Thomas aaron The ultimate slate pool table Quick start guide

The Ultimate Slate Pool Table

Thomas Aaron Billiards, Inc.

365 NE Baker Road, Stuart, FL 34994

Phone; 866 659-3930

Online:www.thomasaaronbilliards.com

Email: [email protected] 2010 Thomas Aaron Billiards, Inc.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the new Ultimate

Slate Pool Table TM from Thomas Aaron Billiards, Inc.

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CONTACT

INFORMATION

Online: www.thomasaaronbilliardss.com

Email: [email protected]

page 1

Before you begin page

Check that you have received two boxes. One {'or the table and the

other tbr the slate.

WARNING! This is not a child's toy. Adult supervision is required.

We recommend two adults assemble the table.

Please keep your instructions {'or ['uture reference,

Read through the installation manual to become lhmiliar with all of

the parts and assembly steps befbre watching the installation DVD.

Please retbr to the parts list and verily that all of the parts have

boon included in the boxes.

For questions or missing parts,

DO NOT RETURN THE TABLE TO THE STORE,

please contact us at Thomas Aaron Billiards.

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Parts Identification Hardware Identification

2 Pcs - Right Rail

4 Pcs - Corner Pocket

2 Pcs - Left Rail

2 Pcs - Side Pocket

1 Pc- End (Foot) Rail

1 Pc- Bed Cloth

1 Pc- End (Head) Rail

3 Pcs -Set of Slate

18 Pcs - Rail Bolt

3/8"x 2-1/4"

12 Pcs - Slate Bolt

16 Pcs-Frame Bolt

3/8"x 5"

12 Pcs - Slate Wing Nut

18 Pcs - Rail Washer

3/8"x 1-3/8"

16 Pcs- Frame Nut

32 Pcs- Frame Washer

3/8"x 1"

Please layout the parts to assure they are all present. For questions or missing parts,

DO NOT RETURN THE TABLE TO THE STORE,

please contact us at Thomas Aaron Billiards.

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Tool Identification Accessories Included

Level Leg Leveler wrench (with drive ti

on end of handle for slate bolts) Socket Wrench

Optional- to fill slate seems

if needed

Socket & Socket

Optional- to level slate seems

if needed

Billiard Ball Set Table Brush 4 Pcs Chalk Ball Rack

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PLEASE WATCH THE INSTALLATION DVD AND READ

THE INSTALLATION MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLY

FIG 1 Shows the positioning of side frame panels (P5), end frame panels (P6)

and leg posts (P8). Assemble parts upside down on the floor as shown in

installation DVD. Line up dowels in the frame panel with the holes in the leg

post and push them together. Using a flat washer (H4) and frame bolt (H2)

insert it through the hole in the leg post (P8) and into the frame panel (P5).

Next, take a frame nut (H7) and flat washer (H4) and thread it on to the frame

bolt through the recessed hole in frame panel. There are 4 frame bolts, 8 flat

washers and 4 frame nuts per corner. Repeat this process at all four corners

of table and hand tighten. Using the socket wrench, socket and frame nut

wrench tighten all 16 bolts firmly.

P8 P8

Step 1 Frame Assembly

Step

Place both cross beams (P7) into frame FIG 2, Adjust cross beam levelers

(H7), if necessary, see FIG 2A. Top of cross beam must be PERFECTLY

flush with top of frame FIG 2B.

Do not raise cross beam above side frame.

2 Cross

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Beam Placement

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Position assembled table frame in your desired location BEFORE

LEVELING the frame. Take a cue stick and hold the tip approximately 1"

in from the edge of the frame as shown.

Walk around the table with the cue stick to check the minimum distance

to any walls or objects to assure you have the minimum cue clearance to

play pool. If needed, move the table to a position that allow the best

playability.

FIG 3

Step 3 Table Location

& Cue Clearance

HECK ALL SIDES

To level the table you will find the Floor Guard TM leg leveler on the bottom

of each leg. Using the leg leveler wrench make sure that all four legs are

lowered to their lowest point by turning the wrench counter clockwise FIG

Next, using the level provided, determine the highest corner of the frame

FIG 4A. Raise the three lower corners up to the level of the highest

corner with the leg leveler wrench, by turning it clockwise FIG 4B.

The table must be as level before installing the slate.

Counter

clockwise

Raise

Step 4 page 9

Table Leveling

Clockwise

Lower

page 10

SLATE IS A MATCHED 3 PC SET.

