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Customer Service Center
N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle
Sussex, WI 53089
U.S.A.

A Huffy Sports Company

WRITE IN YOUR MODEL NUMBER:

In-Ground Basketball System
Owners Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
Owner must ensure that all players know and
follow these rules for safe operation of the system.
To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this system without following the
instructions carefully. Proper and complete assembly, use and supervision is
essential for proper operation and to reduce the risk of accident or injury. A
high probability of serious injury exists if this system is not installed,
maintained, and operated properly. Check entire box and inside all packing
material for parts and/or additional instructional material. Before beginning
assembly, read the instructions and identify parts using the hardware identifier
and parts list in this document.

• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.
• Two (2) people are reccomended for this operation.
• Seat the pole sections properly. Failure to do so could allow the pole sections to
separate during play.
• Before digging, contact utility company to locate underground power cables, gas,
and water lines. Ensure there are no overhead power lines within 20 ft. (7 m) radius
of pole location.
• Climate, corrosion, excessive use, or misuse could result in system failure.
• If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy Sports.
• Minimum operational height is 6'6" (1.98 m) to the bottom of backboard.
• This equipment is intended for home recreational use only and NOT excessive
competitive play.
• Read and understand the warning label affixed to pole. Label is shown on page 2.
• The life of your basketball pole depends on many conditions. The climate,
placement of the pole, the location of the pole, exposure to corrosives such as
pesticides, herbicides or salts are all important.
• Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting height.
• Serious injury could occur if teeth/face come in contact with backboard, net, or rim.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND
MATERIALS:
• Three People
• Tape Measure
• Shovel and Post Hole Digger

Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.
Use caution when using this system.

• Concrete, 1260 lb. (572 kg) and Container to Mix
• Carpenter’s Level
• (Two) Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m)
• Wrenches: (Two) 1/2, 9/16, 3/4 (One) 3/8 (One) 1/4

For more information on assembly, placement, proper use and maintenance,
visit The American Basketball Council website at http://www.smarthoops.com.

IMPORTANT!

• Flat Screwdriver
• Pliers

Have any questions?...Don’t go back to the store!

We appreciate your purchasing one of our many fine products. We are sure that you will be very satisfied with your selection. Although
great care and effort have been taken, occasionally problems may occur. To ensure prompt and correct handling of any problems, or to
answer any questions, please contact our Toll-Free Customer Service Number listed below. Service will be quicker if you have your
Model Number (found on carton) and assembly instructions ready when calling. PLEASE WRITE YOUR MODEL NUMBER IN THE
SPACE PROVIDED ABOVE.

Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234
Internet Address: http://www.hydra-rib.com
© COPYRIGHT 2002 by HUFFY SPORTS

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IMPORTANT! WRITE MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ONTO PAGE 1 OF THIS OWNERS 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 system.
• See instruction manual for proper installation.
• DO NOT HANG on the rim or any part of the system
including backboard, support braces or net.
• During play, especially when performing dunk type
activities, keep player's face away from the backboard, rim
and net. Serious injury could occur if teeth/face come in
contact with backboard, rim or net.
• Do not slide, climb, shake or play on pole.
• When adjusting height, keep hands and fingers away from
moving parts.
• Do not allow children to move or adjust system.
• During play, do not wear jewelry (rings, watches,
necklaces, etc.); objects may entangle in net.
• Keep organic material away from pole base. Grass, litter,
etc. could cause corrosion and or deterioration.
• Check pole system for signs of corrosion (rust, pitting,
chipping) and repaint with with exterior enamel paint. If
rust has penetrated through the steel anywhere, replace
the pole immediately.
• Check system before each use for proper ballast, loose
hardware, excessive wear and signs corrosion and repair
before using.
• Check system before each use for instability.
• Never play on damaged equipment.
• Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.

1-800-558-5234
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1.

Ensure ground is level with playing
surface, then dig pole hole.

PLAYING
SURFACE

WARNING
CONTACT UTILITIES
BEFORE DIGGING.

24" (61 cm)

36" (91.4 cm)
GROUND
SURFACE

2.

