Child Craft DOUBLE DROPSIDE CRIB User manual

H00701:07/01 DOUBLEDROPSIDE CRIB
child craft
CHILD CRAFT INDUSTRIES, INC.
P.O. Box 444, Salem, IN USA 47167-0444
PH:812-883-3111-FAX:[phone]-http://www.childcraftindustries.com
ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS AND PARTS LIST
ΦREADALLINSTRUCTIONSWITHCAREBEFORESTARTINGTHEASSEMBLYPROCEDURE.
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ΦYOUWILLNEEDA#2PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER,ASLOTTEDSCREWDRIVERANDAHAMMER.
PARTSINCLUDEDINHARDWAREBAG(NOTEDWHENSHOWN ACTUALSIZE)
(18) Slotted/Phillips
Wood Screws
E
(12) Slotted/Phillips
Machine Screws
A
(actual size)
B
(4) Spring Hangers C (4) Gate Shoes D
(2)
Moulded
plastic
backers
(2)
4-Position
Spring
Hanger
Brackets
(actual size)
F
(4) Compression
Springs G
(4) Bumper
Springs H
(4) Casters
(style may vary) I
(2) Angle
Brackets
PARTSINCLUDED IN CARTON
O
(1) Footboard N (1) Headboard P
(2) Dropsides R
(1) Spring J (2) Stabilizer Bars
K
(4) Crib Rods
PREPARATION
Carefully remove and lay out all hardware and parts. Remove wires securing the (2) Stabilizer Bars JJ
JJ
Jand the (4) Crib Rods KK
KK
Kto Crib Spring RR
RR
R. Check
quantities and match to the two Parts Included lists above. If any part is missing or broken contact your dealer or Child Craft at ph. [phone], or
http://www.childcraftindustries.com for a replacement part or instructional literature. Before making this contact, identify your crib by its model identification
number as stamped or otherwise labeled on the underneath side of the bottom rail of either Headboard NN
NN
N, Footboard OO
OO
O, or a Dropside PP
PP
P.
Record the Model Identification Number now: # ______________________. Include this number with a request for a part or instructional literature.
DONOTSUBSTITUTEPARTS!
Note the two piece assembly of 4-Position Spring Hanger Brackets DD
DD
D. Before
attachment to Headboard NN
NN
N& Footboard OO
OO
O, check to be sure the moulded plastic
backer aligns with the 4-Position Spring Hanger Bracket DD
DD
Das shown. These items
areshippedassembled,in the unlikely event theyshouldbecomedetachedduring
shipment, simply take the plastic backer, align with the holes in the metal bracket
and snap together to create an assembly as shown in the Parts Included list
above. IMPORTANT! All four plastic tabs on each moulded plastic backer should
project toward the metal hooks on 4-Position Spring Hanger Brackets DD
DD
D. If you
should find a tab on an uninstalled 4-Position Spring Hanger Bracket DD
DD
Dnot so
projected, simply use a screwdriver to push the tab forward until it contacts the
metal hook. If a plastic tab is not projected on a factory installed 4-Position Spring
Hanger Bracket DD
DD
D, simply place a small slotted screwdriver underneath the plastic
tab and pull forward until it contacts the metal hook. Attach a 4-Position Spring
Hanger Bracket DD
DD
D, to both Headboard NN
NN
N& Footboard OO
OO
Owith Slotted/Phillips
Wood Screws EE
EE
E. Position exactly as the ones already factory installed. Attach
Angle Brackets II
II
Iwith Slotted/Phillips Wood Screws EE
EE
Eto Headboard NN
NN
N and
Footboard OO
OO
O. Position exactly as the ones already factory installed.
DONOTREMOVE4-POSITIONSPRINGHANGERBRACKETSORANYOTHER
HARDWARE ITEMATTACHEDWITHSLOTTED/PHILLIPSWOODSCREWS EE
EE
E.
STEP1-DIAGRAM1:ATTACH 4-POSITION SPRINGHANGERBRACKETSAND ANGLE BRACKETS.
E
E
I
D
Factory
installed
O
Holes to
receive
Slotted/
Phillips
Wood
Screws
EE
EE
E
D
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STEP 2-DIAGRAM 2:INSTALL STABILIZER BARS.
