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5) Level Slates
Start at the high point created earlier (after levelling frame) on first slate. Screw the
platform level up to touch the slate. Bring the other 3 platform washers up to each corner
of this slate with the levelling bolts. Mark 4 points on the slate and check the level at
these same points throughout the process, with an engineering level. When level, fit nut
and washer to each of the pull down bolts and tighten gently.
Tighten locking nuts on levelling bolts up to the frame. The level and position of the
highest slate is now fixed.
Bring middle slate up to height and level as before using platform washers. Tighten up
locking nuts and fit/tighten pull down bolt nuts.
Repeat with final slate. Double check all levels. Screw all levelling bolts up to touch the
slate and tighten locking nuts. If any adjustments are required, always loosen pull down
bolts first and screw levelling bolts slowly, ¼ turn at a time. Never make adjustments
without slackening pull down bolts. Large adjustments made without loosening pull
down bolts may result in cracked slates.
When overall level is achieved check all nuts and tighten up to slate.
Fill joints between slates. This can be done with plaster of Paris and very lightly sanded
or scraped gently with a filling knife when dry. Alternatively, use beeswax/sealing wax
and trim with a blade when set.
Check the pocket entry area of the slates. Lightly sand the pocket mouth if necessary, to
ensure it is rounded and smooth. Smoother pocket entry reduces cloth wear on pocket lip.
6) Fit Bedcloth
Lay cloth over slate bed and staple at one end to the tacking strip. Stretch evenly to
opposite end and staple/tack. Stretch gently on one side and secure. Stretch and secure on
final side. Nick and trim pockets. Make a few cuts on the excess cloth to help relieve the
tension when forming the pockets. On inside of pocket curve take a strip of excess
matching cloth, invert and staple to tacking strip. Allow cloth to drop down, thus
concealing all staples.
7) Fit Top Frame
Cut cloth at 24 holes to receive top frame bolts.Fit blinds (panels) and blind corner
sections to top frame.
(If top frame has been supplied disassembled - Lay all cushions
upside down on a protective surface. Fit pocket plates to cushions. Fit blinds and
corners).
Each rail has 4 bolts. These align with the 24 holes in the bed/cloth. Screw the
bolts into the top frame finger tight, then unscrew 2 turns. Lift top frame onto bed and
locate bolts through the slate. Fit washer and nut loosely onto each bolt. Re check all
levels. When satisfied, tighten all top frame nuts to secure the top.
8) Accessories & Cloth Marking
Fit ball storage rack under top frame & fit bridge holder & triangle rack.
Place a mark/spot at the intersection of imaginary end pocket to centre pocket lines.
Unwrap racking cues, scuff tips to remove rough edges and prepare tips to take chalk.
Place cues in rack, bridge (if supplied) & triangle/diamond in holder, chalk close to table.
