The Uline H-3745 / H-3747 is an aluminum outdoor table designed for durability and ease of assembly. This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up the table, including a list of parts, necessary tools, and step-by-step assembly instructions with illustrative figures.
Function Description:
The Uline H-3745 / H-3747 serves as a robust outdoor table, suitable for various environments such as parks, patios, or other recreational areas. Its primary function is to provide a stable and durable surface for dining, working, or other outdoor activities, accompanied by integrated seating. The design emphasizes strength and resistance to outdoor elements, thanks to its aluminum construction. The table is designed for self-assembly, with all necessary hardware and clear instructions provided.
Important Technical Specifications:
The table is constructed primarily from aluminum, ensuring a lightweight yet sturdy structure that is resistant to rust and corrosion, making it ideal for outdoor use.
The components include:
- Aluminum Planks: 5 pieces, forming the tabletop and seats.
- Carriage Bolts: 22 pieces, 5/16" x 1/2", used for securing planks and other components.
- Hex Head Bolts: 3 pieces, 3/8" x 1 1/4", for connecting structural elements.
- Leg Frames: 2 pieces, forming the base and support for the table and seats.
- Flange Nuts: 22 pieces (5/16") and 3 pieces (3/8"), for fastening bolts securely.
- Plastic End Caps for Seats: 4 pieces, providing a finished look and protecting the ends of the seat planks.
- Metal End Caps for Tabletop: 2 pieces, similarly finishing and protecting the tabletop planks.
- Hold Down Clips: 22 pieces, crucial for attaching planks to the frame.
- Center Support Brace: 1 piece, providing central stability to the tabletop.
- Diagonal Braces: 2 pieces, enhancing the structural integrity and stability of the leg frames.
- Self-Tapping Screws: 12 pieces, 3/16", for securing end caps.
- Power Drill: Essential for driving self-tapping screws and potentially speeding up the fastening of bolts.
- Socket Wrench: Required for tightening flange nuts and hex head bolts to ensure a secure and stable assembly.
Usage Features:
The Uline H-3745 / H-3747 is designed for straightforward assembly, making it accessible for users to set up without professional help. The process involves several key steps:
- Tabletop Assembly: Three aluminum planks are laid upside down to form the tabletop. Metal end caps are slid onto each end, with pre-drilled holes facing up, and secured with a power drill and self-tapping screws. The center support brace is then loosely attached to the middle tabletop plank using hold-down clips, carriage bolts, and flange nuts.
- Seat Assembly: Two aluminum planks are laid upside down for each seat. Plastic end caps are slid onto each end, with pre-drilled holes facing up, and secured with a power drill and self-tapping screws.
- Leg Frame and Brace Assembly: Both diagonal braces are loosely attached to the leg frames using hex head bolts and flange nuts.
- Connecting Legs to Tabletop: The leg frames are placed upside down onto the underside of the tabletop. Both diagonal braces are loosely connected to the center support brace using a hex head bolt and flange nut. Each leg frame is then loosely fastened to the tabletop using six hold-down clips, carriage bolts, and flange nuts. It's important to position the leg frames 3 inches from the end of the tabletop.
- Table Orientation and Tightening: The table is then flipped right side up. This step may require additional assistance due to the table's weight. Once upright, ensure the leg frames are evenly aligned, the overhang is correct, and the table is level. All bolts are then tightened using a socket wrench to secure the structure.
- Attaching Seat Planks: The seat planks are placed onto the frame, ensuring their edges are flush with the edges of the tabletop. Each seat plank is secured to the frame using four hold-down clips, four carriage bolts, and four flange nuts.
Maintenance Features:
The aluminum construction of the table inherently offers low maintenance, as it is resistant to rust and corrosion. However, specific notes are provided for optimal care and longevity:
- Storage: If the table materials are to be stored in a location where moisture is a possibility, it is crucial to unbundle and stack the planks so that their surfaces do not touch. This practice prevents galvanic reaction from occurring and avoids stains from paper or cardboard packaging if the planks get wet. Once the picnic table is assembled, this specific storage concern is eliminated.
- Mounting Hardware: For specific mounting needs, H-3748 mounting hardware is available and sold separately, indicating potential options for securing the table in place if desired.
- Assembly Assistance: Due to the weight of the table, particularly when flipping it right side up, the manual explicitly advises seeking additional assistance. This highlights a practical consideration for safe and efficient assembly, which also contributes to preventing damage during setup.
The Uline H-3745 / H-3747 is a practical and durable solution for outdoor seating and dining, designed with user-friendly assembly and robust materials for long-term use in various outdoor settings.
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