IMPORTANT: Always have at least two people assist with disassembling and repacking your table to ensure safety and prevent damage.
Before You Begin
Disassembling Your Table
Removing the Legs
1. Prepare the Table:
Elevate the Table Surface:
Place sturdy blocks, supports, or sawhorses under the tabletop itself (not under the legs) to slightly lift the entire table. This will raise the table so that the legs are off the ground.
Make sure the supports are secure and the table is stable to prevent any movement or tipping during leg removal.
2. Remove Leg Bolts:
With the weight of the table relieved from the legs, you can easily access and remove the bolts connecting each leg to the table.
Use the appropriate tool to carefully remove the bolts securing each leg.
Have one person support the leg while the other removes the bolts to prevent the leg from falling or causing injury.
3. Collect Hardware:
Place all removed hardware (bolts, screws, washers) into a labeled bag for safekeeping.
Repacking the Legs
You'll use the leg box from your new table to repack your pre-owned table's legs. Be sure to save all packaging materials when unpacking your new legs.
Steps to Repack the Legs.
1. Collect Hardware:
Locate the individual packaging sleeves for each leg and leg cap.
Gather all foam padding and protective materials.
2. Wrap Each Leg and Leg Cap:
Place each leg cap into its designated sleeve or wrap securely with protective material.
3. Pack the Legs into the Box:
Place the wrapped leg caps upright in the box, forming a column.
Carefully place the wrapped legs into the box alongside the leg caps.
4. Insert Foam Padding:
Insert foam padding around the sides and on top of the legs to prevent movement.
Use additional padding to fill any empty spaces.
5. Seal the Box:
Fold the box flaps down.
Use packing tape to seal all seams and edges securely.
Repacking the Tabletop
You'll use the crate from your new table to repack your pre-owned tabletop.
Steps to Repack the Tabletop.
1. Prepare the Crate:
Take out all interior foam packaging except for the bottom foam layer.
Ensure the crate is clean and free of debris.
2. Protect the Table:
Place the plastic cover over your pre-owned table to protect it from scratches and dust.
3. Place the Table into the Crate:
With at least two people, carefully lift the table and lower it into the crate, ensuring it rests evenly on the bottom foam.
4. Insert Side Foam Padding:
Re-insert the foam strips along the sides of the table inside the crate to prevent movement.
5. Add Top Foam Sheet:
Place the foam sheet over the top of the table.
6. Close and Secure the Crate:
Place the crate lid on top.
Fasten all latches, clips, or screws to secure the lid firmly.
Repacking the Dining Top (If Applicable)
If your table includes a dining top, you'll use the dining top box and packaging materials from your new table.
Steps to Repack the Dining Top:
1. Prepare the Box:
Take out all foam packaging except for the bottom foam layer.
2. Protect the Panels:
Place each dining top panel into its protective plastic sleeve.
Insert a foam sheet between each panel to prevent scratches.
3. Place Panels into the Box:
Lay the panels flat in the box on top of the bottom foam layer.
4. Insert Side Foam Padding:
Place foam strips along the sides of the panels inside the box.
5. Add Top Foam:
Place the foam sheet over the top of the panels.
6. Seal the Box:
Fold down the box flaps.
Use packing tape to seal all seams and edges.
Preparing for Transit
With all components repacked, you're ready to prepare the shipment for pickup.
Assembling the Shipment:
1. Stacking the Boxes:
The table crate will serve as the base of your shipment.
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2. Securing the Shipment:
3. Accessibility:
Scheduling Freight Pickup
1. Notify Us:
2. Receive Pickup Details:
3. Prepare for Pickup:
Important Reminders
Timely Communication:
Missed Pickups:
Proper Packaging:
Assistance Available:
By following these instructions carefully, you ensure that your pre-owned table arrives safely for inspection, allowing us to process your trade-in credit promptly. Thank you for your cooperation and for being a valued member of the Game Theory Tables community!
We appreciate your effort in helping us maintain the quality and integrity of our products, and we're excited for you to enjoy your new game table.