Lifetime 71281 Owner's manual

Brand: Lifetime

Model: 71281

Type: Owner's manual

Lifetime 71281 is a basketball system designed for both recreational and competitive play. It features a durable powder-coated steel frame and a shatterproof backboard, making it suitable for outdoor use. The system is height adjustable, allowing players of different heights to enjoy the game. It comes with a net and a basketball, so you can start playing right away. The included safety features, such as the padded pole and the breakaway rim, help prevent injuries during gameplay.

INSTRUCTION #1039804 D

Save this instruction in the event that the manufacturer has to be contacted for

replacement parts.

MODEL #71281

WARNING

To ensure your safety, do not attempt to assemble

this system without reading and following all

instructions carefully. Identify and inventory the

parts using the Parts List. Failure to comply with

any of the warnings in these instructions may result

in serious personal injuries such as cuts, broken

bones, nerve damage, paralysis, brain injury, or

death. Failure to comply may also result in property

damage. Please heed all warnings and cautions.

WORLD CLASS®

POWER LIFT®

BASKETBALL SYSTEM

4/21/2012

**U.S. and Canada customers ONLY**

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POLE SECTION IDENTIFICATION

Identify the pole sections before beginning assembly. Failure to assemble the

pole sections correctly may result in severe personal injury or property damage as

described on Page Two.

ONCE THE POLE SECTIONS HAVE BEEN SEATED, THEY CANNOT BE SEPARATED.

Note: Tapers and ﬂares are exaggerated in the illustrations.

TP MP BP

Top Pole:

Four holes at the

top of the pole, four

holes in the middle,

two holes near the

bottom and two

small holes at the

bottom.

Middle Pole:

One slot at the top

of the pole and two

small holes at the

bottom. Warning

Sticker.

Bottom Pole:

Two slots at the

top of the pole

and dimples at

the bottom.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or not following instructions. Use caution

when using this system.

Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules for safe operation of the system.

To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this system without following the instructions carefully. Check

entire box and inside all packing material for parts and/or additional instruction material. Before beginning

assembly, read the instructions and identify parts using the hardware identiﬁer and parts list in this document.

Proper and complete assembly, use and supervision are essential for proper orientation 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.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID

WARRANTY.

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to separate during play.

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and water lines. Ensure that there are no overhead power lines within 20 ft. (7m)

radius of pole location.

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PARTS LIST

ID Part # Description Qty

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RB 1018718 Right Backboard Bracket 1

LB 1018717 Left Backboard Bracket 1

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AB 502005 Net 1

AC 502027H Adjustment Handle 1

AD 502049G Trigger 1

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"+  8PPE#MPDL 

AK CA00899 Zip Tie 2

"-  4QSJOH#SBDLFU 

AM HA00800 Gas Spring 1

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"0  -POH&YUFOTJPO"SN 

AP 1018837 Rear Lifter Arm 2

AQ ZA10199 Bellows 1

AR 1025107 Backboard 1

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FC CB08999 Corner Frame Pad 2

FM 1000841 Center Frame Pad 1

XX DA01500D Pole Pad 1

Pole Joint Hardware (1005748)

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Rim Hardware (1012253)

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RH 1001137 Compression Spring 2

RI 804033 Spring Retainer Plate 1

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PA RA

RE RG

(Not actual size)

HARDWARE IS ACTUAL SIZE

(Unless otherwise indicated)

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(Not Included)

**A MINIMUM OF TWO ADULTS ARE REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY**

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2. Water Supply

3. Pencil or Marker

4. Ladder

5. Shovel

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8. Adjustable Wrench

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13. Tape Measure

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15. Phillips Screwdriver

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17. Pliers

18. Ruler or Straight Object

19. Electric Drill

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ID Part # Description Qty

Main Hardware (1039829)

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MD 300043 Cotter Pin 1

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MO 500081 Grease Packet 1

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Handle Hardware (1017923)

TA 300101 Release Pin 1

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Frame Pad Hardware (HH00700)

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PARTS LIST

(Not actual size)

Before Beginning Assembly

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the hardware bags and their contents separate. If any parts are missing, call

our Customer Service Department.

