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Brunswick Black Wolf Pro - User Manual

Brunswick Black Wolf Pro
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SERVICE DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 68 BRISTOL, WI 53104
EMAIL: BRUNSWICKSERVICE@BRUNSWICKBILLIARDS.COM
51-906416-001
October 2020
Black Wolf Pro™
POCKET BILLIARD TABLE
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Summary

Base Frame and Leg Assembly

Leg Assembly and Stretcher Attachment

Assemble leg assemblies, install levelers, and attach the stretcher between legs using screws and washers.

Bracket and Sill Attachment

Attach leg brackets, side sills, cross supports, and slate cleats to the base frame.

Base Frame Securing and Pocket Systems

Lower base frame, secure it, and attach pocket system components like triangle brackets and bridge racks.

Frame Squaring and Leveling

Square the base frame by measuring diagonals and level the table using leg levelers.

Slate Assembly

Center Slate Section Positioning

Position the center slate section evenly between base frame cross supports with equal overhang.

End Slate Section Installation

Position end slate sections, check overhang, drill holes, and fasten them to the base frame.

Slate Leveling and Joint Filling

Level end slates using wedges, shim center slate for flush fit, and fill slate joints.

Attaching Billiard Cloth to Slate

Laying the Bed Cloth

Lay the bed cloth over the slate, ensuring equal overhang at ends and sides, with nap side up.

Applying Contact Adhesive

Fold cloth back at head end, spray contact adhesive on slate edge and cloth underside, avoid top surface.

Securing Cloth Edges

Attach cloth at marked points, stretch across the table, fold overhang underneath, and press into position.

Attaching Bed Cloth to Framed Slate

Cloth Placement and Nap Direction

Lay cloth with nap running head to foot, leaving specific overhang at head/left and balance at foot/right.

Initial Tacking and Stretching

Tack cloth at point #1, stretch across to #2 and tack, then stretch from #1 to #3 and tack.

Side and End Cloth Securing

Stretch cloth tightly on sides and ends, tacking at points #5, #6, #7, and #8.

Attaching Bed Cloth to Framed Slate (Continued)

Pocket Opening Cloth Attachment

Cut slits at pocket openings, pull cloth into pockets, and tack securely to the wood frame.

Head and Foot End Cloth Securing

Tack cloth at head end (#11), pull to #12 and tack, stretch to foot end #13, and secure tightly.

Side and Perimeter Cloth Finishing

Tack cloth along sides, head end, foot end, and right side on 2" centers, then cut pocket openings.

Gully System Assembly

Foot and Head End Gully Track Installation

Place and attach foot and head end gully tracks to base frame members using screws and washers.

Triangle Rack Bracket Attachment

Attach triangle rack brackets to the receiver box on each side using pan head screws and fender washers.

Rail Assembly

Corner Casting and Rail Alignment

Place corner casting, seat rail clearance holes, hold rails square, and attach with bolts and washers.

Tie Plate and Corner Post Connection

Attach tie plate to corner casting post using a hex head bolt and fender washer, then drill and tap screws.

Rail Stud Installation

Thread a stud into the pre-positioned nut plates inside each rail for assembly.

Rail and Apron Assembly

Apron Attachment to Rails

Attach aprons to the rails with the rails face down, ensuring equal overhang at each end.

Apron Corner Extrusion Fitting

Carefully slide an apron corner extrusion over the ends of the aprons and attach it.

Positioning Rail Assembly on Table

Position the rail and apron assembly over the table, aligning rail studs with holes on the slate.

Rail and Apron Assembly (Continued)

Securing Rails to Table

Attach rails securely to the table using threaded studs, dome washers, and hex nuts.

Pocket Pad Placement

Position side pocket pads and corner pocket pads, fit, trim, and attach with nails.

Bed Spot Application

Brush the area for bed spots, position the spot, and roll a ball over it to ensure good adhesion.

Ball Receiver Box Assembly

Attaching Ball Receiver Box

Securely attach the ball receiver box to the base frame end sill using hex head screws.

Triangle Rack Bracket Attachment

Attach triangle rack brackets to the sides of the receiver box using pan head screws and fender washers.

Summary

Base Frame and Leg Assembly

Leg Assembly and Stretcher Attachment

Assemble leg assemblies, install levelers, and attach the stretcher between legs using screws and washers.

Bracket and Sill Attachment

Attach leg brackets, side sills, cross supports, and slate cleats to the base frame.

Base Frame Securing and Pocket Systems

Lower base frame, secure it, and attach pocket system components like triangle brackets and bridge racks.

Frame Squaring and Leveling

Square the base frame by measuring diagonals and level the table using leg levelers.

