Brunswick Bridgeport Installation Manual

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Bridgeport

POCKET BILLIARD TABLE

INSTALLATION MANUAL

SERVICE DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 68 BRISTOL, WI 53104

51-905884-000

www.brunswickbilliards.com

AUGUST 2008

BRIDGEPORT

NOTE: Please use the instructions in this manual to assemble the tables

shown below. Illustrations may be different depending on the table being

assembled. Also note that careful handling of all components

will assure damage-free assembly.

PAGE 2 BRUNSWICK INSTALLATION MANUAL

BASEFRAME AND LEG ASSEMBLY

FIGURE ONE

Step #1: Assemble the four leg posts to the four stretch­ers as shown using 1/4-20 x 2-1/2" hex head bolts, (head
of bolt must be on inside of leg as shown), 1/4-20 hex
nuts, and flat washers. Tighten the hardware securely.

NOTE:

Use the top set of clearance holes for the end

stretchers and the bottom set for the side stretchers.

FIGURE TWO

Step #2: Attach the two drawer side runners to the
intereior of the end leg posts, using 1/4-20 x 2” hex head
bolts, 1/4 flat washers and 1/4-20 hex nuts.

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FIGURE ONE

FIGURE TWO

FIGURE THREE

Step #3: Attach the two bottom drawer runners to the
cleats on the inside of the side stretchers using 1/4-20 x
2” hex head bolts, 1/4 flat washers and 1/4-20 hex nuts.
Tighten securely.

FIGURE THREE

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BASEFRAME AND LEG ASSEMBLY
(CONTINUED)

FIGURE FOUR

Step #4: Attach the two baseframe side sills “A” to the
legs as shown using 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” hex head screws,
5/16 flat washers and 5/16 hex nuts.

FIGURE FIVE

Step #5: Attach the two baseframe end sills “B” as
shown using 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” hex head screws, 5/16 flat
washers and 5/16 flat nuts.

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FIGURE FOUR

Step #6: Attach the two slate joint support sills “C” as
shown using 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” hex head screws, 5/16 flat
washers and 5/16-18 flat nuts.

Step #7: Attach the two slate attach cleats to each end of
the baseframe “B” as shown using 5/16-18 x 3-1/2” hex
head screws, 5/16 flat washers and 5/16 hex nuts.

FIGURE FIVE

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BASEFRAME AND LEG ASSEMBLY
(CONTINUED)

FIGURE SIX

Step #8: Attach the center support sill “D” as shown
using 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” hex head screws, 5/16 flat washers
and 5/16-18 flat nuts.

Step #9: Position the baseframe assembly so that each
side and end of the baseframe is at least 60 inches from
any wall or partition to achieve adequate playing
clearance.

FIGURE SEVEN

Step #9: Install the two drawer assemblies into the
runners.

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FIGURE SIX

NOTE:

Use two people to install drawers to ensure

damage free installation.

FIGURE EIGHT

Step #10: Square the baseframe by using a carpenter’s
square or measuring the diagonal corners The diagonal
measurements should not vary over 1/8”. With the
tables square, securely tighten all remaining hardware.

Step #11: With this accomplished place a good level on
top of the baseframe and determine the highest corner.
Level the table by positioning shims under the other
three legs until the table is level. Be sure that all four
legs have positive bearing against the floor.

FIGURE SEVEN

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FIGURE EIGHT

SLATE ASSEMBLY AND LEVELING

FIGURE ONE

Step #1: Position the center slate section evenly between
the two slate joint supports as shown, with an equal
amount of overhang at each side of the base frame.

FIGURE TWO

Step #2: Position the two end slate sections on the base
frame as shown. Be sure that the penciled arc forms a
radius as shown.

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FIGURE ONE

Step #3: Recheck to be sure the slate has an equal
amount of overhang around the base frame.

Step #4: Using the 12 countersink holes in the slate as a
template, pilot drill 5/32" diameter holes into the mount­ing cleats.

Step #5: Securely fasten the end slate sections at both
ends of the table with 1/4 x 1-3/4" flat head screws for
UNFRAMED slate or #14 x 3" flat head screws for
FRAMED slate.

