Century BASSINET Series User manual

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Do not use this bassinet until
you read and understand these
instructions!
English PM-0474AC 6/97
INFANT BASSINET
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Thank you for selecting the Century®Bedside Bassinet for
your baby.
❃Need Help?
If you should have any problems with this product, call
toll-free 1-800-837-4044 from anywhere in the U.S. or
Canada. Outside these areas please call 216-963-2800
8:00 AM until 6:00 PM E.S.T. Monday through Friday.
Or write us at: Century Products Company
9600 Valley View Road
Macedonia, OH 44056-2096
Attention: Consumer Relations Department
Please have available the following information. See label
on Bassinet floorboard.
Date Of Purchase:
Model Number:
Manufacture Date:
Save this instruction manual for future
reference.
❃Safety First Check List
✔Read and understand instruction booklet before using bassinet.
✔Do not use in any vehicle.
✔Never leave baby unattended.
✔Do not use accessories other than those provided by manufacturer.
❃Weight Limit:
Maximum Weight: 18 lbs. (8.2 kg.)
❃Tools Required:
Phillips Screwdriver
❃Cleaning:
Canopy:
•Hand washable only.
•Wipe with damp cloth.
Short Skirt:
•Machine washable - wash separately on gentle cycle.
• Machine Dry - dry with cool air.
Long Skirt:
•Hand Wash.
• Line Dry.
Bassinet Frame:
•Wipe with damp cloth.
CONTENTS
Page:
1 Important Information
2 Warnings
❃Assembly:
3 Stand Assembly
4 Bassinet Assembly
4 Canopy Assembly
❃Special Information:
5Replacement Parts
6Replacement Parts Order Form
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• Model 10-440 Series:
- Tubular Frame
- Short Skirt
- Ball Casters
• Model 10-450 Series:
- Molded Frame
- Short Skirt
- Basket
- Deluxe Casters
• Model 10-460 Series:
- Molded Frame
- Long Skirt
- Deluxe Casters

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WARNINGS
❃DANGER! Do not use as a car bed!
Infant could be seriously injured
or killed.
❃Never leave baby unattended.
Always keep baby in view, even
when sleeping.
❃Do not use if baby’s weight exceeds
18 lbs. (8.2 kg.) or if baby can crawl
or sit unassisted. Baby could fall out
and be seriously injured.
❃Do not push or pull Bassinet across
floors, rugs, etc. with child in it.
Legs will weaken and collapse causing
serious injury.
❃Bassinet must be fully assembled
before using.
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❃DO NOT carry Bassinet with
baby in it. Baby could fall out
or be dropped and be seriously
injured.
❃DO NOT remove Bassinet
from stand with baby in it.
Baby could fall out and be
seriously injured.
❃DO NOT attach or place toys
with strings in or around
Bassinet. Strings can cause
strangulation or choking.
❃Keep Bassinet away from
stoves, heaters, campfires,
fireplaces, stairs, open
windows, and other hazards
which can cause injury to
your baby.
NEW ILLUSTRATION

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ASSEMBLY
For proper stand assembly, follow the
instructions for your model.
❃Model 10-440 Series StandAssembly:
1Using screws, attach four (4) cross
braces to one set of curved legs.
Do not over tighten screws.
2Using screws, attach four (4)
cross braces and spacers to
second curved leg section.
3With casters on floor, insert
ends of Cradle Support Rod
through holes in top of
curved leg section.
NOTE: Curved edge of
Cradle Support Rod must be
angled outward as shown.
4Screw knobs over ends of
Cradle Support Rod
until knob is tight against legs.
Hand tighten only.
Repeat steps 3 & 4 for second
curved leg section.
B
❃Model 10-450 & 10-460 Series Stand
Assembly:
1Insert cross braces into side of leg with
larger hole and secure with screws.
Do not over tighten.
CAUTION: Inserting cross braces
in wrong side of leg (small hole side)
can cause cross braces to break
during use.
2Using screws, attach four (4) cross
braces to second curved leg section
with screws.
CAUTION: Make sure cross braces
go into side of leg with larger
hole.
3Hook one end of rod over
small indentation at end of
cross brace (A).
4Hook end of rod over opposite
side of cross brace (B).
Repeat steps 3 & 4 for opposite
end.
5With casters on floor, insert
ends of Cradle Support
Rod through holes in top of
curved leg section.
NOTE: Curved edge of
Cradle Support Rod must be
angled outward as shown.
Make sure rod installed in
steps 3 & 4 remains hooked
on cross braces before
securing cradle supports.
6Screw knobs over threaded
ends of Cradle Support Rod
until knob is tight against legs.
Hand tighten only.
Repeat steps 5 & 6 for opposite
end.
Cradle
Support Rod
Cross
Brace
A
Rod
Rod
Large
Hole Side
Cradle
Support Rod
Cross
Brace

