Spalding M5800591 Portable System Owner’s Manual

Portable System
Owners Manual

M5800591 Portable System

NOTE: Position unit at least 6’ 7” (2 meters) from buildings, water and electricity.
For family and domestic use only.

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Position unit at least 6’ 7” (2 meters) from buildings, water and electricity.
For family and domestic use only.

** 88 / 378-UK-003 Tech File at France
European Technical File:
De Ruyumbeke
20 Bd Bourre
13008 Marseille, France
Write Model Number From Box Here:
This manual, accompanied by sales receipt, should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference, as it contains important information about your model.
WARNING!**

READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

WARNING!
**** NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER SIX YEARS OF AGE.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Two (2) Capable Adults
• Wood Board (scrap)
• Sawhorse or Support Table
• Garden Hose or Sand
• (2 each) Wrenches and/ or Socket Wrenches and Sockets. AND/OR

OPTIONAL TOOLS AND MATERIALS:

• Large and Small Adjustable Wrenches

Basketball System Warranty

For the very latest Basketball System Warranty information
Please visit the Spalding Basketball website at www.Spalding.com
Contact Spalding Customer Service at phone # 1-800-558-5234

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Rest unit on support table. Remove adjustment knobs (A) and carriage bolts (B) to extend or retract backboard and rim. Height adjustment from 4-1/2′ – 6-1/2′.
WARNING Backboard may rotate during height adjustment.’ WARNING
Do not adjust height of system in upright position. System must be in down position to adjust 558170 07/05
WARNING
Read and understand warnings listed below before using this product. 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.

• 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 base and/or pole.
• After assembly is complete, fill system completely with water or sand. Never leave system in an upright position without filling base with weight, as system may tip over causing injuries.
• When adjusting height or moving system, 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.
• Surface beneath the base must be smooth and free of gravel or other sharp objects. Punctures cause leakage and could cause system to tip over.
• 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 exterior enamel paint. If rust has penetrated through the steel anywhere, replace pole immediately.
• Check system before each use for proper ballast, loose hardware, excessive wear and signs of corrosion and repair before use.
• Check system before each use for instability.
• Do not use system during windy and/or severe weather conditions; system may tip over. Place system in the storage position and/or in an area protected from the wind and free from personal property and/or overhead wires.
• Never play on damaged equipment.
• When moving system, use caution to keep mechanism from shifting.
• Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.
• Do not allow water in tank to freeze. During sub-freezing weather add 2 gallons of non-toxic antifreeze, sand or empty tank completely and store. (Do not use salt.)
• While moving system, do not allow anyone to stand or sit on base or have added ballasting on base.
• Do not leave system unsupervised or play on system when wheels are engaged for moving.
• Use Caution when moving system across uneven surfaces. System may tip over.
• Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped surface. System may tip over more easily.
• See instruction manual for proper installation and maintenance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR 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 are 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.

• If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution.
• Check base regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause the 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 during transport of the system.
• Climate, corrosion or misuse could result in system failure.
• If technical assistance is required, contact Customer Service.
• Minimum operational height is 4’-6” (1.37m) to the bottom of backboard.

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

NOTICE TO ASSEMBLERS
Adult Assembly Required. Dispose of ALL packaging materials promptly. As with all children’s products, periodically inspect for loose small parts.
Assembled unit MUST be filled with water at ALL times.
ALL 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.
IMPORTANT!
Remove all contents from boxes.
Be sure to check inside pole sections; hardware and additional parts are packed inside. Questions or Missing Parts?
DON’T go hack to store!
Call TOLL-FREE Customer Service
Number listed on the front page!
Get to know the basic parts of your basketball system…

PARTS LIST

• You may have extra parts with this model.

PARTS IDENTIFIER – Actual Size

PARTS IDENTIFIER – Not Actual Size

1. Correctly identify each pole section. Mark with tape or marker on middle and bottom poles (3 and 4) 2 1/2” (6,4 cm) from top ends. Do not scratch paint on poles. SEE BELOW IMPORTANT!
   ONCE POLE SECTIONS ARE ASSEMBLED – THEY CANNOT BE TAKEN APART !

2. Align poles using alignment marks. First, assemble top (2) and middle (3) poles together by bouncing them on a scrap piece of wood on the ground as shown in FIG A. until the top pole (2) moves to the 2 1/2 inch (6,4 cm) mark you previously made on the middle pole (3). THEN add bottom pole (4) and assemble in the same way, until the middle pole moves to the 2 1/2 inch (6,4 cm) mark you previously made on the top of the bottom pole (4).
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   WHEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED, THE POLES SHOULD HAVE A 2-1/2” (6,4 CM) OVERLAP.

3. Attach pole assembly to base as shown. Secure pole assembly to base by turning the pole assembly clockwise as shown.
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   TWO CAPABLE ADULTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
4. Secure base struts (21 and 22) to pole.
5. Rotate struts down and bend struts outward to line up with holes on base as shown. Secure free ends of base struts to base with carriage bolt (20), and nut (5) as shown. Repeat for other side.
6. Pole bracket will need to be lightly pressed into backboard ribbing. Be sure to press completely into place. Attach rim to backboard and pole bracket (14) with nut (5), reinforcement bracket (15), and carriage bolt (8) as shown. Tighten nut completely.Carefully tip unit forward and slide backboard assembly onto pole as shown.SAWHORSE OR SUPPORT TABLE
7. Attach board assembly to pole with carriage bolts (16) and knobs (11) as shown. Install pole cap (7) as shown.
8. Place assembled unit in desired location. Fill base completely with water (14 gallons / 53 liters) or sand (approx. 170 lb./77 kg) and snap base cap (9) in place.
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   ADD ONE GALLON (3.78 LITERS) OF NON-TOXIC ANTIFREEZE IN SUBFREEZING CLIMATES.
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   IF USING SAND: 1 GALLON OF ANTI-FREEZE IS NOT REQUIRED

9. Install net (6).
10. Apply height adjustment label (23) to front of pole as shown. Height adjustment from 4-1/2’ – 6-1/2’.

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READ AND UNDERSTAND FAILURE TO FOLLOW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COULD
RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234,
For Canada: 1-800-284-8339,
For Europe: +353 51 379777, For Australia: 1300 367 582
Internet Address: www.spalding.com www.spalding.com.au

References

• Spalding. Made for the Game. | Spalding.com
• Spalding — True to the Game

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