Factoryfurniture 5 Slat SERPENTINE Manual

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Operation & Maintenance Manual
5 Slat SERPENTINE bench & seat

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Introduction
Design
Design, shop drawings and development by Factory Furniture Ltd.
Manufacture
Factory Furniture manufactured components. Products are assembled in Factory workshops, checked and
dispatched ready for installation. Replacement products or components thereof should be ordered direct from
Factory Furniture Ltd.
Copyright
The design copyright for the product and drawing copyright remains the sole property of Factory Furniture Ltd.
General Specifications
Bench
Metric length 2300mm | width 460mm | height 475mm *
Imperial length 7’ 6½” | width 1’ 6” | height 1’ 6½” *
* Not including +100mm below ground level for sub-surface fix option
Approx Weight 86kg (tubular) | 169kg (elliptical)
Fixing Centres 1200mm (3’ 11”) x 140mm (5½”)
Seat (with back)
Metric length 2300mm | width 540mm | height 800mm *
Imperial length 7’ 6½” | width 1’ 9½” | height 2’ 7½” *
* Not including +100mm below ground level for sub-surface fix option
Approx Weight 110kg (tubular) | 193kg (elliptical)
Fixing Centres 1200mm (3’ 11”) x 140mm (5½”)
Detailed Material & Finish Specifications
Seat Slats
• Manufactured from FSC® certified tropical hardwood or FSC certified oak (other FSC
timber options available upon request). 5 no. slats per bench / seat.
• Profiled and left untreated as standard (oil or microporous woodstain treatment available
on request).
• Spacers and end caps in aluminum (stainless steel available on request) concealing 4 no. zinc-coated mild
steel threaded tie rods per seat top.
• Supported on two bases (see options below) attached to seat top with 4 no. fixing points each.
Backrest Assembly - Serpentine ‘seat’ only
• Slat is manufactured from FSC certified tropical hardwood or FSC oak (other FSC
timber options available upon request).
• Slat is profiled and left untreated as standard (oil or microporous woodstain
treatment available on request).
• Back support manufactured from stainless steel - satin polished or polyester
powder coated (grey as standard or to customer colour specification).
• Back rest assembly attached to seat top via 4 no. fixing points.
Armrest - Optional - 2 no. per bench
• Manufactured from stainless steel - satin polished or polyester powder coated
(grey as standard or to customer colour specification).
• Each armrest is securely fastened to slats with 2 no. fixing points per
armrest.
Bases - Elliptical option
• Manufactured from bush hammered grey/white granite with 2 no.
resin fixed stainless steel M8 studs per base for attachment to seat top.
• Anchored via a Ø20mm x 400mm resin fixed mild steel ‘rebar’.
Bases - Tubular option
• Manufactured from stainless steel - satin polished or polyester
powder coated (grey as standard or to customer colour specification).
• Anchored via 2 no. M10 x 130mm resin anchor studs and cap nuts per
base (surface fix) or 2 no. zinc-coated steel M10 x 75mm sleeve anchors
per base (sub-surface fix).
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General Maintenance (Recommended Schedule & Guidelines)
Daily/Weekly/Monthly (or as adopted)
Visual checks of seat top, back and bases - check all items for superficial or physical damage.
Three Monthly
Clean all items as detailed below check all fixings are seated correctly; inspect timber for serious damage and
splinters.
Six Monthly
Secure all fixings; full clean as detailed below; check that seat/bench is firmly secured to the ground
Specific Maintenance Details
FSC Timber
Clean with a stiff brush once per year, especially in more exposed locations, in order to prevent a verdigris type
build up on the timber surface. Ideally this should be completed in early spring. During the cleaning stage, all
exposed timber surfaces should be inspected for splits and splinters. Any splinters and graffiti should be
removed and the surface sanded with 100 grit sandpaper in order to remove any uneven / sharp edges or
surfaces.
During the first few months after installation the tannin naturally occurring in the timber may leach out and
cause a brown staining on the bases. This may be removed with a light solution of household bleach and
water.
Stainless Steel (polished stainless steel only)
Clean as required, but at least every three months, using a stainless steel polish and a lint free cloth. To remove
ground in dirt, a stainless steel finishing pad may be required.
Polyester Powder Coated & Galvanised
For general cleaning using a damp cloth and warm soapy water only. Scourers and abrasive cleaners are NOT
suitable for this type of finish and may damage it. Before using any cleaning agents to remove graffiti etc. try
on a small, inconspicuous area first to avoid causing more unsightly damage.