B. Test ﬁt all Bolts by inserting them into their respective holes. If necessary,

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Do not scrape away all of the powder coating. Bare metal may rust. You may

need to pound some Bolts into place with a hammer or Mallet.

MBMR

For a nonpermanent installation of your basketball system, a Ground Sleeve

provides an alternative to cementing the pole into the ground. See Page 22 for

more information.

24”

18”

14.5”

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diameter. The edge of the hole should be

ﬂush with the edge of the playing surface. .BLFBNBSLw

up from the dimpled

end of the Bottom

Pole (BP) (do not

scratch the powder

coating).

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Fill the hole to the top with concrete.

Insert the dimpled end of the Bottom Pole

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If the pole is buried too deep or too shallow,

the Rim will not be at the correct height.

Form the cement into a downward slope away

from the pole to allow water runoff. Failure to

do so may result in premature rusting of the pole.

Save a 1/2 bag of concrete mix to use later in the assembly.

The slots in the Bottom Pole must

be parallel to the playing surface. If

necessary, insert a straight object (a ruler, wire,

etc.) through the slots in the Bottom Pole. Rotate

the pole until the straight object is parallel to the

playing surface.

Playing Surface

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inside the Bottom Pole (BP).

Check the pole several times within the ﬁrst

hour to make sure that all sides are vertical

and that the pole does not sink into the

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with the playing surface.

Rebar

Allow 1-4 hours for the concrete

to set.

Do not continue until the concrete has set for 1-4 hours.

5Remove the straight object from the top of the

pole.

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into the Bottom Pole until it is just below the slots in the top of

the pole.

Do not overﬁll the pole, or you may not be able to assemble the rest of

the pole sections.

Tamp the concrete down in the Bottom Pole with a

broom handle to remove any air pockets.

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the pole.

STOP!

The concrete must cure for at least 72 hours (3 days) before installing the rest of the

system. In humid climates or wet weather, allow additional time for the concrete to

cure. Do not proceed until the curing process is complete.

Required For This

Page:

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(2)

(1)

1005748

Screwdriver

MJ MS AL MH

Small holes Large holes

Tighten all

hardware

securely.

Apply the Height Sticker (AU) so it

wraps around the opposite side of the

pole as the Spring Bracket (AL).

The small notch in the Sticker ﬁts

around the hole in the pole.

AL AU

Align the hole in the Top Pole (TP) with the slot in the

Middle Pole (MP) and slide the Top Pole over the Middle

Pole.

The Screw will spin freely once installed.

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Screw (PA) through the

small hole in the Top

Pole and into the Middle

Pole.

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Do not jam the poles together until instructed.

Note: There are two screw holes at the bottom of the pole.

The correct hole will be slightly larger and slightly lower on

the pole.

9A This step cannot be reversed.

WARNING

The poles must be seated together!! Even if the poles cover the

slots before seating, you must strike them hard on the wood

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the poles to separate during use, which could lead to serious

personal injuries or property damage as listed on Page Two.

In order to seat the poles, strike each end of the pole very

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This must be done even if the poles cover the slots before

seating.

If the Top Pole does not completely cover the slot on the Middle

Pole after seating, DO NOT COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. Call our Customer

Service Department.

Do not hit your feet with the pole sections, as serious injury could

occur.

Zip Tie (AK)

Larger End

Use pliers to tighten the Zip

Ties (AK) securely. Cut off the

ends of the Zip Ties.

Zip Tie (AK)

The bottom of the Bellows (AQ)

overlaps the Gas Spring (AM) by

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Spring.

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Screwdriver PB

Insert the Self-tapping

Screw (PB) directly into

the chuck of the Electric Drill

and screw it into the Poles at

the location shown.

Tighten the Nut until it is

ﬂush with the Bolt.

AM AP

11 Line up the Rear Lifter Arms (AP) with the Gas Spring (AM).

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1017923

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6 1/2”

(Not actual length)

MD ME (1)

(1)

1039829

Pliers

AL MD ME

Use pliers to bend

the Cotter Pin (MD)

as shown above.