Install nut (2) to J-bolt (1)
as shown. Repeat
procedure for other three
J-bolts (1).

2”
(5.08 cm)

2

2

3

IMPORTANT!
Make sure nuts are 2”
(5.08 cm) from top of J-Bolts.

3.

1

2

Install threaded ends of J-bolts (1) through holes in
mounting plate (3) and secure as shown.

1

NOTE: Make sure J-bolts (1) are in the illustrated
position.
NOTE: Nuts on the top of plate are used for leveling
the pole after system is fully assembled.

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4.

5.

Fill hole with concrete. Tamp down concrete
to release air pockets and build drainage hill.

Insert J-bolts (1) from mounting plate (3) into
cement as shown. Move assembly around to
release any air pockets in cement, then rest
mounting plate on cement drainage hill. Apply
some pressure to level mounting plate on top of
drainage hill. Level mounting plate and square
with playing surface. Clean off any excess
cement on mounting plate at this time.

PLAYING SURFACE

NOTE: Check leveling of mounting plate (3)
several times while concrete is curing.

3

IMPORTANT!

Front of mounting plate (3)
must be parallel with playing
surface.

WARNING

DO NOT PROCEED TO STEP 6 UNTIL
CONCRETE HAS CURED FOR A
MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS. ALLOW
ADDITIONAL TIME FOR COLD, WET
OR HUMID WEATHER.

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WARNING

6

TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED
FOR THIS PROCEDURE.
NOT
FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY
AND/OR
PROPERTY
DAMAGE.

5

6.

Upright pole (5). Assemble lower pole flange
onto protruding J-bolts (1) as shown. The
flange will then rest on the nuts (2) from Step 2.
NOTE: Orientation bracket
must face playing surface.

IMPORTANT!
Holes in pole must be parallel
with playing surface.
PLAYING SURFACE

7.

Secure pole (5) flange to mounting plate
(3) as shown. Tighten completely.

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7
5
14

PLAYING
SURFACE

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Insert caps (8) into end of each support arm (9)
as shown. Tap firmly in position.

9.

Apply logo label (11) to lower support arms (9) as
shown. Repeat for opposite side.

10.

Beginning with upper support arms (9) secure
support arms to pole. Continue by securing lower
support arms (9) as shown.

WARNING
TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED
FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT
FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.

8

8
9

7
4
8
8
12
8
4
4

9

7

11
14

12
4

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11.

Secure H-frame (13) to support arms (9).

WARNING
TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED
FOR THIS PROCEDURE.
NOT
FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY
AND/OR
PROPERTY
DAMAGE.

9
9
13

16

4

4

4
7

4

16

7

IMPORTANT!
Do not over tighten.

9
16

9

4

4

16

4

4
7

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Install cross brace (17) with nuts (59) and bolts
(22) as shown. Repeat for opposite side.

22

17

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Install vertical supports (18), nuts (2), washers (4)
and bolts (53) as shown.

53
4
4
2

53

2

4
4

18

IMPORTANT!
The end with the double holes need
to be toward the playing surface

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Attach handle plates (21) to vertical supports (18)
as shown. Attach cable bracket (20) to handle
plates (21) as shown.

18
18

23

23

54

55

54

23

55

54

54
21
23

20
21

SIDE VIEW

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Remove tie strap that secures cable to strut
assembly. Slide shroud (36, 46) over strut
assembly (35) as shown.

36

CAUTION!
Do not depress valve stems.
Pressing strut valve stems will
cause a rapid extension of the
strut and possible injury.

35

46

16.

Mount activator bracket (47) to strut assembly
(35) with hardware as shown.

NOTE:
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
NUT (52) ONTO BOLT (56).
BRACKET (47) SHOULD
MOVE FREELY.

56
46
35
35

47

CAUTION!
Do not depress valve stems.
Pressing strut valve stems will
cause a rapid extension of the
strut and possible injury.

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Attach strut/shroud assembly to crossbrace (17)
and pole as shown.

17

59

7

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18.