Granite / Concrete
Clean with a stiff brush once per year, especially in more exposed locations, in order to prevent a verdigris type
build up on the surface. Ideally, this should be completed in early spring.
Repairs
FSC Timber
For light damage, please see section on specific maintenance details above. For instances of heavy damage,
the timber item should be replaced. Please order against the part number reference in the reordering section
towards the end of this manual.
Stainless Steel
Light damage (surface scratches etc.) can be removed using an emery pad (240 grit) and freeing oil such as
‘WD40’. Care should be taken to follow the direction of the brushing grain. It is recommended that a trial
repair be carried out on an unimportant surface first. No corrosive cleaners or other abrasives should be used.
Any contamination, particularly carbon steel scuffs from vehicles, should be quickly removed to avoid corrosion.
Polyester Powder Coated & Galvanised Surfaces
For light damage (scratches, chips etc.) repair using touch-up paint to match original colour (available from
Factory Furniture Ltd). Paint application should be carried out in accordance with approved methods detailed
by the paint manufacturer. Please note that it is advisable to use professional painters to achieve best results
when touching up larger areas. Products for respraying larger areas are available from Factory Furniture Ltd.
Heavy Damage
In the event of serious damage to any component, replacements should be ordered from Factory Furniture Ltd.
Should further assistance be required (or if the product needs to be disassembled for any reason), please
contact Factory Furniture for detailed technical advice.
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Reordering / Spares
Part # Item Description
P1026 / 01 1 no. 5 Slat Serpentine bench unit (complete assembled unit - not including bases)
P1026 / 02 1 no. 5 Slat Serpentine back unit (complete assembled unit)*
P1026 / 03 1 no. 5 Slat Serpentine armrest*
P1026 / 04 1 no. surface fix tubular base in stainless steel*
P1026 / 05 1 no. sub-surface fix tubular base in stainless steel*
P1026 / 06 1 no. elliptical base in bush hammered grey/white granite
*Please specify polished stainless or polyester coated at time of ordering
Instructions For Reordering
If possible, please specify job name or number at the time of reordering to enable identification of details such
as the original species of timber used, stainless steel finishes and polyester powder coat colours etc. In any
event where either, additional orders are required, or spares and replacements are required please contact
Factory Furniture Ltd. Using the part numbers given above as reference should help us to process your enquiry
more efficiently.
Note - All fittings required to assemble ordered parts will automatically be included in the order.
AutoCAD Drawing List
FF1026 / 01 5 SLAT SERPENTINE BENCH GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWING
FF1026 / 02 5 SLAT SERPENTINE SEAT GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWING
FF1026 / 03 5 SLAT SERPENTINE BENCH & SEAT X-SECTION DRAWINGS
FF1026 / 04 5 SLAT SERPENTINE BENCH & SEAT TIMBER PARTS DETAIL DRAWINGS
FF1026 / 05 5 SLAT SERPENTINE BENCH & SEAT METAL PARTS DETAIL DRAWINGS
FF1026 / 06 5 SLAT SERPENTINE BENCH & SEAT BASE OPTION DRAWINGS
FF1026 / 07 5 SLAT SERPENTINE SEAT ARMREST PARTS DETAIL DRAWINGS
FF1026 / 08 5 SLAT SERPENTINE BENCH & SEAT SETTING OUT DRAWINGS
Contacts
Factory Furniture Ltd
5 Pioneer Road
Faringdon, Oxon
SN7 7BU UK
Tel [phone]
Email [e-mail]
Web www.factoryfurniture.co.uk
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Sub-surface Fix
Surface Fix
100
150 Ctrs
Gnd
Level
130
140 Ctrs
80
Ø12
M10 x 75mm sleeve
anchor into Ø12mm
hole in foundation
Ø14
Foundation - 400x400x400mm
concrete block (recommended)
Foundation - 400x400x400mm
concrete block (recommended)
M10x130mm threaded
rod anchor (resin fixed)
into Ø14mm hole
Gnd
Level
Ground level
1200 Ctrs
450100
Foundation 2 no. pads
400x400x400mm in
C20 concrete
(recommendation only)
2300 460
Ground level
1200 Ctrs
Foundation 2 no. pads
400x400x400mm in
C20 concrete
(recommendation only)
450
2300 460
Installation Instructions
ALL INSTALLATION WORKS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY COMPETENT PERSONNEL - INSTALL AS COMPLETE UNIT
Tubular Base (Surface Fix)
Tubular Base (Sub-surface Fix)
5 slat Serpentine bench / seat on tubular bases (surface & sub-surface fix)
1. Install suitable foundation pads (see illustration) each with top face at ground level or
100mm below finished ground level for sub-surface fix.
