Brunswick Canton User manual

Canton™
POCKET BILLIARD TABLE
INSTALLATION MANUAL
www.brunswickbilliards.com
SERVICE DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 68 BRISTOL, WI 53104
EMAIL: BRUNSWICKSER[email protected]
51-906261-000 January 2017
Canton™

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BIRMINGHAM
NOTE: Please use the instructions in this manual to assemble the tables shown
below. Illustrations may be different depending on the table being assembled.
Also note that careful handling of all components
will assure damage-free assembly.

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CANTON
BASEFRAME AND LEG ASSEMBLY
FIGURE ONE
FIGURE ONE
FIGURE TWO
FIGURE TWO
Step #1: Arrange legs into place and connect them
to the end stretchers using 3/8-16 x 1-3/4” hex head
screws and 3/8 washers.
Step #2: Attach the two baseframe side sills “A” to
the legs as shown using 3/8-16 x 3 1/4” hex head
screws, 3/8 washers and 3/8 hex nuts.
3/8-16 x 4-1/2”
HEX HEAD SCREW
3/8 NUT
3/8 WASHER
FIGURE THREE
FIGURE THREE
Step #4: Attach the two baseframe sills “C” to the
side sills as shown using 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” hex head
screws, 5/16 washers and 5/16 at nuts.
5/16-18
FLAT NUT
5/16 FLAT
WASHER
5/16-18 x 2-1/2”
HEX HEAD SCREW
Step #5: Attach the two slate joint support sills “D” as
shown using 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” hex head screws, 5/16 at
washers and 5/16-18 at nuts.
Step #6: Attach the two slate attach cleats to each end of
the baseframe “B” as shown using 5/16-18 x 3-1/2” hex
head screws, 5/16 at washers and 5/16 hex nuts.
A
CD
5/16 FLAT WASHER
5/16-18 x 3-1/2” HEX HEAD SCREW
5/16 FLAT WASHER
5/16 HEX NUT
A
C
D
5/16-18 x 2-1/2”
HEX HEAD SCREW
3/8-16 x 1-3/4”
HEX HEAD SCREW
3/8 WASHER
A
A
B
B
3/8 WASHER
FLAT NUT
3/8-16 x 3-1/4”
HEX HEAD SCREW
Step #3: Attach leg cross supports “B” between
leg posts using 3/8-16 x 4-1/2” hex head screw,
3/8 washer and 3/8-16 at nut as shown.
5/16 FLAT WASHER

BASEFRAME AND LEG ASSEMBLY
FIGURE FOUR
FIGURE FOUR
FIGURE FIVE
FIGURE FIVE
FIGURE SIX
FIGURE SIX
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Step #7: Attach the center support sill “E” as shown
using 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” hex head screws, 5/16 at washers
and 5/16-18 at nuts.
Step #8: Position the baseframe assembly so that each
side and end of the baseframe is at least 60 inches from
any wall or partition to achieve adequate playing
clearance.
5/16-18 x 2-1/2”
HEX HEAD SCREW
5/16 WASHER
5/16-18 FLAT NUT
Step #9: Assemble two stretchers using one Right Hand
threaded rod, one Left Hand threaded rod and one turn-
buckle. Thread designation is dened by small, shallow
holes drilled into each part at the mating ends. Two holes
denes Right Hand threads and the one hole denes Left Hand
threads. Each rod will need to be threaded into the turn-
buckle 4-5 inches to start with.
Step #10: For each stretcher bar assembly, unscrew each
bar simultaneously until each end is fully engaged. Fasten
each end with 3/4-10 x 2” socket head cap screw, 3/4 at
washer and adjust the span. The span at each foot should
be equal to the span at the top of each leg that has been
bolted to each side sill.
3/4-10 x 2”
HEX HEAD SCREW
3/4 WASHER
3/4 WASHER
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BASEFRAME AND LEG ASSEMBLY
(CONTINUED)
FIGURE SEVEN
FIGURE SEVEN
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Step #11: Square the baseframe by using the carpenter’s
square or measuring the diagonal corners. The diagonal
measurements should not vary over 1/8”. With the tables
square, securely tighten all remaining hardware.