BE CAREFUL WHEN LIFTING, IT CAN BE EASILY DAMAGED IF DROPPED.

USE AT LEAST TWO STRONG ADULTS WHEN LIFTING EACH PIECE OF SLATE.

LIFT ONLY ONE

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PIECE AT A TIME

Slate Unpacking Locate the 8 red indexing lines on the edges of the slate FIG 5 and the

4 red indexing lines on the top of the side frames (P5) FIG 5A.

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Step 5 Slate Indexing

Red Indexing Lines

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CAUTION! Be carefuJ to keep your fingers from

being caught between sJate and frame when

pJacing the slate on the table.

Place the first piece of end slate (P12) on top of the

frame FIG 6. Place it so that the indexing marks line

up with the edges of the frame FIG 6A.

Before putting the next piece of slate on the table,

visually make sure that the 4 slate bolt holes in the

slate line up with the 4 holes in the frame

or put 4 slate bolts (H5) into 4 slate bolt holes to

check alignment FIG 6A.

4 Slate Bolt

FIG

Step 6 Slate Placement Next, place the middle piece of slate onto the table in position FIG 7

using the indexing marks for correct slate placement.

Next, place the third piece of slate on the table using the indexing

marks for correct slate placement FIG 7.

Next, check that all 12 slate bolt holes line up with all 12 holes in table

frame FIG 7A.

Next, bolt slate to frame with 12 slate bolts (H5) and 12 flanged wing

nuts (H6)in FIG 7 (hand tighten only).

Use the leg leveler wrench end that has a screw driver tip to hold the

bolt heads while tightening the wing nuts, See FIG 7A.

F! 7A

Step 7 Attaching

to Frame

_H5

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Slate

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Top of playing _ _ || "_ X }

surface must flush

at seams!

ITop of playing

, surface must flush

at seams!

Card

Step 8 Slate Adjustment

Next, make sure slate pieces are pushed together and there is no gap

between them. Tighten all wing nuts and check that slate seams are flush

by passing your fingers over the seams and feeling if it's flush FIG 8.

If slate seam is not flush, loosen or tighten the wing nut on the higher

piece of slate until both pieces of slate are perfectly flush with each other.

Shim Card Leveling Option: In the unlikely event that the slate

seams are not flush after adjustment of wing nuts, card shims are

provided to place under the lower piece of slate, begin with one card only

FIG 8A. Recheck that seam is flush by passing your fingers over the

seam. Repeat process by adding shim cards as needed until flush. Fi

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Step 9 Cloth Layout

Lay out cloth (Pll) on slate with markings on cloth facing up. At

each end of the slate.

Fit the cloth over the corner pocket edges to index cloth in the

correct position FIG 9.

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Step 10 Cloth Installation

Attach cloth to slate byfollowing the numbering sequence in FIG 10. The

cloth tension has been predetermined to give you optimum play for ball

speed on table.

Pull cloth until indexing lines on cloth line up with the top edge of the slate,

and then fasten Velcro on bottom of slate liner FIG 10A.

Atight grip and firm putt is required to putt cloth to the correct final position.

Once cloth is installed around perimeter of the slate, you will now attach

the cloth at each pocket opening to the bottom of the slate liner.

Do this by pulling down firmly on the precut tabs to remove any wrinkles

or loose cloth on playing surface before fastening Velcro. Tabs should be

pulled enough to be completely hidden under the slate after assembled.

Make sure to pull the stitched seams in the cloth, below the playing

surface, so as notto affect play or roll of the ball FIG 11 & FIG 11A

You will also notice pre cut holes around the top perimeter of the cloth on the

table. To make sure all hoes in cloth line up with holes in slate, walk around

the table and place a finger into each hole incloth to check alignment. There

are a total of 18 holes around the perimeter. If needed loosen cloth and

adjust as necessary to line up the holes.

Cloth and rail bolt

holes to be aligned

Step 11 Cloth

Continued

Playing surface edge

Stitched seam

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Installation

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Locate the 6 rails and identify which ends of rails

are the corners and which are sides. Next, locate

all 6 pockets and identify the corner pockets and

side pockets. Follow the assembly steps below to

assemble rails and pockets in position, as show

below.

***Note _Always secure rail to slate with one

rail bolt and one domed rail washer in center

hole after rail is placed in position so it will

not fall off the table .***

Step 12 Rail Assembly

Rail/Pocket Assembly Step I -Assemble two Corner Pockets (P9) to End Rail (P4).