Step #6: With a precision tool, level each end slate
section by driving wooden slate wedges (provided)
between the top of the base frame and bottom of the
slate as shown. Keep the wedges as close to the
countersink holes as possible.

Step #7: With both end slates perfectly level, continue
fastening the end slates at the joints. Recheck for
levelness and, if necessary, back the screws out and
adjust the shim position. Then, retighten the slate
attaching screws.

Step #8: When satisfied that both end slates are level,
shim the center slate section as required to obtain a
flush fit at both joints, then screw the center slate down.

FIGURE TWO

Step #9: Slate joints can now be filled with Rock Hard
putty or wax. Lightly sand or scrape across the joints
after grouting.

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SLATE ASSEMBLY AND LEVELING
(CONTINUED)

Step #10: From the end of a bed cloth, cut strips of cloth
approximately 1-1/2" wide by 8" long and glue the strips
to the pocket cutouts. This is important as this will
provide cushioning from ball impact and the bed cloth
will last much longer.

Step #11: Clean top of slate thoroughly with a damp
cloth before applying the bed cloth.

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NOTE:

the gully ball receiver should be installed at this time.

Step #12: Center and attach gully ball receiver at the

designated foot end of table as shown in Figure 2.

If your table is equipped with a gully return,

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ATTACHING BILLIARD CLOTH TO
UNFRAMED SLATE

Before attaching the billiard cloth, clean slate thoroughly.

FIGURE ONE

Step #1: Lay the bed cloth over the top of the slate, nap
side up. Leave an equal amount of cloth overhang at the
ends and sides of the slate.

FIGURE TWO

Step #2: At the head end of the table, fold the cloth back
away from the edge of the slate and spray a coat of
contact adhesive (not included) as indicated by the
shaded area of the edge of the slate. Hold the can
approximately 4-8" from the area to be coated. Coat the
underside of the slate also. Place a piece of protective
paper or card board on the top surface of the cloth.

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FIGURE ONE

CAUTION:

top surface of the cloth.

FIGURE THREE

Step #3: Attach the cloth at #1.

Step #4: Stretch the cloth across the table at #2. Fold

the cloth overhang underneath the edge of the slate at
the end.

Step #5: Fold the cloth back at the foot end of the table
and repeat Step 1.

Step #6: Stretch the cloth from #1 to #3 and press into
position.

Step #7: Stretch the cloth #3 to #4, pulling from #1 and
#2. Press into place.

Do not allow any adhesive to get on the

FIGURE TWO

FIGURE THREE

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ATTACHING BED CLOTH TO
FRAMED SLATE

Before attaching the billiard cloth, clean slate thoroughly.

FIGURE ONE

Step #1: Lay the bed cloth over the top of the slate, nap
side up, with the nap running from the head end to the
foot end of the table.

NOTE:

In determining the direction of the nap, run
your hand lightly over the surface of the cloth. If it
meets resistance, it is going against the nap.

Step #2: Leave only enough cloth overhang at the head

end and left side to permit tacking into the wood slate
frame. Leave the balance of cloth overhang at the foot
end and right side.

NOTE:

Do not spread tacks on the bed cloth. Keep
them in a container that slides over the cloth.

Step #3: Tack or staple the cloth securely to the wood
frame at #1 with two tacks or staples approximately 2"
apart.

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Step #4: Stretch the cloth across the table and tack or
staple securely at #2 with two tacks or staples 2" apart.

FIGURE TWO

Step #5: Stretch the cloth from #1 to #3 and tack or
staple securely into the wood frame at the left side of the
table. See Figure B.

Step #6: Stretching the cloth across the table from #3
and pulling from #2, tack or staple the cloth at #4.

FIGURE THREE

Step #7: On the left side, stretch the cloth tightly from
#1 toward the side pocket opening and tack or staple
securely at #5.

Step #8: Repeat Step 5, stretching the cloth from #3 and
tacking or stapling at #6.

FIGURE ONE

FIGURE TWO

Step #9: On the right side of the table, grasp the cloth
firmly and stretch across the table from #5 and toward
the side pocket from #2 and tack or staple at #7.

