ESCALADE Stiga T8521 User manual

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ADDITIONAL ESCALADE® SPORTS PRODUCT INFORMATION
2L-4136-00
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TABLE TENNIS TABLE
MODEL NO.
T8521
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.
5. Tools required for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Two 9/16” Wrenches, Two 7/16” Wrenches.
Note: Adjustable wrenches can be substituted for wrenches.
6. Save this instruction manual and your proof of purchase (receipt) in the event that the
manufacturer has to be contacted for replacement parts.
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. 2012 Escalade Sports
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
3. To make assembly easier, use the Hardware Identifier on page 2 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.

2
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
Nyloc
Locknut 1/4-20 X 1 1/2 Phillips
Truss Head Screw
1/4-20 Nyloc
Locknut
27
3/8-16 x 3 1/2 Hex Head Bolt
3/8-16X2 3/4 Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 X 2 1/2” Hex Head Bolt 3/8 Push Nut
13 24 11
(Qty. 4) (Qty. 20)
(Qty. 4)
(Qty. 12)
(Qty. 4) (Qty. 4) (Qty. 154)
(Qty. 4) (Qty. 4) (Qty. 4) (Qty. 8) (Qty. 8)
(Qty. 8) (Qty. 12 ) (Qty. 4)
38
(Qty. 4)
1/4-20 Wing Nut

115
64 "
111
64
" 1
11
64
"
1
15
64
"
8
10
10
43
8
11
9
10
1A. Attach Caster Wheels (#9 & #10) to Caster Beam. Slide a Caster Wheel with
Lock (#10) through Caster Beam (#8) and secure it with a Push Nut (#11) as
shown in Figure 1. Gently tap the Push Nut (#11) with a hammer to secure it in
place. On the other end of the Caster Beam attach a Caster Wheel without Lock
(#9). Make sure you have one Caster Wheel with Lock and a Caster Wheel
without Lock for each Caster Beam. Repeat step for second Caster Beam.
2.
between middle holes to side holes is different, see Front View of Figure 2.
Attach Stop Spools (#12) and Support Plates (#43) to side of Caster Beam
without logo with Bolts (#13) and Nuts (#28) but do not tighten completely.
See Figure 2.
Repeat step for second Caster Beam.
Lay Support Plates (#43) on Caster Beam (#8) to line up holes, the distance
Figure 1
13
28
43
12
8
Longer
Shorter
Figure 2
Front View
3
Longer
Shorter
Match Support Plate (#43)
with Caster Beam (#8).
holes in
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1B.Attach Tube Plugs (#14) to Caster Beam (#8) as shown in Figure 1.

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3. Attach Wood Bottom Board (#15) to Caster Beam
Assemblies (#8) as shown in Figure 3. Turn
Caster Beams as shown and attach board with four
Carriage Bolts (#31) and four Wing Nuts (#32).
Tighten Wing Nuts securely.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL ASSEMBLY, OPERATING, AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. AT LEAST TWO (2)
ADULTS ARE NEEDED TO PUT THIS TABLE TOGETHER!
4. Attach Strut Tubes (#17) and Linkages (#16) to Caster Beam Assemblies (#8) as shown in Figure 4.
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 4.
b) Slide one Hex Bolt (#27) through Support Plate (#43), followed by one Plastic Washer (#39), Strut
Tube (#17), one Plastic Washer (#39), pass through Caster Beam (#8), one Spacer (#36), one
Linkage (#16), and Lock Nut (#28).
c) Repeat on other end of Caster Beam (#8) and on second Caster Beam.
d) Tighten Bolts (#13) and Nuts (#28) securely.
e) Tighten Nuts (#28) on Bolts (#27) securely.
NOTE: Tighten nuts so that end of Bolt (#27) in even with the edge of nut.
17
8
36
39
28
27
16
17
16
27
43
39 12
36
28
8
13
8
43
28
13
Note: Linkages & Strut
tubes must be turned as
shown or table will not
operate correctly.
Figure 3
Figure 4
TOP VIEW
15
31
8
32
31
32
8
43
Note: Support Plate (#43)
is on the inside of Caster
Rail (#8) as shown.

CAUTION:
WHEN ASSEMBLING TABLE, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE U-
CLIPS (#22) 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.
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8. 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 5 & Detail B.
9. Insert Screw (#35) through slot in U-clip (#22) and into U-support
(#21). See Figure 5 & Detail B. 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 you can use a cordless drill and
Phillips bit for Step 9 only. Wear safety glasses.
5. Lay Table Top (#1) painted side down, on a smooth, flat surface. Use the shipping
container to protect the painted surface of table top.
6. Align the ”U” Support (#21) on Table Top (#1) as shown in Figure 5.
7. Align all four holes in each U-Clip (#22) with the four Indentations in table top.
Be sure that Slot in the Three U-Clips (#22) all face the same direction toward the
end of the table with no stripe and no Indentations. Secure U-Clips (#22) with
Screws (#5) as shown in Figure 5 & Detail A.
Note: All four holes in the U-Clip (#22) must align with four Indentations
in table top. See Detail A.
If you want to see a video on how to insert Screw (#35) go to:
http://www.escaladesports.com/customer-service/videos.html
Or
Scan with your smartphone:
Detail A
Figure 5
21
22
35
1
Note: End with no stripe
and no Indentations.
Detail B
5
21 22
Slot in
U-Clip
Note: All Indentations
guides in table top are
small so look closely.
Note: Indentations in table top are small so look closely.

