Escalade Sports 2L-6472-03 User Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

EMPORIUM

7½ FT.

HOME POOL TABLE

with

PEDEST AL BASE

Thank you for buying our product. We try hard to insure that our products
are of high quality and free of problems, such as manufacturing defects or
missing parts. However, if you have any problems with your new product,
please call Escalade Sports at:

TOLL FREE 1-800-426-1421

(THIS IS A CONSUMER ONLY NUMBER)

FAX [phone]

Or write us at:

CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT

P.O. Box 889, Evansville, IN 47706

MODEL NOS.

P2074

READ THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY!

Please provide model number, serial number, and/or part number of the
product and/or part when you call or write. These numbers can be found on
the product, packaging, and/or in this Owner’s Manual.

! ASSEMBLY ! INSTALLATION
! OPERATION ! REPLACEMENT PARTS
! SERVICE ! WARRANTY

ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON POOL TABLE

Manufacturer warrants to the original retail purchaser, this product to
be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of purchase.

WARRANTY ON SLATRON SURFACE

For seven (7) years from the date of purchase for the slatron, we will
repair the playing surface of this table, free of charge, if it fails to remain
flat, within a tolerance of ± 30/1000 of an inch, measuring from any flat
plane within the playing surface. Note: Cloth not included in warranty.
Should this product become defective due to material or workmanship
within the warranty period, contact our Customer Service Department.
This warranty is not transferable and does not cover normal wear and
tear, or damage caused by improper handling, installation or use of this
product. This warranty is also void if product is in any way abused,
damaged, or modified from its original state, or if used for other than
indoor residential use. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

© 1996, Escalade Sports

For aid in identifying the different hardware used in this assembly, use the
Hardware Identifier on page 11 of this manual. Each number refers to the
numbers shown in the illustrations within this manual. For more specific information
about the hardware, see the Product Parts Lists at the end of this manual.

2L-6472-03

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IMPORTANT! READ THIS MANUAL ALL THE

THE DRAWINGS IN THIS
MANUAL HAVE BEEN
EXAGGERATED OR MODI
TO SHOW DETAILS.

WAY THROUGH BEFORE BEGINNING TO PUT
YOUR POOL TABLE TOGETHER! THEN READ
EACH STEP BEFORE STARTING THAT STEP.

Model No. 2074

This table has been inspected to insure proper fit. The bed is made of one inch thick slatron. Carefully unpack and examine each shipping container
and its packing material before discarding to assure all parts have been removed. Some smaller parts may be shipped inside larger parts. Check inside
parts before assembling.

This table is contained in three separate containers:

Container #1. . . . . . One piece slatron

Container #2. . . . . . Contains this owner's manual, leg assemblies, hardware kits, corner & side caps, corner posts, playfield spots, slate shims, glue,

drop pockets, aprons, top rails; playfield cloth, and bottom cabinet.

THE SPRAY ADHESIVE USED FOR APPLYING PLAYFIELD CLOTH IS
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND UNDER PRESSURE! CAREFULLY
READ CAUTIONS ON SPRAY ADHESIVE CONTAINER! KEEP OUT OF
REACH OF CHILDREN! DO NOT USE OR STORE NEAR HEAT SOURCE,
FLAMES, SPARKS OR WHEN SMOKING! WORK AREA MUST BE WELL
VENTILATED. OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS WHEN USING SPRAY
ADHESIVE.

Tools Needed:

! Hammer (Claw Type) ! Needle Nose Pliers
! Tape Measure ! 7/16" Open End Wrench
! Carpenter's level or 36'' Straight Edge ! Awl or 8d Nail
! ½" Open End Wrench ! Phillips Screwdriver
! Scissors ! Power Screwdriver (optional but very helpful)
! In addition to the assembly tools listed above, ! 3/8" Open End Wrench.

it would be useful to have a rachet with
7/16 and ½ socket.

NOTE: Rails are made with cushion rubber at a height that requires standard 2 ¼" diameter balls. Your dealer has
a complete line of Billiard Accessories.

NOTE: This table adds weight to any floor. Be sure floor can withstand this kind of weight. If floor sags, table will
be impossible to level.