Step #10: Repeat Step 7, stretching from #6 and toward
the side pocket from #4 and tack or staple at #8.

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FIGURE THREE

ATTACHING BED CLOTH TO
FRAMED SLATE (CONTINUED)

FIGURE FOUR

Step #11: At location #9, cut a short slit in the cloth at
the edge centered on the side pocket opening. Grasp the
cloth firmly above this slit, pull the cloth into the side
pocket opening and tack or staple to the wood frame.
Complete fastening of the cloth to the side pocket
opening, making sure the cloth is tacked or stapled to the
wood frame.

Step #12: Stretching the cloth tightly across the table
from location #9, repeat Step 11 at location #10.

FIGURE FIVE

Step #13: At the head end of the table, tack or staple the
cloth at location #11, maintaining uniform overhang.

Step #14: Pull the cloth from location #11 toward
location #12 and tack or staple securely along the wood
frame, keeping the cloth even along the head end.

Step #15: Stretch the cloth firmly from location #11 to
the foot end of the table and tack or staple at location
#13.

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FIGURE FOUR

Step #16: Stretch the cloth tightly from locations #12
and #13 toward location #14 and tack or staple securely
along the wood slate frame.

FIGURE SIX

Step #17: Tack or staple all of the left side on 2" centers
keeping the cloth even along the wood frame.

Step #18: Tack or staple the balance of the head end on
2" centers also keeping the cloth even along the wood
frame.

Step #19: Stretch the cloth tightly toward the foot end of
the table, tacking or stapling on 2" centers along the
wood frame at the foot end.

Step #20: Stretch the cloth tightly across the table to
the right side, tacking or stapling on 2" centers all the
way along the wood frame at the right side.

FIGURE SEVEN

Step #21: Stretch the cloth into the corner pocket
openings and tack or staple to the wood slate frame.

Step #22: Trim off excess cloth around the perimeter of
the slate. Locate the eighteen (18) rail attach holes and
cut clearance holes in the cloth with a sharp knife.

NOTE:

Occasionally cloth will stretch, leaving wrinkles at
the pockets. To retighten, remove apron, one end rail and
one side rail. Pull cloth taut, and retack or restaple along
the open end and side to restore original tightness.

FIGURE FIVE

FIGURE SIX

FIGURE SEVEN

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ATTACHING RAIL CLOTH

CORNER POCKET

FIGURE ONE

Step #1: Place cloth on rail with the back side down.
The cloth should have equal amount of overhang at both
ends of rail and extend 1/2" over the featherstrip groove
on the cushion side as shown.

Step #2: Except for approximately 3" at end of rail, tap
featherstrip down with a tapping block and hammer,
starting at center of rail. Stretch cloth tightly toward
each end of rail and tap featherstrip down.

FIGURE TWO

Step #3: At each end of rail, pull the cloth toward the
rubber cushion an additional 3/4". Then tap remainder of
featherstrip down.

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FIGURE ONE

FIGURE TWO

FIGURE THREE

Step #4: Trim the cloth on cushion side of featherstrip
along the total length of featherstrip as illustrated.

FIGURE FOUR

Step #5: Fold the cloth down over front of rail, then
using thumb and forefinger as a guide along front edge of
the cushion to keep the tapping block at rear edge of
featherstrip, tap the featherstrip down flush with rail
surface as shown.

NOTE:

Never try to tap a featherstrip flush with just a
hammer as you will surely dent the rail surface behind the
featherstrip.

FIGURE FIVE

Step #6: Turn rail over and at corner pockets fold the
cloth over the mitred edge as shown, stretching tightly
and working out any wrinkles as you staple three places
in area shown.

FIGURE THREE

FIGURE FOUR

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FIGURE FIVE

ATTACHING RAIL CLOTH
(CONTINUED)

FIGURE SIX

Step #7: Staple three places along the rear edge of the
pocket facing X, then trim off excess cloth at pocket
area.

Step #8: If rail is an end rail, repeat Step 7 at other
corner pocket. Then, starting at center of rails, stretch
cloth tightly over cushion and staple at bottom of rail
working toward each end.

