Hudson Grand Hudson User Manual And Installation Manual

User Manual and

Installation

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Components
Cradle

This part of the game is the cabinet the playfield lays in. These cradles are in two sections ranging from 6’ to 11’
each depending on the size of the game. For 18’ games and larger, the cradle comes in two crates. All of the
holes needed for assembly are pre-drilled.

Playfield

The playfield, also known as the plank, is made from maple and finished with a polymer surface on top. On the
bottom of the playfield you will notice pre-drilled holes. These are where the climatic adjusters will be installed.
These are used to adjust the playing surface.

End Legs

These legs support the cradle. The number of legs depends on the size of the game.
12’, 14’, 16’ shuffleboards – 2 legs
18’, 20’, 22’ shuffleboards – 4 legs

Center Leg

The center leg attaches the two cradle halves. The center leg harnesses the scoreboard. It can also be identified
by having a hole on one side which allows the scoreboard cables to pass through.

The end legs and center leg also come with leg levelers.

Accessories

In the crates containing the cradles, you will find the following:

• One set of pucks (4 Red 4 Blue) in a wooden storage case

• 2 bottles of powder

• Climatic adjusters

• Electronic scoreboard and mounting pole

• Scoring controls and cables

• 2 plate covers (these are used to cover the middle seam where the cradles meet)

• Hardware - nuts, screws, bolts, washers, hex-wrench (2)

1. Installing The Cradle

Now that you have all the components for the game, let’s get started.
a. Unload the contents of the cradles. For tables 16’ and smaller, this means lifting the playfield out of the

cradle. (If this is necessary, go down to step 3). To do this, use the back of a hammer or a crowbar to pry off
the top piece of the crate. Remove the components and place them off to the side (we’ll get to them soon).
Once the cradle is unloaded, place the two halves of the cradle upside down as close to where you want the
permanent location of the table to be.

NOTE: One side-wall of the assembled cradle has a mounting bracket and pre-drilled holes located where
the cradles join. This is where the scoreboard attaches. This will be the back side of your game.

b. Attach the end legs by aligning the pre-drilled holes of the cradle with the pre-drilled holes in the legs. Attach

the leg levelers being sure to leave approximately ½ inch of thread between the bottom of the leg and the
leveler. Attach the two skirts (these look like half circles) to the bottom of the two outermost end legs. Again,
these holes are pre-drilled.

c. Next, place the center leg in the spot where the shuffleboard will be permanently located. Attach the leg

levelers as you did on the end legs. NOW, turn both halves of the cradle upright and attach them to the
center leg. Do this one leg at a time.

Make sure this is where you want the shuffleboard to be. Once the playfield is installed, moving the
shuffleboard is not an option.

d. Once the cradle is upright and assembled, locate the two decorative brass plates. Remove the protective

white tape and position the plates over the cradle rail where the two cradles join. Attach each plate with two
screws (included).

Now is the time to perform the 1

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level check. Using a 24” level, check to make sure the table is level (or at least
close at this point). If not, adjust the leg levelers accordingly. The bulk of the leveling and adjusting is done once
the playfield is installed.

2. Installing the Scoreboard and Control Panel

Once you have your cradle assembled and in place, the next step is to install the scoreboard and control panel.
The scoreboard and mounting pole are pre-assembled. Locate the scoreboard and remove the prote ctive
wrapping.

a. With a friend holding the scoreboard, feed the wires (that are attached to the scoreboard) through the pre-

drilled hole on the side of the cradle wall.
b. Attach the mounting pole to the side of the cradle using the (4) 4”-bolts which are included.
c. Once the scoreboard is attached, connect the additional wiring harness to the scoreboard wiring. Feed the

additional wire to both ends of the cradle. There are guide holes under both halves of the cradle for the wiring

to pass through. Finish by connecting each end to the wiring harness to the back of the control panels.
d. Using screws provided, attach the control panel to the cradle wall. DO NOT ATTACH THE CONTROL

PANEL FACE PLATE YET.

e. Once the control panel is attached and mounted, assemble the plug by fastening the wires. Once the plug is

assembled and you have checked to make sure the connections are correct, plug in the scoreboard.
f. Now, check all buttons to ensure proper connection. If you have any problems, unplug the scoreboard and

re-check all connections.
g. Attach the control panel face plate to each of the two control panels.

For scoreboard operation, see step 5 below

3. Installing The Playfield

Now that you have installed the cradle in its permanent location, you’re ready for the playfield.

Remember, the playfield is very heavy.

a. Find all the help you need and trust us, the more the better. We recommend at least 3-5 people depending

on the size of table.
b. Once you have opened the crate containing the playfield, remove any exposed nails. Pad the rails of the

crate and cradle to prevent scratching the playfield. This can be your first resting spot.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to take your time and communicate the game plan with the others before y ou lift.