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Escalade® Sports products may be manufactured and/or licensed under the following patents.
6120397, 5816957, 5769744, 5119741, 4911085, 4717157, D460140, D420563, 8414431
Additional patents may be pending. One or more of the listed patents and/or pending patents may cover specific product.
2L-4242-00
TABLE TENNIS TABLE
MODEL NO.
T8521
2015 Escalade Sports
Contact Escalade® Sports customer service department at:
Phone: 1-866-873-3528 Toll-Free!
Fax: 1-866-873-3533 Toll-Free!
E-mail: customerservice@escaladesports.com
Please Do Not Return This
Product to the Store!

Contact Escalade® Sports customer service department at:
Phone: Toll – Free !
Fax: 1-866-873-3533 Toll – Free !
E-mail: tabletennis@escaladesports.com
Mailing Address (correspondence only):
Escalade Sports
PO Box 889
Evansville, IN 47706
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 3 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 9/16” Wrenches, Two 7/16” Wrenches (Ratchet and 9/16”, 7/16” Sockets are
recommended and can be substituted for wrenches).
6. An electric screwdriver is helpful in assembly. However, please set at low torque and use caution because you could over-tighten screws.
7. Save these instructions and your proof of purchase (receipt) in the event that the manufacturer has to be contacted for
replacement parts.
Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store!
Please visit our Website at:
www.escaladesports.com
ON-LINE TROUBLE SHOOTING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
ON-LINE PARTS REQUESTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ADDITIONAL ESCALADE
®
SPORTS PRODUCT INFORMATION
P R E - A S S E M B L Y T I P S
2015 Escalade Sports
P R E - A S S E M B L Y T I P S
2
1-866-873-3528

1/4"
Plastic
Washer
Washer
Plastic
3/8"
28
30
31
32
5
34
35
37
1/4-20 X 3 1/4 Carriage Bolt
#8 X 9/16
SMS
#8-32 X 1 1/4
Sheet Metal Screw
3/8" Long Spacer
3/4" Long Spacer
39
36
1/4-20 X 2 3/4 Hex Head Bolt
29
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
3/8-16
Locknut
1/4-20 X 1 1/2 Phillips
Truss Head Screw
1/4-20
Locknut
27
3/8-16 x 3 1/2 Hex Head Bolt
(Qty. 4)
(Qty. 20)
(Qty. 4)
(Qty. 4)
(Qty. 4)
(Qty. 4)
(Qty. 4)
(Qty. 4)
(Qty. 4)
(Qty. 4)
(Qty. 4)
(Qty. 8)
38
(Qty. 4)
1/4-20 Wing Nut
3
Sorting your hardware ahead of time will speed up assembly time. Sort
all your hardware now so it will be ready before you start assembly.
NOTE:

1. Attach Wood Bottom Board (#15) to Caster Beam Assemblies (#8)
as shown in Figure 1. Turn Caster Beams as shown and attach
board with four Carriage Bolts (#31) and four Wing Nuts (#32).
Tighten Wing Nuts securely.
32
31
(Qty. 4)
1/4-20 Wing Nut
8
Caster
with
Lock
HARDWARE NEEDED
1/4-20 X 3 1/4 Carriage Bolt
(Qty. 4)
NOTE: Make sure logos are right side up and
facing the outside as shown.
1
Figure
4
32
31
15
31
32
Caster
with
Lock
8
43
Note: Support Plate (#43)
is on the inside of Caster
Rail (#8) as shown.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL ASSEMBLY, OPERATING, AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. AT LEAST TWO (2)
ADULTS ARE NEEDED TO PUT THIS TABLE TOGETHER!
CA UTION:
ASSEMBLY TIP
On the top of each page you will find a picture of the
Hardware Needed (to scale) along with the Quantity,
Key# and Description. You can lay the hardware on
the picture to identify and sort the hardware.

