CASTLE AT Race Owner's Manual

Assembly table – 4x8

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AT Race Assembly Table – 4x8

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  • Page 1 CASTLE INC Owners Manual AT Race Assembly Table – 4x8...
  • Page 2 CASTLE, INC                              AT RACE ASSEMBLY TABLE V2.2                                               Page 2 of 32 ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    NVENTORY     ......................10 ACHINE EQUIREMENTS     ........................10 THER UPPLIES     SETTING UP YOUR AT RACE 8’ TABLE ..................11     ........................12 ETTING TARTED     ......................12 NPACKING YOUR ABLE     ........................14...
  • Page 4 CASTLE, INC                              AT RACE ASSEMBLY TABLE V2.2                                               Page 4 of 32 ...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction Thank you for making the Castle AT Race Assembly Table the latest addition to your shop. Since 1985 our goal has been to manufacture and develop machines that make cabinetmaking and casework easier, faster and more profitable for the woodworker. This machine represents our commitment to your productivity.
  • Page 6: Machine Safety

    This machine was carefully prepared for shipment at our factory. Upon receipt of the machine, inspect for shipping damage. Report any damage IMMEDIATELY to the freight company, your Castle dealer and to Castle, Inc. DO NOT attempt to operate the machine if you observe any physical damage. Contact Castle, Inc. at 800.282.8338 for instructions.
  • Page 7: Key Features

    2.2 Key Features Your Castle AT Race Assembly Table’s ergonomic design places the bottom rail at 32” above floor level to reduce bending, reaching and operator fatigue. The highly efficient design allows the hold-down cylinders to be repositioned and clamped in one quick smooth action for fast production.
  • Page 8 CASTLE AT RACE ASSEMBLY TABLE HARDWARE PACK ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION SPLICE ASSEMBLY F51835 5/16-18 x ¾” Carriage Bolt F51628 5/16-18 Hex Nuts AT RACE LEG BRACE F51835 5/16-18 x ¾” Carriage Bolt F51628 5/16-18 Hex Nuts AT RACE FENCE F44134 ¼-20 X 1-3/4...
  • Page 9 CASTLE AT RACE ASSEMBLY TABLE PARTS LIST ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION SPLICE ASSEMBLY G48006 AT Race Splice AT RACE LEG BRACE G48013 AT LEG BRACE, 1 L, 1 R AT RACE BEAM BRACKETS G48218 AT Race Beam Bracket, Left w/Set Screws G41219 AT Race Beam Bracket, ...
  • Page 10: Machine Requirements

    2.4 Machine Requirements Your Castle AT Race Face Frame Assembly Table requires a minimum of 85 PSI air not to exceed 150 PSI.  Supply Line should be a minimum of ¼” line.  Install an air filter trap to reduce the potential for foreign particles and water from your air supply prior to entry into the machine.
  • Page 11: Setting Up Your At Race 8' Table

    3 Setting Up Your AT Race 8’ Table Your Castle AT Race Assembly Table is shipped knocked-down, with the legs bolted to a pallet and the frame and top inside with the rest of the components securely attached. Inspect your table components carefully to insure that there is no damage before proceeding with set-up.
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    3.1 Getting Started Safe assembly of your Castle AT Race Assembly Table takes two people. In addition, you will need the following tools to uncrate and assemble your Castle AT Race Assembly Table. 1. 1/2” Open End Wrench 2. 1/2” Socket w/ratchet 3.
  • Page 13 1. Using a 1/2” Open End Wrench, remove the bolts hold- ing the threaded rod used to secure the AT Race parts for shipping. (FIG 6) Fig 6 2. The triangular Leg Braces and (4) Hardware Packs will be inside each of the leg. Once you have removed the legs from the pallet you should be able to pull the leg braces out.
  • Page 14: Frame Assembly

    2. Position splice brackets inside the frame C-channels on the LEFT FRAME. Use the AT Race Splice hardware pack (Pack #1). Align the holes in the splice bracket with the holes in the frame. Insert the carriage bolts, from the outside in, into the frame and through the splice bracket.
  • Page 15: Attaching The Legs

    3.4 Attaching the Legs 1. Use the AT Race Leg Brace Hardware pack (Pack #2) for installing the legs. The legs bolt onto the longer flange on the back side of the table frame.
  • Page 16 4. Roll the assembly onto the legs by rolling it first over the top tube, then onto the leg backs, and finally up and into a fully upright position. Fig 20 5. Check that all the leg braces and bolts are securely tightened. CASTLE, INC                              AT RACE ASSEMBLY TABLE V2.2                                               Page 16 of 32 ...
  • Page 17: Fence Installation

    Fig 21 Fig 22 Fig 23 NOTE: When fastening the fences be sure to only tighten one bolt on each fence at the bottom left corner of the frame. You will tighten the rest later. CASTLE, INC  AT RACE ASSEMBLY TABLE V3.1 Page 17 of 32 ...
  • Page 18: Worktop Installation

    4. Install (5) draw bolts at the rear of the table top to secure. (Fig 25) Fig 25 5. Using the (30) #10 X 2-1/2” pan Phillips sheet metal screws [F10212] fasten the table down through the rear of the frame. (Fig 26) Fig 26 CASTLE, INC                              AT RACE ASSEMBLY TABLE V2.2                                               Page 18 of 32 ...
  • Page 19: Open Back Beam Installation

    8. Now tighten all of the bolts for the fences. 3.7 Open Back Beam Installation NOTE: This part of the installation may require (2) two people 1. Install the Beam Brackets as shown. Note the position of the upper set screw. (Fig 28) Fig 28 CASTLE, INC  AT RACE ASSEMBLY TABLE V3.1 Page 19 of 32 ...
  • Page 20 90 degrees to the table. If not, loosen the set screws at the bottom of each [yellow] beam bracket and rotate the [green] beam up until it is 90 degrees to the table top. CASTLE, INC                              AT RACE ASSEMBLY TABLE V2.2                                               Page 20 of 32 ...
  • Page 21: Clamp Arm Installation

    5. At the bottom of the arm, the bottom bracket bearings should rest above the table frame. (Fig 35). 6. Press down on the bottom bracket to position the spacers below the leg of the opening on the bottom channel of the frame. (Fig 36) CASTLE, INC  AT RACE ASSEMBLY TABLE V3.1 Page 21 of 32 ...

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