2. Unpack pair of bases and attach to the bench / seat using 8 no. M8 x 25mm button
head bolts into threaded inserts in seat slats - apply thread lock and tighten bolts to
14Nm.
3. **Seat Only** Attach back assembly to the seat top. Using 2 no. M8 x 110mm coach
bolts & locknuts thro' holes in rear seat slat and corresponding holes in back support
bracket. Secure front ends of back support brackets using 2 no. M8 x 40mm button
head bolts thro' bases into threaded inserts in seat slat - apply thread lock and tighten
bolts to 14Nm. Armrests (if supplied) secured using 2 no. M8 x 100mm coach bolts &
locknuts per armrest through holes in slats provided.
4. Once assembled position bench / seat in correct orientation with bases centrally on
foundation pads; then mark hole positions through base plates.
5. Remove the bench; drill holes Ø14mm x 130mm deep (surface fix) or Ø12mm x 75mm
deep (sub-surface fix) or as manufacturer’s recommendations.
6. Clear debris from holes.
7a. (Surface fix) Fill the holes to within approximately 35mm from the top with Hilti
HY150 resin (or similar). Lift the seat (with threaded anchor rods/capnuts in place) and
carefully lower the anchors into the holes, leave for two hours before using.
7b. Using a torque wrench, tighten nuts and washers over flange plates to 30Nm to
fasten down the bench.
8. (Sub-surface fix) Reposition bench / seat unit and fix to foundation pads using 4 no.
zinc-coated M10 x 75mm sleeve anchors tightened to 50Nm (or as per manufacturer’s
instruction). Ensure bench remains level during fixing process.
9. Check level & re-instate ground level if necessary (sub-surface fix).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Ensure that stainless steel is protected during site cutting of stone – contamination from disc cutters will
produce corrosion on stainless steel components.
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Ø25mm hole
bored in
foundation pad
200230
Foundation -
400x400x400mm
concrete block
(recommended)
Ø20 x 400mm
reinforcing rod
(resin fixed)
Ø25mm
blind hole
1200 Ctrs
450
Ground level
Foundation 2 no. pads
400x400x400mm in
C20 concrete
(recommendation only)
2300 460
Installation Instructions
ALL INSTALLATION WORKS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY COMPETENT PERSONNEL - INSTALL AS COMPLETE UNIT
Elliptical Base (Detail same for seat)
5 slat Serpentine bench / seat on elliptical bases
1. Install suitable foundation pads (see illustration) each with top face at ground level.
2. Unpack pair of bases and attach to the bench / seat using 8 no. M8 x 25mm button head bolts into threaded
inserts in seat slats - apply thread lock and tighten bolts to 14Nm.
3. **Seat Only** Attach back assembly to the seat top. Using 2 no. M8 x 110mm coach bolts and locknuts thro'
holes in rear seat slat and corresponding holes in back support bracket. Secure front ends of back support
brackets using 2 no. M8 x 40mm button head bolts thro' bases into threaded inserts in seat slat - apply thread
lock and tighten bolts to 14Nm. Armrests (if supplied) secured using 2 no. M8 x 100mm coach bolts & locknuts
per armrest through holes in slats provided.
4. Once assembled position bench / seat in correct orientation with bases centrally on foundation pads;
5. Gently pivot the bench onto its front and mark the positions of the holes in the base onto the foundation
pads.
6. With the seat still on its front, fill the central anchor hole in each base to within approximately 35mm from
the top with Hilti HY150 resin (or similar) and insert Ø20mm x 400mm rebar anchor (supplied)
7. Bore Ø25mm x 230mm holes in the required positions in the foundation pads and remove any dust from the
hole. Fill the holes to within approximately 35mm from the top with Hilti HY150 resin (or similar)
8. Lift the bench / seat and carefully lower the anchors into the holes, leave for two hours before using.
9. If there are any lumps in the foundation’s surface they will cause the seat to rock so it is recommended that
if the foundation is a rough surface, resin is applied around each base before fixing and toweled clean when
settled.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Ensure that stainless steel is protected during site cutting of stone – contamination from disc cutters will
produce corrosion on stainless steel components.
Granite must be treated with care, protect all edges when handling.
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