This document is an owner's manual for a Spalding Portable Basketball System, identified by ID# M6A9223. The manual provides comprehensive instructions for assembly, operation, and maintenance of the system, emphasizing safety throughout.
Function Description:
The Spalding Portable Basketball System is designed for recreational basketball play. It features a portable base, an adjustable pole system, a backboard, and a goal (rim and net). The system allows for height adjustment of the backboard and can be moved to different locations. The base is designed to be filled with water or sand for stability, making it suitable for various outdoor settings.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model Number: M6A9223 (found on the product box).
- Minimum Operational Height: 6'-6" (1.98m) to the bottom of the backboard.
- Base Filling Capacity: Approximately 34 gallons (129 Liters) of water or 400 lbs (181 kg) of sand.
- Pole Overlap: When properly assembled, pole sections should have a 3 1/2" (9 cm) overlap.
- Hardware: Various bolts, nuts, washers, spacers, and specialized components are used, with specific sizes and types detailed in the parts list (e.g., Bolt, Hex, 3/8-16 x 2.0" Long; Nut, Nylock 5/16-18; Spacer, 0.5" ID x 0.25" Long).
- Gas Strut Assembly: Includes components like the Pole Mount Bracket, Reinforcement Bracket, Vertical Elevator Tubes, Gas Strut Handle Arms, and the Gas Strut Assembly itself, enabling height adjustment.
- Backboard Assembly: Utilizes Lower and Upper Elevator Tubes, metal spacers, and various bolts and nuts for secure attachment.
- Goal Assembly: Comprises a Rim, Slam Jam Bracket, Spring, Washer, and a Special Nut, designed for durability during play.
- Materials: Pole sections are oval-shaped. The base is designed for ballast. Specific material types for components are not explicitly stated but implied by hardware descriptions (e.g., steel for poles, plastic for plugs).
Usage Features:
- Portability: The system is designed to be portable, featuring wheels on the base. To move the unit, the backboard height should be lowered to the lowest position, the oval pole grasped, and the system tilted until the wheels engage with the ground. It can then be rolled to the desired location and tilted back upright.
- Height Adjustment: The backboard height can be adjusted by squeezing an elevator trigger and raising or lowering the handle. This feature allows players of different ages and skill levels to use the system comfortably.
- Stability: The base must be filled with water or sand at all times to ensure stability and prevent tipping. The manual explicitly warns against leaving the assembly unattended when empty.
- Safety Labels: Safety labels are provided and must be applied to the assembled unit before use. These labels highlight critical warnings regarding hanging on the rim, keeping hands clear of moving parts, and proper ballast use.
- Adult Supervision: Adult assembly is required, and the manual stresses that owners must ensure all players know and follow safety rules for safe operation.
Maintenance Features:
- Regular Inspection: The manual recommends periodically inspecting for loose small parts, checking the base regularly for leaks, and inspecting the pole system for signs of corrosion (rust, pitting, chipping).
- Corrosion Prevention: If rust is found on the pole, it should be repainted with exterior enamel paint. If rust has penetrated through the steel, the pole should be replaced immediately. The pole top should be covered with a cap at all times to prevent water and debris from entering and causing internal corrosion.
- Ballast Management: The base cap gaskets must be installed correctly to prevent leakage. In sub-freezing climates, at least two gallons (7.6 liters) of non-toxic antifreeze should be added to the water in the base, or the tank should be emptied completely and stored. If using sand, antifreeze is not required.
- Hardware Tightening: All bolts, especially the lock nuts, should be tightened until flush with the outer edge of the nut to ensure secure assembly.
- Damage Check: Before each use, the system should be checked for proper ballast, loose hardware, excessive wear, and signs of corrosion or instability. Damaged equipment should never be used and must be repaired or replaced.
- Storage: During windy or adverse weather conditions, the system should be placed in the storage position or an area protected from wind and weather, and free from personal property and overhead wires, to prevent tipping.
The manual also provides contact information for customer service in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia, including toll-free numbers and an email address for warranty service. It emphasizes that users should not return to the store for missing parts but contact customer service directly.
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