FIGURE SEVEN

Step #9: Trim excess cloth from bottom of rail flush
with edge of cloth relief groove.

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FIGURE SIX

SIDE POCKET

FIGURE EIGHT

Step #10: At side pocket, stretch the cloth tightly over
nose of cushion and staple three places as shown.

FIGURE NINE

Step #11: Slit the cloth up to the edge of cushion nose
as shown. Then firmly pull the small strip to the rear of
the cushion and staple at rear of facing.

FIGURE TEN

Step #12: Hold the small fold in place with thumb and
forefinger and firmly hold it down over facing. Then
staple at rear of facing and at bottom of rail as shown.

FIGURE SEVEN

FIGURE EIGHT

FIGURE NINE

Step #13: Trim excess cloth as required.

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FIGURE TEN

RAIL ASSEMBLY

FIGURE ONE

Step #1: At the junction of the end and side rails,
position a rail plate by removing the cover from the
double backed adhesive. Position flush with the bottom
of the rail leaving a 1/16” gap around the outer radius.
Use only one plate at each rail juncture.

FIGURE TWO

Step #2: Position the six rails upside down in their
respective locations on a protected surface as shown.

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FIGURE ONE

Step #3: Butt the side rails tightly together, keeping the
side rails in a straight line by placing a straight edge
against the cushions as shown.

FIGURE THREE

Step #4: With the side rails butted tightly together, and
in a straight line, position a tie plate (side) in the groove
of the rails and attach in four places with a flat head,
cross recessed, self tapping screws (#6 x 3/4").

Step #5: Butt the rails tightly together at the corners and
square the corners with a carpenter's square.

FIGURE TWO

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FIGURE THREE

RAIL ASSEMBLY
(CONTINUED)

FIGURE FOUR

Step #6. Position a tie plate as shown.

Step #7: Using the remaining four outer holes in the tie

plate as a template, pilot drill 1/8" diameter holes into the
rail, approximately 3/4" deep.

Step #8: Fasten the tie plate securely to the rails at
these four locations with pan head cross recessed self
tapping screws #10 x 3/4".

Step #9: Into each rail, thread three, 3/8-16 threaded
machine studs. Hand tighten securely.

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FIGURE FOUR

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APRON ASSEMBLY

FIGURE ONE

Step #1: Assemble brackets to apron corners with #8 x
1-1/2” pan head tapping screws as shown. (Pilot holes
are predrilled for accurate location)

FIGURE TWO

Step #2: Assemble apron corners to end aprons with
#8 x 1/2 pan head tapping screw as shown.

Step #3: Position end aprons and side aprons of rails
and fasten side aprons to apron corners with #8 x 1/2”
pan head tapping screw as shown.

Step #4: Carefully position the aprons so that the holes
in the apron attachment cleats are directly over the 1/8”
wide grooves cut into the rails. Attach aprons to rails
with #2 x 2” pan head tapping screw and #12 flat
washer as shown.

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FIGURE ONE

FIGURE THREE

Step #5: Carefully turn the rail and apron over and
lower it over the table.

CAUTION: Do not let the rail assembly “twist” or
“bow” while turning as the strain may cause the rail
to crack at the ends.

Step #6: Align the eighteen machine studs with the

eighteen clearance through the slate and lower the
assembly onto the slate.

FIGURE FOUR

Step #5: Thread the 3/8-16 hex nut and dome washer
onto the machine stud (three places) at the ends of the
table and tighten securely.

Step #6: Making sure that the side rails are in a straight
line as sighted down the length of the table (cushion
side), fasten the side rails securely with remaining nuts
and dome washers.

FIGURE TWO

FIGURE THREE

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FIGURE FOUR

APRON ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)

FIGURE FIVE

Step #7: Position the side and corner pockets in their
respective locations. Fit and trim pockets as necessary.
Attach with four nails per pocket.

FIGURE SIX

Step #8: Thoroughly brush the area on which the bed
spots are to be applied. Position the bed spot and firmly
roll a ball over the spot to achieve good adhesion.

NOTE:

Bed spots are self adhesive.

FIGURE FIVE

FIGURE SIX