HYDRA-RIB Portable Basketball System User Manual

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04/05 ID# 21179004
© COPYRIGHT 2005 by HUFFY SPORTS
Toll-Free Customer Service Number for U.S: 1-800-558-5234,
For Canada: 1-800-284-8339,
For Europe: 00 800 555 85234 (Sweden: 009 555 85234),
For Australia: 1-800-632-792
Internet Address: www.huffysports.com
HUFFY
HUFFY
SPORTS
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
• Two People
• Wood Board (Scrap)
• Tape Measure
• Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m)
• Tape
• Garden Hose or Sand 360 lb. (163 kg)
• Hammer
• Wrenches: (Two) 3/4”, (One) 1/2” (Two) 9/16”or
equivalent sockets, (One) 1/2” Deep well socket
with extension and socket wrench
• Support Table
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• 5/32 Allen Wrench
Portable Basketball System
Owners Manual
Customer Service Center
• N53 W24700 South Corporate Circle • Sussex, WI 53089 • U.S.A.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
WARNING!

HYDRA-RIB Portable Basketball System Specifications

General

Backboard Material	Polycarbonate
Base Capacity	35 gallons
Height Adjustment	Yes
Rim Height	7.5' to 10'
Pole Material	Steel
Rim Size	18"
Base Type	Portable
Adjustable Height Range	7.5' - 10'

Summary

System Operation and Safety

Critical Safety Instructions

General Warnings for Use and Assembly

Important safety precautions to prevent injury and property damage during operation.

Parts List

Section A: Assemble the Poles

Steps 1-2: Connect Pole Sections

Connects middle pole to top pole and bottom pole to the assembly.

Step 3: Finalize Pole Assembly

Completes pole assembly, ensuring correct alignment and overlap.

Section B: Assemble the Base

Tools and Hardware for Base Assembly

Steps 1-2: Install Wheel Assembly

Installs wheels onto the axle and attaches the wheel assembly to the base.

Step 3: Mount Pole Assembly to Base

Secures the pole assembly into the base using various hardware and straps.

Step 4: Secure Tank Struts to Pole

Attaches tank struts to the pole section for structural support.

Steps 5-6: Attach Struts and Pivot Bracket

Secures the tank struts to the base and installs the upper pivot bracket.

Steps 7-8: Install Lower Pivot Bracket and Hinge Tubes

Installs the lower pivot bracket and hinge tubes to the base assembly.

Steps 9-10: Finalize Wheel Bracket Assembly

Re-installs wheels and secures the wheel bracket assembly to the base.

Section C: Assemble Elevator System & Backboard

Tools and Hardware for Elevator/Backboard

Step 1: Install Pole Bracket

Step 2: Install Elevator Plates and Tubes

Steps 3-4: Prepare Height Indicator and Handle

Steps 5-6: Assemble Struts and Spacers

Steps 7-9: Assemble Hook and Indicator Strip

Steps 10-11: Attach Strut and Handle Assemblies

Step 12: Secure Strap and Hook Assembly

Steps 13-14: Mount Backboard Brackets and Tubes

Steps 15-16: Attach Backboard and Elevator Tubes

Section E: Securing the System

Step 1: Anchor System to Ground