Run the cable from strut assembly around the pole,
through the hole in the vertical support (18) and down
through the hole in the cable bracket as shown (20).
Place one nut on top of the cable bracket and one
below as illustrated. Tighten the bottom nut until 1/8”
of thread is exposed as illustrated.

20

18

Opposite Side View

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19 A.

Carefully attach cable end to actuator plate (47).

47

19 B.

Begin trigger assembly by pulling wire through slot on trigger(48) as shown.
Complete this assembly by installing trigger to plates with bolt (53) and bolt (58).
NOTE:
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
NUT (42) ONTO BOLT (58).
TRIGGER (48) SHOULD
MOVE FREELY.

48
66
7

42

52
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20.

Slide shroud over strut assembly and attach shroud
with screw (60) as shown.

60

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RIM ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

21.

Install carriage bolt (41) through rim (25),
washers (4) and (27) as shown. Tighten
nut (43) completely. Place nut (42) about
half-way up carriage bolt (41) as shown.

41

25
42

WARNING
TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.

27

4
41

43
27

22.

Attach foam pad (19) to Backboard. Attach bracket
(39) to backboard and support structure by inserting
bolts (26) and washers (24) through top holes in
bracket (39), Tighten nuts (23) completely.

19

39

24

26

24

23

39

23.

40

Insert inner bracket (40) into bracket (39) as shown.
Insert bolts (26) and washers (24) through top holes
of inner bracket (40) as shown.
Now tighten backboard/frame nuts (23) completely.

24
24

26
23
39
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Insert spacer (45) through rim assembly (25). Place rim assembly on bracket (39) so that carriage bolt (41) is
inserted through hole on top of inner bracket (40). Install hex bolt (44), washers (27) and nut (42) through top
holes on bracket (39) through spacer (45) as shown.Tighten completely.

BOTTOM VIEW

25

27

41

42

27

40

27

44

45

25.

25

39

45

Install spring (28), concave washer (29) and
center lock nut (30) to carriage bolt (41) as
shown.

41

NOTE
Do not over tighten as rim will not flex
properly. See leveling instructions to
determine how much to tighten nuts
(42) and (30).

28
30

17

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26. LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS:

Place level on rim (25) and adjust nut (42) until
level. Tighten nut (30) to set rim tension for
playing.

25

42
30

27.

Apply logo label (33) to cover plate (31). Install
cover plate (31) on rim (25) using self tapping
screws (32) as shown.

31

33

NOTE ORIENTATION OF COVER PLATE
32

28.

Secure net (34) to
rim (25).

34

1

NOTE: Official rim height is
10’ (3.05 m) from top of rim
to playing surface.

25

2
10 feet
(3.05 m)

OUTSIDE VIEW

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29.

Check leveling at this time. Pole should
be level in all directions. NOTE: If
adjustment is necessary, adjust system by
rotating the nuts (2) between mounting
plate (3) and pole flange. (Referred to in
Step 6.) After system is leveled,
completely tighten nuts (7) above pole
flange.

30.

Apply height adjustment
label (37) to front of pole
as shown.

37
REGULATION
RIM HEIGHT IS
10 FEET (3.05 m).

10 feet
(3.05 m)

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31.

Attach hook (49) to height strip (50) as shown.
Attach this assembly to unit with bolt (12) and nut (7)
as shown.

63

49
62
50

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32.

Attach height window (51) to pole using four
pieces of double-sided tape (57) as shown.

51
57

111/2”

50

33.

51

Secure pole pad (35) as
shown.

64

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To install height marking labels (10), raise backboard so
that the rim is 10’ off the playing surface (two people
required for this procedure). Remove 10’ mark label from
sheet and insert label on (50) through window of (51).
Repeat for all other height markings.

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If the elevator is still difficult
to operate, verify that the
valves located on the strut
are fully depressed when the
trigger is activated.
NOTE: two people are
required for this procedure.

Jam Hex Nuts

Adjust exposed cable length,
located next to the trigger
(See Step 19) by using the
jam hex nuts on the cable
end. Slide outer shroud to
exposed valves. The valves
must be fully depressed so
elevator can be adjusted
smoothly and fully extended
to lock the elevator.

