Huffy MCM108DB User Manual
1
12/01
P/N 211488E
W
ARNING
F
AILURE T
O
FOLLOW THESE W
ARNINGS MA
Y
RESUL
T
IN SERIOUS INJUR
Y
AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Owner must ensure that all players know and follow
these rules for safe operation of the system.
•
DO NO
T
HANG on the rim or an
y
par
t
of the system
inc
luding bac
kboar
d,
suppor
t
braces
or
net.
•
During pla
y
,
especiall
y
when perf
orming
dunk type
activities,
keep
pla
y
er's
face
a
w
a
y
fr
om
the
bac
kboar
d,
rim
and net.
Serious injur
y
could occur if teeth/face come in
contact with bac
kboar
d,
rim or net.
•
Do not slide
,
c
limb,
shake or pla
y
on base and/or pole
.
•
After assemb
ly
is complete
,
fill system completel
y
with
water or sand and stake to the gr
ound.
Ne
ver
lea
ve
system
in an upright position without filling base with weight,
as
system ma
y
tip o
ver
causing injuries.
•
When adjusting height or mo
ving
system,
keep hands and
fing
er
s a
w
a
y
fr
om
mo
ving
par
ts.
•
Do not allo
w
c
hildren
to mo
ve
or adjust system.
•
During pla
y
,
do not wear je
welr
y
(rings,
watc
hes,
nec
klaces,
etc.).
Objects
ma
y
entangle
in
net.
•
Surface beneath the base m
ust
be smooth and free of
gra
vel
or other sharp objects.
Punctures cause leaka
g
e
and
could cause system to tip o
ver
.
•
K
eep or
ganic material
a
w
a
y
fr
om pole
base
. Grass,
litter
,
etc.
could
cause
corr
osion
and/or
deterioration.
•
Chec
k pole
system
for signs
of
corr
osion (rust,
pitting,
c
hipping)
and
repaint with e
xterior
enamel paint.
If rust has
penetrated thr
ough
the steel an
ywhere
,
replace pole
immediatel
y
.
•
Chec
k system
bef
ore eac
h
use
for pr
oper ballast,
loose
har
d
ware
,
e
xcessive
wear and signs corr
osion
and repair
bef
ore use
.
•
Chec
k system
bef
ore eac
h
use
for instability
.
•
Do not use system during wind
y
and/or se
vere
weather
conditions;
system ma
y
tip o
ver
.
Place system in the
stora
g
e
position and/or in an area pr
otected
fr
om
the wind
and
free
fr
om per
sonal
pr
oper
ty
and/or
o
verhead wires.
•
N
e
ver pla
y on
dama
g
ed
equipment.
•
See instruction man
ual
for
pr
oper
installation and
maintenance
.
•
When mo
ving
system,
use caution to keep mec
hanism
fr
om
shifting.
•
K
eep
pole top co
vered
with cap at all times.
•
Do not allo
w
water in tank to freez
e
.
During sub-freezing
weather ad
d
non-to
xic
antifreez
e
,
sand or empty tank
completel
y and
store
.
(Do
not
use
salt.)
•
Use e
xtreme
caution if placing system on sloped surface
.
System ma
y
tip o
ver
more easil
y
.
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In the U.S.:1-800-558-5234 and Canada: 1-800-284-8339
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S:
1-800-558-5234,
For Canada:
1-800-284-8339
, For Europe:
00 800 555 85234
(Sweden:
009 555 85234
),
For Australia:
1-800-333 061 -
Internet Address:
http://www.huffysports.com
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 recommended for this operation.
•
Check base regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause system to
tip over unexpectedly.
•
Seat the pole sections properly (if applicable). Failure to do so could
allow the pole sections to separate during play and/or transport of the
system.
•
Climate, corrosion or misuse could result in system failure.
•
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 1.
•
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.
•
If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy Sports.
•
Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting height.
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.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
64
REQUIRED TOOLS AND
MATERIALS:
•
Two People
•
T
ape Measure
•
Wood Board (Scrap)
•
Wrenches: (Two of Each) 7/16”,
1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4” or Large and
Small Adjustable Wrenches
•
Sawhorse or Support Table
•
Garden Hose or Sand (300 lb.)
(136 kg)
•
Hammer
•
Tape
•
Phillips Screwdriver
•
1/2” & 9/16” Extended Deep
Socket w/ Extension
Recommended
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O
ASSEMBLERS
ALL
Huffy Sports basketball Systems,
including those used for
DISPLAYS
,
MUST
be assembled and ballasted with
sand or water according to instructions.
Failure to follow instructions could result
in
SERIOUS INJURY
. It is
NOT
acceptable to devise a makeshift weight
system.
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