Lifetime 44 portable basketball system assembly instructions

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  MODEL N° 1269 OWNER’S MANUAL Keep this Product ID Number and use when contacting Customer Service:

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  SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS &!),52% 4/ &/,,/7 4(%3% 7!2.).'3 -!9 2%35,4 ). 3%2)/53 ).*529 /2 02/0%249 $!-!'% !.$ 7),, 6/)$ 7!22!.49 To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this product without reading and following all instructions carefully. Check the entire box and inside all packing materials for parts and/or additional instruction material. Before beginning assembly, identify and inventory all parts and hardware using the parts and hardware lists and identifiers in this document.

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  TOOLS AND PARTS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSEMBLY v 7RENCH (2) v !LLEN 7RENCH Phillips Screwdriver (2, included) (1) v 3OCKET 7RENCH Pliers !DJUSTABLE 7RENCH (1) (1) Rubber Mallet (1) 3CRAP 7OOD (1) &UNNEL (1) (1) Sand 7ATER (OSE (319 lb) (1) *Two adults required to complete assembly* /NLY ADULTS SHOULD SET UP THE PRODUCT $O NOT ALLOW CHILDREN IN THE SETUP AREA UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE

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  ASSEMBLY GUIDES Refer to the following areas throughout the instructions to assist in the assembly process: This area is located at the top, left-hand corner of the page and indicates which tools and hardware are needed to COMPLETE THE ASSEMBLY STEPS on a page. TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 4HIS AREA IS USUALLY LOCATED IN THE bottom, left-hand corner of a step and indicates that special attention is needed to perform a particular part of a step.

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  PARTS LIST ID !,( !,& !,% AJK AJJ AJI !,8 AKZ AJM !,) AMU AJC AJE AYU CIH !/8 AEF AMT Item Description Top Pole Middle Pole Bottom Pole Right Backboard Bracket ,EFT "ACKBOARD "RACKET Backboard Rim Net Base Pole Brace Wheel 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle 1/2” x 7” Axle 5/16” Hex Knob Domed Countersink Washer Rim Support Channel Base Plug Warning Sticker (Applied to Middle Pole) Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 HARDWARE LIST ID Item Description Qty Pole Assembly Hardware (1066286) !/, AAN ABD AYT ADS 5/16”

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  PARTS IDENTIFIER Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ALH (x1) *Do not remove Top Pole from Middle Pole until instructed Top Pole !,& (x1) 7ARNING 3TICKER APPLIED TO SIDE NOT SHOWN Middle Pole ALE (x1) ALI (x2) Bottom Pole Pole Brace ALX (x1) !** (x1) Rim ,EFT "ACKBOARD "RACKET !*+ (x1) Right Backboard Bracket 15 3/4” !*# (x1) 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle 7” !*% (x1) 1/2” x 7” Axle AKZ (x1) Net 7

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  PARTS IDENTIFIER Part shown at 25% of Actual Size AOX (x1) Rim Support Channel AYU (x1) 5/16” Hex Knob AMU (x2) Wheel Parts shown at Actual Size !%& (x2) CIH (x1) Base Plug Domed Countersink Washer Parts shown at 5% of Actual Size !*- (x1) !*) (x1) Base Backboard 8

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  HARDWARE IDENTIFIER 0/,% !33%-",9 (!2$7!2% Hardware shown at Actual Size ABD (x1) AOL (x2) 5/16” Washer 5/16” x 3 1/4” Carriage Bolt ADS (x1) AYT (x1) AAN (x1) 1/4” x 3/4” Screw 5/16” Hex Nut 5/16” Cap Nut 0/,% 4/ "!3% !33%-",9 (!2$7!2% Hardware shown at Actual Size ABD (x4) CII (x1) 5/16” Washer 1/4” x 2 3/4” Shoulder Bolt BTS (x1) AAE (x2) ABN (x2) 5/16” x 1” Hex Bolt 1/2” x 1/8” Spacer 1/4” Barrel Nut CCL (x2) AAO (x2) 3/16” Allen Wrench 5/16” Nylock Nut "!#+"/!2$ 4/ 0/,% !33%-",

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  HARDWARE IDENTIFIER "!#+"/!2$ 4/ 0/,% !33%-",9 (!2$7!2% #/.4).5%$ Hardware shown at Actual Size AAC (x2) ABK (x4) 5/16” x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt 5/16” Nylock Flange Nut ADQ (x2) APN (x2) 5/16” x 1” Screw v &LANGE ,OCK .