Slate Assembly

Center Slate Section Positioning

Position the center slate section evenly between base frame cross supports with equal overhang.

End Slate Section Installation

Position end slate sections, check overhang, drill holes, and fasten them to the base frame.

Slate Leveling and Joint Filling

Level end slates using wedges, shim center slate for flush fit, and fill slate joints.

Attaching Billiard Cloth to Slate

Laying the Bed Cloth

Lay the bed cloth over the slate, ensuring equal overhang at ends and sides, with nap side up.

Applying Contact Adhesive

Fold cloth back at head end, spray contact adhesive on slate edge and cloth underside, avoid top surface.

Securing Cloth Edges

Attach cloth at marked points, stretch across the table, fold overhang underneath, and press into position.

Attaching Bed Cloth to Framed Slate

Cloth Placement and Nap Direction

Lay cloth with nap running head to foot, leaving specific overhang at head/left and balance at foot/right.

Initial Tacking and Stretching

Tack cloth at point #1, stretch across to #2 and tack, then stretch from #1 to #3 and tack.

Side and End Cloth Securing

Stretch cloth tightly on sides and ends, tacking at points #5, #6, #7, and #8.

Attaching Bed Cloth to Framed Slate (Continued)

Pocket Opening Cloth Attachment

Cut slits at pocket openings, pull cloth into pockets, and tack securely to the wood frame.

Head and Foot End Cloth Securing

Tack cloth at head end (#11), pull to #12 and tack, stretch to foot end #13, and secure tightly.

Side and Perimeter Cloth Finishing

Tack cloth along sides, head end, foot end, and right side on 2" centers, then cut pocket openings.

Gully System Assembly

Foot and Head End Gully Track Installation

Place and attach foot and head end gully tracks to base frame members using screws and washers.

Triangle Rack Bracket Attachment

Attach triangle rack brackets to the receiver box on each side using pan head screws and fender washers.

Rail Assembly

Corner Casting and Rail Alignment

Place corner casting, seat rail clearance holes, hold rails square, and attach with bolts and washers.

Tie Plate and Corner Post Connection

Attach tie plate to corner casting post using a hex head bolt and fender washer, then drill and tap screws.

Rail Stud Installation

Thread a stud into the pre-positioned nut plates inside each rail for assembly.

Rail and Apron Assembly

Apron Attachment to Rails

Attach aprons to the rails with the rails face down, ensuring equal overhang at each end.

Apron Corner Extrusion Fitting

Carefully slide an apron corner extrusion over the ends of the aprons and attach it.

Positioning Rail Assembly on Table

Position the rail and apron assembly over the table, aligning rail studs with holes on the slate.

Rail and Apron Assembly (Continued)

Securing Rails to Table

Attach rails securely to the table using threaded studs, dome washers, and hex nuts.

Pocket Pad Placement

Position side pocket pads and corner pocket pads, fit, trim, and attach with nails.

Bed Spot Application

Brush the area for bed spots, position the spot, and roll a ball over it to ensure good adhesion.

Ball Receiver Box Assembly

Attaching Ball Receiver Box

Securely attach the ball receiver box to the base frame end sill using hex head screws.

Triangle Rack Bracket Attachment

Attach triangle rack brackets to the sides of the receiver box using pan head screws and fender washers.

Overview

This document is an installation manual for the Brunswick Black Wolf Pro Pocket Billiard Table, providing detailed instructions for assembly, cloth attachment, and specific components for return system tables.

Function Description:

The Brunswick Black Wolf Pro is a pocket billiard table designed for recreational or professional play. The manual outlines the steps required to assemble the table from its base frame and legs to the slate, rails, and apron, and finally, the ball receiver box for return system models. The core function of the manual is to guide installers through a damage-free assembly process, ensuring the table is properly constructed and leveled for optimal play. It covers both drop pocket and gully pocket (return system) table configurations, with specific instructions for each where applicable.

Important Technical Specifications (Derived from assembly instructions):

Base Frame and Leg Assembly:

  • Leg Levelers: Four leg levelers are installed into the bottom of the legs, threaded all the way in, then backed out two full turns for initial leveling.
  • Stretcher Attachment: Secured with two 3/8-16 x 1-3/4" hex head screws and 3/8 flat washers per end.
  • Leg Attach Brackets: Four brackets are loosely attached to the top of the legs with 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" hex head screws and 3/8 flat washers.
  • Side and End Sills: Attached to cross supports with 5/16-18 x 3" hex head screws, 5/16 flat washers, and 5/16-18 threaded nut plates.
  • Slate Attach Cleats: Secured to each end sill with 5/16-18 x 4-1/2" hex head screws, 5/16 flat washers, and 5/16-18 hex nuts.
  • Base Frame to Legs: Attached with 3/8-16 x 3" hex head screws, 3/8 flat washers, and 3/8-16 hex nuts.
  • Triangle Brackets (Drop Pocket Table Only): Attached to the foot end base frame sill using four #10 x 3/4" pan head screws and #6 fender washers.
  • Tee-nuts (Gully Pocket Table Only): Four 1/4-20UNC tee-nuts installed into mounting holes for receiver box attachment on the exterior face of the foot end base frame sill.
  • Bridge Rack Brackets: Two brackets attached to the base frame side sill with #10 x 3/4" pan head screws.

