INSTRUCTIONS
POST ASSEMBLY
Figure 3A
3
2
Be sure to match up both
“Back Side” stickers on
the back of the poles and
that the holes on top pole
are toward the back.
DO NOT DUNK ON THIS UNIT .
DO NOT HANG FROM ANY PART OF THIS
UNIT , INCLUDING THE BACKBOARD, RIM,
SUPPORT BRACES OR NET.
4L-8152-00
WARNING
!
FAILURE TO FULLY ENGAGE THE
BOTTOM OF THE UPPER POLE TO
THE 6” MARK ON THIS BOTTOM
POLE STICKER, COULD CAUSE
YOUR UNIT TO COLLAPSE AND MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
BACKSIDE
Bottom of upper pole must cover the
above orange portion of this sticker
(6” mark).
WARNING
!
4L-8151-00
DO NOT DUNK ON THIS UNIT .
DO NOT HANG FROM ANY PART OF THIS
UNIT , INCLUDING THE BACKBOARD, RIM,
SUPPORT BRACES OR NET.
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WARNING
!
1.
PIECE OF
PLYWOOD / MDF
(must be at least as
big as pole plate)
BURY LINE
NOTE: Top Pole must cover
upper orange area of
sticker. If Pole goes slightly
past the 6” mark, it is OK.
WARNING: This pole assembly is heavy. Step 2 will require two adults.
Make sure you can control the pole when slamming it together. Have a
helper stand on the opposite side of the pole. Attention should be paid
to one’s feet and toes during entire slamming process.
Align the upper pole (#3) with the bottom pole (#2) as shown in Figure 3A and
slide them together. While maintaining control of the pole assembly stand poles up
STRAIGHT on a piece of MDF board or Plywood, lift poles up by bottom pole
below the 6” mark shown on sticker and slam down the bottom pole as many times
as needed on the MDF board or Plywood until the bottom of the upper pole
reaches the 6” mark (on Sticker) on the bottom pole. Lift the pole 10-12 inches
off the ground when slamming the poles together. See Figure 3A & 3B.
NOTE: When slamming poles together make sure to keep the poles
STRAIGHT. Slamming the poles down crooked will damage the bottom of
the pole. Top Pole must cover upper orange area of sticker. If Pole goes
slightly past the 6” mark, it is OK.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT hit poles with hammer or sledge hammer
to attach poles together you will damage your pole or pole cap.
Or Scan with your
smart phone:
MDF or Plywood
NOTE:
poles together make sure to
keep the poles STRAIGHT.
When slamming
WARNING
!
KEEP FEET AWAY WHEN
SLAMMING POLE.
Figure 3B
2.
Before putting any of the poles tubes together, make sure that the orange area
of the Warning Sticker on Pole (#2) is 6 inches from the top end. Be sure that
the “Back Side” stickers are at the back of the pole. See Figure 3A.
If you want to see a video on how to put the poles together go to:
http://www.escaladesports.com/customer-service/instruction-videos/basketball
BURY LINE
10-12”
6
NOTE: When Slamming the pole together make sure you place
the MDF or Plywood on a flat surface like concrete or Asphalt,
do not slam pole on grass or soft ground.