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Figure 1

1. Begin by opening hardware kit, and sort
hardware into "like" groups using the
hardware identifier provided in this
manual.

2. Attach two wooden leg panels #29 (be
sure wood grain faces out) to the inside
of two leg facades #30 using six screws
#33, six washers #35, and six locknuts
#34, per leg panel. Make sure that
dimension B is at the bottom of the leg

panel. (Figure 1) NOTE: Leave all four

bottom screws #33 loose until the leg
post #2 is installed. NOTE: Leg post
#2 CANNOT be attached if the four
bottom screws #33 are tight. Tighten
finger tight only.

3. Repeat step 2 to put together other leg
assembly.

4a. Attach leg posts #2 to the inside of metal

leg facades #30 on both leg assemblies
(from steps 1 and 2). use two carriage bolts
#18, two washers #19, and two nuts #20 per
leg post.

NOTE: There is a set of holes at one end of
the leg posts that are grouped close
together. Make sure that these holes go to
the top of the wooden posts. About 1/8 inch
of leg posts #2 will extend below the metal
facade #30. (Figure 2)

4b. Once the leg post is securely fastened,

tighten the four bottom screws #33 on the
leg panels.

Figure 2

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5. Assemble bottom side aprons #4 to the two leg assemblies
using two bolts #36, two bolts #37, six washers #38, and
four locknuts #39 per leg. Repeat for all four legs.

Figure 3

6. Attach the corner post #31 to the side aprons using four
bolts #33, four washers #35, and four locknuts #34. Repeat
for remaining three corners. NOTE: Make sure to orient the
corner post so that the top of post is below the top of apron.
See Figure 4.

Figure 4

7. Attach end aprons #3 using four bolts #33, four
washers #35, and four locknuts #34. NOTE: Orient
the end apron so that the top edge is higher than
the corner post and even with the top edge of side
apron when tightened. See figure 5.

Figure 5

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The following five steps require a minimum of 2 adults!

8. Once the leg assembly is complete, lay the Slatron bed #1 face

down (pocket bevels against the floor) on a smooth, flat surface.
(Laying the bed on the table top carton is recommended).

9. Turn leg assembly upside down so that Aprons

are against the bottom of the bed. Center the
leg assembly on the playfield bottom. There
will be approximately 10½" at each end and 7"
from each side.

10. Place the ten brackets #11 around the table.

Place two on each apron toward the end of the
table with the long leg on the playfield. Using
a nail or awl, punch a starter hole in the
playfield and attach #11 bracket using the
holes shown in figure 6 with two #13 screws.
Once four end brackets are attached to bed,
use the same procedure to attach #11 brackets
to aprons using two #13 screws per bracket.
Attach three brackets #11 to the bed and
Cabinet at the center and ends of both side
Aprons, making sure the Cabinet is firmly
against bottom of playfield.

Figure 6

LEVELING BASE FRAME

11. Turn the table upright and move it to its final location. This step will require at least

two adults.

12. Determine the highest corner of the frame by placing a carpenter's level in the following

two positions. Once you have determined the highest corner, raise other three corners
by shimming using #26 shims (these can be trimmed to size).

NOTE: Table will settle over the first few days following assembly.

Additional leveling may be required.

Figure 7

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DO NOT SMOKE WHILE WORKING WITH CONTACT CEMENT!
READ LABEL ON CEMENT CONTAINER CAREFULLY!

Applying the Cloth

Be sure table top is completely free of dust, wood chips,
etc. Before spraying adhesive, cut a portion of the
shipping carton to use as a shield to prevent adhesive
overspray getting on finished parts or your floor.

NEVER FOLD CLOTH ON TO WET ADHESIVE. LET
ADHESIVE BECOME TACKY.

13. Place cloth on table with an even amount hanging over

all sides of the table. (See figure 8) Fold cloth back on
one side and one end. Apply contact cement (provided
in the bed kit) to table top surface in a band 4 inches

wide around one entire side and end. (See figure 9) Also
spray edges of table top with cement. Spray cement
smoothly and evenly, without ridges or bumps. Allow

cement to become tacky.

14. Fold cloth back on to the sprayed area. With firm even

pressure, stretch and press cloth onto the side and end
area that has been coated with cement. Smooth cloth
down and over edges slightly.