STEP 3-DIAGRAM 3:ATTACH GATE SHOES TO DROPSIDES.
Position two Gate Shoes CC
CC
Cto lower rail (inside) of each Dropside PP
PP
Pas
shown. NOTE: Gate Shoe Patent No. will be visible when Gate Shoes CC
CC
Care
mounted. Align Gate Shoes CC
CC
Cover predrilled lead holes on lower rail (inside)
of Dropsides PP
PP
Pand affix with (8) Slotted/Phillips Wood Screws EE
EE
E, two in
each Gate Shoe CC
CC
C . Tighten Screws EE
EE
Esecurely.
NOTE: When disassembling crib in the future, DO NOT REMOVE Gate
Shoes CC
CC
Cor any other hardware item attached with Slotted/Phillips
Wood Screws EE
EE
E.E
CC
P
Locate Crib Spring RR
RR
R, (with plastic pouch factory attached) ,and the (4)
Spring Hangers BB
BB
B, refer to Diagrams 4 and 5. NOTE: Be sure smooth side
of Crib Spring RR
RR
Rwire is placed upward as illustrated in Diagram 5. The
printing on the plastic pouch will be facing upward. Insert Spring Hangers
BB
BB
Binto each bracket attached to frame of Crib Spring RR
RR
Ras shown. A light
blow with a hammer may be required to fully engage Spring Hangers BB
BB
B .
Carefully install Crib Spring RR
RR
Rby placing each of the 4 Spring Hangers BB
BB
B
intoaselectedpositionineachofthe(4) 4-PositionSpring HangerBrackets
DD
DD
D, mounted on Headboard NN
NN
Nand Footboard OO
OO
O. See Diagrams 4 and
5. NOTE:The lip of the moulded plastic backer will allow the Spring Hanger
BB
BB
Bto be placed with no difficulty. However, when you decide on another
placement of Crib Spring RR
RR
Ryouwillneedto place your thumbnail,ora small
screwdriver,onthe lipofthemoulded plasticbackerand hold downinorder
to raise Spring Hanger BB
BB
Bfrom its present position. Follow this same
procedure when you decide to change Crib Spring RR
RR
Rto another of the four
positions.
B
STEP 4-DIAGRAM 4:INSTALL SPRING HANGERS &CRIB SPRING
CLOSE UPCLOSE UP
CLOSE UPCLOSE UP
CLOSE UP
VIEWVIEW
VIEWVIEW
VIEW
To remove Spring
Hanger BB
BB
Bpress
down on lip with
thumbnail or screw-
driverand pullSpring
Hanger BB
BB
Bupward.
D
EB
R
Top surface
STEP5:INSTALL DROPSIDES &CASTERS
Refer to Diagrams 2 and 5. You will need a total of (8) Slotted/Phillips Machine Screws AA
AA
Aalong
with (2) Stabilizer Bars JJ
JJ
J, Headboard NN
NN
N, and Footboard OO
OO
O .
First, install a Machine Screw AA
AA
Ainto each of the top receiving bushings in Headboard NN
NN
Nand Footboard
OO
OO
Oat the areas for the attachment of Stabilizer Bars JJ
JJ
J. Thread the screws in approximately (4)
revolutions into the receiving bushings - do not tighten at this time. Refer to Diagram 2.
Lay Footboard OO
OO
Oflat on a carpeted floor (to prevent scratching) with the attached hardware facing
up. Attach a Stabilizer Bar JJ
JJ
Jto Footboard OO
OO
Oby placing the keyhole (top hole in each end of Stabilizer
Bar JJ
JJ
J, over the extended Machine Screw AA
AA
A. Install a Machine Screw AA
AA
Ain the lower receiving hole
in the end of the Stabilizer Bar JJ
JJ
Jand thread into the receiving bushing as shown in Diagram 2. Tighten
both Machine Screws AA
AA
Asecurely to the Stabilizer Bar JJ
JJ
J.
Carefully raise Footboard OO
OO
Oso that it is standing on its posts. The attached Stabilizer Bar JJ
JJ
Jcan be
used to balance Footboard OO
OO
Oagainst.
