Backyard Discovery FARMHOUSE BENCH Use and care manual

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Model # 2006638
FARMHOUSE BENCH
Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions
MANUFACTURED BY:
Backyard Discovery
3305 Airport Drive
Pittsburg, KS 66762
800-856-4445
average 2 person assembly time
assembly time may vary based on skill level

WARNING
•Wood is NOT flllame retardant and will burn. Grills, firire pits
and chimineas are a firire hazard if placedtoo close to
your structure.
•Wear gloves to avoid injury during installation.
•During installation, follow all safety warnings provided
with your tools and use safety glasses.
•Check all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage
season and tighten as required.(But not so tight that you
crack the wood) It is particularly important that this
procedure be followed at the beginning of each season.
•Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges twice
monthly during usage season to be certain they are in
place. Replace when necessary. It is especially important
to do this at the beginning of each new season.
•For rusted areas on metallic members such as hinges,
brackets, etc. sand and repaint, using a non lead-based
paint meeting the requirements of Title 16 CRF Part 1303.
• Inspect wood parts monthly. The grain of the wood
sometimes will lift in the dry season causing splinters to
appear. Light sanding may be necessary to maintain a safe
environment. Treating your Product with protection
(sealant) after sanding will help prevent severe checking/
splitting and other weather damage.
• We have applied an oil based stain to your unit. This is
done for color only. Once or twice a year, depending on
your climate conditions, you must apply some type of
protection (sealant) to the wood of your unit. Prior to the
application of sealant, lightly sand any “rough” spots on
your set. Please note this is a requirement of your
warranty.
OWNERS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE LEGIBILITY OF THE WARNING LABELS
IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK AND TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE AT THE BEGINNING AND DURING
THE SEASON AS THEY MAY LOOSEN DUE TO WOOD EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION.
Owner’s Manual Safety Warnings and Maintenance Instructions
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About Our Wood
Your Backyard Discovery product is made out of 100% Meranti wood. Although we take
great care in selecting the best quality lumber available, wood is still a product of nature
and susceptible to weathering which can change the appearance of your set.
Your Backyard Discovery structure is designed and constructed of quality
materials. As with all outdoor products it will weather and wear. To maximize
the enjoyment, safety and life of your structure it is important that you properly
maintain it.
What causes weathering? Does it aect
the strength of my product?
One of the main reasons for weathering is the
eects of water (moisture); the moisture content
of the wood at the surface is dierent than the
interior of the wood. As the climate changes,
moisture moves in or out of the wood, causing
tension which can result in checking and or
warping. You can expect the following due to
weathering. These changes will not aect the
strength of the product:
1. Checking is surface cracks in the wood along
the grain. A post (4”x 4”) will experience more
checking than a board (1”x 4”) because the surface
and interior moisture content will vary more widely
than in thinner wood.
2. Warping results from any distortion (twisting,
cupping) from the original plane of the board and
often happens from rapid wetting and drying of
the wood.
3. Fading happens as a natural change in the
wood color as it is exposed to sun-light and will
turn grey over time.
How can I reduce the amount of
weathering to wood product?
1. Your wood product is coated with an oil-
based stain.Sunlight will break down the
coating, so we recommend applying
an oil-based stain on a yearly basis
(see your local stain and paint supplier for a
recommended product). You must apply some
type of protection (sealant) to the wood of your
product. Please note this is a requirement
of your warranty. Most weathering is just
the normal result of nature and will not affect
safety. However if you are concerned that a part
has experienced a severe weathering problem
please call our customer service department for
further assistance.
2. Inspect wood parts monthly. The grain of the
wood sometimes will lift in the dry season
causing splinters to appear. Light sanding may
be necessary to maintain a safe environment.
Treating your Product with protection (sealant)
after sanding will help prevent severe checking/
splitting and other weather damage.
Instructions for Proper Maintenance
Owner’s Manual
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Owner's Manual Basic Setup Dimensions & Assembly Notes
Important Assembly Notes
1) While assembling unit, take time before and after each phase to make sure unit is level. If unit is
not level, assembly will be difficult and improper assembly may result. Extra care must be taken to
ensure the unit is square.
2) Pay close attention to the ITEMS NEEDED FOR EACH PHASE. They can be a valuable aid when
sorting your wood and hardware. Assembly will be made easier if items are sorted by phase.
3) Pay close attention to make sure you are using the correct hardware in the correct phases. Using
incorrect hardware may result in improper assembly.
4) Whenever a cross dowel is inserted in each end of support brace, use the cross dowel tool to align the
cross dowel with the flathead cap screw.
5) Read the steps of each phase thoroughly. The written steps may include important information not
shown in the illustrations.
18 1/8"
46 1/4" 13 3/8"
41 1/2" 13 3/8"
NOTE:
NOT TO EXCEED 600 LBS
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
BENCH PANEL - W2A02646
2 1/4"x13 3/8"x46 1/4" (56x340x1175)
BP1
(1)
WOOD DOWEL
8mm x 30mm
(4)
H100817
UP1 (x2)
BENCH UPRIGHT BP1
(x1)
BENCH PANEL
CROSS DOWEL
M6 THREADS
(2)
H100822
BRACE - W4L12788
1"x2 5/8"x39" (24x68x990)
H1
(1)
412 (x1)
CROSS DOWEL TOOL
TOOLS:
CROSS DOWEL TOOL
(1)
A6P00412
ALLEN WRENCH
5/32
(1)
H100840
WOOD:
HARDWARE:
840 (x1)
ALLEN WRENCH
840 (x1)
ALLEN WRENCH
841 (x4)
WASHER - 6x15
WASHER FLAT
6x15
(6)
H100841
H1 (x1)
BRACE
842 (x4)
SCREW - 60mm
FLATHEAD SOCKET CAP SCREW
M6 x 60
(6)
H100842
BENCH UPRIGHT - W2A02645
1 7/16"x13 3/8"x17 3/8" (36x340x440)
UP1
(2)
817 (x4)
WOOD DOWEL
841 (x2)
WASHER - 6x15
842 (x2)
SCREW - 60mm
822 (x2)
CROSS DOWEL
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