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110/04 P/N 21166904

Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234

Internet Address: http://www.hydra-rib.com

IMPORTANT! 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.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND

MATERIALS:

• Three People

• Tape Measure

• Shovel and Post Hole Digger

• 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

• Flat Screwdriver

• Pliers

In-Ground Basketball System

Owners Manual

© COPYRIGHT 2002 by HUFFY SPORTS

A Huffy Sports Company

Customer Service Center

N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle

Sussex, WI 53089

U.S.A.

WRITE IN YOUR MODEL NUMBER:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.

Use caution when using this system.

• 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.

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.

For more information on assembly, placement, proper use and maintenance,

visit The American Basketball Council website at http://www.smarthoops.com.

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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.

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24" (61 cm)

36" (91.4 cm)

Ensure ground is level with playing

surface, then dig pole hole.

GROUND

SURFACE

PLAYING

SURFACE

1.

Install threaded ends of J-bolts (1) through holes in

mounting plate (3) and secure as shown.

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.

2. 3

2

2

2

1

3.

1

CONTACT UTILITIES

BEFORE DIGGING.

Install nut (2) to J-bolt (1)

as shown. Repeat

procedure for other three

J-bolts (1).

WARNING

2”

(5.08 cm)

IMPORTANT!

Make sure nuts are 2”

(5.08 cm) from top of J-Bolts.

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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.

NOTE: Check leveling of mounting plate (3)

several times while concrete is curing.

4.

5.

IMPORTANT!

Front of mounting plate (3)

must be parallel with playing

surface.

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.

WARNING

PLAYING SURFACE

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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.

Secure pole (5) flange to mounting plate

(3) as shown. Tighten completely.

6.

7.

5

TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED

FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT

FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY

INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

WARNING

PLAYING SURFACE

PLAYING

SURFACE

IMPORTANT!

Holes in pole must be parallel

with playing surface.

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38

3

7

6

14

5

1

NOTE: Orientation bracket

must face playing surface.

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8. Insert caps (8) into end of each support arm (9)

as shown. Tap firmly in position.

Apply logo label (11) to lower support arms (9) as

shown. Repeat for opposite side.

Beginning with upper support arms (9) secure

support arms to pole. Continue by securing lower

support arms (9) as shown.

9.

10.

TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED

FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT

FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY

INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

WARNING

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8

8

8

8

8

8

14

4

9

11

9

12

12

7

4

4

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11.

16

4

13

9

4

7

4

9

7

4

9

7

4

16 4

7

4

9

16 416

TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED

FOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOT

FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY

INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

WARNING

IMPORTANT!

Do not over tighten.

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

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12. Install cross brace (17) with nuts (59) and bolts

(22) as shown. Repeat for opposite side.

17

22

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53

4

4

13. Install vertical supports (18), nuts (2), washers (4)

and bolts (53) as shown.

4

4

2

2

53

18

IMPORTANT!

The end with the double holes need

to be toward the playing surface

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14. Attach handle plates (21) to vertical supports (18)

as shown. Attach cable bracket (20) to handle

plates (21) as shown.

54

23

23 5423

23

55 55 54

54

21

20

21

18

18

SIDE VIEW

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15. Remove tie strap that secures cable to strut

assembly. Slide shroud (36, 46) over strut

assembly (35) as shown.

16. Mount activator bracket (47) to strut assembly

(35) with hardware as shown.

35

46

47

56

63

36

35

35

46

CAUTION!

Do not depress valve stems.

Pressing strut valve stems will

cause a rapid extension of the

strut and possible injury.

CAUTION!

Do not depress valve stems.

Pressing strut valve stems will

cause a rapid extension of the

strut and possible injury.

NOTE:

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN

NUT (52) ONTO BOLT (56).

BRACKET (47) SHOULD

MOVE FREELY.

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17. Attach strut/shroud assembly to crossbrace (17)

and pole as shown.

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65

59

61

17

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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.

Opposite Side View

20

18

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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).

Carefully attach cable end to actuator plate (47).

7

42 52

58

66

19 A.

19 B.

48

47

NOTE:

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN

NUT (42) ONTO BOLT (58).

TRIGGER (48) SHOULD

MOVE FREELY.

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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

WARNING

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.

25

4

41

27

43

TWO PERSON MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS

PROCEDURE. NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR

PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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.

26

39

24

23

24

22.

23

24

24

40

26

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.

23.

39

40

39

42

41

27

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24.

25

39

40

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.

Install spring (28), concave washer (29) and

center lock nut (30) to carriage bolt (41) as

shown.

28

41

30 29

BOTTOM VIEW

45

25

41

Do not over tighten as rim will not flex

properly. See leveling instructions to

determine how much to tighten nuts

(42) and (30).

25.

44

27

27

45

42

NOTE

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26.

27.

28.

Apply logo label (33) to cover plate (31). Install

cover plate (31) on rim (25) using self tapping

screws (32) as shown.

LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS:

Place level on rim (25) and adjust nut (42) until

level. Tighten nut (30) to set rim tension for

playing.