Slate Assembly:

  • Slate Sections: Comprises a center slate section and two end slate sections.
  • Mounting: End slate sections are fastened using 12 countersink holes as templates for pilot drilling 5/32" diameter holes into mounting cleats.
  • Leveling: Wooden slate wedges are driven between the top of the base frame and the bottom of the slate for precision leveling.
  • Joint Filling: Slate joints are filled with Rock Hard putty or beeswax.

Attaching Billiard Cloth to Unframed Slate:

  • Adhesive: Contact adhesive (not included) is used on the shaded area of the slate edge and the underside of the slate.
  • Cloth Overhang: Equal amount of cloth overhang at ends and sides.
  • Attachment Points: Cloth is stretched and pressed into position at specific points (#1, #2, #3, #4) around the slate.

Attaching Bed Cloth to Framed Slate:

  • Nap Direction: Nap runs from the head end to the foot end of the table.
  • Tacking/Stapling: Cloth is tacked or stapled securely to the wood frame at various points (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8) and into pocket openings.
  • Slits: Short slits are cut at the edge, centered on side pocket openings.
  • Clearance Holes: Eighteen (18) rail attach holes are located, and clearance holes are cut in the cloth with a sharp knife.

Rail and Apron Assembly:

  • Rail Attachment: Corner castings are used to join end and side rails. Attached with 1/4-20 x 1" hex head bolts and 1/4" fender washers.
  • Tie Plate: Loosely attached to corner casting post with 1/4-20 X 1" hex head bolt and 1/4" ID fender washer. Secured with four #10 x 3/4 C.R. pan head tapping screws.
  • Studs: 3/8-16 x 2-3/4" studs are threaded into pre-positioned nut plates inside each rail (three places per rail).
  • Aprons: Attached to rails with #12 x 2" pan head screws and #12 flat washers (9/16" O.D.).
  • Apron Corner Extrusion: Slid over apron ends and attached with #8 x 1/2" pan head screws.
  • Rail to Table: Rails are attached to the table with 3/8-16 x 2-3/4" threaded studs, dome washers, and 3/8-16 hex nuts.

Ball Receiver Box Assembly (for Return System Tables Only):

  • Attachment to Base Frame: Secured to the base frame end sill with four 1/4-20 x 2-3/4" hex head screws.
  • Triangle Rack Bracket: One per side of the receiver box, attached with #8 x 3/4" pan head screws and #8 fender washers.

Usage Features:

  • Customization: The manual supports both drop pocket and gully pocket (return system) configurations, allowing for different play experiences.
  • Leveling: The inclusion of leg levelers and instructions for using a precision level ensures a perfectly flat playing surface, critical for accurate billiard play.
  • Cloth Application: Detailed steps for attaching billiard cloth, including nap direction and secure fastening, contribute to a smooth and consistent playing surface.
  • Pocket Pads: Side and corner pocket pads are positioned and trimmed for optimal ball reception and aesthetics.
  • Bed Spots: Self-adhesive bed spots are applied to the playing surface for standard game markings.

Maintenance Features (during installation):

  • Cleanliness: Emphasizes positioning leg assemblies on a "clean protected surface" and cleaning the slate thoroughly before cloth application to prevent damage and ensure proper adhesion.
  • Careful Handling: A general note highlights that "careful handling of all components will assure damage-free assembly," promoting longevity of the table.
  • Joint Filling: The use of Rock Hard putty or beeswax for slate joints ensures a smooth, seamless playing surface and prevents debris accumulation.
  • Cloth Tightness: Instructions for retightening cloth if wrinkles appear at the pockets (by removing apron, rails, and re-tacking/restapling) ensure a consistently taut playing surface over time.
  • Hardware Tightening: Explicit instructions to "securely tighten all base frame hardware" and ensure "all top surfaces are flush" are crucial for structural integrity and long-term stability.
  • Over-tightening Warning: A specific warning "DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN" for rail attachment bolts prevents damage to components.

Brunswick Black Wolf Pro Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBrunswick
ModelBlack Wolf Pro
CategoryBoard Game
LanguageEnglish

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