Escalade sports T8098F User Manual

MODEL NO.

T8098FT8098F

T8098F

T8098FT8098F

TABLE TENNIS TABLE

OWNER'S MANUAL

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. To make assembly easier, use the Hardware Identifier on page 9 to identify and sort all
fasteners. Check all cartons for kits. All hardware may not be located in one kit.

4. Do not tighten hardware until instructed to do so. If hardware is tightened too soon, mounting holes

may not align and parts may not easily fit together. Leave locknuts slightly loose until you are instructed to
tighten them.

5. Tools required for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Two 7/16 Wrenches, One 3/8 Wrench (an adjustable

wrench may be substituted for the wrenches).

Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store!

Contact Escalade® Sports customer service department at:
Phone: [phone] Toll – Free !
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Mailing Address (correspondence only):
Escalade Sports
PO Box 889
Evansville, IN 47706

Please visit our World Wide Web site at: www.escaladesports.com

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ADDITIONAL ESCALADE

SPORTS PRODUCT INFORMATION

2L-7019-02

Escalade® Sports products may be manufactured and/or licensed under the following patents.
6120397, 5816957, 5769744, 5119741, 4911085, 4717157, D460140, D420563
Additional patents may be pending. One or more of the listed patents and/or pending patents may cover specific product.

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2003 Escalade

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Sports

1. Lay table top sections #1 (striped side down and holes

1

21

20

2

U-Leg

7

U-support

13

13

for metal support plates #21 aligned) on a smooth flat
surface as shown in Figure 1. Note: If the surface

you are working on is not carpeted, you can use
shipping container to protect the surface of the
table top.

DO NOT PUT YOUR ENTIRE WEIGHT ON TABLE
TOP BOARDS WHEN ASSEMBLING TOP. YOU
COULD DAMAGE TOPS.

2. Butt the two table top sections together and attach three
metal support plates #21 to table top using six screws
#20 in each plate as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1

3. Assemble the two “L” tubes and the center tubes that
make up the “U” Support and the “U” Leg. Align on
Table Top as shown in Figure 2. Note: “U” Leg is

wider than the U Support. The U-leg should be
installed on the end of the table half with the
wide stripe across end.

4. Put plastic caps #13 on the end of U-leg #2.

Figure 2

2

Slotin
U-Clip

5. Align the holes in the U-clips #3 with pilot holes in table top

7

U-support

Wider

U-leg

U-support

2

U-leg

Note: Slide U-support back and forth until you

see the hole if necessary.

19

19

3

3

2

U-Leg

7

U-support

Allscrewsshown
are(#20)sheet
metalscrews.

3

20

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

assembly and secure with thirty two screws #20 as shown.

IMPORTANT:

Be sure the slot in the eight U-clips #3 all face the same
direction (toward the end of the table with the U­support) as shown.

Figure 3

IMPORTANT: U-Leg is wider than U-support.
Make sure they are assembled exactly as
shown. If not, there will be a large gap between
table halves and table will not operate properly!

6. Rotate U-support #7 until you see the screw hole in the

slot of U-clip # 3. Slide U-support #7 side to side if
necessary.

7. Insert screw #19 through slot in U-clip #3 and into U-

support #7. Thread it all the way into U-support #7
until it touches the back of the tube. There should be
about 3/8 inch of screw #19 left sticking out. Repeat
for U Leg #2.

Figure 4

3

8. Attach end of linkages #4 with two holes to INSIDE of U-leg #2

CAUTION:

7

12

11

7

5

5

2

30

30

2

29

24

6

9

14

23

4

4

23

15

15

14

9

9

24

24

31

31

15

15

24

as shown in Figure 5. Secure through end hole with bolts #23,
locknuts #15 and plastic spacers #31. Tighten hardware snug
enough to keep table stable but do not overtighten. Tubes must
pivot freely.

9. On one side of the table attach slotted end of safety strap #6 to

INSIDE of U-Leg #2 using one bolt #29, one spacer #30,
one washer #24, and one hex nut #15. Tighten hardware until
snug but do not overtighten. Tubes must pivot freely. See Figure 6.

10. Attach other end of safety strap #6 to OUTSIDE of linkage #4

using one bolt #9, one washer #24, one spacer #30, and one
hex nut #15.

Important! Do NOT put other safety strap #6 on this table half.
It will be installed on other table half later.

11. Attach other end of linkages #4 to OUTSIDE of U-support #7

with bolts #14 and plastic washers #24. Then slide side panel #5
onto the same bolts #14 on INSIDE of U-support #7. Secure with
locknuts #15. Tighten hardware until snug but do not overtighten.
Tubes must pivot freely.

12. Attach bottom of side panel #5 to U-supports #7. Secure with hex

bolts #9 and locknuts #15. Tighten nuts but be careful not to
crush tubes. See Figure 5.

