HYDRA-RIB In-Ground Basketball System User Manual

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03/06 ID# M88724C
High End Residential
In-Ground Basketball System
Owners Manual
Customer Service Center
• N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle • Sussex, WI 53089 • U.S.A.
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-334-9111
Hydra-Rib Internet Address: http://www.hydra-rib.com
Spalding Internet Address: http://www.spalding.com
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READ AND UNDERSTAND
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

HYDRA-RIB In-Ground Basketball System Specifications

General

Pole Material	Steel
Adjustable Height	Yes
Height Range	7.5 to 10 feet
Rim Diameter	18 inches
Net Included	Yes
Installation Type	In-Ground

Summary

Safety Instructions and Warnings

Installation - Ground Preparation and Anchor Plate

Mounting Plate Leveling and Curing

Leveling the mounting plate, ensuring orientation, and waiting for concrete to cure.

Pole and Yoke Assembly

Attaching Pole to Anchor Plate

Securing the main pole to the mounting plate using bolts and nuts.

Securing Pole with Threaded Rod

Installing and securing the threaded assembly rod to lift and stabilize the pole.

Height Adjustment Mechanism

Connecting to Pole Bracket

Securing the elevator adjustment mechanism to the pole bracket.

Backboard Assembly

Attaching Backboard to Yokes

Securing the backboard to both the upper and lower yokes using specified hardware.

Rim Assembly and Installation

Attaching Rim to Backboard

Securing the rim assembly to the backboard and reattaching the rim cover.

Standing and Securing the Pole

Raising the Pole Upright

Using a wrench to turn a nut and raise the pole to an upright position.

Final Pole Securing

Installing and tightening nuts and washers onto J-bolts to secure the pole to the anchor plate.

Final Checks and Usage Adjustments

System Leveling and Tightening

Height Adjustment and Labeling