This document is an instruction manual for an Inground Basketball System, specifically models UGO-20433WM and UGO-20285WM, sold by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. USA. It provides detailed instructions for installation, assembly, and maintenance, along with important safety warnings and warranty information.
Function Description:
The Inground Basketball System is designed for residential, recreational use, providing a fixed basketball hoop and backboard for playing basketball. The system is installed directly into the ground using concrete and anchor bolts, ensuring stability and durability. It features an adjustable height mechanism, allowing users to modify the rim height to suit different players or preferences.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Installation: Inground system, requiring concrete for stability.
- Concrete Requirement: 9 - 80 lb. bags of concrete for anchor installation.
- Hole Dimensions for Anchor: 16" diameter, 36" deep.
- Rear Clearance: Minimum 18" required behind the pole.
- Overhang: 27" when adjusted to 10 ft.
- Minimum Operational Height: 6'6" (1.98 m) to the bottom of the backboard.
- Assembly Requirement: Four capable adults are recommended for assembly and installation due to the size and weight of components.
- Warranty: 5-year Limited Warranty for defects in materials and workmanship (excluding nets and installation).
Usage Features:
- Adjustable Height: The system includes an actuator and crank mechanism (parts 9, 9A, 9B, 10) that allows for height adjustment. This feature makes the system versatile for players of various ages and skill levels.
- Stability: The inground design, secured with anchor bolts and concrete, provides superior stability compared to portable systems, making it suitable for more vigorous play.
- Durability: Components are designed for outdoor residential use. The manual emphasizes proper maintenance to prolong the life of the system, particularly regarding rust prevention.
Maintenance Features:
- Regular Hardware Checks: Users are instructed to check all nuts and bolts frequently and tighten any that are loose.
- Wear and Tear Inspection: All parts should be checked for excessive wear and tear, with replacements made as necessary.
- Rust Prevention: This is a critical maintenance aspect. Users must check all poles for visible rust, chips, or cracked paint monthly. If present, the affected area should be cleaned with emery cloth and a damp cloth, allowed to dry, and then sprayed with two coats of rust preventative, high gloss enamel paint. The manual explicitly states that if rust has penetrated through the pole anywhere, the pole must be replaced immediately.
- Backboard Cleaning: The backboard should be cleaned using a 100% cotton soft cloth and glass cleaner. Strong cleansers are to be avoided as they can damage the backboard and void the warranty.
- Rim Care: The manual warns against hanging on the rim, as this will void the warranty and can lead to damage such as torn back plates, damaged springs, bent rings, damaged eye bolts, or distorted rim supports.
- Adult Supervision for Adjustments: All adjustments to the goal height should be done under adult supervision.
- Pre-Use Check: Before each use, the system should be checked for proper ballast (though this is an inground system, the principle of stability check applies), loose hardware, instability, and signs of corrosion. Any issues should be repaired before use.
- Storage of Manual: Users are advised to keep the manual for future reference.
Safety Instructions and Warnings:
The manual includes several prominent warnings:
- Read Manual: Users must read and understand the operator's manual before using the unit.
- Injury/Damage Risk: Failure to follow operating instructions can result in injury or property damage.
- Adult Supervision: Owner must ensure all players know and follow safety rules.
- No Hanging on Rim: Do not hang on the rim or any part of the system (backboard, support braces, or net).
- Face Away from Backboard: During play, especially dunking, keep players' faces away from the backboard, rim, and net to prevent serious injury.
- No Sliding/Climbing: Do not slide, climb, or play on the base or pole.
- Hands Clear During Adjustment: Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts when adjusting height or moving the system. Children should not move or adjust the system.
- No Jewelry: Do not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces, etc.) during play, as objects may entangle in the net.
- Keep Water/Organic Materials Away: Keep water and organic materials away from the pole to prevent rust and potential pole failure.
- Digging Safety: Before digging for anchor installation, contact utility companies to locate underground power cables, gas, and water lines to avoid serious or fatal injury.
- Overhead Power Lines: Ensure no overhead power lines are within a 20 ft. (7 m) radius of the pole location.
- Assembly Requirements: Four capable adults are required for assembly. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injury. A makeshift support system is not acceptable.
- Concrete Curing: Concrete must be allowed to cure for a minimum of 72 hours before proceeding with pole installation.
- Leveling: The anchor plate and pole must be leveled properly during installation to ensure the backboard aligns with the court and the system is stable.
- Misuse: Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions.
- Warranty Voidance: Hanging on the rim, commercial/competitive use, failure to assemble/install correctly, acts of nature, negligence, misuse, abuse, non-basketball activities, vandalism, improper installation, or failure to follow maintenance guidelines will void the warranty.
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