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6
5
5
20
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10. Assemble parts to the bottom of the table top with Screws (#5) as
shown in Figure 6, Detail C and Detail D.
a) Align the holes in the Leg Mounting Bracket (#20) with the holes
in the table. Be sure that the bracket is facing towards the side of the
table and attach with Screws (#5) as shown in Detail C.
b) Align the holes in the two U-Support Clips (#6) with indentations
in table top. Be sure that the two U-Support Clips (#6) are
positioned exactly as shown in Figure 6 & Detail D.
Figure 6
Detail C
Detail D
6
6
DO NOT USE A POWER DRIVER TO ATTACH HINGE
BRACKET ASSEMBLIES (#18) YOU COULD STRIP
SCREW IN WOOD AND DO IRREPARABLE DAMAGE
TO THE TABLE. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SCREWS
CAUSING THEM TO STRIP THE WOOD!
DO NOT USE A POWER DRIVER TO ATTACH HINGE BRACKET
ASSEMBLIES (#18) YOU COULD STRIP SCREW IN WOOD AND DO
IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO TABLE. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
SCREWS CAUSING THEM TO STRIP THE WOOD!
indentations in table top. Be sure that Hinge is facing the inside of
the table and placed exactly as shown in Figure 6 & Detail D.
c) Align the holes in the Hinge Bracket Assembly (#18) with
NOTE: DO NOT use
a power driver to
attach hinge bracket
assemblies (#18).

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3
2
Figure 7
5
7
23
74
23
33
Detail E
11. Lay out Rails (#2, #3, #23 & #33) around edges of
table top. See Figure 7.
13. Line up holes in rails with indentations in table top and
secure using Screws (#5). See Figure 7 & Detail F.
12. Place Ball Holder end Plugs (#7) in both ends of Ball
Holder end Rail (#4). See Figure 7 & Detail E.
14. Attach Net Plate as shown in Detail 1A & Detail 1B.
Make sure the Nut Plate is flush with the corner of the
table and make sure to use the top three holes in the
nut plates. Note: Nut Plates Mount to one Table
Top Only.
5
44 44
Detail 1A
Detail 1B
Flush
Flush
No screw in
this hole
No screw in
this hole
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Detail F
Note: There are no Indentations guides for
the nut plates on the table top.

15.
(#24) and Nuts (#34) as shown in Figure 8. Be sure that
the offset holes in (#19) Legs match each other as shown
in Detail G.
Assemble Cross Tube (#25) to Legs (#19) with Hex Bolts
Figure 8
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24
19
25
19
Detail G
shorter distance
16.
shown in Figure 8.
Attach leg caps (#26) to bottom of the legs (#19) as
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8

24
19
20
34 38
Detail J
17. Place Leg Assembly (from previous step) on table top. Be sure that
the offset holes in (#19) legs are closest to the table. See
Figure 9 & Detail H.
Detail H
19
shorter distance
Closest to the table
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18. Attach leg Assembly (from previous step) to Bracket (#20) with Hex
Bolt (#24), Plastic Washer (#38) and Locknut (#34) as shown in
Detail I & Detail J. Tighten the Locknuts (#34) all the way but be
careful not to over tighten as you could bend the Leg (#19).
19. Attach Corner Protectors to Table Top using Screw (#5) as shown in
Detail K & Detail L.
Bolt (#24) goes in
the top hole of
Bracket (#20)
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Detail I
20
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 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.
Detail K
Figure 9Figure 9
20. Repeat steps 10-13 and steps 15-19 to complete second Table Top Assembly (Skip Step 14).
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5
40

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21.Attach Table Top Assembly to Base Assembly as shown
in Figure 10. 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) on Caster Beams (#8) as
shown in Figure 10. Slide tubes together.
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.
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, U-
SUPPORT, 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
Y TO ASSEMBLE. TABLE TOPS ARE
LEGS AND TR
HEAVY -
ALONE!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ASSEMBLE
TUBES UP
Table Top
Assembly
21
U-Support
17
Strut Tube
8
8
With at least 2 adults,
slide Table Top Assembly
onto Strut Tubes (#17).
17
Strut Tube
PIVOT STRUT
Figure 10
HEAVY -