Lifetime 71526 - User Manual

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Summary

Backboard and Rim Combo Assembly Instructions

Customer Service Information

Contact details for customer support and assistance, including phone number and hours.

Important Safety Warning

Critical safety precautions to prevent serious injury or death during assembly and use.

Parts and Hardware Identification

Parts List

Comprehensive list of all components included in the backboard and rim combo kit.

Hardware Identification

Visual guide to all hardware pieces with actual size indicators for easy identification.

Safety Instructions and Requirements

Essential rules for safe operation, assembly, and supervision of the basketball system.

Assembly Preparation

Before Beginning Assembly Steps

Initial steps including part identification, inventory, and hardware testing before assembly.

Mounting Support Warning

Alert regarding the necessity of proper rim and backboard support to prevent damage.

Mounting and Assembly Procedures

Option 1: Using Backboard Brackets with U-Bolt

Step-by-step guide for mounting the backboard using U-bolt and backboard brackets.

Option 2: Using Backboard Brackets without U-Bolt

Step-by-step guide for mounting the backboard using backboard brackets but without a U-bolt.

Alternative Mounting Solutions

Mounting to Roof, Wall, or Existing Pole

Guidance for installing the backboard on different structures using specific mounting kits.

Available Accessories

Information on additional products like extension brackets for enhanced basketball fun.

Product Warranty Information

5-Year Limited Factory Warranty Terms

Details of the warranty coverage, exclusions, limitations, and definition of defects.

Warranty Claim Procedure

Instructions on how to report product defects and file a warranty claim with required documentation.

Summary

Backboard and Rim Combo Assembly Instructions

Customer Service Information

Contact details for customer support and assistance, including phone number and hours.

Important Safety Warning

Critical safety precautions to prevent serious injury or death during assembly and use.

Parts and Hardware Identification

Parts List

Comprehensive list of all components included in the backboard and rim combo kit.

Hardware Identification

Visual guide to all hardware pieces with actual size indicators for easy identification.

Safety Instructions and Requirements

Essential rules for safe operation, assembly, and supervision of the basketball system.

Assembly Preparation

Before Beginning Assembly Steps

Initial steps including part identification, inventory, and hardware testing before assembly.

Mounting Support Warning

Alert regarding the necessity of proper rim and backboard support to prevent damage.

Mounting and Assembly Procedures

Option 1: Using Backboard Brackets with U-Bolt

Step-by-step guide for mounting the backboard using U-bolt and backboard brackets.

Option 2: Using Backboard Brackets without U-Bolt

Step-by-step guide for mounting the backboard using backboard brackets but without a U-bolt.

Alternative Mounting Solutions

Mounting to Roof, Wall, or Existing Pole

Guidance for installing the backboard on different structures using specific mounting kits.

Available Accessories

Information on additional products like extension brackets for enhanced basketball fun.

Product Warranty Information

5-Year Limited Factory Warranty Terms

Details of the warranty coverage, exclusions, limitations, and definition of defects.

Warranty Claim Procedure

Instructions on how to report product defects and file a warranty claim with required documentation.

This document is an assembly instruction and owner's manual for the Lifetime Model #71526 Backboard and Rim Combo. It provides detailed steps for assembling the basketball backboard and rim, along with important safety information, a parts list, and warranty details.

Function Description:

The Lifetime Model #71526 is a basketball backboard and rim combo unit designed for recreational use. It is intended to be mounted to a pole system, wall, or roof using a compatible mounting bracket. The system allows for the installation of a basketball hoop in various locations, providing a complete setup for playing basketball. The backboard is designed to be supported by a mounting system, and the rim is attached to the backboard with additional support to ensure stability and prevent damage. The manual emphasizes that the rim should not be mounted directly to the backboard without proper support, as this will lead to damage and void the warranty.

Important Technical Specifications:

Model Number: #71526
Components: Backboard (AB), Rim (AA), Net (AC), Plastic Guard (AD), Rim Cover Plate (AE), Frame Pad Left (AH), Frame Pad Right (AF), Bottom Frame Pad (AG).
Rim Hardware (HD9136B): Includes various screws, push nuts, carriage bolts, flat washers, hex bolts, nylock flange nuts, compression springs, an axle, a rim pivot bracket, and a spring retainer plate.
Frame Pad Hardware (HH00700): Includes #10 x 7/8" Screws (FA).
Required Tools (Not Included): Adjustable Wrench, 1/2" Wrenches (2), Electric Drill, 1/2" Socket Wrench, Screwdriver.
Assembly Requirement: A minimum of two adults are required for assembly.
Mounting Compatibility: Designed for use with Lifetime Products® Pole Mounting Units or Universal Mounting Brackets. Can be adapted for wall, roof, or 3 1/2" pole mounting with a Universal Mounting Bracket.
Warranty: 5-year limited factory warranty covering defects in material or workmanship from the date of original retail purchase.

Usage Features:

Assembly Options: The manual provides two main options for assembly, depending on whether the backboard brackets include a U-Bolt.
- Option 1 (With U-Bolt): Involves assembling the U-Bolt (provided with the backboard brackets) to the backboard brackets according to the instructions provided with the pole or mounting bracket unit. This option guides the user through laying the backboard, sliding carriage bolts into channels, and bending brackets to align with carriage bolts.
- Option 2 (Without U-Bolt): Involves using 5/16" x 5" Hex Bolts (RG) through the top holes in the bottom of the backboard, along with carriage bolts and bending brackets.
Rim Tension Adjustment: Step 6.1 instructs users to tighten the Nylock Flange Nuts (RH) until the rim is under the desired tension, allowing for customization of the rim's responsiveness.
Frame Pad Installation: The manual details how to attach the bottom frame pad, ensuring proper alignment with the backboard frame seam and securing it with screws using an electric drill.
Customer Support: Lifetime Products provides customer service at 1 (800) 225-3865 for assistance with missing parts or technical issues. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Mountain Standard Time). Customers outside the U.S. or Canada are advised to contact the store.
Accessories: The manual lists optional accessories such as the Universal Extension Bracket (Model #9594) for mounting backboard and rim sets to a pole, wall, or roof, and an Intermediate Size Basketball (Model #594201). Ordering information for these accessories is provided.

Maintenance Features:

Pre-Assembly Check: Users are instructed to identify and inventory all parts, keeping hardware bags separate. They must also test fit all bolts and scrape away any excess powder coating if necessary, being careful not to remove all coating to prevent rust.
Rust Prevention: The manual implicitly suggests that proper coating maintenance is important, as scraping away all powder coating can lead to rust.
Warranty Coverage: The 5-year limited factory warranty covers defects in material or workmanship. However, it explicitly states that the warranty is voided by misuse, abuse, negligence, improper installation, alteration, accident, vandalism, rusting, "acts of nature," or any other event beyond the manufacturer's control. It also does not cover scratching, scuffing from normal usage, intentional damage, unreasonable use, or hanging from the net or rim.
Replacement Parts: The manual advises saving the instructions in case the manufacturer needs to be contacted for replacement parts. Warranty claims require a sales receipt and, if possible, photographs of damaged parts.
Support Structure: The manual repeatedly emphasizes the importance of adequate support for the backboard and rim. Failure to provide sufficient support will result in damage and void the warranty. This highlights a critical maintenance aspect: ensuring the mounting system remains robust and properly secured over time.
Climate and Corrosion: The safety instructions mention that "Climate, corrosion, or misuse could result in system failure," indicating that environmental factors should be considered for long-term maintenance and system integrity.