No hardware is needed to assemble pocket to rail. Place square pocket post into end

of rail and push firmly into rail. Place rail in position at end of table. At this time bolt the

rail tothe slate with one rail bolt(H 1)and one domed rail washer (H3) upthrough slate

into center hole of rail FIG 12. Thread bolt in a few turns by hand, do not tighten at

this time.

Rail/Pocket Assembly Step 2 - Place Left Rail (P2) into position on table as

shown in FIG 12. Hold corner pocket with one hand and slide the rail up to the

other hand, assembling rail and pocket together as previous step. Fasten rail to

slate with one rail bolt (H1) and domed rail washer (H3) FIG 12.

Rail!Pocket Assembly Step 3- Take one Side Pocket (pl0) and assemble it to

P10

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Note

Step 13 Ra'l_Assembly CONGRATULATIONS !

You have now completed your assembly of the Ultimate Slate Pool Table rM

You can do a final level check by rolling a ball slowly in a straight line from

one end of table to the other. If the ball drifts to either side, adjust the table

accordingly with the Floor Guard rM leg leveler and leg leveler wrench as in

Step 4. Roll the ball down the table as before to confirm that the ball rolls in

a straight line.

You are now ready to experience the new Breakthrough in Billiards rM and

Discover the Difference TMwith the

Thomas Aaron Ultimate Slate Pool Table TM.

clockwise Lower

Step 14 Final page 21

Leveling

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CARE & MAINTENANCE OF YOUR TABLE

1. Like any fine furniture finish you may use a quality furniture polish to clean all exterior surfaces of

your pool table. Be careful to not spray or wipe the cloth with the polish as it may discolor the cloth.

2. Use the table brush provided to remove any lint or debris or use a vacuum cleaner with the soft

bristle brush attachment to clean the cloth when it becomes necessary.

3. This product is intended for INDOOR use only.

4. DO NOT sit, climb or lean on the table,

DO NoT move the table while :h

Limited Lifetime Warranty page 23

Thomas Aaron Billiards Inc. (The "Company") warrants the Product to be free from defects in workmanship and matedals under normal use and conditions FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL

PURCHASE WITH ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER. Please save you original proof of purchase as it is needed should you require warranty service. The frame, legs, rails (excluding rubber cushions) and slate are warranted

for the life of the table to the original purchaser.

Product Registration Card

In order to activate your warranty the Product Registration Card must be filled out completely and mailed to the Company at the address printed on the card within 10 days from the original purchase date with a copy of original

purchase receipt.

What Is Covered

Except as provided below, this Limited Warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship. This Limited Warranty is void if the Product is:

Damaged through improper usage, negligence, misuse, abuse, transportation damage, acts of nature, or accident (including failure to follow the instructions supplied with the Product).

Used in commercial applications, rentals, outdoors, garages, patios or any other non climate controlled environment.

Modified or repaired by anyone not authorized by the Company.

This Limited Warranty applies only to billiard tables used for personal, family or household purposes.

What Is Not Covered

This Limited Warranty does not cover expendable items such as rail and bed cloth, rubber cushions, pockets, accessories, cosmetic parts and other items that wear out due to normal usage. Nor does it cover any consequential or

incidental costs, expenses or damages incurred by the consumer of any other use or circumstance.

What The Company Will Cover

If during the first year Limited Warranty pedod, any part or component of the Product is found by the Company to be defective, the Company will, at its option, repair or replace the defective piece with a new piece. The Company's

obligation to repair, replace or exchange the Product, however, shall be limited to the amount of the original purchase price of the Product.

How To Obtain Warranty Service

In order to enforce your rights under this Limited Warranty, you must follow these procedures:

You must have completed and mailed the Product Registration Card to the Company within 10 days of original purchase date.

"YOU must include THE ORIGINAL COPY OF YOUR SALES RECEIPT,

-You must call the Company's Customer Service Department at 1-866-659-3930 from 9:00 A.M: to 5:00 P:M. (EsT) to notify the Company Of tha nature of the problem and to Obtain instructions On how to Obtain

servicing. At the Company's opfion, the Product may be serviced at your locafion orata location designated by the Company,

: If you are instructed to return the Product to the Company to determine Cause Of defect servicing or replacement the Customer is responsible for shipping the Product at their expense to the address designated by