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SLATE ASSEMBLY AND LEVELING
FIGURE ONE
Step #1: Place a good level on top of the baseframe and de-
termine the highest corner. Level the table by positioning
shims under the other three legs until the table is level. Be
sure that all four legs have positive bearing against the oor.
NOTE: Make top surfaces absolutely ush. Add or remove
wood if neccesary to accomplish this.
FIGURE ONE
FIGURE TWO
FIGURE TWO
FIGURE THREE
Step #3: Position the two end slate sections on the base
frame as shown. Be sure that the penciled arc forms a radius
as shown.
Step #4: Recheck to be sure the slate has an equal amount
of overhang around the base frame.
Step #5: Using the 12 countersink holes in the slate as a
template, pilot drill 5/32” diameter holes into the mounting
cleats.
Step #6: Securely fasten the end slate sections at both ends
of the table with 1/4 x 1-3/4” at head screws for UN-
FRAMED slate or #14 x 2-1/2” at head screws for FRAMED
slate.
FIGURE THREE
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SHIM
Step #2: With baseframe level and placed in its permanent
location, position the center slate selection evenly between
the two cross supports as shown, with an equal amount of
overhang at each side of the baseframe.
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CENTER SLATE
SECTION
END SLATE
S E C T I O N
#14-3 X 2-1/2”
PHILLIPS HEAD
SCREWS
USE THE 12 COUNTERSUNK
H O L E S A S T E M P L A T E
TO DRILL 5/32” HOLES IN
MOUNTING CLEAT
PENCIL
ARC
CENTER SLATE
SECTION

SLATE ASSEMBLY AND LEVELING
(CONTINUED)
FIGURE FOUR
Step #7: With a precision tool, level each end slate section by
driving wooden slate wedges (provided) between the top of
the base frame and bottom of the slate as shown. Keep the
wedges as close to the countersink holes as possible.
Step #8: With both end slates perfectly level, continue
fastening the end slates at the joints. Recheck for levelness
and, if necessary, back the screws out and adjust the shim
position. Then, retighten the slate attaching screws.
Step #9: When satised that both end slates are level, shim
the center slate section as required to obtain a ush t at
both joints, then screw the center slate down.
Step #10: Slate joints can now be lled with Rock Hard putty
or wax. Lightly sand or scrape across the joints after grout-
ing.
FIGURE FOUR
FIGURE FIVE
Step #11: From the end of a bed cloth, cut strips of cloth
approximately 1-1/2” wide by 8” long and glue the strips
to the pocket cutouts. This is important as this will provide
cushioning from ball impact and the bed cloth will last
much longer.
FIGURE FIVE
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ATTACHING BED CLOTH TO FRAMED
SLATE
Before attaching the billiard cloth, clean slate thoroughly.
FIGURES ONE AND TWO
Step #1: Lay the bed cloth over the top of the slate, nap side
up, with the nap running from the head end to the foot end
of the table.
NOTE: In determining the direction of the nap, run your
hand lightly over the surface of the cloth. If it meets resis-
tance, it is going against the nap.
Step #2: Leave only enough cloth overhang at the head end
and left side to permit tacking into the wood slate frame.
Leave the balance of cloth overhang at the foot end and
right side.
NOTE: Do not spread tacks on the bed cloth. Keep them in a
container that slides over the cloth.
Step #3: Tack or staple the cloth securely to the wood frame
at #1 with two tacks or staples approximately 2” apart.
Step #4: Stretch the cloth across the table and tack or staple
securely at #2 with two tacks or staples 2” apart.
FIGURE TWO
FIGURE THREE
Step #5: Stretch the cloth from #1 to #3 and tack or staple
securely into the wood frame at the left side of the table.
See Figure B.
Step #6: Stretching the cloth across the table from #3 and
pulling from #2, tack or staple the cloth at #4.
Step #7: On the left side, stretch the cloth tightly from #1
toward the side pocket opening and tack or staple securely
at #5.
Step #8: Repeat Step 5, stretching the cloth from #3 and
tacking or stapling at #6.
Step #9: On the right side of the table, grasp the cloth rmly
and stretch across the table from #5 and toward the side
pocket from #2 and tack or staple at #7.
