Playcraft Saybrook 12' User manual

Saybrook 12’ & 14’
Shuffleboard Table
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulaons on selecng the Playcra Saybrook shuffleboard table. Please contact
us via email at support@playcra.com should you require any assistance.
Please carefully read all safety instrucons and direcons before
proceeding
1) Assemble your table in the desired locaon where it will be played. Do not
pick up and aempt to move the assembled table or damage can occur.
2) Your table is designed for use indoors in a climate controlled environment only.
Damage can occur if the table is exposed to water, dampness, high humidity,
freezing temperatures, etc.
3) The shuffleboard cradle and playfield are extremely heavy. Two or more people
are required for assembly.
4) Only use the table for its intended purpose.
5) Damaged or worn parts may be dangerous for users and the integrity of the
table. Replace worn or damaged components immediately and do not use the
table unl any issues have been resolved. For best results, use only spare parts
supplied by Playcra.
6) Unauthorized repairs or altering the table’s design or funcons may be
dangerous and will void the warranty.
7) Check all screws, bolts, etc. on a regular basis to ensure that they are in good
working condion and have not loosened over me.
8) Over me, shuffleboard table cradles may require leveling and the playfield
climac adjusters may require adjusng. This is considered normal maintenance
as required with owning a shuffleboard table
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Parts List - Cradle & Playeld
ILLUSTRATION
BOX
CRADLE
2-PIECE
BUTCHER BLOCK PLAYFIELD
WOOD PEG
CRADLE END RAIL
LEG UPRIGHT
LEG CROSS BEAM
CRADLE LEFT SIDE RAIL
CRADLE RIGHT SIDE RAIL
CRADLE FLOOR PANEL
METAL CRADLE CORNER

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Parts List - Hardware
CRADLE
ILLUSTRATION
BOX
FLAT OVAL WASHER
FLAT OVAL WASHER
SHORT METAL CONNECTOR
LONG METAL CONNECTOR

Parts List - Hardware cont.
CRADLE
ILLUSTRATION
BOX
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Assembly Steps
WOOD
PEG
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DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE H6
SCREWS DURING THIS STEP. INSERT
THE CRADLE FLOOR PANEL 6 AS SHOWN
IN FIG.4 THEN TIGHTEN H6 SCREWS
AFTER INSERTING THE CRADLE FLOOR
PANEL 6 TIGHTEN SCREWS H6

TURN OVER THE ASSEMBLED
CRADLE HALF
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WOOD
PEG
* USE H20 IN FIG 9 TO ADJUST THE
PLAYFIELDS WHERE THEY JOIN SO
THE TOPS ARE EVEN

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** NOTE **
DO NOT ATTACH THE CLIMATE ADJUSTERS H21 DURING
THIS STEP. SHOWN HERE FOR LOCATION ONLY. ATTACH
CLIMATE ADJUSTERS AFTER THE PLAYFIELD IS IN THE
CRADLE AND BEFORE SECURING IT TO THE CRADLE AS
SHOWN IN FIG 11.
** NOTE **
ASSEMBLE THE CRADLE IN THE
LOCATION WHERE THE TABLE
WILL BE PLAYED

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** NOTE **
USE 2 OR MORE PEOPLE TO PLACE
THE PLAYFIELD IN THE CRADLE BEING
CAREFUL NOT THE FLEX THE JOINED
PLAYFIELD IN THE MIDDLE
ATTACH THE CLIMATE ADJUSTERS ONCE
THE PLAYFIELD IS IN PLACE.
USE CAUTION WHILE UNDER THE
TABLE.
ADJUST THE SHAPE OF THE PLAYFIELD IF
NECESSARY USING THE INSTRUCTIONS
INCLUDED THEN SECURE THE PLAYFIELD
TO THE CRADLE FLOOR USING H24
SCREWS.
FINISHED