Valve

Trigger released,
locking elevator

Valve

Trigger squeezed,
unlocking elevator

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PARTS LIST
Item

Qty.

Part No.

Description

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

4
12
1
23*
1
1
12
8
4
1
2
4
1
8
2
4
1
2
1
1
2
4
12*
12
1
4
12*
1
1
1
1
2
1

200573
265575
920880
203474
980835
200544
206340
220589
908066
201504
220586
200574
906835
200704
202459
202856
908061
908062
203274
901492
901490
203113
203100
203218
920263
201611
203232
200484
200323
201124
960043
220140
220569

J-Bolt, 1/2”-13 x 24”
Nut, Hex 1/2”-13
Mounting Plate
Washer, Flat 1/2” x 1” O.D.
Pole
Pole Cap, Square
Nylon Insert Lock Nut, Hex 1/2”-13
Cap, Arm Support Insert
Support Arm
Label, Height Marker
Logo Label, 15” x 1 3/4”
Bolt, Hex Flange 1/2”-13 x 9”
H-Frame
Washer, 5/8”
Nut, Hex, 1/2”
Bolt, Hex Head,1/2”-13 x 4”
Crossmember
Vertical Tube
5 x 5 Foam Pad
Cable Support Bracket
Plate Handle
Bolt, Hex Flange 5/16”-18 x 2 1/2”
Nut, Hex Flange 5/16”-18
Washer, Flat 5/16” x 7/8” O.D.
Rim, Orange
Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16”-18 x 3”
Washer, 3/4 O.D.
Spring
Washer, Large Flat
Nut, Hex Locking, 3/8-16
Cover Plate, Orange
Screw, Self Tapping, 1/4 - 20 x 1/2
Label Logo Circle

34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66

1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
1
4
1
5
1
1
2
3
1
1
1

204282
900429
201982
201512
200655
920262
920038
220065
203063
203017
203439
220064
201983
908064
901493
201501
201503
201502
201511
201981
203217
201531
203078
207388
201515
203220
201519
203664
240019
240027
206555
206251
201506

Net
Strut Assembly
Outer Shroud
Label, Height Adjustment
Bolt Covers
Bracket, Orange
Inner Bracket, Black
Bolt, Carriage 3/8 x 5 1/2
Nut, Hex Nylon Locking 3/8
Nut, Hex 3/8
Bolt, Hex 3/8 x 6
Spacer, 5 x 1/2” O.D.
Inner Shroud
Actuator Plate
Trigger Assembly
Shepherd’s Hook
Height Strip
Height Window
Handle Spacer
Bolt 1/2-13 x 12”
Bolt 5/16 x 1 1/2
Bolt 5/16 x 3/4
Bolt 1/4-20 x 4”
Double Sided Tape
Bolt 3/8 16 x 11
Locknut, 5/16-18, Nylon
Screw 6 x 1 Slotted Hex Head
Bolt Hex Head 5/16-18 x 5-1/2” Long
Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 Long
Nut Hex Nylock 1/4-20
Pole Pad
Bolt, Hex, 1/2” x 5” Long
Bolt, Hex, 1/2” x 11” Long

* You May Have Extra Parts With This Model.

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER

Item #2 (12)
Item #7 (12)
Item #4 (23)*

Item #22 (8)

Item #16 (4)

Item #26 (4)
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Item #23 (14)

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Item #24 (12)

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER

Item #30 (1)

Item #27 (12)*

Item #32 (2)

Item #29 (1)

Item #38 (4)

Item #43 (1)

Item #42 (2)

Item #41 (1)

Item #54 (4)

Item #55 (2)

Item #44 (1)

Item #60 (1)
Item #45 (1)

Item #59 (5)

Item #56 (1)

Item #61 (1)

Item #62 (2)

Item #63 (3)

WARRANTY CARD:
Please remember to complete your product
registration form on-line at:
www.hydrarib.com/warrantycard

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