Lifetime 0023 - User Manual

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Summary

Product Registration and Support

Online Product Registration

Instructions for registering your product online for benefits and feedback.

Lifetimes Promise to You

Lifetime's commitment to privacy and data protection.

Customer Service Contact

Provides customer service phone number and hours for assistance.

Ground Sleeve Assembly Instructions

Product Identification

Identifies the specific product as 3.5" Ground Sleeve.

Assembly Safety Warnings

Crucial safety advice to prevent injury during assembly.

Required Tools and Materials

Lists necessary tools and materials for successful assembly.

Assembly Preparation and Steps

Parts List and Hardware

Details all components and hardware with their respective IDs.

Before Beginning Assembly

Essential checks and preparation steps before starting assembly.

General Safety Instructions

Mandatory safety rules for system operation and assembly.

Step 1: Bottom Pole Insertion

Guides inserting the bottom pole into the ground sleeve.

Step 2: Locking Tab Assembly

Details attaching the locking tab and securing the bottom pole.

Concrete Installation and Pole Securing

Step 3: Digging and Pouring Concrete

Instructions for digging the hole and pouring concrete around the sleeve.

Step 4: Pole Alignment and Curing

Ensuring pole verticality and concrete curing time.

Step 5: Removing Locking Tab

Procedure to remove the temporary locking tab.

Step 6: Final Pole Placement and Tightening

Securing the bottom pole at the correct depth and tightening the bolt.

Post-Assembly and Warranty Information

Step 7: Final Curing and Installation

Final concrete curing time and following system installation instructions.

Available Accessories

Details on purchasing an optional pole pad for added safety.

5-Year Limited Factory Warranty

Outlines the terms and conditions of the product's limited warranty.

Summary

Product Registration and Support

Online Product Registration

Instructions for registering your product online for benefits and feedback.

Lifetimes Promise to You

Lifetime's commitment to privacy and data protection.

Customer Service Contact

Provides customer service phone number and hours for assistance.

Ground Sleeve Assembly Instructions

Product Identification

Identifies the specific product as 3.5" Ground Sleeve.

Assembly Safety Warnings

Crucial safety advice to prevent injury during assembly.

Required Tools and Materials

Lists necessary tools and materials for successful assembly.

Assembly Preparation and Steps

Parts List and Hardware

Details all components and hardware with their respective IDs.

Before Beginning Assembly

Essential checks and preparation steps before starting assembly.

General Safety Instructions

Mandatory safety rules for system operation and assembly.

Step 1: Bottom Pole Insertion

Guides inserting the bottom pole into the ground sleeve.

Step 2: Locking Tab Assembly

Details attaching the locking tab and securing the bottom pole.

Concrete Installation and Pole Securing

Step 3: Digging and Pouring Concrete

Instructions for digging the hole and pouring concrete around the sleeve.

Step 4: Pole Alignment and Curing

Ensuring pole verticality and concrete curing time.

Step 5: Removing Locking Tab

Procedure to remove the temporary locking tab.

Step 6: Final Pole Placement and Tightening

Securing the bottom pole at the correct depth and tightening the bolt.

Post-Assembly and Warranty Information

Step 7: Final Curing and Installation

Final concrete curing time and following system installation instructions.

Available Accessories

Details on purchasing an optional pole pad for added safety.

5-Year Limited Factory Warranty

Outlines the terms and conditions of the product's limited warranty.

This document describes the installation and features of a 3.5" Ground Sleeve, Model #0023, designed for use with in-ground basketball poles from Lifetime® systems. It serves as both assembly instructions and an owner's manual, emphasizing safety, proper installation, and warranty information.

Function Description:

The 3.5" Ground Sleeve is a foundational component for installing an in-ground basketball system. Its primary function is to securely anchor the bottom pole section of a basketball hoop into concrete, providing stability and allowing for the subsequent assembly of the rest of the system. The design ensures that the basketball pole can be properly aligned and held in place, while also allowing for its removal if needed for maintenance or relocation, although the concrete base remains permanent. The ground sleeve is specifically designed for in-ground poles only and does not include the bottom pole section itself, which is expected to come with the purchased Lifetime® system.

