SLATE ASSEMBLY AND LEVELING
FIGURE FOUR
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Step #6: With a precision tool, level each end slate section by
driving wooden slate shims or wedges (provided) between the
top of the base frame and bottom of the slate as shown around
perimeter only. Keep the wedges as close to the countersink
Step #7: With both end slates perfectly level, continue
fastening the end slates at the joints. Recheck for levelness
and, if necessary, back the screws out and adjust the shim
position. Then, retighten the slate attaching screws.
Step #8: When satised that both end slates are level, shim
the center slate section as required to obtain a ush t at
both joints, then screw the center slate down. Use hex base
Step #9: Slate joints can now be lled with Rock Hard putty
or wax. Lightly sand or scrape across the joints after grout-
ing.
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Step #10: From the end of a bed cloth, cut strips of cloth
approximately 1-1/2” wide by 8” long and glue the strips
to the pocket cutouts. This is important as this will provide
cushioning from ball impact and the bed cloth will last
much longer.
holes as possible.
SHIM / WEDGE
FRAME
PEDESTAL
levelers to aid the slate joint leveling process. Hex base
levelers are only available on the cross supports.
FIGURE THREE
HEX BASE
LEVELERS
CENTENNIAL
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