Owner Manual

SHIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
General Rules
Accomplish the leveling of the playing surface with
as few shims as possible.
Do not tap withahammer or tighten screws
unreasonably tight. You will not be able to compress
the playing surface. You must shim up the playing
surface to level. Shims are meant only to raise the
low places at the seams and ends. Very short and
low places should be grouted. Do not assume the
floor is level. Most leveling can be accomplished by
working with the frame.
If using power tools be sure to use only enough
torque to reasonably tighten screws.
Seams can best be checked by passing your finger
over the seam and feeling if it
is flush.
All screws must be tightened after shimming.
No two sets of Play Bed are exactly alike. Some
sets require more or less shimming than others.
Shim
Top of playing surface
must be flush at seams!
STEP BY STEP SHIMMING
A) Be sure table is set in its final location.
B) Table must be as level as possible before shimming. Large differences in levelness must
be corrected by raising or lowering frame with included leg levelers or shim stock
C) Tighten down all the playing surface mounting screws.
D) Check withacarpenter’s level to determine where playfield is low on ends, and use finger
tips to locate uneven spots at the seams. Loosen screws at these points and see if
playfield comes up to flush. If so, detach individual shims from the sheet shipped with this
table and place under these areas.
E) Layastraight edge across seams to be sure playfield pieces are at the same height.
F) After top surface of playfield is flat and level, all screws must be snugged down in tight
position. Check these screws before proceeding to
the next step.
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DO NOT ASSUME FLOOR IS LEVEL!
Place shims next to screws.
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS!
GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLAY BED
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Clean top of playfield withadamp cloth. Allow enough time for
top sections to dry thoroughly before starting the next step.
A small container of grout has been provided for filling countersinks and small imperfections in the
table seams. Empty 1/3 of grout intoamixing container. Add1teaspoon of water and stir-add very
small quantities of grout or water to achieveathick paste. When mixed, grout should beathick
paste that will not drip off putty knife. If you do get grout too thin, slowly add more powder.
Usingaputty knife, fill both seams and the four countersunk holes in the center playfield area.
(Only the four countersunk holes in the center of the table need to be filled since the other holes
will be covered by the rails.) Do not use more grout than you need.
Let grout dry. Read the rest of this manual while you wait!
Usingamedium grit sandpaper and sanding block, sand the filled areas smooth and flat.
Re-grout if you still find low places
at countersunk holes or seams.
DO NOT USE TOO MUCH WATER!
RECHECK THESE AREAS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE FLAT.
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( use deck of cards for shimming, not included )
( use deck of cards for shimming, not included )