Secure net (34) to

rim (25).

12

3

34 25

NOTE ORIENTATION OF COVER PLATE

OUTSIDE VIEW

4

32

31 33

42

25

30

10 feet

(3.05 m)

NOTE: Official rim height is

10’ (3.05 m) from top of rim

to playing surface.

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Apply height adjustment

label (37) to front of pole

as shown.

30.

10 feet

(3.05 m)

REGULATION

RIM HEIGHT IS

10 FEET (3.05 m).

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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.

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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.

49

50

12

15

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51

51

57

32. Attach height window (51) to pole using four

pieces of double-sided tape (57) as shown.

50

111/2”

Secure pole pad (35) as

shown.

33.

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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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Valve

Valve

Trigger released,

locking elevator

Trigger squeezed,

unlocking elevator

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.

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.

Jam Hex Nuts

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Item Qty. Part No. Description

1 4 200573 J-Bolt, 1/2”-13 x 24”

2 12 265575 Nut, Hex 1/2”-13

3 1 920880 Mounting Plate

4 23* 203474 Washer, Flat 1/2” x 1” O.D.

5 1 980835 Pole

6 1 200544 Pole Cap, Square

7 12 206340 Nylon Insert Lock Nut, Hex 1/2”-13

8 8 220589 Cap, Arm Support Insert

9 4 908066 Support Arm

10 1 201504 Label, Height Marker

11 2 220586 Logo Label, 15” x 1 3/4”

12 4 200574 Bolt, Hex Flange 1/2”-13 x 9”

13 1 906835 H-Frame

14 8 200704 Washer, 5/8”

15 2 202459 Nut, Hex, 1/2”

16 4 202856 Bolt, Hex Head,1/2”-13 x 4”

17 1 908061 Crossmember

18 2 908062 Vertical Tube

19 1 203274 5 x 5 Foam Pad

20 1 901492 Cable Support Bracket

21 2 901490 Plate Handle

22 4 203113 Bolt, Hex Flange 5/16”-18 x 2 1/2”

23 12* 203100 Nut, Hex Flange 5/16”-18

24 12 203218 Washer, Flat 5/16” x 7/8” O.D.

25 1 920263 Rim, Orange

26 4 201611 Bolt, Hex Flange, 5/16”-18 x 3”

27 12* 203232 Washer, 3/4 O.D.

28 1 200484 Spring

29 1 200323 Washer, Large Flat

30 1 201124 Nut, Hex Locking, 3/8-16

31 1 960043 Cover Plate, Orange

32 2 220140 Screw, Self Tapping, 1/4 - 20 x 1/2

33 1 220569 Label Logo Circle

34 1 204282 Net

35 1 900429 Strut Assembly

36 1 201982 Outer Shroud

37 1 201512 Label, Height Adjustment

38 4 200655 Bolt Covers

39 1 920262 Bracket, Orange

40 1 920038 Inner Bracket, Black

41 1 220065 Bolt, Carriage 3/8 x 5 1/2

42 2 203063 Nut, Hex Nylon Locking 3/8

43 1 203017 Nut, Hex 3/8

44 1 203439 Bolt, Hex 3/8 x 6

45 1 220064 Spacer, 5 x 1/2” O.D.

46 1 201983 Inner Shroud

47 1 908064 Actuator Plate

48 1 901493 Trigger Assembly

49 1 201501 Shepherd’s Hook

50 1 201503 Height Strip

51 1 201502 Height Window

52 1 201511 Handle Spacer

53 2 201981 Bolt 1/2-13 x 12”

54 4 203217 Bolt 5/16 x 1 1/2

55 2 201531 Bolt 5/16 x 3/4

56 1 203078 Bolt 1/4-20 x 4”

57 4 207388 Double Sided Tape

58 1 201515 Bolt 3/8 16 x 11

59 5 203220 Locknut, 5/16-18, Nylon

60 1 201519 Screw 6 x 1 Slotted Hex Head

61 1 203664 Bolt Hex Head 5/16-18 x 5-1/2” Long

62 2 240019 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 Long

63 3 240027 Nut Hex Nylock 1/4-20

64 1 206555 Pole Pad

65 1 206251 Bolt, Hex, 1/2” x 5” Long

66 1 201506 Bolt, Hex, 1/2” x 11” Long

* You May Have Extra Parts With This Model.

PARTS LIST

Item #16 (4)

Item #22 (8)

Item #26 (4)

Item #2 (12)

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER

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

Item #23 (14) Item #24 (12)

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Item #41 (1)

Item #30 (1) Item #32 (2)

Item #42 (2)

HARDWARE IDENTIFIER

Item #44 (1)

Item #45 (1)

Item #43 (1)

WARRANTY CARD:

Please remember to complete your product

registration form on-line at:

www.hydrarib.com/warrantycard

Item #27 (12)*

Item #29 (1)

Item #38 (4) Item #54 (4)

Item #55 (2)

Item #56 (1)

Item #59 (5)

Item #60 (1)

Item #61 (1)

Item #62 (2)

Item #63 (3)