Burgess Furniture Configure-8 Flip-Top Table Installation guide

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Burgess Furniture Ltd
Hanworth Trading Estate
Feltham
Middlesex
TW13 6EH
United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.burgessfurniture.com
Configure-8 Flip-Top
Tables
Handling, Operation & Maintenance
Manual

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CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Section 1- Introduction 3
1.1 About This Manual 3
1.2 Health & Safety (UK) 3
Section 2 – Handling, Storage & Operation 4
2.1Handling 4
2.2 Storage 4
2.3 Operation 5
Section 3 – Maintenance & Repair 6
3.1 General 6
3.2 Maintenance Schedule 6
3.3 Cleaning 6
3.4 Inspection & Repair 6
3.5 Lubrication 7

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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 About This Manual
1.1.1 This manual is intended for the instruction and guidance of personnel charged with the
handling, operation and maintenance of Burgess Configure-8 Flip-Top tables.
1.1.2 The procedures given in this must be read and understood by all relevant personnel.
1.1.3 Some procedures given should only be carried out by relevant specialists. This will be
flagged where appropriate.
1.1.4 All relevant diagrams are to be found within this manual.
1.1.5 Burgess Furniture cannot be held liable for any loss, damage or injury resulting from
failure to follow the procedures given.
1.2 Health & Safety (UK)
1.2.1 It is the Employers duty under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure all
operational staff are aware of manual handling recommendations under the Manual
Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (SI 1992 No. 2793).
1.2.2 Assessment should address itself to (a) task, (b) load, (c) working environment, and (d)
individual capability.
1.2.3 Please refer to relevant brochure for individual weights or contact Burgess Furniture Ltd.

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SECTION 2 – HANDLING, STORAGE & OPERATION
2.1 Handling
2.1.1 Configure-8 Flip-Top tables are fitted with castors enabling the tables to be wheeled
around on smooth or carpeted floors.
2.1.2 Where possible the tables should be moved as described above. However, if it necessary
to lift the tables it is recommended that this should be done by two personnel.
•The tables SHOULD NOT be lifted
by a single person, particularly by
the centre stretcher.
2.1.3 Always use the correct Manual Handling lifting technique – legs bent, back straight, head
up.
•If the individual feels the task is too much for them alone they should seek
assistance rather than risk injury and / or damaging the table.
2.2 Storage
•Unless specified, Burgess products are not intended for outside use and must
not be stored in sunlight, rain, dew, or salt air.
2.2.1
For storage Configure-8 Flip-Top tables
should have their tops folded upright, and
be stored “front-to-front” and “back-to-
back” as shown to minimise storage space
requirements
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2.3 Operation
2.3.1 Observing the handling instructions (see 2.1 Handling) position the table where required.
2.3.2 Lower the top to rest on the underframe.
•DO NOT place hands or fingers in the hinge assembly or drop the top!
2.3.3 Push down on the top to ensure both latches have engaged.
2.3.4 To release the top, operate the release handle by turning in either direction, then lift the
top to its upright position.

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SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
3.1 General
3.1.1 All Burgess products are designed to give a long, trouble free working life with the
minimum of maintenance and as such there are no user- serviceable parts. However,
there is still a requirement for the operator to carrying out simple periodic inspection and
maintenance as detailed below.
3.1.2 The maintenance procedures given should be carried out with the table ready for use.
(See Section 2 – Handling, Storage & Operation.)
3.1.3 Light damage as outlined below may be repaired by (or by agents of) the operator. More
severe damage should be referred to Burgess Furniture Ltd.
3.1.4 Intended Use: The table is suitable for use in general non-domestic environments such
as meeting rooms.
3.2 Maintenance Schedule
3.2.1 The following maintenance procedures should be carried out at least every 3 months
under normal operating conditions, or every 1 month under severe contract conditions.
3.3 Cleaning
3.3.1 Table underframes should be cleaned using a damp cloth and, where necessary, a mild
soap cleaning agent.
3.3.2 More persistent surface marks and light scratches can be removed from the anodised
surfaces using special abrasive blocks, specifically selected for this application and
available directly from Burgess. These should be rubbed lengthwise on the marked area,
using a back and forth motion while applying light pressure.
•DO NOT use a rotary motion as this may leave a visible abrasion on the
anodised surface.
•Abrasive scourers should not be used.
3.3.2 High Pressure Laminate & Real Wood Laminate tops should be cleaned using a damp
cloth and a mild detergent, then dried with a soft lint-free cloth. Do not use any form of
furniture polish on laminate table tops as this will result in smearing.
•DO NOT use bleach or any other caustic / solvent based cleaner as permanent
damage to the top will result.
3.4 Inspection & Repair
•Inspections must be carried out by a competent person. All defective tables
must be immediately removed from service. Repairs must only be carried out
by competent personnel.
•Referring to Section 2 – Handling, Storage & Operation:
3.4.1 Operate the flip top mechanism and check that all moving parts are free from damage
and function smoothly.
3.4.2 Inspect the locking mechanism on the underside of the top, ensuring that all screws are
secure and the two plastic strikers are not worn or damaged.
3.4.3 Check that the rectangular pivot tubes on top of the leg uprights are secure, and the pivot
screws are also secure but not over-tight.

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3.4.4 Inspect the castors fitted to the underside of the leg frame foot rail. There should be one
at each end, totalling 4. Any missing or damaged castors should be replaced.
3.4.5 High Pressure Laminate tops with hardwood lipping: Light scratches and / or dents to
the lipping may be repaired by rubbing down and re-staining. Scratches to the laminate
itself can be improved using a colour matched filler, but it will be impossible to match the
grain pattern.
3.4.6 Formica tops: Scratches to the Formica surface can be improved using a colour
matched filler, but it will be impossible to match the grain pattern. Formica tops are edged
with a high impact plastic which is very resistant to damage. Any damage that does occur
will require the edging to be replaced.
•Laminate & Formica repairs: These are specialist tasks and should only be
performed by an experienced carpenter or woodworker. If the top is more
severely damaged it will be unlikely that a satisfactory repair can be effected
and the top should be replaced.
3.4.7 Check that the linking clips are in place and rotate freely. These are fitted to two of the
four plastic corner mouldings on the underside, usually front-left and rear-right when
seated at the table. If missing or broken, the linking clips can be replaced by unscrewing
the relevant corner moulding, replacing the linking clip, then refitting the screws to secure
the corner moulding.
3.4.8 More severe damage should be referred to Burgess Furniture Ltd.
•ANY DEFECTIVE TABLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
3.5 Lubrication
The Configure-8 Flip-Top should not need any specific lubrication.