system or cause failure which may cause personal injury or property damage. [. . . ]