Bison HangTime User manual
Thank you for purchasing a Bison basketball system. We try hard
to ensure that our products are of high quality and free of
manufacturing defects and missing parts. Report any missing
parts or components immediately.
For warranty issues or replacement parts contact:
Please provide model number, and/or part number of the product
and/or part when you call or email. These numbers can be found
on the product packaging, or on the invoice, owners manual or
shipping documents.
Read this manual thoroughly before starting to install your
system. Proceed with each step completely in the order as
directed.
BISON, INC.
800-247-7668 (ask for parts department)
OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING
Do not slide, climb, or
play on pole.
Keep organic material
away from pole base.
Grass, litter, etc. could
cause corrosion and/or
deterioration.
Check pole system twice
a year for signs of corro-
sion (rust, pitting, and
chipping). Remove rust
and/or loose paint com-
pletely and repaint with
exterior enamel paint. If
rust has penetrated
through the steel any-
where, replace pole
immediately.
Check unit before each
use for loose hardware,
excessive wear, and
signs of corrosion and
repair before using.
During play, use extreme
caution to keep players
face away from the back-
board, rim, and net.
Wear a mouth guard
when playing to avoid
dental injuries.
When adjusting height,
keep hands and fingers
away from moving parts.
During play, do not wear
jewelry (rings, watches,
necklaces, etc). Objects
may entangle in net.
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Ref. Qty. Description
A 1 Vertical Post
B 1 Main Extension Arm
C 2 Parallel Linkages
D 1 Backboard Assembly
E 2 Spring-Assist Cartridges
F 1 Crank Adjustment Cylinder
G 1 Orange Rim Height Indicator
H 1 5/8” X 6“ Hex Bolt
I1 5/8” X 8” Hex Bolt
J 2 5/8” Lock Nuts
K 4 5/8” Anchor J-Bolts
L 8 5/8” J-Bolt Hex Nuts
M 4 #4 Rebars
N 1 Anchor Template
O 2 3/4” X 11 1/4” Hex Bolts
P 4 3/4” X 12 1/2” Hex Bolts
Q 6 3/4” Lock Nuts
R 8 3/8” X 1 1/4” Hex Bolts (pre-assembled)
S 8 3/8” Flatwashers (pre-assembled)
T 8 3/8” Lockwashers (pre-assembled)
U 8 3/8” Hex Nuts (pre-assembled)
V 1 Rim Height Sticker
W 4 Plastic and Steel Rim Spacers
Z 8 5/8” Washers
AA 1 Safety Rod
BB 4 5/8” Flanged Hex Nuts
CC 4 3/8” X 3” Hex Bolts
DD 8 3/8” Flatwashers
EE 4 3/8” Lockwashers
FF 2 Screws
GG 1 Rim Cover Plate
HH 1 Net
II 1 Breakaway Rim
Bill Of Materials
6” SQUARE POLE SYSTEM
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Figure A.2
Vertical Post (A) Mounted to Concrete Footing
5/8” J-Bolt
Flanged Hex
Nut With Built-In
Washer (BB)
5/8”
J-Bolt
Hex
Nuts
(L)
#4 Rebars
(M)
Concrete
Pier
5/8” Washers (Z)
Vertical
Post (A)
5/8”
Anchor
J-Bolts
(K)
Anchor Template
(N)
3/8" X 1 1/4" Hex Bolt (R)
3/8" Flat washer (S)
3/8" Lock washer (T)
3/8" Hex Nut (U)
Pre-Assembled Backboard Assembly (D)
Figure A
3/4” x 11 1/4” Hex Bolt (O)
with 3/4” Lock Nut (Q)
5/8” x 8” Hex Bolt (I)
with 5/8” Lock Nut (J)
5/8” x 6” Hex Bolt (H)
with 5/8” Lock Nut (J)
3/4” x 12 1/2” Hex Bolt (P)
with 3/4” Lock Nut (Q)
3/4" X 12 1/2"
5/8" X 8"
Hex Bolt (P) Main Extension
Arm (B)
Hex Bolt (I)
Rear View of Spring-Assist Cartridges Assembly
Spring-Assist
Vertical Post (A)
Welded Tabs
Cartridges (E)
Figure A.1 (E)
Crank Adjustment Cylinder (F)
Backboard Assembly (D)
Main Extension Arm (B)
Spring-Assist Cartridges (E)
Vertical Post (A)
Parallel Linkages (C)
Breakaway Rim (II)
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
Bison retains the right to modify this
document at anytime without notice or
obligation.