Important Technical Specifications:

Model Number: #0023
Ground Sleeve Size: 3.5 inches (diameter for the pole it accommodates)
Concrete Hole Dimensions: 24 inches deep and 18 inches in diameter.
Concrete Quantity: Six 90-lb bags of concrete are required for installation, with 1/3 of a bag reserved for filling the inside of the bottom pole section.
Pole Insertion Depth: The bottom pole section must be inserted 14 1/2 inches into the ground sleeve.
Distance from Basketball Court: The front of the pole should be 4 inches from the basketball court.
Hardware: Includes one 3/8" x 3/4" Hex Bolt (AB), two Plastic Caps (AC), and one Locking Tab (AD). The Hex Bolt and Locking Tab are crucial for securing the pole within the sleeve.
Materials: The ground sleeve itself is a durable component designed to withstand outdoor conditions and provide a stable anchor for the basketball system. The concrete forms the permanent base.

Usage Features:

Secure Anchoring: The ground sleeve, once properly installed in concrete, provides a robust and permanent anchor for the basketball pole, ensuring stability during play.
Pole Alignment: The installation process includes steps to ensure the pole is perfectly vertical, which is critical for fair play and system integrity.
Removable Pole (with proper installation): While the ground sleeve is permanently concreted, the design allows for the bottom pole section to be inserted and secured with a locking tab and bolt. This implies that the pole could be removed from the sleeve if necessary, for example, for replacement or significant maintenance, without disturbing the concrete base.
Drainage Design: The concrete base is designed to be sloped away from the ground sleeve to prevent water buildup, which helps to mitigate premature rusting of the ground sleeve and pole.
Compatibility: Specifically designed for Lifetime® in-ground basketball systems, ensuring a proper fit with their bottom pole sections.

Maintenance Features:

Rust Prevention: The sloped concrete design helps prevent water accumulation, reducing the risk of rust on the ground sleeve.
Debris Check: Instructions advise checking the bottom of the ground sleeve for debris or concrete if the bottom pole section does not fit, indicating a need for periodic inspection and cleaning of the sleeve's interior.
Bolt Tightening: The locking bolt should be securely tightened to prevent the pole from rotating, but not overtightened to avoid damaging the bolt or locking tab. This suggests that periodic checks of the bolt's tightness might be beneficial to maintain pole stability.
Warranty: The product comes with a 5-year limited factory warranty covering defects in material or workmanship. This encourages proper maintenance and installation to ensure the warranty remains valid. The warranty specifically excludes defects from misuse, abuse, negligence, improper installation, alteration, accident, vandalism, rusting, "acts of nature," or damage from hanging on the net or rim.

Safety Information:

The manual strongly emphasizes safety throughout the installation process. It warns against attempting assembly without reading all instructions carefully and identifying all parts. Failure to comply with warnings can result in serious personal injuries (cuts, broken bones, nerve damage, paralysis, brain injury, or death) and property damage.

Two Adults Recommended: Assembly requires two capable adults.
Utility Line Check: Before digging, users must contact utility companies to locate underground power cables, gas, and water lines.
Overhead Power Lines: Ensure no overhead power lines are within a 20 ft. (7m) radius of the pole location.
Ladder Safety: Extreme caution is advised if using a ladder during assembly.
Proper Pole Section Assembly: Emphasizes the importance of correctly assembling pole sections to prevent separation during play.
No Overtightening: Specifically warns against overtightening the locking bolt to prevent damage.
Concrete Setting Time: Requires at least four hours for the concrete to set before continuing assembly and a full 72 hours before completing the system installation and use.

Customer Support:

The manual directs customers to call Lifetime's Customer Service Department at 1 (800) 225-3865 for missing parts, assistance, or warranty claims, explicitly stating "DO NOT CONTACT THE STORE!!!" This streamlines support and ensures customers receive specialized help directly from the manufacturer. Warranty claims require a dated sales receipt and photographs of damaged parts. Product registration is encouraged online at www.lifetime.com.