![]() Use the same equipment from the previous step. Lift the top half of the backboard to line up the upper holes with the upper extension arm.These should be snug but not over tightened. Use 2 backboard bolts, 4 flat washers and 2 lock nuts. With 2 people, lift the bottom of the backboard to line up the lower holes with the lower extension arm holes.Make sure the rim mounting plate is facing toward the goal system. Slight backboard facing down underneath the lower extension arm.Attach upper end of jack to lower extension arm.Extend the jack until aligned with holes in lower extension arm.Attach lower end of jack to the bracket on the main pole.This will provide stability while you assemble your backboard and hoop. Raise pole up to around 30° and attach the installation clip. Line up pole hinge with anchor plate hinge and insert the hinge pin.Unpack main hoop pole and included jack.Keep these close by (you will need them soon!) Remove 5 plastic plugs, hinge pin and hex nut from threaded holes in the ground anchor.STOP! Wait 48 hours for concrete to cure before continuing. ![]() Add more concrete to until the bottom of the anchor plate is level with the landscape or concrete is 1-1.5” from bottom of anchor plate.Ground anchor should be 1-3” above the playing surface. Use a level to ensure your installation is even on all sides. Position 6” ground anchor in center of hole, with hinge side toward and parallel to the playing surface.Add some of the concrete into the hole (approximately 28”-30” deep).Mix Concrete in wheelbarrow as recommended on the bag.Dig hole 48” - 50” deep and 18” in diameter. ![]()
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