2. Attach Strut Tubes (#17) and White Linkages (#16) to Caster Beam Assemblies (#8) as shown in Figure 2.
a) If necessary loosen Bolts (#13) and Nuts (#28) so that Strut Tube (#17) can fit between Support Plate (#43) and Caster
Beam (#8) as shown in the Top View and Figure 2.
b) Slide one Hex Bolt (#27) through one linkage (#16) one Spacer (#36) pass through Caster Beam (#8), followed by one
Plastic Washer (#39), Strut Tube (#17), another Plastic Washer (#39), inner Support Plate (#43) and Lock Nut (#28).
c) Repeat on other end of Caster Beam (#8) and on second Caster Beam.
d) Tighten Nuts (#28) on Bolts (#13) securely.
e) Tighten Nuts (#28) on Bolts (#27) securely.
17
8
39
16
13
8
43
Note: Linkages & Strut
tubes must be turned as
shown or table will not
operate correctly.
36
27
28
17
16
43
39
12
36
8
28
13
(Inner Plate)
27
28
TOP VIEW
3/8-16
Locknut
(Qty. 4)
28
HARDWARE NEEDED
27
3/8-16 x 3 1/2 Hex Head Bolt
(Qty. 4)
36 39
3/4" Long Spacer
(Qty. 4)
3/8" Plastic
Washer (Qty. 8)
2
Figure
5

22
35
If you want to see a video on how to insert Screw (#35) go to:
http://www.escaladesports.com/customer-service/instruction-videos
Or
Scan with your smartphone:
3. Rotate U-support (#21) that is on bottom of Table Top until you see the screw holes in the slots of U-clips (#22).
If necessary Slide U-support (#21) side to side and back and forth to see holes. See Figure 3 & Detail A.
4. Insert Screw (#35) through slot in U-clip (#22) and into U-support (#21). See Figure 3 & Detail A.
Thread screw all the way into U-support until it touches the back of the tube. There should be about
3/8” of screw (#35) left sticking out. Repeat for second Screw (#35) and U Clip (#22).
NOTE: To aid in assembly use a cordless drill but DO NOT over tighten screws. Wear safety glasses.
35
HARDWARE NEEDED
#8-32 X 1 1/4
Sheet Metal Screw
(Qty. 2)
Detail A
Note: This end has NO stripe.
3
Figure
6
21
NOTE: 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 from 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.
5. Repeat step 3-4 to complete a second Table Top Assembly.

DO NOT OPEN THE TABLE TO PLAYING POSITION
UNTIL BOTH TOPS ARE INSTALLED! DO NOT LEAVE
TABLE STANDI NG UNA TTENDED. IT COULD BE
KNOCKED OVER CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
6. Attach Table Top Assembly to Base Assembly as
shown in Figure 4. Pivot Strut Tubes (#17) up as
shown; then, with at least one adult on each
side of Table Top, lift top and align ends of U-
support tube (#21) with tops of Strut Tubes (#17)
as shown in Figure 4. Lower the table in a
controlled manner and as even as possible so the
Strut Tube goes in the U-Support evenly. Carefully
slide tubes together.
AT LEAST TWO (2) ADULTS ARE NEEDED TO
COMPLETE THE REST OF THIS ASSEMBLY! WHEN
ASSEMBLING TOPS TO BASE, HANDLE TOP
ASSEMBLIES BY GRASPING ONLY THE TOPS
THEMSELVES. DO NOT GRASP METAL LEGS, USUPPORT, LINKAGE, OR HINGES. THESE PARTS
CAN MOVE AND COULD PINCH FINGERS OR
HANDS CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY! ASSEMBLE
AS SHOWN WITH LEGS FULLY CLOSED AND
TOPS IN A VERTICAL POSITION. DO NOT OPEN
O ASSEMBLE. TABLE TOPS ARE
LEGS AND TR
HEAVY -
HEAVY ALONE!
Y T
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ASSEMBLE
Table Top
Assembly
With at least 2 adults,
slide Table Top Assembly
onto Strut Tubes (#17).
Figure
21
U-Support
17
Strut Tube
PIVOT STRUT
TUBES UP
4
Strut Tube
17
8
8
7