Step #10: Repeat Step 7, stretching from #6 and toward the
side pocket from #4 and tack or staple at #8.
FIGURE THREE
FIGURE ONE
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ATTACHING BED CLOTH TO FRAMED
SLATE (CONTINUED)
FIGURE FOUR
Step #11: At location #9, cut a short slit in the cloth at the
edge centered on the side pocket opening. Grasp the cloth
rmly above this slit, pull the cloth into the side pocket
opening and tack or staple to the wood frame. Complete
fastening of the cloth to the side pocket opening, making
sure the cloth is tacked or stapled to the wood frame.
Step #12: Stretching the cloth tightly across the table from
location #9, repeat Step 11 at location #10.
FIGURE FIVE
Step #13: At the head end of the table, tack or staple the
cloth at location #11, maintaining uniform overhang.
Step #14: Pull the cloth from location #11 toward location
#12 and tack or staple securely along the wood frame, keep-
ing the cloth even along the head end.
Step #15: Stretch the cloth rmly from location #11 to the
foot end of the table and tack or staple at location #13.
Step #16: Stretch the cloth tightly from locations #12 and
#13 toward location #14 and tack or staple securely along
the wood slate frame.
FIGURE SIX
Step #17: Tack or staple all of the left side on 2” centers
keeping the cloth even along the wood frame.
Step #18: Tack or staple the balance of the head end on 2”
centers also keeping the cloth even along the wood frame.
Step #19: Stretch the cloth tightly toward the foot end of
the table, tacking or stapling on 2” centers along the wood
frame at the foot end.
Step #20: Stretch the cloth tightly across the table to the
right side, tacking or stapling on 2” centers all the way along
the wood frame at the right side.
FIGURE SEVEN
Step #21: Stretch the cloth into the corner pocket openings
and tack or staple to the wood slate frame.
Step #22: Trim off excess cloth around the perimeter of
the slate. Locate the eighteen (18) rail attach holes and cut
ets. To retighten, remove apron, one end rail and one side rail. Pull
cloth taut, and retack or restaple along the open end and side to
restore original tightness.
FIGURE FOUR
FIGURE FIVE
FIGURE SIX
FIGURE SEVEN
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clearance holes in the cloth with a sharp knife.
NOTE: Occasionally cloth will stretch, leaving wrinkles at the pock
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ATTACHING RAIL CLOTH
CORNER POCKET
FIGURE ONE
Step #1: Place cloth on rail with the back side down. The
cloth should have equal amount of overhang at both ends
of rail and extend 1/2” over the featherstrip groove on the
cushion side as shown.
Step #2: Except for approximately 3” at end of rail, tap feath-
erstrip down with a tapping block and hammer, starting at
center of rail. Stretch cloth tightly toward each end of rail
and tap featherstrip down. FIGURE ONE
FIGURE TWO
Step #3: At each end of rail, pull the cloth toward the rubber
cushion an additional 3/4”. Then tap remainder of feather-
strip down.
FIGURE TWO
FIGURE THREE
Step #4: Trim the cloth on cushion side of featherstrip along
the total length of featherstrip as illustrated.
FIGURE THREE
FIGURE FOUR
Step #5: Fold the cloth down over front of rail, then using
thumb and forenger as a guide along front edge of the
cushion to keep the tapping block at rear edge of feath-
erstrip, tap the featherstrip down ush with rail surface as
shown.
NOTE: Never try to tap a featherstrip ush with just a hammer as
you will surely dent the rail surface behind the
featherstrip.
FIGURE FOUR
FIGURE FIVE
Step #6: Turn rail over and at corner pockets fold the cloth
over the mitred edge as shown, stretching tightly and
working out any wrinkles as you staple three places in area
shown.
FIGURE FIVE
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ATTACHING RAIL CLOTH
(CONTINUED)
FIGURE SIX
Step #7: Staple three places along the rear edge of the
pocket facing X, then trim off excess cloth at pocket area.
Step #8: If rail is an end rail, repeat Step 7 at other corner
pocket. Then, starting at center of rails, stretch cloth
tightly over cushion and staple at bottom of rail working
toward each end.