For your convenience, the playfield
has been clothed. Using a knife, cut
an "X" in 18 places around the bed
perimiter so the rail bolts will come
through. You can locate the holes by
running your finger over the clothed
surface.

Figure 8

Figure 9

Spray glue on

edges of table top

as well.

15. Fold back the cloth from the other end and side of the

table (figure 10). Apply cement to these areas the same

way as the other side and end. Allow cement to

become tacky.

16. Stretch the cloth across the width of the table, working the

cloth over the edge of the bed. Make a final stretch along
the length of the cloth, making sure to work out all

wrinkles. (figure 11) STRETCH HARD ENOUGH TO TAKE

OUT WRINKLES, BUT NOT SO HARD THAT THE CLOTH
SLIPS. If cloth is not smooth, lift and reapply. NOTE:

Rubbing finger lightly across cloth should not make cloth

move or bunch up in front of your finger.

Pocket Cloth Cutting and Gluing

17. CAUTION: It is better to study these instructions carefully

and not rush through this part of the assembly.

Using scissors, make eight straight cuts starting from
center of pocket, keeping the upper end of the cuts 1" inch
from the edge of playfield. This will leave nine to ten pie-

shaped flaps. (See figure 12 and details)

18. Spray adhesive on pocket edge and underneath side of

table top around each pocket opening to adhere the cloth.
Make sure not to get overspray of glue on finished parts.
Stretch the flaps down and under the pocket openings.
Press the cloth against the cement on the edge and
underside of the slatron. Each finger should be fully glued
to underside of table.

Please continue on to step #19 on page 7.

Note: If you would like your cloth stretched to

a different tension, remove one side of
staples, stretch, and restaple.

Figure 10

Figure 11

Figure 12

NOTE: If your cloth cut is too deep, do not be alarmed - The
exposed pocket face will not be noticeable once pockets
are installed. To cover the exposed areas, small pieces of
cloth may be cut to fill in.

Find the three ¾ inch holes in the playing surface that are
between each pocket. Using a small sharp knife, cut a small
cross in cloth over each hole for the rail bolts #19 to pass
through.

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Figure 13

Figure 14

19. Attach side caps #22 to one side rail (either #7 or #8)

as shown in figure 13. Use two nails #17 per side cap
#22. Hold nails with needle nose pliers and tap them
into plastic with a small hammer.

20. Attach side rails #7 and #8 to both sides of the Slatron using one bolt #14 and one washer #15 at each mounting

hole.

Do not tighten bolts tight yet. Follow the same procedure to attach end rails #9.

21. With all six rails loosely mounted in place, establish the playfield area by measuring from the nose of the cushion

of any rail to the nose of the rail directly opposite. Dimensions should be 40 inches from side rail to side rail and
80 inches from end rail to end rail. (See figure 14) Measure each rail near pocket openings (on both ends). Also

look down the nose of the rails to assure they are in line. NOW TIGHTEN RAIL MOUNTING BOLTS #14. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN.

22. Attach corner caps #21 to corner of table. (See figure

15) Use two screws #16 per corner cap.

23. Place the sight plugs #24, provided in the slate bed

kit, into the rails by pressing them into the pre­drilled holes as shown in figure 15.

Figure 15

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24. Attach end aprons #5 to recessed area on the
underneath side of the end rails (#4). ALIGN THE

ENDS OF THE APRONS WITH THE ENDS OF THE
RAILS. Hold apron in place and spot the location of

the mounting holes on the rails. Punch pilot holes in
rail using an awl (or 8d nail) and hammer. This will

require the help of another person. Secure aprons to

rails with screws #12. (See Figure 16)

NOTE: To help drive screws into rails, put a little dry

soap on threads of screw.

25. Attach side aprons #6 to side rails the same way as

described in step 24. (See Figure 17)

Figure 16

Figure 17

Figure 18

26. Slightly loosen the screws holding the end of the

aprons to the rails. (See Figure 18) Slide corner posts
#25 onto the ends of the aprons as shown in figure
15 and tighten apron mounting screws tight again.
This clamps the corner posts tightly in place between
the aprons and the rails.

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