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  SEC 1 POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size AYT (x1) 5/16” Hex Nut AOL (x2) 5/16” x 3 1/4” Carriage Bolt ADS (x1) 1/4” x 3/4” Screw AAN (x1) ABD (x1) 5/16” Cap Nut 5/16” Washer PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size *Do not remove Top Pole from Middle Pole until instructed ALH (x1) Top Pole !,& (x1) 7ARNING 3TICKER APPLIED TO SIDE NOT SHOWN Middle Pole ALE (x1) Bottom Pole Part shown at 25% of Actual Size Part shown at Actual Size AYU (x1) CIH (x1) 5/1

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  TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 /2 (!2$7!2% 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% SEC 1.1 While the Top Pole (ALH) is still inside the -IDDLE 0OLE !,& , pull the plastic off the Top Pole. It may be necessary to loosen the Poles before pulling out the plastic. ALH !,& 7ARNING Sticker ! Note: Make sure the crimped side of the Top Pole is on the same side as the Warning Sticker (AMT) on the Middle Pole.

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  TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” AOL (x1) AAN (x1) ABD (x1) SEC Slide the Top Pole (ALH) far enough out of the -IDDLE 0OLE !,& so that it does not obstruct the holes at the bottom of the Middle Pole. Then attach the hardware indicated in the location shown. 1.2 ALH !,& AOL 7!2.).' ABD AAN Do not overtighten the Cap Nut. If the end of the Bolt breaks through the plastic cap, call our Customer Service Department. Exposed threads on the end of the Bolt may cause serious injuries.

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  TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ADS (x1) SEC 1.3 Align the hole in the -IDDLE 0OLE !,& with the slot in the Bottom Pole (ALE) and slide the Middle Pole over the Bottom Pole. Insert a v X v 3CREW !$3 through the $OMED #OUNTERSINK 7ASHER #)( and the small hole in the Middle Pole and into the slot in the Bottom Pole as shown. !,& !,& CIH ADS ALE ALE ! Note: The 1/4” x 3/4” Screw should be flush with the Pole, but will spin freely once installed.

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  TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3CRAP 7OOD ./ (!2$7!2% 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% SEC ATTENTION: THIS STEP CANNOT BE REVERSED! In order to seat the Poles, strike the end of the Bottom Pole (ALE) very hard five to six times on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard. This must be done even if the -IDDLE 0OLE !,& covers the slot on the Bottom Pole before seating has occurred. If the Middle Pole does not completely cover the slot on the Bottom Pole after seating has occurred, DO NOT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY.

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  TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% AOL (x1) SEC 1.5 AYT (x1) Insert a 5/16” Hex Nut (AYT) into the 5/16” Hex Knob (AYU) as shown. It may be necessary to use the v X v #ARRIAGE "OLT !/, to place the Nut in the Knob. Then position the Top Pole (ALH) at its lowest height and attach the Knob to the Top Pole and -IDDLE 0OLE !,& with the hardware shown.

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  SEC 2 POLE TO BASE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size AAE (x2) BTS (x1) ABD (x4) 5/16” x 1” Hex Bolt 1/4” Barrel Nut 5/16” Washer CII (x1) ABN (x2) 1/2” x 1/8” Spacer AAO (x2) 1/4” x 2 3/4” Shoulder Bolt 5/16” Nylock Nut PARTS REQUIRED Part shown at 25% of Actual Size Part shown at 5% of Actual Size AMU (x2) Wheel !*- (x1) Base Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size 15 3/4” ALI (x2) Pole Brace !*# (x1) 1/2” x 15 3/4” Axle TOOLS REQUIRED 7RENCH (x2) v !LLEN 7R

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  TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% AAE (x2) AAO (x2) ABD (x4) ABN (x2) SEC Attach the flattened end of the Pole Brace (ALI) to the "ASE !*- with the hardware shown. Only finger tighten the hardware. 2.1 ALI AAE ABD !*- ABD AAO ! Note: Repeat this step to install the other Pole Brace to the other side of the Base. SEC Slide the v X v !XLE !*# through the 7HEELS !-5 and the holes at the end of the Bottom Pole (ALE) as shown.

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  TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2" (x2) CII (x1) 3/16" (x2) BTS (x1) SEC 2.3 Place the Pole assembly on the ground with the crimped end of the Top Pole (ALH) facing down. Position the v X v !XLE !*# under the bottom slots of the "ASE !*- as shown, and step onto the Base so the Axle snaps into the slots. Then rotate the Pole assembly upward so that the v X v !XLE !*% snaps into the upper slots of the Base as shown.

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  SEC 3 BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY HARDWARE REQUIRED Hardware shown at Actual Size !0' (x2) ABD (x4) 5/16” x 3 1/4” Hex Bolt 5/16” Washer AAC (x2) 5/16” x 1 3/4” Hex Bolt ABK (x4) 5/16” Nylock Flange Nut ADQ (x2) APN (x2) 5/16” x 1” Screw v &LANGE ,OCK .