FIGURE SIX
FIGURE SEVEN
Step #9: Trim excess cloth from bottom of rail ush with
edge of cloth relief groove.
FIGURE SEVEN
SIDE POCKET
FIGURE EIGHT
Step #10: At side pocket, stretch the cloth tightly over nose
of cushion and staple three places as shown.
FIGURE EIGHT
FIGURE NINE
Step #11: Slit the cloth up to the edge of cushion nose as
shown. Then rmly pull the small strip to the rear of the
cushion and staple at rear of facing.
FIGURE NINE
FIGURE TEN
Step #12: Hold the small fold in place with thumb and
forenger and rmly hold it down over facing. Then staple
at rear of facing and at bottom of rail as shown.
Step #13: Trim excess cloth as required.
FIGURE TEN
SmallFoldOn To p
OfSmallStrip
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RAIL & APRON ASSEMBLY
FIGURE ONE
Step #1: Prior to assembly of all rails, the rail spacers will
need to be attached to the end of both the head and
foot rail. The spacers will need to be aligned ush with
the top surface and back edge, then pilot drilled with
a 3/32” drill bit at least 3/4” deep into the wood. The
spacers can then be attached with the screws provided.
FIGURE ONE
FIGURE TWO
Step #2: Position rails upside down on a protected surface in
their respective location.
Step #3: Insert a 1/4 x 4-1/4” threaded stud into the bored
hole in the end of the side rail. Within the pocket cut into
the bottom surface of the rail, add a 1/4 washer, 1/4 external
tooth lock washer and thread a 1/4-20 hex nut onto the
stud.
Step #4: Move the end rails into position, making sure the
threaded studs go into the bored holes and through to the
cut pocket. Within the pocket cut into the bottom surface
of the rail, add a 1/4 washer, 1/4 external tooth lock washer
and thread a 1/4-20 hex nut onto the stud.
Step #5: Assure that corner is square and bottoms of rails
are ush. Securely tighten nut on each end of the stud
while holding the joint to prevent twisting. Repeat for all
four connections
Step #6: Thread a 3/8-16 x 2-3/4” threaded stud into each
of the eighteen locations shown. Thread stud until contact
with wood is made then back out 1/4 turn.
FIGURE TWO
FIGURE THREE
Step #7: Loosely attach the side and end aprons to the
bottom side of the rails using 1/4-20 x 1-3/4” hex head cap
screws and 1/4 washers.
Step #9: Securely tighten all remaining hardware.
FIGURE THREE
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6-20 x 1-1/4”
PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW
Side Rail End Rail
1/4 Washer
1/4-20 x 4-1/4”
Threaded Stud
1/4-20 x 2-3/4”
Threaded Stud
1/4 External
Tooth Washer
1 / 4 - 2 0
Hex Nut
Side Apron
1/4-20 x 1-3/4”
Hex Head Cap Screw
1/4 Washer
Corner
Bracket
#8 x 5/8”
Pan Head Screw
#8 Flat Washer
Step #8: Align each apron corner with the corner bracket.
While holding each joint tight, securely fasten corner with
#8 x 5/8” pan head screws and #8 at washers.

FIGURE FOUR
Step #11: Carefully turn the rail and apron assembly over
and lower over the table.
Step #12: Align the 18 machine studs with the 18 clearance
holes through the slate and lower the assembly onto the
slate.
Step #13: Thread the hex nut and dome washer onto the
machine stud (three places) at the ends of the table and
tighten securely.
Step #14: Making sure the side rails are in a straight line as
sighted down the length of the table (cushion side), fasten
the side rails securely with remaining nuts and dome wash-
ers.
Step #15: Position the two side pockets and four corner
pockets in their respective pocket openings. Fit and attach
using four nails per pocket.
FIGURE FOUR
FIGURE FIVE
Step #16: Thoroughly brush the area on which the bed
spots are to be applied. Position the bed spot and rmly roll
a ball over the spot to achieve good adhesion.
NOTE: Bed spots are self adhesive.
FIGURE FIVE
RAIL & APRON ASSEMBLY
(CONTINUED) CANTON
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USE 4 NAILS
PER POCKET
HEAD
FOOT
HEAD SPOT