ESCALADE Silverback B5400 - User Manual

MODEL NO.
SB54ig
BASKETBALL SYSTEM
2L-7196-03
Escalade
®
Sports products may be manufactured and/or licensed under the following patents:
6419596, 6179733, 5919102, 5071120, 4798381, 4424968, D326128, 7244046
Additional patents may be pending. One or more of the listed patents and/or pending patents may cover specific product.
2013 Escalade Sports
1. Read this manual carefully before starting assembly. Read each step completely before beginning
each step.
2. Some smaller parts may be shipped inside larger parts. Check inside all parts and cartons
before assembling or ordering parts.
3. To make assembly of your basketball system easier, use the Hardware Identifier on page 4 to
identify and sort all fasteners. Check all cartons for kits. All hardware is not located in one kit.
4. Do not tighten hardware until instructed to do so. If hardware is tightened too soon, mounting holes
may not align and parts may not easily fit together. Leave locknuts slightly loose until you are instructed to
tighten them.
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
B5400
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Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store!
Contact Escalade
®
Sports customer service department at:
Phone: 1-888-USA-GOAL Toll – Free!
Fax: 1-866-873-3536 Toll – Free!
E-mail: basketball@escaladesports.com
Mailing Address (correspondence only):
Escalade Sports
PO Box 889
Evansville, IN 47706
Please visit our World Wide Web site at:
www.escaladesports.com
ON-LINE TROUBLE SHOOTING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
ON-LINE PARTS REQUESTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ADDITIONAL ESCALADE
®
SPORTS PRODUCT INFORMATION
5.
An electric screwdriver is helpful in assembly. However, please set at low torque and use caution
because you could overtighten the hardware and strip the screws.
6.
Save these instructions and your proof of purchase (receipt) in the event that the manufacturer
has to be contacted for replacement parts.
ITEMS NEEDED (not included)
9-
1-
1-
1-
1-
1-
6-
2-
1-
1-
1-
1-
1-
1-
1-
1-
50 lbs bags of concrete
(2-3 extra bags recommended)
Post hole digger (optional)
Wheel barrow
Garden hose
Level
Tape Measure
2X4’s
50 lbs sand bags
Standard masonry block
9/16”, 3/4” & adjustable wrench
Cordless drill & 9/64” drill bit
5/16” socket driver (for cordless drill)
Pair of Safety Glasses
Phillips Screwdriver
Ladder
Piece of Plywood or Mdf
(see Figure 3 on Page 6)

Summary

Safety Instructions

General Safety Rules

Rules for safe operation and general warnings.

Assembly and Operation Safety

Safety precautions during assembly and operation.

Hardware Identifier

Post Installation Instructions (Day 1)

Digging the Hole

Instructions for determining hole location and digging dimensions.

Placing Masonry Block

Pole Assembly

Joining Pole Sections

Aligning and joining upper and bottom pole sections using specific markings.

Pole Screw Assembly

Securing Top and Bottom Poles

Concrete Pouring

Mixing and Pouring Concrete

Instructions for mixing concrete and filling the hole around the pole.

Pole Orientation Before Pouring

Ensuring correct pole orientation before pouring concrete.

Concrete Curing and Stabilization

Stabilizing the Pole

Concrete Curing Time

Assembly Instructions - Day 3

Attaching Post Ears

Installing Actuator Assembly

Lower Arm Assembly

Attaching Lower Arms to Pole

Securing Actuator to Lower Arms

Upper Arm and Handle Assembly

Attaching Upper Arms to Pole

Installing Actuator Handle

Backboard Mounting

Attaching Lower Board Arms

Attaching lower board arms to the backboard.

Attaching Upper Board Arms

Attaching upper board arms to the backboard.

Goal and Rim Assembly

Mounting Goal Assembly

Mounting the goal assembly and rim pad to the backboard.

Leveling the Rim

Using a level to adjust and tighten the rim.

Attaching Rim Cover Plate

Installing Backboard Pads

Height Adjustment and Decal

Setting 10 FT Height

Raising backboard to 10 ft and marking the actuator.

Applying Height Decal

Carefully applying the height decal to the actuator.

ESCALADE Silverback B5400 Specifications

General

Brand	ESCALADE
Model	Silverback B5400
Category	Accessories
Language	English