Community Playthings H500 Mini Art Island User manual

Product
Guide
User and
Maintenance
Information
© 2010 by Community Products, LLC
BF32 DC 6783 Revision D
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CUSTOMER SERVICE:
United States
PO Box 2
Ulster Park, NY 12487
Office hours: 9-5 EST
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[phone]
www.CommunityPlaythings.com
[e-mail]
Recommended Use
This easel supports a wide variety of activities:
• children’s paintings
• dry-erase markers directly on the whiteboard
• big book display
• flip chart presentations
Mini Floor Easel 1 – 3 year olds.
Mini Art Island 2 – 5 year olds.
H505 Mini Art Island Top/ Floor Easel
H500 Mini Art Island
Operation
WARNING
cUnit may tip when rolled sideways. Always push
from an end. Never move with children nearby.
Always disengage wheels after moving.
CAUTION
cRemoving the easel frame or engaging the
mobility needs two people.
To remove the easel frame, press the two yellow
buttons at the end and lift.
To install the tray, place it flat on the shelf and cen-
tered between the white brackets. Press back firmly,
one end at a time, until the tray snaps into place.
To remove the tray use fingers and thumb to lever
the tray away from the easel (see Fig B).
WARNING
cThis product is intended for use by children of
immature judgment, therefore supervision is
required at all times.
cNever reconfigure the Art Island with
children nearby.
cOnly use Floor Easel on the floor, not on a table-
top. It may slide off.
Assembly
Products consist of the following:
H505 Mini Floor Easel
• 1 H505 Mini Art Island Top / Floor Easel containing:
1 frame
2 whiteboards
2 trays
2 shelf assemblies
6 magnets (for attaching paper)
H500 Mini Art Island
• 1 H505 Mini Art Island Top / Floor Easel
• 1 H501 Mini Art Island Storage Unit containing:
1 low storage unit
1 plywood adjustable shelf
If your shipment is incomplete, please contact
Customer Service.
To assemble the Art Island:
1. Open the easel frame all the way so the stays
are straight.
2. Place the easel frame on the storage unit (if
applicable) making sure all four latches engage.
3. Hang the two shelf/tray assemblies on the
lower cross-member.
4. Place the bottom edge of the whiteboard panel
in the white hooks.
5. Secure the whiteboard by positioning and
screwing the white clips tight to catch the sides
of the board. (See Fig. A.)
Figure A
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3
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Figure B

© 2010 by Community Products, LLC
BF32 DC 6783 Revision D
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
United States
PO Box 2
Ulster Park, NY 12487
Office hours: 9-5 EST
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[phone]
www.CommunityPlaythings.com
[e-mail]
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User and
Maintenance
Information
(cont’d)
H505 Mini Art Island Top/
Floor Easel
H500 Mini Art Island
Do not immerse whiteboards in water.
Abrasive cleaning agents will damage the
whiteboard surface.
Steel magnets may scratch the whiteboard.
Construction
The easel frame and storage unit are constructed of
solid hardwood with a clear nontoxic finish.
The adjustable shelf is made of durable hardwood
plywood.
The whiteboards are steel with a foam core.
The trays and other plastic parts are injection-
molded.
Packaging Recycling
All our packaging is recyclable in two simple
categories:
Please help us preserve the earth for the children and
recycle at an appropriate facility.
User Modifications
We are not responsible for modifications made by
customers to our products in the field without our
supervision, testing, or evaluation.
Ordering Parts
To order replacement parts, contact Customer
Service with a description of the part(s) needed and
the ID Code from the product.
Use only replacement parts supplied by
Community Playthings.
Mobility
It is important to understand how to operate the
mobility feature, which can be easily engaged, and
disengaged using the following procedure:
1. With one person at each end of the unit, tip
slightly forward or back allowing the toe trim
to pivot.
2. One person keeps the item tipped while the
other rotates the toe trim to the desired posi-
tion by pulling or pushing on one of the hand-
holds at each end of the toe trim. (Fig. C)
3. Tip the unit slightly to the other side and repeat
the procedure with the other toe trim.
Always use the handholds provided at each end of
the toe trim. (Fig. C)
Adjustable Shelving The plywood adjustable shelf
fits into grooves on the sides. It is removed by lifting
it up and sliding it out.
Accessories
Magnets for holding paper and Tote pans, 3" and 6"
deep, are available from Customer Service.
We do not provide whiteboard markers, magnetic
shapes, paint and paper, etc.
Maintenance
The wooden parts of this product are not fully water-
proof and therefore should not be left outdoors.
Periodically inspect for cracks, breaks, loose parts,
missing parts, and/or malfunctions. The housing of
the magnets may crack if they are dropped repeat-
edly. Remove the product or parts from service
when any condition develops that might make
operation unsafe.
Cleaning
The whiteboard can be cleaned using a soft
dry cloth.
If the ink has been left on for a long time, rub
clean with a dry cloth and then use a cleaner
recommended by the supplier of your whiteboard
markers or a non-abrasive general purpose cleaner.
Stubborn stains may need some extra effort to
remove completely. Wipe off residual paint with
warm water. Too much water may harm the finish of
the wooden parts.
Figure C
Packaging Materials Recycling Category
Cardboard boxes and
pads, newsprint
corrugated cardboard
Plastic wrap, sheet foam,
foam pads
Plastic #4 LDPE