Escalade sports P1363 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

DIPLOMAT 7FT. DROP POCKET POOL TABLE

MODEL NO. P1363

1. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY.
Read each step completely before beginning each step.

2. SOME SMALLER PARTS MAY BE SHIPPED INSIDE LARGER PARTS. CHECK INSIDE ALL PARTS
AND CARTONS BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR ORDERING PARTS.

3. USE THE HARDWARE IDENTIFIER TO IDENTIFY AND SORT ALL FASTENERS. CHECK ALL CARTONS
FOR KITS. ALL HARDWARE IS NOT LOCATED IN ONE KIT.

Please Do Not Return Product To The Store!

Contact Escalade® Sports customer service department at:

Phone: [phone] Toll Free !

Fax: [phone]Toll Free !

E-mail: [e-mail]

Mailing Address: Escalade® Sports, PO Box 889, Evansville, IN 47706

Please visit our World Wide Web site at:

www.escaladesports.com

On-Line Trouble Shooting Frequently Asked Questions

Technical Assistance On-Line Parts Requests

Additional Escalade® Sports Product Information

2L-6813-00

Escalade® Sports products may be manufactured and/or licensed under the following patents.
D446275
Additional patents may be pending. One or more of the listed patents and/or pending patents may cover specific product.

CAUTION

THE SPRAY ADHESIVE USED FOR APPLYING PLAYFIELD CLOTH IS EXTREMELY
FLAMMABLE AND UNDER PRESSURE! CAREFULLY READ CAUTIONS ON SPRAY
ADHESIVE CONTAINER! KEEP OUT OF THE 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.

To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble system without following instruc­tions carefully. Proper and complete assembly, use, and supervision is essential for
proper operation and to reduce the risk of accident or injury. A high prob­ability of serious injury exists if this system is not installed, maintained, and
operated properly.

Tools Needed: (Not Included)

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Standard Screwdriver

• Phillips Screwdriver

• Power Screwdriver
(optional but very helpful)

NOTE: Rails are made with cushion rubber at a height that requires standard 2 1/4” diameter balls.
Your dealer has a complete line 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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• Putty Knife

• Tape Measure

• Sanding Block

• Awl or 8d Nail

• Scissors or Sharp Knife

• Hammer (Small Ball Peen Type)

• Carpenters Level or 36” Straight Edge

• 1/2” Open End Wrench

• Rachet with 1/2” socket

• Sandpaper (80 grit)

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1. Attach beam #14 to legs #18, as shown in figure 1,

by using three bolts #28, six washers #37, and
three locknuts #36 for each of the legs #18.
Place one washer between the bolts and
leg and one between beam and
locknuts. Tighten these bolts
securely.

2. Repeat step 1 for other beam

#14 and legs #18 (See fig­ure 1)

Make sure the holes in the edge of the
beams #14 are on the top of the

beams when attached.

Figure 1

Figure 2

3. Place long slats #15
(46 inches long) and

short slats #16 (32 inches long) across table from
beam to beam as shown in figure 2. Make sure to use
the two shorter slats #16 on the ends of the beams and
the two longer slats #15 in the center as shown. Insert
four dowel connectors #24 into the four holes in the side
of each of the beams #14 these holes should be closer
to the top of the beams #14. (See Detail A). Attach
the slats #15, and #16 to the wooden beams #14 by
placing screws #17 through the slats and into the dowel connectors #24 that are in the beams #14 and tighten, make sure

not to over tighten them. (See figure 2 and detail A)

HINT: When holes are lined up, the slot in the dowel connector should be vertical. After holes line up, insert screws #17 into

slats and down into dowel connectors. It is recommended to start the screws by hand and not forcing them with power tools
until you are sure threads are engaged properly. Do not tighten completely yet.

4. Attach cross supports #19 to inside surface of legs, as shown in figure 2, using four screws #32 for each cross support. NOTE:
No pilot holes are provided for screws #32. Hold cross support approximately 1/2" from top of leg and drive
screws #32 through holes in cross support and into leg.

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Top View

5. Place the frame in its final location. Square up

the long slats #16 by measuring diagonally
from the corner of one slat to the opposite
corner of the other slat. (See Figure 3) Nudge the
frame until both diagonals are equal (within 1/
16 inch).

6. Go back and tighten all loose screws, nuts and

bolts.

Figure 3

LEVELING BASE FRAME

7. Using a carpenter's level, level table as well as possible. It is easier to do it now rather than after the playfield is on frame.

Determine the highest corner of the frame. Raise other three corners to the level of the highest corner by shimming underneath
legs using grey chipboard stock (#34) shipped with this table or playing cards. Cut this chipboard and place under leg (#18).

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THE FOLLOWING STEPS
REQUIRES THE HELP OF

ANOTHER ADULT!

DETERMINE THE TOP SIDE OF
THE PLAYFIELD!

9. You can tell the top side of the playfield

by the beveled edge of the pocket
openings and the countersunk mounting
holes. The beveled edges and the
countersunk holes must face up. (See figure

5)

10. Place one half of the playfield #9 on one

side of the table, as shown in figure 5. Center
the piece as much as you can. Playfield should
hang over 1/2" on the sides of table and 3" on ends. See Figure 6. WARNING:

This step requires two adults!

REMEMBER: Be sure countersunk holes in playfield face up!

Figure 5

Figure 6

13. Attach six connecting places #10 to UNDERSIDE of playfield

in pilot holes using six screws #13 per connecting plate #10.
See Figure 7.

NOTE: See playfield leveling and shimming on next
page.

11. Secure playfield half #9 to slats #15 and 16, as shown in figure

5 and 6, with eight screws #27 into countersunk holes.
NOTE: It is important that the edges of the playfield pieces are
flush and square. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS!

12. Place other playfield half #9 onto slats. Be sure it is square, in

line and butted up tight against other playfield half. Secure to
slats using eight screws #27 into countersunk holes. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS!

TOP SURFACE OF PLAYFIELD MUST BE LEVELED
PRECISELY! Edges of playfield must be even with
one another.

Figure 7

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