
Loosely attach BACKBOARD at these four points using (4) 3/8”x 1 ¼”
hex bolts, flatwashers, lockwashers and hex nuts provided.
Loosely attach BACKBOARD to H-FRAME at the four points along the
bottom of the backboard frame as well. Use (4) 3/8”x 1 ¼” hex bolts,
flatwashers, lockwashers and hex nuts provided. Be sure the rim
holes in the BACKBOARD and the rim holes in the H-FRAME are aligned
so the rim bolts will be able to pass thru when attaching rim.
If you have a tempered glass or acrylic backboard, check once again to
make sure all (4) grommets are in place in the backboard rim
mounting holes. When you are satisfied with rim hole/H-Frame
alignment, attach RIM following the instructions provided in the rim
box. Then tighten the 3/8” hardware at both the top and bottom of
the BACKBOARD frame.
Next, using a measuring tape and CRANK HANDLE crank unit until rim
measures 10’ from playing surface. Make a pencil mark on the side of
the adjustment crank where the height indicator stops. Repeat this
step for 9 ½’, 9’, 8 ½’, 8’, 7 ½’. When finished peel and apply each
rim height sticker lining up the pencil mark with mark provided on
each respective sticker.
Next, using the CRANK HANDLE, crank unit upward so RIM reaches 10’
mark. Then attach (2) lift springs on either side of the CRANK
ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR attaching one end first on the LIFT SPRING
ATTACHMENT ROD (see figure c) and the other end of the LIFT
SPRING on the 5/8”x 25 ½” ROD mounted on the LOWER EXTENSION
ARM (see figure A & B) You may find it helpful to loop a rope over the
5/8” ROD and attach it to one end of the spring. Then with the spring
already attached to the LIFT SPRING ATTACHMENT ROD, pull down on
the rope, extending the spring until it hooks itself over the 5/8” x 25
½” ROD. The welded ears on either side of the ACTUATOR
ATTACHEMENT TUBE are designed to cradle two LIFT SPRINGS each.
Make sure all hardware has been tightened. If unit is difficult to crank
you may have over tightened the bolts at the main pivot points, try
loosening them slightly. Check over the unit periodically to make sure
no hardware has loosened as the unit ages.
Installation of your First Team WallMonster Basketball System is complete!
TIP: Find a safe and handy location to store your crank handle. If you ever lose
your crank handle, replacements can be purchased by calling First Team at 1-888-
884-6677. We hope you enjoy your WallMonster basketball system.