Nucraft Kai User manual

Kai Installation Instructions
Rev. 05/17/2016

Before Beginning Installation
Read through the entire instruction thoroughly
A minimum of 2 people are required for this
assembly
These instructions reflect typical assemblies; They
may not match your specific configuration
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Required Tools and Hardware
Drill Driver
#2 and #3 Phillips Bit
¼”-1/8”-1/16” Allen Wrench
5/32” Drill Bit
Laser Level
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Required Tools and Hardware
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Note: Not all necessary hardware is pictured on this page
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Standard Kai Table Setup
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Note: For tables 96” and under, base will be assembled shipped.
Please skip to Step 9
*For “Boat-shaped” tables, legs are attached to end pieces
instead of the center frame.

Kai Table with Panel Base
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Kai Table with Boat Style
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Note: Metal leg option is shown

Step 1
Attach Legs
Note: For tables 180” or larger,
the legs are attached to the end
pieces, not the center frame.
If standard leg attachment,
secure the top of the leg in the
designated location
If panel leg attachment, attach
as shown, with the 6 locations
fastened
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Note: Leg Attachment using provided fasteners
Note: Panel leg attachment using
provided fasteners

Step 1a (Boat Style)
Attach Legs
Panel-leg Boat-style will be
attached like rectangular Kai
Metal leg Boat-style will be
attached using the additional
holes
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Note: Panel leg attachment using
provided fasteners
Note: Additional fasteners
are needed for the metal
leg attachment

Step 2
InsertAttachment Keys
Slide attachment key into each
end of each base (4 total)
Once inserted, align the two
holes and place a flat-head
counter-sink screw (hardware
#1) to maintain alignment
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Step 2a (Boat-Style)
InsertAttachment Keys
Slide attachment key into each
end of each base (4 total)
The entire piece should be
inserted into the end extrusion
Line up the end extrusion to the
center base, and using a screw
driver slide the attachment key
into the center base structure
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Step 3
Attach End Pieces
Slide end piece onto the attachment
key and make flush with end of
base. Check that numbers match
from base to end piece
Insert two flat-head counter-sink
screws (hardware #1) on each side
of each new end piece and secure.
Secure the front edge of the end
piece by inserting 4 bolts and nuts
(hardware #3)
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Step 4
Attach Center Column (if applicable)
Center column should arrive
assembled.
Attach the top angled plate to the
frame of the base using hardware
#3 (see below –4 attachment
points)
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Step 5
Attaching Hardware to End of Base
Remove the nut outside of flanges
Pull horizontal bolt slightly out in
order to insert the eye-bolt
Place second shoulder nut
(spacer) onto horizontal bolt to
secure the eye-bolt
Secure connection by tightening
the washer and nut on outside of
flange
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1. Eye bolt
2. Nut
3. Nut
4. Washer
5. Spacer
6. Horizontal Bolt/Washer

Step 6
Adjusting Camber Rods
Each rod has one end that is
reverse-threaded, therefore
as the rod is rotated, it will
pull the jack screw toward
the top.
Rotate rods to tighten jack
bolt to the top
Once tightened, thread bolt
should be tight against the
bottom of the top.
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Note: Number of
threads that are
above connection
point

Step 7
Attaching Side Aprons
Align the holes of the apron with
the holes on the top surface of
the base
Insert flat-head counter-sink
screws (hardware #2) through
the apron and the side length of
the steel base from the
underside. Secure with the
included nuts
Repeat on second side
*Note: Screws and nuts should
already be secured in locations
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Step 8
Attaching End Aprons
Similar to the side apron, align
the holes of the apron with the
holes on the top surface of the
base
End extrusion should slide into
pins of the side extrusion
Insert flat-head counter-sink
screws (hardware #2) through
the apron and the steel base
from the underside
Repeat at other end
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Step 9
Place Top on Base
Using a 6’ level, ensure the
base is level
Adjust glides underneath
legs if needed
Next, place the top on the
base without tightening, and
continue adjusting if needed
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Note: Glass top will follow same instructions and will sit on bumpers
(Picture shows veneer top)

Step 10
Secure Top to Base
Insert screws (hardware #6)
at each corner support
(puck) upward into the table
top.
Some larger tables will have
multiple pucks –please
insert a screw into each puck
A screw should be also be
inserted in the horizontal bar
(see picture)
Insert cautiously, as too
much rotation could affect
the top surface
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Note:
The top shown in the photo
only has 2 pucks per end

Step 11
Inserting Bezels (if applicable)
Power coves will be installed
onto base.
Veneer tops do not have a
bezel
Glass tops will have a bezel
with each power cove
(shown at right)
The bezels are installed by
the “drop-in” method
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