Next, attach Headboard NN
NN
Nto the loose end of Stabilizer Bar JJ
JJ
J. Place the keyhole on the loose end
of Stabilizer Bar JJ
JJ
Jover the extended Machine Screw AA
AA
Ain Headboard NN
NN
N. Install a Machine Screw
AA
AA
Ainto the lower receiving hole in the end of Stabilizer Bar JJ
JJ
Jand thread it into the receiving bushing.
Tighten both Machine Screws AA
AA
Asecurely.
Attach the other Stabilizer Bar JJ
JJ
Jto Headboard NN
NN
Nand Footboard OO
OO
Ousing Machine Screws AA
AA
Aand
following the same process just described.
A
A
Extended
J
I
Factory
installed
Keyhole
O
Locate Crib Rods KK
KK
K, Dropsides PP
PP
P, Compression Springs FF
FF
F, Bumper
Springs GG
GG
Gand the (4) remaining Slotted/Phillips Machine Screws AA
AA
A.
Refer to Diagram 5.
Begin with either side of Headboard NN
NN
N. Insert a Crib Rod KK
KK
Kdownward
through the holes in the following sequence:
1.1.
1.1.
1. Top rail (with plastic teething rail) of Dropside PP
PP
P,
(Note: gate shoes will be placed to inside),
2.2.
2.2.
2. L- bracket on 4-Position Spring Hanger Bracket DD
DD
D,
Do Not include Compression Spring
FF
FF
F at this time.
3.3.
3.3.
3. Bottom Rail of Dropside PP
PP
P,
Do Not include Bumper Spring
GG
GG
G at this time.
4.4.
4.4.
4. Hole in Angle Bracket II
II
I.
Let the bottom end of Crib Rod KK
KK
Krest on the floor. This will steady Dropside
PP
PP
Pwhile you attach it's other end to Footboard OO
OO
O.
Attach the other end of Dropside PP
PP
Pto Footboard OO
OO
Oby inserting a Crib
Rod KK
KK
Kdownward through the holes in the following sequence:
1.1.
1.1.
1. Top rail (with plastic teething rail) of Dropside PP
PP
P,
(Note: gate shoes will be placed to inside),
2.2.
2.2.
2. L- bracket on 4-Position Spring Hanger Bracket DD
DD
D,
3.3.
3.3.
3. Compression Spring GG
GG
G(small end up),
4.4.
4.4.
4. Bottom Rail of Dropside PP
PP
P,
5.5.
5.5.
5. Bumper Spring GG
GG
G,
6.6.
6.6.
6. Hole in Angle Bracket II
II
I.
Return to Headboard NN
NN
Nto insert a Compression Spring FF
FF
Fand a Bumper
Spring GG
GG
G.Raise Crib Rod KK
KK
Kout of hole in Angle Bracket II
II
Iand Bottom
Rail of Dropside PP
PP
P. Lower Crib Rod KK
KK
Kdownward through holes in the
following sequence:
1.1.
1.1.
1. Compression Spring GG
GG
G(small end up),
2.2.
2.2.
2. Bottom Rail of Dropside PP
PP
P,
3.3.
3.3.
3. Bumper Spring GG
GG
G,
4.4.
4.4.
4. Hole in Angle Bracket II
II
I.STEP 5 continued on Page 3.

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STEP 5 CONTINUED -DIAGRAM5:INSTALL DROPSIDES &CASTERS
After completing the assembly process you are advised to read and be aware of all Warnings, Cautions, Cleaning, Storage, Use and Maintenance
notices contained in this set of assembly directions and printed on the plastic pouch located on the underneath side of Crib Spring RR
RR
R.You will then place
the complete set of assembly directions into the plastic pouch for future referral. We caution you not to place excess hardware in the plastic pouch as
it could present danger to a child if retrieved and it could possibly puncture crib mattress. Check to be sure each screw and bolt is tightened securely,
then check frequently to be sure all fastening devices remain tightened. Place a purchased crib mattress on Crib Spring R and crib is ready
for use.
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ΦTO LOWER DROPSIDE: Lift the Dropside slightly, push the foot latch toward the inside of crib which will release the dropside to
the lowest or “DOWN” position.
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ΦTO RAISE DROPSIDE: Lift up on the Dropside, rail will then lock into the “UP” position.