Figure 5

Figure 6

13. Gently tap caster sockets #12 into U-support #7 until flange on

14. Insert casters #11 into caster sockets #12.

sockets touches the edge of the tube. DO NOT HIT CASTER

SOCKET DIRECTLY WITH A HAMMER! SET A PIECE OF
WOOD ON CASTER SOCKET AND HIT PIECE OF
WOOD TO DRIVE CASTER SOCKET INTO U-SUPPORT.

AT LEAST TWO ADULTS ARE NEEDED

TO MOVE TABLE HALF!

15. Prepare an area for the assembly of the second table top half. If

necessary, move the first table top half aside with the aid of a
helper. Be sure to place it in a location where it won't be dis­turbed or damaged. If setting on its side, be sure to place the
bottom edge no less than 12 inches away form the wall. Also
be sure to place carpet or pieces of the shipping carton down
to protect table top edges. If floor is not carpeted, brace table
top half with a heavy object to keep it from sliding.

Figure 7

4

16. Repeat steps 1 through 10 on second table half.

CAUTION:

7

2

4

14

23

4

23

15

14

24

24

31

31

Second
Table Half

DONOT TIGHTEN

THESE TWO

NUTS#15 YET.

30

30

2

29

24

6

9

15

15

24

17. Gently tap caster sockets #12 into U-support #7 on second table

half until flange on sockets touches the edge of the tube. DO NOT

HIT CASTER SOCKET DIRECTLY WITH A HAMMER! SET
A PIECE OF WOOD ON CASTER SOCKET AND HIT PIECE
OF WOOD TO DRIVE CASTER SOCKET INTO U-SUP­PORT.

18. Insert casters #11 into caster sockets #12 on second table half.

19. Attach linkages #4 to the OUTSIDE of U-support #7 on second table
half. Use screws #14, plastic washers #24 and hex nuts #15.

NOTE: Tighten locknuts #15 finger tight only. They will be
removed when the two table top halves are connected.

AT LEAST TWO ADULTS ARE NEEDED TO

COMPLETE THE REMAINDER OF THE

ASSEMBLY!

Figure 8

5

CAUTION:

NamePanel#5

NamePanel#5

Attachsafetylatches#8

diagonallyacrossfrom

eachother.

SafetyLatch#8

(inright-handhole)

SafetyLatch#8

(inright-handhole)

TopViewOf Table

Figure 9

CAUTION:

CAUTION:

5

7

15

9

14

7

First Table Half
You Assembled

Second Table Half
You Assembled

Place This Half
Against A Wall

SAFETY

LATCH

#8

16

17

15

4

7

14

10

5

DONOT OVERTIGHTEN

SAFETY LATCHES#8.

THEY MUST PIVOT FREELY!

SIDE

PANEL #5

SafetyLatch#8

(Flangeextendsover

sidepanel#5)

TopView

20. Make sure the legs on the first table top half (the half with the side panel #5) are open. With one person on each side of the table, lift and set table
half on its legs. Place table against a wall as shown above to help stabilize table top half while second half is being attached. Be sure there is
enough room to connect second half.

BE SURE THE FIRST TABLE HALF YOU ASSEMBLED (WITH SIDE PANELS #5
ATTACHED) IS STABLE AND AGAINST A WALL. DO NOT LEAVE TABLE HALF
STANDING UNATTENDED.

21. Place a hex bolt #9 and a locknut #15 on floor next to caster wheels (on both sides of the table half) so they will be handy for the next step.

UNTIL THE TABLE HALVES ARE CONNECTED THEY WILL NOT STAND ON THEIR
OWN. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE THREE PEOPLE TO CONNECT TABLE HALVES,
TWO TO STABILIZE TABLE AND ONE TO BOLT TABLE TOGETHER.

22. With a person on both sides of the second table half, slide the second table half against the first table half. Remove locknuts #15 from screws
#14 on second table half where U-support #7 and linkages #4 join. Align holes in side panels #5 (on first table half) with holes in U-supports
(on second table half). Secure second table half to top hole in side panel #5 using hex bolt #14 installed earlier and locknuts just removed.
Secure second table half to bottom hole in side panel #5 with the two hex bolts #9 and locknuts #15 you placed on the floor earlier. Tighten
locknuts snug but do not overtighten. These joints must pivot. At this point go back and tighten hex bolts #9.

23. Choose a side panel #5 on either side of the table and install one

24. Go to the other side of the table and install the second safety latch

Figure 10

INSTALL SAFETY LATCHES #8 AS SHOWN ABOVE FOR PROPER USE OF TABLE!
DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! DO NOT OPERATE TABLE UNTIL SAFETY LATCHES
ARE INSTALLED AND ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE!

safety latch #8 into the right-hand hole on that side panel as shown
in Figures 10 & 11. Use one screw #10 one washer #17 and one
hex nut #16. NOTE: Flange on safety latch must extend

over top of name panel as shown in Figure 10. Safety latch
must pivot freely.

into the right-hand hole on the other side panel #5. NOTE: Safety

latches must be attached diagonally across from each
other. (See Figure 11)

Figure 11

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