kogan FSBSKBLSD2A Fortis Premium Height Adjustable Basketball Hoop Stand User Guide
SAFETY & WARNINGS
WARNING:IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SWINGING ON THE RING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
NOTICE:
All basketball systems, including those used for displays, must be assembled and ballasted according to instructions. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury.
Please read all warnings and cautions before assembly. It is strongly recommended to supervise children as they play with this product. This product is to be assembled by two (2) adults only.
Note:This product is a “portable basketball system”. Mention of “system” throughout this user guide is referring to the base, stand, backboard and rim as a whole.
General safety
Owner must ensure that all users know and follow these rules for safe operation of thesystem. To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this system without following the instructions carefully. Ensure you have checked the entire box and inside all packing material for parts and/or additional instruction material. Before beginning assembly, read all instructions and identify parts using the components list in this document. Proper and complete assembly, use, and supervision are essential for proper operation and to reduce the risk of accident or injury. A high probability of serious injury exists if this system is not installed, maintained, and operated properly.
- If using a ladder during assembly, use with extreme caution.
- Two (2) capable adults are recommended for this assembly and installation.
- Check base regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause system to tip overunexpectedly.
- Seat the pole sections properly (if applicable). Failure to do so could allow the pole sections to separate during play and/or transport of the system.
- Climate, corrosion, or misuse could result in system failure.
- Minimum operational height is 6’6″ (1.98 m) to the bottom of backboard.
- This equipment is intended for home recreational use only and NOT excessivecompetitive play.
- Read and understand the warning label affixed to pole.
- The life of your basketball pole depends on many conditions. The climate,placement of the pole, location of the pole, exposure to corrosives such as pesticides, herbicides, or salts are all important.
- Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting height.
WarningRead and understand warnings listed below before using this product. Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious injury and/or property damage.
Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for safe operation of the system.
- DO NOT HANG on the rim or any part of the system including backboard, support braces or net.
- During play, especially when performing dunk type activities, keep player’s faceaway from the backboard, rim and net. Serious injury could occur if teeth or face come in contact with backboard, rim or net.
- Do not dunk.
- Do not slide, climb, shake or play on base and/or pole.
- After assembly is complete, fill system completely with water or sand. Never leave system in an upright position without filling base with weight, as system may tip over causing injuries.
- When adjusting height or moving system, keep hands and fingers away frommoving parts.
- Do not allow children to move or adjust system.
- During play, do not wear jewellery (rings, watches, necklaces, etc.). Objects may entangle in net.
- Surface beneath the base must be smooth and free of gravel or other sharpobjects. Punctures cause leakage and could cause system to tip over.
- Keep organic material away from pole base. Grass, litter, etc. could cause corrosion and/or deterioration.
- Check pole system for signs of corrosion (rust, pitting, chipping) and repaint with exterior enamel paint. If rust has penetrated through the steel anywhere, replace pole immediately.
- Check system before each use for proper ballast, loose hardware, excessive wear and signs of corrosion and repair before use.
- Check system before each use for instability.
- Do not use system during windy and/or severe weather conditions; system may tip over. Place system in the storage position and/or in an area protected from the wind and free from personal property and/or overhead wires.
- Never play on damaged equipment.
- When moving system, use caution to keep mechanism from shifting.
- Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.
- Do not allow water in tank to freeze. During sub-freezing weather add 2 gallons of non-toxic antifreeze, sand or empty tank completely and store. Do NOT use salt.
- While moving system, do not allow anyone to stand or sit on base, or have added ballasting on base.
- Do not leave system unsupervised or play on system when wheels are engaged for moving.
- Use caution when moving system across uneven surfaces. System may tip over.
- Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped surface. System may tip over more easily.
- Refer to this user guide for proper installation and maintenance advice.
COMPONENTS
ASSEMBLY
Step 1:
Insert shaft (V2) into bottom pole (Y) as per Figure 1a, then insert the bottom pole (Y) into base.
Insert shaft (V3) into bottom pole (Y) then fix the shaft (V3) into the groove on the underside of the base, as per Figure 1b.
- The top of the base (KK)
Figure 1a - The underside of the base (KK)Figure 1b
Figure 1a
Figure 1bStep 2:
Figure 2
- Fix the bottom end of pole brace (U1), (U2), (U3), (U4) on the base by J bolt set (J1, J2, J3) as per Figure 2. Pay close attention to the directions of the four-pole brace.
- Insert the middle pole (X) into bottom pole (Y), Fix the middle pole (X), bottom pole (Y) and top end of four pole braces together by x1 G bolt set (G1, G2, G3) and x1 E bolt set (E1, E2, E3) as shown in Figure 2.
- Fix the pole bracket (Q) and (K) on the middle pole (X) by x2 E bolt set (E1, E2, E3) as shown in Figure 2. Note that the pole bracket (Q) must be backward.
Note:The 2 wheels (M) are installed on the back of base (KK) by shaft (V1).
Step 3:
Figure 3a
- Fix the rim (AA), backboard (DD) and backboard bracket (CC) by F bolt set (Fl, F2, F3) and I bolt set (I1, I2, I3). Note that the x2 small springs (L) are fixed in front of the two “up” holes of the rim (AA) by F bolt set (F1, F2, F3).Figure 3b
- As shown in Figure 3c, pull the backboard bracket (CC) on both sides.Figure 3c
- Fix the top end of backboard bracket (CC) behind the backboard (DD) by bolt (K1).Figure 3d
- As shown in the figure, connect the backboard brace (S) and (T) on backboard bracket (CC) by B bolt set (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5). The sleeve (B3) must be installed inside the backboard bracket (CC).Figure 3eFigure 3f
Step 4:
Figure 4
Install backboard brace (S) (T) by C bolt set (C1, C2, C3, C4) and (C5, C6, C7, C8) as shown in Figure 4, tighten all the nuts.
Step 5:
Install the pole (W), (X) together with x2 of E bolt set (E1, E2, E3), then install the adjustment mechanism (HH) & (GG) with A bolt set (A1, A2, A3, A4) & H set (H1, H2, H3), as per Figure 5. Tighten all nuts securely.
Figure 5
Step 6:
Fix the bolt (D) on the two shorter backboard braces (S) for the next installation of hanging big springs (R).
Figure 6
Step 7:
As shown in below fixture, fix one end of big springs (R) on the hole of backboard bracket (CC). then hang the other end of big springs (R) on the bolt (D).
Figure 8
For safety reason, sand instead of water is recommended to fill up the base during the sub- freezing weather. Please note that sand cannot be poured out once filled in the base.
ADJUSTING
Height Adjustment
As shown in the figure, pinch the lifting handlebar (HH) inwards, then pull the rim in either direction.
Figure 9
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- Adjust the rim to the lowest level before moving
- Avoid friction with the ground while moving
- Move to the final desired location before slowly raising the product. Refer to Figure 10.Figure 10
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