Keep this installation manual as a
reference for your safety and the safety
of those playing on the basketball
system. Additional copies of these
safety instructions are available at
bisoninc.com/instructions-videos.
Do not use the basketball system as a lift or to
hoist anything.
Players should wear protective mouth guard
during play to avoid dental injury.
Players should refrain from wearing any
jewelry that could potenially get caught in the
rim or net.
Only hang on the rim momentarily to regain
your balance. Release the rim as soon as
possible.
Do not allow children to adjust basketball
system.
Check the basketball system on a regular
basis to ensure that there are no signs of
deterioration or corrosion, loose hardware, or
damaged parts. If you see any signs of
damage perform maintenance or contact us.
For maintenance repairs please contact a
professional.
Failure to follow these safety instructions
could result in product malfunction, serious
injury, or even death.
It is the responsibility of purchaser to ensure that
all installers and players fully comply with the
detailed instructions set forth in this product
installation manual. Product assembly should be
carried out exactly as instructed and owner
supervision of use and installation is required to
prevent risk of product malfunction or risk injury.
All tools used to assemble this product
should be used in compliance with
manufacturer’s guidelines.
Installation of this product will require heavy
lifting and bending. Any person that is not
capable of such activity should not
participate in the installation of this product.
If using a ladder during assemble, use
extreme caution and refer to the warnings
and cautions on the ladder.
Due to the size and weight of this product,
we recommend at least (4) competent adults
are present.
Before digging the hole for the anchor
system, please call 811 to ensure that all
underground utilities area safe distance
away from the anchor system.
Make sure there are no overhead power
lines within a 25 foot radius of the basketball
system.
All parts and components necessary to
complete proper installation are included
within this product. Do not use parts not
included with our system. Failure to follow
this requirement could cause product
malfunction and will void warranty of this
product.
Keep all organic materials away from parts
and components to avoid corrosion.
Please use caution when performing this
basketball hoop.
Do not climb on any part of the basketball
system as it was not intended for this activity.
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
In order to have the safest, most enjoyable and longest use of your basketball system,
please note and heed the following:
1) Prior to goal assembly, call utility services for location of
underground utility lines before you dig.
2) Immediately unpack and inspect all components. Cross check
against bill of materials.
3) Assembly is a two step process.
STEP 1
Day 1: Complete Anchor System Installation
Day 2: Allow concrete to cure.
Day 3: Allow concrete to cure.
Day 4: Allow concrete to cure.
STEP 2
Day 5: Complete assembly
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REQUIRED TOOLS
• Post Hole Digger
• Shovel
• Wheelbarrow or Cement Mixer
• (20-25) 80 lbs. bags of concrete OR
(27-32) 60 lbs. bags of concrete
• Garden Hose
• Trowel
• Level
• Tape Measure
• Knife
• (2) Large Crescent Wrenches (main bolts and pier)
• (2) 9/16” Wrenches (rim hardware)
• Broom Stick to Settle Concrete
6”
12”
24”
3’10” 15”
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WARNING
Before digging the hole for this pole, check
for buried power, gas, water, and
telecommunication lines! Failure to do so
could result in serious or fatal injury!
Contact your local utility company if unsure.
STEP 1
ANCHOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1) Installation Location
Rim Height Distance from the face of the backboard to the front of
the Vertical Post (A)
6' 65"
8' 66"
10' 48"
Choose the proper location to dig for the
concrete footing. Use the drawing on the
previous page to help you locate. When
choosing the exact position to dig, make sure to
maximize the amount of playing surface while
minimizing possible driveway obstruction. Pole
should be as close to the edge of the concrete as
possible to reduce the chance of injury.
