Stiga T8612 User Manual
TABLE TENNIS TABLE
MODEL NO.
T8612
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
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, 3/8 Wrench, and Two 7/16 Wrenches (adjustable
wrenches may be substituted for the wrenches).
Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store!
Contact Escalade® Sports customer service department at:
Phone: 1-866-873-3528 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
Please visit our World Wide Web site at: www.escaladesports.com
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ADDITIONAL ESCALADE
SPORTS PRODUCT INFORMATION
2L-5034-00
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.
2009 Escalade Sports
For aid in identifying hardware, see hardware identifier on page 9.
1. Lay table top #1 painted side down, on a smooth, flat
surface. Use the shipping container to protect the
painted surface of the table top.
2. 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 1. Note: “U” Leg is
larger and wider than the U Support. The Uleg should be installed on the end of the table
half with the end rail mounting holes.
3. Put plastic caps #13 on the end of U-leg #2.
Figure 1
13
Plastic
Cap
End Rail
Mounting
Holes
2
U-Leg
7
U-support
13
Plastic
Cap
CA UTION :
WHEN ASSEMBLING TABLE, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE UCLIPS (#34) AND (#3) BE TURNED AS SHOWN HERE. IF U-CLIPS ARE
TURNED INCORRECTLY, YOU WILL DO IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO YOUR
TABLE WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO OPEN IT TO THE PLAYING POSITION.
4. Align the holes in the Large U-clips #34 and the U-clips #3
with pilot holes in table top assembly and secure with twenty
four screws #20 as shown.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure that slot in the three U-clips #34 and the three
U-clips #3 all face the same direction (toward the
middle of the table with the U-support) as shown.
This end is the
middle of the table
3
This end is the
middle of the table
20
34
3
34
34
All screws shown
are (#20) sheet
metal screws.
3
3
2
U-Leg
7
U-support
Figure 2
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!
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5. Lay out rails #25 and 26, as shown in Figure 3, around edges
of table top.
6. Line up holes in rails with pilot holes in top and secure using
eighteen screws #20. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
This end is the
middle of the table
7. Lay Corner Caps #22 on table as shown in Figure 4. If Corner
Cap sticks above table top surface of table, flip over so shorter
distance is against edge. Secure to bottom of table with three
screws #21.
Figure 4
8. 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.
9. 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 and U-clip #34.
Figure 5
3
34
3
10. Attach end of linkages #4 with two holes to INSIDE of U-leg #2 as
shown in Figure 6. Secure through end hole with screws #23, locknuts
#15 and plastic spacers #31. Tighten hardware snug enough to keep
table stable but do not overtighten. Tubes must pivot freely.
11. On one side of the table attach slotted end of safety strap #6 to INSIDE
of U-Leg #2 using one bolt #14, 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 7.
12. 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.
13. Attach other end of linkages #4 to OUTSIDE of U-support #7 with
bolts #14 and plastic washers #24. Then slide name panel #5 onto
the same bolts #14 on the INSIDE of U-support #7. Secure with lock -
nuts #15. Tighten hardware until snug but do not overtighten. Tubes
must pivot freely.
14. Attach bottom of name 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 6.
Figure 6
9
14
2
23
31
5
33
7
24
4
15
32
15
18
31
33
5
32
9
14
24
4
23
Attach bottom board # 18 to name panels #5, as shown in Figure 6,
15.
using four bolts #32 and four hex nuts #33.
Gently tap caster sockets #12 into U-support #7 until flange on sock -
16.
ets 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.
Insert casters #11 into caster sockets #12.
17.
CAUTION :
AT LEAST TWO ADULTS ARE NEEDED
TO MOVE TABLE HALF!
18. Prepare an area for the assembly of the second table top half. If neces-
sary, 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
Figure 8
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19. Repeat steps 1 through 12 on second table half.
20. 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 SOCKETS TOO HARD WITH A HAMMER. Casters could break if hit too hard.
21. Insert casters #11 into caster sockets #12 on second table half.
22. 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.
CAUTION:
AT LEAST TWO ADULTS ARE NEEDED TO
COMPLETE THE REMAINDER OF THE
ASSEMBLY!
Figure 9
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Figure 10
23. Make sure the legs on the first table top half (the half with the name 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 NAME PANELS #5
CAUTION:
24. Place a hex bolt #9 and a locknuts #15 on floor next to caster wheels (on both sides of the table half) so they will be handy for the next step.
CAUTION:
25. 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 name panels #5 (on first table half) with holes in Usupports (on second table half). Secure second table half to top hole in name panel #5 using hex bolt #14 installed earlier and locknuts just
removed. Secure second table half to bottom hole in name 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.
ATTACHED) IS STABLE AND AGAINST A WALL. DO NOT LEAVE TABLE HALF
STANDING UNATTENDED.
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.
Figure 11
INSTALL SAFETY LATCHES #8 AS SHOWN ABOVE FOR PROPER USE OF
CAUTION:
26. Choose a name panel #5 on either side of the table and install
one safety latch #8 into the right-hand hole on that name panel
as shown in Figures 11 & 12. 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
11. Safety latch must pivot freely.
27. Go to the other side of the table and install the second safety latch
into the right-hand hole on the other name panel #5. NOTE:
Safety latches must be attached diagonally across
from each other. (See Figure 12)
TABLE! DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! DO NOT OPERATE TABLE UNTIL SAFETY
LATCHES ARE INSTALLED AND ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE!
Figure 12
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