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ΦTIP: To help Crib Rods KK
KK
Kfunction more quietly we suggest you rub the crib rod with waxed paper or paraffin. You may want to
repeat this procedure periodically.
Dropside P"UP" &
in Latched position
Place a Machine Screw AA
AA
Ainto hole in top of Crib Rod KK
KK
Kand into receiving bushing located in top corner post of Headboard NN
NN
N/Footboard OO
OO
O . Refer
to Diagram 5, below, for proper placement. DO NOT USE A POWER SCREWDRIVER OF ANY TYPE TO TIGHTEN SCREW AA
AA
A. Thread Screw Atwo
or three turns with your fingers into its threaded bushing to insure a square fit. Once you are sure Screw Afits squarely into its threaded bushing,
tighten securely with a hand held #2 screwdriver.
Repeat this process for the attachment of the remaining Dropside PP
PP
P.
NOTE: Be sure Machine Screws Aare tightened securely, check periodically and tighten if needed.
Locate the (4) Casters H, insert each into a lower corner post of Headboard NN
NN
N& Footboard OO
OO
O. (Caster design may vary according to your particular
model.)
NOTE: Ifcrib is placedon exceptionally thickcarpet, takecare when cribis rolled asCasters Hcouldcatchon thick carpetpileand possibly causebreakage
or damage to lower corner posts of crib.
See mattress size requirements on page 4 under CAUTION.
P
N
H
D
E
B
A
I
G
F
F
GI
K
D
PO
Proper placement of
F& G.J
H
H
K
A
O
Bottom
Rail
Top
Rail
Be sure the smooth side
of wire on Crib Spring RR
RR
R
is placed up as shown at
right. Also,style of Crib
Spring RR
RR
Rmay differ
with your model of crib. Hook
end down
Foot Latch
on J

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ΦFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS AND ASSEM-
BLY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
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ΦREADALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREASSEMBLINGCRIB.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. A plastic pouch
is attached to crib spring for permanent storage of the
instructionalliterature.
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ΦBEFORE EACH USAGE OR ASSEMBLY, INSPECT CRIB
FOR DAMAGED HARDWARE, LOOSE JOINTS, MISSING
PARTS OR SHARP EDGES. DO NOT USE CRIB IF ANY
PARTSAREMISSINGORBROKEN.ASKYOURDEALEROR
CHILD CRAFT, P.O. BOX 444, SALEM, IN 47167-0444 USA
(812/883-3111),http://www.childcraftindustries.comFORRE-
PLACEMENT PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONAL LITERATURE
IF NEEDED. INCLUDE MODEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
WITH YOUR REQUEST WHICH YOU RECORDED ON PAGE
ONE. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS.
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ΦAFTER RAISING SIDE, MAKE SURE LATCHES ARE SE-
CURE.
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ΦWHEN CHILD IS ABLE TO CLIMB OUT OR REACHES THE
HEIGHTOF35INCHES(90CENTIMETERS)THECRIBSHALL
NO LONGER BE USED.
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ΦDO NOT PLACE CRIB NEAR WINDOW WHERE CORDS
FROM BLINDS OR DRAPES MAY STRANGLE A CHILD.
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ΦIF REFINISHING, USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH SPECIFIED
FOR CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS.
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ΦDONOTLEAVECHILDINCRIBWITHSIDELOWERED.BE
SURE SIDE IS IN RAISED AND LOCKED POSITION WHEN-
EVER CHILD IS IN CRIB.
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ΦWHENCHILDISABLETOPULLTOSTANDINGPOSITION,
SET MATTRESS TO LOWEST POSITION AND REMOVE
BUMPERPADS,LARGETOYSANDOTHEROBJECTSTHAT
COULD SERVE AS STEPS FOR CLIMBING OUT.
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ΦNEVERUSEPLASTIC SHIPPINGBAGSOROTHERPLAS-
TIC FILM AS MATTRESS COVERS BECAUSE THEY CAN
CAUSE SUFFOCATION.
ΦΦ
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ΦDO NOT USE A WATER MATTRESS WITH THIS CRIB.
ΦΦ
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ΦREPLACE TEETHING RAIL(S) IF DAMAGED OR LOOSE.