(Not actual size)

(1)

15 The Release Pin (TA) should ﬁt

into the channels in the Trigger

(AD).

Tighten the Nut until it is ﬂush with the Bolt.

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6 1/2”

(Not actual length)

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(2)

1017923

TA (1)

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Tighten the Nut until it is

ﬂush with the Bolt.

TB (2)

(2)

Make sure the U-Bolt (RF) is in

the notches.

Hold the Backboard

Brackets (LB & RB)

together.

Completely tighten the Nuts (MA).

RE RC RD

The Tap Bolts (RE)

should be at the

outer edge of the

holes.

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RC RD

(2)

Tighten the T-Nuts (RA)

only until the Rubber

Washers (RD) begin to

bulge.

(2)

19 AS

1012253

Tightening these Nuts (RG) will

adjust the Rim tension.

Place the Plastic

Guard (AF) on the

back of the Rim.

Tighten the Jam Nuts

(RK) onto the U-Bolt

as far as they will go.

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RG (4) RI

(1)

(2)

(Not actual size)

Only hand tighten the Nylock Flange Nuts

(RG).

Only hand tighten the

Nylock Flange Nuts (RG).

Slide a Spacer (MK) over each Tap Bolt (RE) between the Backboard

and the Backboard Brackets.

(2)



22 MI MI

23 Bend the Backboard Brackets (LB &

RB) out.

Slide a Carriage Bolt (MI)

into the crimped slot in each

Backboard channel.

Completely tighten

all Rim hardware.

Do not overtighten the Nuts (RG).

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The lower holes should go

over the Carriage Bolts.

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Remove the plastic ﬁlm from the Backboard. The lip of the Frame Pad overlaps

the front of the Backboard.

Attach the Center Frame Pad (FM) ﬁrst. Align the

small line in the back of the Center Frame Pad with

the seam in the Backboard frame.

Use an

Electric

Drill to

insert the

Screws.

Tighten the Nut until it

is ﬂush with the Bolt.

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27 The Backboard and Rim must

rest on cardboard to prevent

scratching.

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Attach this end of

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Arms (AO) to the

Backboard Brackets

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AO Tighten the Nut until it is ﬂush

with the Bolt.

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The Rear Lifter Arms must be on the insidePGUIF&YUFOTJPO"SNT

Only ﬁnger tighten the

Nut.

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Lifter Arms (AP).

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(Not actual length)

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MB MG

Only ﬁnger tighten

the Nut. AO AO

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30 5IFSFNVTUCFBwYw4QBDFS./CFUXFFOFBDI

4IPSU&YUFOTJPO"SN"/BOEUIFQPMF

Completely tighten the Nuts from steps 29

through 31.

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Attach the Net (AB).

Please call our Customer Service Department at

the number on Page Two to obtain replacement

Nets. Our Nets are shorter than average to reduce

the risk of entanglement.

31 32 Apply Grease (MO) to

these areas.

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33 CAUTION: When compressing the Gas Spring, use extreme caution to prevent the

pole from extending.

Slowly lift the pole and rotate the Backboard assembly upside down again.

Grasp the Handle and Trigger as shown. Squeeze the Trigger and push down

on the pole to compress the Gas Spring.

Release the Handle before letting go of the pole.

WARNING

The poles must be seated together!! Even if the pole

covers the slot before seating, you must strike them

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correctly could allow the poles to separate during use,

which could lead to serious personal injuries or property

damage as listed on Page Two.

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assembly steps. Follow all warnings and cautions on the

ladder carefully. Failure to follow all of these instructions

and warnings could lead to serious injuries or property

damage as listed on Page Two.

WARNING

Operation of the height adjustment system

The adjustable system may be adjusted from 7 1/2 feet to 10 feet.

Hold the Handle tightly and squeeze the Trigger to engage the Gas Spring. Raise

the Handle to lower the Backboard, or lower the Handle to raise the Backboard.

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