Blitz 2X4 basics Flip Top BenchTable Quick Start Manual

New CVT Instructions 02/03 3/11/04
for this 2x4basics product purchased for normal household use in the United States
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TO MAKE YOUR CONVERTING TABLE, YOU WILL NEED:
2 x 4's
• Nine of equal length up to 8 feet long (or lumber already cut to size).
• Screwdriver (preferably a Power Screwdriver), with a 4" or longer phillips head bit.
9
• / " Wrenches (2).
16
1
• / 8 " drill, awl or nail for pilot holes.
• Saw, if you did not purchase your lumber cut to size.
1
1
12 / "
2
CUT HERE
If your 2 x 4's are not already cut to size:
Lay all nine 2x4's on the ground, square the ends so all are the same length.
*With all 2 x 4's now the same length, cut two 2 x 4's 12
these shorter 2x4's aside for later use.
IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO PAINT OR FINISH THE
LUMBER, NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO DO IT.
2
5"
Lay four long 2 x 4's on the ground, ends squared.
*Place the Pivots, "FRONTS" (open end) to you, on top of the 2 x 4's and
5" in from the ends. Make sure the outer 2 x 4's are flush with the front
and back of the Pivots and squared at the ends.
Space the inner 2 x 4's evenly (about
width of a pencil). Drill pilot holes into 2x4's through screw holes in
pivots and fasten with 16 of the screws provided.
PIVOT
3
Firmly snap Slide Locks into Pivot Lock Slots. Slide Locks should slide freely
in slots and close completely.
ATTENTION: IF THE PIVOTS AND SLIDE LOCKS ARE NOT CORRECTLY
POSITIONED, THE CONVERTING TABLE WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY.
4
Insert the two shorter 2x4's(stringer boards) cut in Step 1 into their holes in the legs
of both Bench Ends as shown.(NOTE: There are rounded tabs in the bottom of these
holes that help to correctly position these 2x4's).
ATTENTION: DO NOT SECURE THE STRINGER BOARDS TO THE LEGS AT THIS TIME.
CONGRATULATIONS! YOUR CONVERTING TABLE IS
NOW COMPLETED AND READY TO ENJOY!
To convert to a table: Flip top up and push the Slide Locks inward
until they snap into place, flush with pivot.
To convert to a Bench: Pull the Slide Locks fully front, and then flip the
top down.
NOTE: We have provided a notch in the back of the pivot if you wish to
secure two Converting Tables together to make a full-size picnic table. If you
choose to do this, insert a
of the matched Pivots and secure with a
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SQUARED ENDS
(8' Max.)
NOTE: For an 8' bench,
cut the stringer boards 32
shorter than the back and
seat boards. That way, there
will be more overhang and
Stringer Boards
less span between the bench
ends so the 2x4 ' s won ' t
tend to sag. Save the 32
pieces for use later.
1
/ " shorter. Set
2
5"
OPEN END OF PIVOT
NOTE: For 8' benches, place the
pivots 15"in from the squared ends.
1 / 4
" apart, or approximately the
SLIDE LOCK
FRONT
LOCK SLOT
5 / 16 1 / 2
" x 1 " bolt (not included) through the notches
5 / 16 " nut (not included).
ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS KIT
2 BENCH ENDS-#211 5
Parts are identical and have
screw slots for easy drill and
screw positioning.
SCREW SLOTS FOR EASY
SCREW PLACEMENT
(36) #10 X 1in. Wood Screws • (2) 3
"
1 /
BOLTS & JAM NUTS
2
1 "
/
2
5
Make sure the Slide Locks are in the open position and the front (open slide
lock end) is installed exactly as shown in the above Diagram!
Fit tops of Bench Ends into Pivots. Secure as shown with Pivot Bolts and Jam
Nuts provided. Turn the Bench upright.
NOTE: The Jam Nuts are locking-type so they do not loosen after
assembly, and will tighten with some difficulty. Use Wrenches
to make certain Jam Nuts are snug in order to avoid wobble in
the table top. (Do not over tighten, typically when one thread
shows out of the Jam Nut, it is tightened properly.)
DRILL & SCREW
SLOTS (8 SCREWS)
6
Align the ends of the stringer boards flush to the end of the holes in the
Legs of the Bench Ends. Drill pilot holes into 2x4's at all of the screw slots,
inside and outside, of both Legs and fasten with 8 of the screws provided.
SQUARED EVEN
7
To make the seat, position the first of the remaining three 2 x 4's at the
front edge of the Bench Ends, and squared with the table top. Fasten
underneath through the screw slots, inside and out, with 12 of the
screws provided. Position and fasten the last (2) 2 x 4's, squared and
1 / 4
spaced about
To Use As A Table. To Use As A Bench.
1. PULL TO UNLOCK
2. PUSH LOCK IN UNTIL
FLUSH WITH PIVOT
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2 PIVOTS-#2116 2 SLIDE LOCKS-#2117
Parts are identical and Parts are identical and have "T"
have "FRONT" markings finger pulls for easy operation when
inside and on top for correctly installed. They slide in, to
correct assembly. lock the table top in place and slide
out, to go to the bench mode.
SLIDE LOCK SNAPS INTO
PIVOT LOCK SLOTS AND PULL
FRONT OF PIVOT
OUT OF THE "FRONT" OF PIVOT
IS OPEN
TO UNLOCK
HARDWARE PACK-#2019
1 / " Pivot Bolts • (2) Jam Nuts
2
FRONT
(SLIDE LOCKS MUST BE OPEN)
NOTE: If you make a
converting table longer
than 6ft., we recommend
using the scrap 2 x 4's
from step1 to fasten to the
underside of the bench seat
and seat back/table top for
support to reduce any
warpage. (See diagram)
DRILL & SCREW DRILL & SCREW
INSIDE AND OUT INSIDE AND OUT
" apart.
To Use As A Picnic Table...
Slide Two Together.
SLIDE LOCKS
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