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ΦSTRINGSCANCAUSESTRANGULATION!DONOTPLACE
ITEMS WITH A STRING AROUND A CHILD'S NECK, SUCH
AS HOOD STRINGS OR PACIFIER CORDS. DO NOT SUS-
PEND STRINGS OVER A CRIB OR ATTACH STRINGS TO
TOYS.
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ΦREMOVEALLCRIB TOYSWHICHARESTRUNGACROSS
CRIB AREA WHEN YOUR CHILD IS BEGINNING TO PUSH
UP ON HANDS AND KNEES OR IS 5 MONTHS OF AGE,
WHICHEVER OCCURS EARLIEST. THESE TOYS CAN
CAUSE STRANGULATION!
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ΦWHEN DISASSEMBLING THIS CRIB, DO NOT REMOVE
ANY ITEM ATTACHED WITH WOOD SCREWS.
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ΦALWAYS ENSURE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE
CHILD BY CHECKING REGULARLY, BEFORE PLACING
THE CHILD IN THE CRIB, THAT EVERY COMPONENT IS
PROPERLY AND SECURELY IN PLACE.
WARNING CAUTION
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ΦANY MATTRESS USED IN THIS
CRIB MUST BE AT LEAST 27-1/4
INCHES(69CENTIMETERS),BY51-
5/8 INCHES (131 CENTIMETERS),
WITH A THICKNESS NOT EXCEED-
ING 6 INCHES (15 CENTIMETERS).
thedimensionsofthemattressshall
betakenfromseamtoseamoredge
to edge where appropriate.
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ΦUPON COMPLETION OF ASSEM-
BLY BE SURE ALL SCREWS,
BOLTS AND FASTENING DEVICES
HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED SE-
CURELY. A FREQUENT CHECK
SHOULD BE MADE OF ALL
SCREWS,BOLTSANDFASTENING
DEVICES AND TIGHTEN IF
NEEDED.
MAINTENANCEOFYOURCHILDCRAFTCRIB: Upon
completion of assembly be sure all screws, bolts and
fastening devices have been tightened securely. A
frequent periodic check should be made of all screws,
boltsandfastening devicesandtighten ifneeded.Before
each usage or assembly, inspect crib for damaged
hardware,loosejoints, missing partsorsharp edges. DO
NOT use crib if parts are missing or broken. Ask your
Dealer or Child Craft (812/883-3111),
http:www.childcraftindustries.com for replacement
partsandinstructionalliteratureifneeded.Include Model
Identification Number with your request which you re-
corded on page 1. DO NOT substitute parts. DO NOT
make any alteration to this crib.
CLEANINGINSTRUCTIONSFORYOURCHILDCRAFT
CRIB: Mixtogetheramildsolutionofgentledishwashing
liquid and water, apply to crib surface using a soft clean
cloth lightly dampened in the solution. Rinse with clear
water again using a soft clean cloth then dry all surfaces
thoroughly with a soft dry cloth. NO ABRASIVE CLEAN-
ERS, SCOURING PADS, STEEL WOOL, OR COARSE
RAGSSHOULDBEUSEDTOCLEANTHISFINEFURNI-
TURE.
STORAGEANDUSEOFYOURCHILDCRAFTCRIB: A
printed plastic pouch is attached to the crib spring for the
permanent storage of the assembly directions. After
completing the assembly process you are advised to
readandbeawareofallWARNINGS,CAUTIONS,CLEAN-
ING,STORAGE,USEANDMAINTENANCEnoticescon-
tained in this set of assembly directions and printed on
the plastic pouch located on the underneath side of crib
spring. You will then place the complete set of assembly
directions into the plastic pouch for future referral. We
caution you not to place excess hardware in the plastic
pouchasitcouldpresentdangertoachildifretrievedand
it could also puncture crib mattress. When storing crib
use CAUTION as extreme temperature or humidity
changescouldbe harmful.UseCAUTIONwhen avapor-
izer is in use, always aim vaporstream away from crib
as well as away from any other wood furniture item.
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CHILDCRAFTINDUSTRIES,INC.
P.O. Box 444, Salem, IN USA 47167-0444
PH: 812-883-3111 - FAX: [phone]
http://www.childcraftindustries.com
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