Welcome to Lifetime Assembly Channel.
My name is John and today I'm gonna help you assemble your speed shift basketball system with a 50" polycarbonate backboard.
This video will follow the steps outlined in the assembly manual that comes with the basketball system.
If you've already begun and need help on a specific step, check the comments or description below for a timestamp associated with each step.
Now, let's take a look at what's inside the box.
Before we begin the assembly process, let's take a look at some of the tools you'll need to complete the job.
You'll need:
Two 1/2" wrenches
Two 7/16" wrenches
Two 9/16" wrenches
Two 3/4" wrenches
and one 3/8" wrench
Two 3/16" Allen keys which are included
a pair of pliers
a rubber mallet
a philips head screwdriver
a block of wood
to make this easier we're going to use a drill.
You may see us use an impact driver, if you decide to use one as well be sure not to over tighten or over torque the hardware.
A phillips bit
A socket adapter
1/2" socket
7/16" socket
9/16" socket
3/4" socket
and a 3/8" socket.
There are some steps within this assembly that require more than one person so make sure you have at least one other adult available.
It's crucial that you refer to the assembly manual to review the safety instructions for this build to avoid property damage or serious injury.
Alright, let's get started.
Slide the Top Pole onto the Middle Pole making sure the hole at the bottom of the Top Pole lines up with the slot on the Middle Pole.
The Middle Pole is the one with the warning sticker.
Secure the Top Pole to the Middle Pole with the hardware.
The screw should be flush with the pole.
It's normal if it spins freely.
Secure the Bottom Pole to the Middle Pole using the same method as before.
Now, secure the Pole Bracket to the Middle Pole
taking the bolts and sliding them through the small holes on the back
and making sure that the arrow on the Pole Bracket is facing towards the top.
Before moving on to the next step, make sure you've done the previous steps properly because the next step is irreversible.
We're gonna strike each end of the pole assembly 5 or 6 times on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard.
It's critical that you complete this step otherwise you can expect problems in the future.
You're going to need to use some force so be sure not to hit your toes.
Now, attach the flat end of the Pole Brace to the Base making sure the angled end is facing out.
Just finger tighten the hardware for now.
Add a wheel to the Long Axle.
Slide it through the hole at the bottom of the Pole.
Add your other wheel
Then add a Spacer to each end of the Axle.
Finally, take your Smaller Axle and slide it through the second set of holes.
Now, take the Base and lower it on to the Long Axle.
The Long Axle should fit within these notches on the base.
Step on the base until you hear the click of the long axle snapping into place.
Now, you're going to lift the pole assembly up so that the Small Axle fits into these notches.
Secure the Pole Braces to the Pole with the hardware.
Tip the system down so the Pole is laying flat on the ground and don't tip the system back up until the base has been properly filled.
Now, go ahead and tighten all the remaining hardware.
Slide the U-Bolt into the hole just below the number 1 on the Backboard Brackets so that it rests into the notches.
Now, take your Spring and slide your Spacer into the hook.
and line your spacer up with the hole above number 1
in between the brackets and secure with the hardware.
Now, take the other Spacer and line it up with the hole just below the larger hole closer to the top.
Now, take your Rim Support Channel and place it into the notch on the back of the Backboard.
Now, take the Backboard Bracket assembly and slide the U-Bolt into the oblong holes above the channel.
On the lower set of holes add a bolt with the washer and a bushing
secure with the T-Nut.
Before completely tightening this, make sure that the bolt is on the outside of the hole.
Be careful not to over tighten.
You'll know it's too tight if the rubber bushings are bulging.
Slide the Rim onto the Backboard and secure with the hardware.
Make sure the Jam Nuts go all the way down the threads.
Now, slide the Compression Springs on to the U-Bolt.
Add your Retainer Plate
then secure with the nuts.
Don't over tighten these because these are only to adjust the tension of the Rim.
Now, bend the Backboard Bracket over until the hole at the top lines up with the hole on the Backboard.
Now, tighten the hardware from earlier.
Take the Upper Extension Arm and attach it to the Backboard on the side where the holes are further apart.
If you find this step difficult, you may need to take the bolt and ream out the excess powder coating.
Only tighten the hardware until the nut is flush with the bolt.
Attach the Lower Extension Arms to the Backboard using the same method as the upper extension arms.
Lay the Backboard on a soft surface to prevent scratching the rim
then have someone hold the pole assembly so you can attach the Upper and Lower Extension Arms.
Only tighten the hardware so that the bolt is flush with the nut.
Now, attach the Lock Tab to the Trigger with the hardware making sure the long end is sticking over the Trigger.
Make sure the Inner Channel has been removed from the Outer Tube.
Now, attach the side of the Handle that doesn't have an arrow to the Outer Tube.
Slide the Trigger Spring onto the Trigger and into the Handle.
Take the other Handle and place it on to the Outer Tube and then secure the two Handles together.
Secure the Hex Bolt and Cap Nut to the Outer Tube through this hole.
Do not over tighten.
Now, take the Inner Channel and slide it into the Outer Tube holding the Trigger until it clicks into the first notch.
Now, attach the Inner Channel to the Pole Bracket with the hardware.
Now, attach the Outer Tube to the Lower Extension Arms with the hardware.
Insert the bolt into the upper hole on the Upper Extension Arm and secure with the hardware.
Raise the Backboard to its highest position.
Using the closed end of a wrench, take the Counterbalance Spring and pull onto the bolt we just inserted.
Now, go ahead and attach the Net to the rim while it's on the ground.
Now, lay the system on its side so you can peel the protective film off the Backboard.
For these next steps, follow the link in the description below to see how to properly fill the Base of your system.
We've already filled the Base of the system so let's move on to the next step.
Now, raise your hoop to the highest height setting.
Now, place the sticker on the pole so that the arrow on the handle lines up with the 10' mark on the sticker.
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