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  SEC 3 BACKBOARD TO POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS REQUIRED Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size ALX (x1) Rim !** (x1) ,EFT "ACKBOARD "RACKET !*+ (x1) Right Backboard Bracket Part shown at 5% of Actual Size Part shown at 25% of Actual Size AOX (x1) Rim Support Channel !*) (x1) Backboard TOOLS REQUIRED v 7RENCH (x2) v 3OCKET 7RENCH 21

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  TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (x2) !0' (x2) APK (x1) (Not actual size) APN (x2) SEC 3.1 Slide the 3 1/2” U-Bolt (APK) through the ,EFT AND 2IGHT "ACKBOARD "RACKETS !** !*+ 4HE 5 "OLT MUST REST IN THE NOTCHES OF THE "ACKBOARD "RACKETS AS shown. !*+ !*+ !** !** APK Notch APK SEC 3.2 Secure the ,EFT AND 2IGHT "ACKBOARD "RACKETS !** !*+ to the Top Pole (ALH) with the hardware shown.

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  TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 1/2” (x2) AAC (x2) ABK (x4) SEC 3.3 ABD (x4) Attach the Rim (ALX) and "ACKBOARD !*) to the Pole assembly by placing the Rim Support Channel (AOX) in the recess on the underside of the Backboard with the flat side placed against the Backboard. Insert the 3 1/2” U-Bolt (APK) through the top holes of the Backboard and the Rim, and secure the 5 "OLT WITH v 7ASHERS !"$ and v .YLOCK &LANGE .UTS !"+ .

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  TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE 3/8” ADQ (x2) SEC Bend the ,EFT AND 2IGHT "ACKBOARD "RACKETS !** !*+ outward by hand and position the holes in the Backboard Brackets over the holes in the "ACKBOARD !*) . Then securely fasten the Backboard Brackets to the Backboard with the hardware shown.

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  TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ (!2$7!2% 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% (319 lb) 4WO ADULTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY 4O PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES THE 0OLE SHOULD BE HELD DOWN BY ONE ADULT AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE "ASE IS BEING lLLED SEC /04)/. ! &),,).' 7)4( 3!.$ (319 lb of sand required) a. Insert a "ASE 0LUG !%& into the "ASE !*- in the hole closest to the Pole. b. Using a funnel, fill the Base with sand through the hole furthest from the Pole until the sand is just below the hole.

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  TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ (!2$7!2% 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% 4WO ADULTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY 4O PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES THE 0OLE SHOULD BE HELD DOWN BY ONE ADULT AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE "ASE IS BEING lLLED SEC /04)/. " &),,).' 7)4( 7!4%2 a. Insert a "ASE 0LUG !%& into the "ASE !*- in the hole closest to the Pole. b. Fill the Base with cold water through the hole furthest from the Pole until the water is just below the hole. c.

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  TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE ./ 4//,3 /2 (!2$7!2% 2%15)2%$ &/2 4()3 0!'% SEC Attach Net (AKZ) to the Rim (ALX). ALX AKZ ! Note: If a replacement Net is needed, please call our Customer Service Department. Our Nets are shorter than average to reduce the risk of entanglement.

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  OPERATION OF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM The basketball system may be adjusted from 7 1/2 feet to 10 feet. /.,9 !$5,43 3(/5,$ !$*534 4(% (%)'(4 /& 4(% 3934%- To Raise or Lower the Hoop: A 5SING AT LEAST TWO ADULTS TIP THE SYSTEM FORWARD AND REST THE 2IM ON A NON scratching surface. Do not scrape the powder coating off the Rim while adjusting the system, or you could void the product warranty and cause rusting. b.

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  POLE CARE AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The life of your basketball system depends on many variables. The climate, exposure to corrosives such as salt, pesticides, or herbicides, and excessive use or misuse can all contribute to Pole failure, which may cause property damage or personal injury. Check your basketball system frequently for loose hardware, excessive wear, and signs of corrosion. For safety reasons, and to prolong the life of your basketball system, you must take the following preventive measures. a.

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  WARNING Punctures cause leakage and could cause system to tip over. &!),52% 4/ &/,,/7 4(%3% 7!2.).'3 -!9 2%35,4 ). 3%2)/53 ).*529 !.$ /2 s /NCE A MONTH CHECK POLE AND ALL METAL PARTS FOR SIGNS OF CORROSION RUST PITTING 02/0%249 $!-!'% chipping). Completely remove rust and repaint with exterior enamel. If rust has Owners must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for safe penetrated any steel part, replace that part immediately. operation of the system.

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  WARRANTY INFORMATION ,)&%4)-% "!3+%4"!,, %15)0-%.4 9%!2 ,)-)4%$ &!#4/29 7!22!.49 4(% -!.5&!#452%2 2%3%26%3 4(% 2)'(4 4/ -!+% 35"34)454)/.3 4/ 7!22!.49 #,!)-3 )& 0!243 !2% UNAVAILABLE OR OBSOLETE. ,IFETIME BASKETBALL SYSTEMS ARE WARRANTED TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN material or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of original retail purchase. The word “defects” is defined as imperfections that impair the use of the product.