HARDWARE NEEDED
DO NOT OPEN THE TABLE TO PLAYING
POSITION UNTIL BOTH TOPS ARE
30
1/4-20 X 1 1/2 Phillips
Truss Head Screw
(Qty. 2)
Note: If hinge (#18) is positioned as shown in Detail B, you will have to rotate the hinge
to the position shown in Detail C. DO NOT unscrew the hinge, you can rotate the hinge
without unscrewing it from the table.
34
1/4-20 Locknut
(Qty. 2)
38
1/4" Plastic
Washer
(Qty. 2)
7. Attach Hinges (#18) to Strut Tubes (#17) as shown in Figure 5 & Detail C. With
hinge positioned as shown, align hole in hinge with hole in Strut Tube and attach with
¼” Screw (#30), Plastic Washer (#38) and Locknut (#34). Plastic Washer (#38) goes
between Strut Tube and Hinge. Tighten nut securely. Repeat for other Hinge.
CAUTION: Hinges must be positioned exactly as shown or table will not
operate correctly and could be damaged.
If you want to see a video on how to attach hinges to Strut tube go to:
http://www.escaladesports.com/customer-service/instruction-videos
Or Scan QR code with
your smartphone:
INSTALLED! DO NOT LEAVE TABLE
STANDING UNATTENDED. IT COULD BE
KNOCKED OVER CAUSING SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
ATTENTION: If hinge is positioned as
shown here (Detail B), Rotate the hinge as
shown in Detail C. Do not take hinge off.
Elbow
Detail B
Incorrect position
of hinge with elbow
pointing up.
CAUTION: Position hinges exactly as
shown in Detail C or table will not
operate correctly and could be damaged.
Detail C
30
18
Elbow
Correct position
of hinge with elbow pointing down
In the correct position Hinge #18
will look like a “V” when attached
to Strut Tube (#17).
17
34
38
17
30
18
Hinge Assembly
with “elbow”
pointing down.
8
38
17
Figure
5
17
34
Hinge Assembly
with “elbow”
pointing down.
30
38
Plastic Washer goes
between Strut Tube
(#17) and Hinge (#18)
18

HARDWARE NEEDED
29
1/4-20 X 2 3/4 Hex Head Bolt
(Qty. 2)
34
1/4-20 Locknut
(Qty. 2)
37 5
8. Secure U-support tube (#21) to Strut Tubes (#17) with two Screws (#5) as
shown in Figure 6. Align holes in U-support with holes in Strut Tubes and
thread screw (#5) into hole in Strut Tube (#17). Tighten screws all the way
but be careful not to over tighten as you could strip threads on screws.
9. Attach Linkages (#16) to Leg (#19) as shown in Figure 6. Pivot Leg (#19)
out from the table top and pivot both linkages (#16) up and align hole in
Linkage with hole in Leg (#19). Attach Linkage (#16) to Leg (#19) using
Hex Head Bolt (#29), Spacer (#37) and Locknut (#34). Spacer (#37) goes
between Linkage and Leg. Attach other Linkage to Leg the same way.
Tighten nuts securely.
10. With at least two adults, repeat Steps 7-9
for other table top assembly.
#8 X 9/16
3/8" Long Spacer
(Qty. 2)
DO NOT OPEN THE TABLE TO PLAYING
POSITION UNTIL BOTH TOPS ARE
INSTALLED! DO NOT LEAVE TABLE
STANDING UNATTENDED. IT COULD BE
KNOCKED OVER CAUSING SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
29
Screw
(Qty. 2)
19
29
16
34
37
Note: Make sure
17
to install #5
Figure
5
screws
21
6
34
17
37
Spacer goes between
Linkage Arm (#16) and
Leg (#19)
16
5
Note: Make sure
to install #5
screws
16
9