Huffy DCM230 User Manual download pdf

12/02 P/N 211446D

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, 15/16 (One) 3/8

• Marker

•Vice

• Masking Tape

In-Ground Basketball System

Owners Manual

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.

• Three (3) 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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Summary of Contents

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12/02 P/N 211446D1Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234Internet Address: http://www.hydra-rib.comIMPORTANT! Have any questions?..

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10P/N 211446D 12/0215. Rotate jack handle clockwise to raise H-frame (13) toapproximately 7’ (2.1 m) from ground. Secure crank jack(20) to jack brac

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1112/02 P/N 211446DRIM ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION WARNING17. Install carriage bolt (41) through rim (25),washers (4) and (27) as shown. Tightennut

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12P/N 211446D 12/0220. 253940Insert spacer (45) through rim assembly (25). Place rim assembly on bracket (39) so that carriage bolt (41) isinserted th

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1312/02 P/N 211446D22. 23. 24. Apply logo label (33) to cover plate (31). Installcover plate (18) on rim (25) using self tappingscrews (32) as shown.

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14P/N 211446D 12/02Apply height adjustmentlabel (37) to front of poleas shown.26. 10 feet(3.05 m)REGULATION RIM HEIGHT IS 10 FEET (3.05 m).3725. Check

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1512/02 P/N 211446D27. A. LOWER BACKBOARD UNTIL RIM IS 7 FEET OFF THE GROUND.B. APPLY THIN WHITE STRIP TO BOTTOM EDGE OF OUTER CRANK TUBE AS SHOWN.C.

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16P/N 211446D 12/02Rotate crank handle to raise and lower backboard.NOTE: If height adjustment is difficult to operate, you mayhave over tightened the

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1712/02 P/N 211446DItem Qty. Part No. Description1 4 200573 J-Bolt, 5/8”-11”2 12 265575 Nut, Hex 5/8”-11”3 1 920880 Mounting Plate4 8* 203470 Washer,

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18P/N 211446D 12/02Item #41 (1)Item #24 (8)Item #30 (1)Item #32 (2)Item #28 (1)Item #23 (4)Item #42 (2)HARDWARE IDENTIFIERItem #44 (1)Item #45 (1)Item

Page 11 - PROPERTY DAMAGE

2P/N 211446D 12/02IMPORTANT! WRITE MODEL NUMBER FROM BOX ONTO PAGE 1 OF THIS OWNERS MANUALWARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULTIN S

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24" (61 cm)36" (91.4 cm)Ensure ground is level with playingsurface, then dig pole hole.GROUND SURFACEPLAYINGSURFACE1. Install threaded ends

Page 13 - LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS:

4P/N 211446D 12/02Fill hole with concrete. Tamp down concreteto release air pockets and build drainage hill.Insert J-bolts (1) from mounting plate (3

Page 14 - 10 FEET (3.05 m)

512/02 P/N 211446DUpright pole (5). Assemble lower pole flange ontoprotruding J-bolts (1) as shown. The flange willthen rest on the nuts (2) from St

Page 15 - ADDING HEIGHT INDICATORS

6P/N 211446D 12/028. Insert caps (8) into end of each support arm (9 &10) as shown. Tap firmly in position.Apply logo label (11) to lower support

Page 16 - Height Adjustment

712/02 P/N 211446D11. 1614391471314107141071416147149161416THREE PERSON MINIMUM REQUIREDFOR THIS PROCEDURE. NOTFOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION MAYRESULT IN

Page 17 - HARDWARE IDENTIFIER

Position U-joint of crank jack (20) as shown.Where tubes on crank jack join, hold steadyto keep both tubes from rotating. Rotatehandle clockwise on c

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912/02 P/N 211446D14. Install crank jack (20) U-joint to lower setof support arms (10) as shown.101420714211210THREE PERSON MINIMUM REQUIREDFOR THIS P