2) Digging Footing Hole
Dig hole 48” deep and 24” square. Be sure to
bell out the bottom of the hole 28” to give added
stability to the footing.
*NOTE: If you live in an extremely cold
climate where the frost line is commonly
below 48” it is advisable to dig to normal
frost line.
48” *
24” Diameter
28” Diameter
Concrete
(20-25) 80 lbs. bags
Rebar
(4 Pieces)
10’
48” 66” 65”
8’ 6’
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3) Anchor Assembly
Thread one 5/8” Hex Nut (L) to the bottom on
each 5/8” Anchor J-bolt (K). Place these
J-bolts through the holes on the Anchor
Template (N) and install 5/8” J-Bolt Hex Nuts
(L) on top and tighten.The bottom of the
J-bolts should be positioned as shown.
4) Pouring Concrete and Setting Footing Base
For this step you will need: level, broomstick and tape measure. The 48" x 24"
anchor footing will require a little over a 1/2 yard of 3000 psi concrete (20-25 80
pound sacks of premix concrete). More will be needed if you dig a larger hole.
Mix (20-25) 80 lbs. bags of concrete in wheelbarrow or cement mixer and pour
in pre-dug hole about half full. Agitate concrete with shovel or broomstick to
ensure proper fill. Place (4) Pieces of #4 Rebar (M) in the middle of the hole
about 8” apart to create a square in the middle of the hole. Top of rebar needs
to be approximately 3” from the top of the hole.
NOTE: Make certain that you have enough concrete to finish
the job. Allowing a portion to dry while you purchase more
concrete will weaken the footing.
NOTE: It is better to mix concrete slightly too wet than too dry.
Anchor Template
(N)
5/8” Anchor
J-Bolts (K)
5/8” J-Bolt
Hex Nuts (L)
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Pour the remaining concrete into the hole until completely full and coming out of
the top. Using a trowel, smooth the concrete to allow draining away from the
pole.
Place the assembled anchor system in the hole to the point where the bottom of
the Anchor Template (N) rests on the top of the finished concrete.
Use a level to ensure that the Anchor Template (N) is level in all directions.
Additionally, the center line of the 5/8” Anchor J-Bolts (K) must be parallel with
the edge of the playing surface to ensure that the backboard will be properly
positioned.
Once completely smooth let the concrete cure. This can take up to a week
depending on the weather conditions. Consult the instructions on the concrete
bag for curing times and directions.
NOTE: The (4) 5/8” J-Bolt Hex Nuts (L) on the bottom of the Anchor
Template (N) will remain embedded into the concrete after the footing cures.
STEP 1 COMPLETE!
ONCE LEVEL
SMOOTH OUT
WITH TROWEL
ONCE LEVEL
SMOOTH OUT
WITH TROWEL
ONCE LEVEL
SMOOTH OUT
WITH TROWEL
ONCE LEVEL
SMOOTH OUT
WITH TROWEL
LEVELING THE PIER
LEVELING THE PIERLEVELING THE PIERLEVELING THE PIER
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STEP 2
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
FOUR PEOPLE ARE RECOMMENDED FOR
SAFE INSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEM
5) Main Pole Assembly
Remove the top four 5/8” J-Bolt Hex Nuts (L) from the 5/8”
Anchor J-Bolts (K). Remove Anchor Template (N). Install
(4) additional 5/8” J-Bolt Hex Nuts (L) on the 5/8” Anchor
J-Bolts (K) and level.
Install (4) 5/8” Washers (Z) on top of the 5/8” J-Bolt Hex
Nuts (L). Remove the pole padding from the Vertical Post
(A). Install the Verical Post (A) onto the J-Bolts. Install (4)
5/8” Washers (Z) on top of the pole base plate. Install (4)
Flanged Hex Nuts (BB) to top of the anchor bolts and
tighten. Make sure that base plate is parallel to playing
surface.
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