Your Playcra shuffleboard is equipped with climac adjusters used to adjust the shape of the blutcherblock playfield.
The shape of the playfield will vary between, flat, concave and convex. Climac condions in the room where the
table is placed will vary between humid or dry which can have an affect on wood over me. Adjustments to the
playfield may be required to maintain an opmal shape, which is flat to slightly concave.
Begin the adjustment process by determining the shape of the playfield. Place a straight edge across the playfield
directly above the first climac adjuster. In order to properly idenfy the shape, the straight edge should be long
enough to extend over each edge of the playfield. IMPORTANT: Immediate results may not be achieved when
reshaping the playfield. Do not aempt to make significant adjustments at one me. It may take several days for
your board to fully adjust to the changes made. Aer the waing period make addional adjustments as necessary.
If the playfield is CONVEX, the boom of the straight edge will touch the surface of the playfield near the center
causing the straight edge to rock le to right. Following is an illustraon of a convex playfield and direcon to adjust
to flat or concave. Start by loosening the two outside nuts on the threaded rod. Next, hand ghten the inside nuts so
they touch the climac adjusters as shown. Using a wrench, ghten each inside nut 1/4 - 3/4 turn at a me. This will
apply outward force to the adjusters and cause the playfield edges to move in an upward direcon. As adjustments
are made, test the shape using a piece of paper. Starng with the corner it should be able to slide under the center
of the straight edge for approximately 3”. If addional adjustments are needed, allow the board several days to a
week to adjust to its new shape before addional adjustments are made. Follow the above steps for each climac
adjuster.
If the playfield is CONCAVE the boom of the straight edge will be touching each edge of the playfield surface but
not in the center. This should allow for the corner of a piece of paper to slide under the center of straight edge for
approximately 3”. If the playfield has an excessive concave shape, adjustments opposite the above for convex should
be made as shown below.
Convex
Outside
Nut
Inside
Nut
Straight Edge
Concave
Straight Edge
Outside
Nut
Inside
Nut
ADJUSTING THE SHAPE OF YOUR PLAYFIELD
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Preparing the Playfield
Your Playcra shuffleboard table includes a butcher block playfield with a thick, polymer coang. The playfield
can be cleaned using Playcra Cleaner Polisher applied to a so cloth. Alternately use a mild mul-purpose
cleaner or glass cleaner applied modestly to a so cloth. Sponges or abrasive cleaners should not be used as they
could scratch the polymer finish.
Applying the Speed Wax
Included with your table is a can of granular speed wax that is opmal for the length of the table. Prior to applying
the speed wax, a coang of Playcra Spray Silicone should be applied to the playfield. Once coated do not wipe
the silicone. The silicone holds the speed wax in place for an extended period of me. A sufficient coang of speed
wax should now be applied to the playfield. To apply the wax simply shake onto the playfield so a moderate coang
is established over the enre surface. Glide a weight to test the applicaon. If a weight slid under reasonable force
stops at any point on the playfield then that spot or the enre surface requires addional speed wax. Reapply the
granular speed wax as necessary.
How to play shuffleboard - basic rules
How To Play With 2 Players
To start a game, both players stand at the same end of the shuffleboard. Players toss a coin or otherwise choose
who shall shoot the first weight, and what color weights each shall have (it is an advantage to shoot last).
The first player slides his/her first weight toward the opposite end of the board, which becomes the scoring end.
His/Her opponent then shoots his/her first weight in a similar manner, aempng either to knock off the other
player’s first weight, or to outdistance it. The two players connue shoong their weights alternately, unl all eight
weights have been shuffled. When this has been done, one round of play has been completed. The player who’s
leading weight is furthest down the board (away from the players) is the winner of the round. The winner’s score is
then totaled and registered on the scoreboard.
The players then proceed to the opposite end of the shuffleboard, where the weights are now resng. Another
round of play is begun in exactly the same manner as described above, from this end of the board, with the winner
of the previous round shoong first weight. The game connues for as many rounds as are necessary, unl one player
has scored 15 or 21 points to win the game.
How To Play With 4 Players
When four players compete, they play as doubles teams of two players each. One player from each team is staoned
at each end of the board, so that two opposing players are at the same end, with their partners at the opposite end.
Having decided which team shoots first and which will shoot Red or Blue weights, the play begins as in a two-player
game – the first player slides his weights toward the opposite end of the board, which becomes the scoring end. The
opponent at his side then shoots his first Weight in a similar manner. The two players connue shoong their weights
alternately, unl all eight weights have been shuffled. At this point, one round of play has been completed.
The players at the opposite end of the board, where the weights are now resng, clear the board and begin another
round of play from their end, in exactly the same manner and with the partner of the previous round’s winner
shoong the first weight. The players connue as many rounds as necessary, unl one team has scored a total of
15 points in knock off typically (or some sll play to 21 points).
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