8. RIM - Standard rim shall be fabricated from 3/16" backplates and sideplates
fully welded. Rim shall be double 5/8" diameter, high strength steel welded
together at a minimum of six places. Nets shall be attached by means of a
netlocking system that facilitates the use of either nylon or chain nets (nylon
net included). The entire rim shall be powdercoated orange. Other rims including
outdoor breakaway rims shall be available.
9. DIRECT RIM MOUNT - Rim and backboard shall be attached to the pole by passing
four high strength steel bolts through the rim, backboard, and pole so that
weight suspended from the rim is transferred directly to the pole structure. The
backboard shall also be mounted to the pole at four places along the top and
bottom, eliminating common rust streaks found on units where backboard is bolted
through face.
10. WARRANTY - Pole, backboard, and standard rim shall carry a Lifetime
Unconditional Warranty. Entire system weight shall be approximately 490#.
Unconditional Warranty:
Covers any damage or failure that occurs for any reason. Any product carrying an
Unconditional Warranty is exempt from the above stated limitations.
Any normal wear and tear caused by weathering or UV exposure is not covered
under any First Team warranty. All painted items carry a one year limited
warranty on coating.
First Team basketball systems listed solely under "Residential Basketball
Packages" are warranted for residential use only! "Residential" is defined as a
"single family dwelling." For a complete listing of basketball packages
warranted for non-residential use, refer to the "Institutional Basketball
Packages" section of First Team's price list. Under no circumstances shall any
basketball package other than those listed under "Institutional Basketball
Packages" be warranted for non-residential use.