Alvin Onyx User manual

Onyx™ Drafting Table
Tools required: Phillips screwdriver and awl or 1⁄16" drill.
Assembly Instructions
Parts Included:
A 1 pc
B 2 pcs C 2 pcs E 4 pcs
To Assemble: Unpack and inspect contents to confirm you have all the parts listed above.
G 12 pcs
1
Base frame
Rear extension tubes Height
adjustment collars
½" Phillip screws
F 2pcs
Front guide tracks
Front extension tubes
Open base frame (A) in the upright position and place one
height adjustment collar (E) on top of each leg tube as
shown in figure 1. Position adjustment knobs facing out
and tighten lower screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
Figure 1 2Insert front and rear extension
tubes, (B) and (C), into base frame
as shown in figure 1. For the time
being, set each tube at a height of
approximately 4" and lock into place
by tightening adjustment knob.
(see figure 2).
Figure 2
Lower Phillips screw
Front extension tube Adjustment knob
Rear extension tube
H 1 pc
Pencil ledge Pencil ledge screws
J 2 pcs
Figure 3
3Place your drawing board/tabletop on a soft pad or carpet to avoid
scratches with the best side facing down. Turn the assembled base
frame (A) upside down and place on tabletop as shown in figure 3.
Position the frame according to the dimensions in figure 4,
depending on the size or your tabletop. Center from left to right.
Place front guide tracks (F) under front leg extensions as shown.
4Use an awl or a 1⁄16" drill to start screw holes.
Be careful not to drill all the way through tabletop.
5Attach rear extension brackets and front guide
tracks to tabletop using ½" Phillips screws (G).
6Once all screws are secure, return table to its upright
position and adjust tube extensions until tabletop is at
desired height and angle.
Since some screws are hard to reach, try spinning
adjustment collar so that adjustment knob is out of your way.
Hint
Rear extension brackets
Front guide tracks

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Figure 4
To Attach Pencil Ledge
The pencil ledge (H) prevents
materials from sliding off a tilted
surface. Slotted connection
allows for easy adjustment from
flush to elevated position. Use an
awl or a 1⁄16" drill to start holes and
attach using two screws (J) into
front edge of tabletop.
J
H
217⁄8"
Flush Position
Elevated Position
1"1"
1" 1"
3½" 3½"
Tighten the two hinge bolts
that connect the front legs to
the back of the base frame to
maximize the strength and
stability of the table.
2"
Approx. 6" Approx. 6"
2"
6½"6½"
1" 1"
Loosen lower screws in
front height adjustment
collars (E) and spin
collars until adjustment
knobs face inward.
1
Lift front edge of tabletop
slightly to remove front
extension tubes from
front guide tracks and
swing legs inward. Left
leg should be folded first.
2
When both front legs are
folded into position, allow
tabletop to drop downward.
3
To Fold Table Flat Hint
For 30" x 42" Tabletop
For 24" x 36" Tabletop
Approx.
3"
Approx.
3"