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ASSEMBLY continued
❃Basket Assembly For Model 10-450 Only:
1Snap sides of basket over both
bottom cross braces.
❃Canopy Assembly For All Models:
1Push canopy brackets into canopy
mounting brackets.
2Pull canopy down and over back of
Bassinet and secure Velcro®tabs.
To Remove Canopy:
1Push in tabs on mounting brackets
and pull upward.
❃Bassinet Assembly continued:
5 Place Bassinet in stand.
NOTE: Bassinet floorboard
must rest on bottom of cradle
support rod.
6Snap side skirt straps to top
cross braces.
7 Place mattress pad in Bassinet.
❃Bassinet Assembly For All Models:
1Straighten Bassinet frame legs
until lower curved section of legs
are nested in slots of floorboard.
2Snap skirt straps over Bassinet frame.
3Pull skirt over frame.
NOTE: Be sure canopy
mounting brackets extend
through openings in skirt.
4Snap skirt to floorboard.
WARNING:
NEVER use Bassinet without
mattress pad as baby could
suffocate.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
PARTS LIST PRICE PART
Sales Tax Chart
ARKANSAS Residents Add 6.5% Sales Tax
CALIFORNIA Residents Add 8.25% Sales Tax
OHIO Residents Add 5.75% Sales Tax
Add-On Chart
$ 2.00 = AK, HI, PR, VI, Guam (Air Mail)
$ 5.00 = Canada (Air Mail)
$10.00 = Mexico (Air Mail)
All others, call for quote
Shipping & Handling Chart
$ .01 to $ 5.00 = $ 4.00
$ 5.01 to $ 50.00 = $ 5.00
$ 50.01 to $200.00 = 10% of Order Total
$201.00 and over = 5% of Order Total
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A. Tubular Curved Leg Section (1)
(10-440 Series) (not shown)
A. Molded Curved Leg Section (1)
(10-450 & 10-460 Series)
B. Tubular Cross Brace (1)
(10-440 Series) (not shown)
B. Molded Cross Brace (1)
(10-450 & 10-460 Series)
C. Cross Brace Screws &
Washers (4)
D. Cradle Support Rod (1)
E. Cradle Support Knobs (2)
F. Short Skirt
(10-440 & 10-450 Series)
F. Long Skirt
(10-460 Series) (not shown)
G. Mattress Pad
H. Canopy & Canopy Frame
I. Non-Skid Feet w/Screws & Nuts (4)
J. Basket
(10-450 Series only)
K. Instructions & Parts Order Form (not shown)
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$ 23.75
23.75
14.75
14.75
2.00
6.50
4.75
35.25
40.25
11.50
19.50
3.00
9.75
Free

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A. Tubular Curved Leg Section (1) $
(10-440 Series)
A. Molded Curved Leg Section (1) $
(10-450 & 10-460 Series)
B. Tubular Cross Brace (1) & Spacers (2) $
(10-440 Series)
B. Molded Cross Brace (1) $
(10-450 & 10-460 Series)
C. Cross Brace Screws & Washers (4) $
D. Cradle Support Rod $
E. Cradle Support Knobs (2) $
F. Short Skirt $
(10-440 & 10-450 Series)
F. Long Skirt $
(10-460 Series)
G. Mattress Pad $
H. Canopy & Canopy Frame $
I. Non-Skid Feet w/Screws & Nuts (4) $
J. Basket $
(10-450 Series Only)
K. Instructions & Parts Form F R E E
Subtotal Amount $
Sales Tax (see chart page 5) $
Shipping & Handling (see chart page 5) $
Outside USA (see add-on chart page 5) $
TotalAmount of Order $
SHIP TO:
Customer Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Area Code: Telephone Number:
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REPLACEMENT PARTS ORDER FORM
Charge to credit card Visa MasterCard
Card Number:
Expiration Date:
Cardholder’s Name:
Check Enclosed
Please make checks payable in U.S. currency to:
Century Products Company
**IMPORTANT**
We must have this information to process your order.
See label on Bassinet floorboard.
Model Number:
Manufacturer Date:
Please fill out and return this form to address shown on back of page.
PM-0474AC 6/97
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• Model 10-440 Series:
- Tubular Frame
- Short Skirt
- Ball Casters
• Model 10-450 Series:
- Molded Frame
- Short Skirt
- Basket
- Deluxe Casters • Model 10-460 Series:
- Molded Frame
- Long Skirt
- Deluxe Casters

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Send order with check, money order, or charge card number,
in an envelope to:
Century Products Company
9600 Valley View Road
Macedonia, OH 44056-2096
Attention: Consumer Relations Department
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