Hinkle Chair Company 200 SLAT ROCKER User manual

#200 SLAT ROCKER
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing a quality select hardwood rocking chair. This rocking chair is distributed by
the Hinkle Chair Company, a family-owned business that has made hardwood furniture in the same location in
Springfield Tennessee since 1834. Your chair comes with a rich heritage and will become a treasured family
heirloom. If you should have any comments or questions please call the toll-free number below between 8:00 AM
and 4:30 PM CST Monday through Friday. Again, we appreciate your business and hope you get many years of
enjoyment from this chair.
NOTICE: The Rocking Chair product that you have purchased requires some assembly. As with all furniture,
proper assembly is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of your rocker. Hinkle Chair cannot be responsible
for any damage or injury that results from improper assembly of the chair. Please read and follow these instructions
carefully and in sequence. *To ensure proper assembly, pre-assemble the chair to identify all necessary components
and familiarize yourself with the assembly process. If you have any questions please call
The Hinkle Chair Company helpline [phone]
PLEASE NOTE: The Rocker you have purchased is depicted above. Many of our rockers assemble with the exact same
steps and the only difference is the appearance of the chair. If the rocker depicted in the assembly steps does not look
the chair you purchased, it assembles with the same steps. Also, all references of left and right in these instructions are
from the perspective of standing in front of the chair facing it, not siting in it.

ROCKING CHAIR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
BC D E F
A Screws/Nails/Buttons H G-R
PARTS INCLUDED:
1 –Chair Seat (A) Hardware:
1 –Chair Back (B) Nail pack w/4 nails
1 –Headrest (C) 4 Seat Screws
2 –Runners (D) 10 Buttons
2 –Back Spindles 19 inches (E) 10 Side Screws
1 –Front Spindle 22 inches (F) 1 Hex Wrench
1 –Chair Side left (G-L)
1 –Chair Side right (G-R)
2 –Turned Front Spindles (H)
******** ALL PERSPECTIVE OF LEFT AND RIGHT IS FROM FACING THE *********
THE CHAIR, NOT SITTING IN IT.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: (NOT INCLUDED)
Rubber Mallet or Hammer with cloth
Screwdriver (Hand) Electric not recommended.
G-L

Hammer for runner nails
**Attention/Stop**
Please read before assembling this product!
Hinkle Chair Company has made every effort to provide you with a
ready-to-assemble product that has the same quality as our fully
assembled rocking chairs. In the unlikely event that there are incorrect
or missing parts or that parts become damaged during shipping, following
the instructions below will protect you (The Customer) from accepting
responsibility for a product that is damaged or incomplete.
1st) Inspect all parts for any imperfection that might have occurred
during shipping.
2nd) If there is damaged or missing parts the chair must be returned
in the original packaging before any credit can be issued. In the case
of damaged parts, individual parts will be sent as replacements.
3rd) Follow steps 1 through 3 pre-assembling the chair without
applying any of the following; Buttons, Screws, or Nails.
4th) When you have determined that all parts are available and
undamaged, and that all parts and assemblies fit properly, proceed
with steps 1 through 3 applying all fasteners.
This product is intended for a covered porch or indoors. This
product should be cleaned weekly as you would with any other
wooden furniture product.
If at any time during these steps, assistance is needed,
please contact The Hinkle Chair Company Customer Service [phone]
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STEP 1: ________________________________________________________________ _______________________
Lay Chair Side Left (G-L) with the holes facing up on the shipping Insert Chair Back (B) into mortises on Chair Side. Note that the bevel
box to protect the finish. Install Front Spindle (F) Turned faces the rear of the chair. Pre-drilled holes are on the bottom. Figure 2.
Spindles (H), and Back Spindles (E) as shown in Figure 1.
H F
FIG. 1 G-L EFIG. 2 B (Pre-drilled on bottom) Bevels
STEP 1:____________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Insert Headrest (C) into the mortise in the Chair Side. Ensure that Lay the Chair Seat (A) into the Chair Side (G-L). The seat must be
both the Headrest (C), all Spindles and Chair Back (B) are placed as shown in Figure 4 before the next step or the chair will
fully inserted into the mortises. Figure 3. need to be dis-assembled to insert the seat. Figure 4
FIG. 3 C FIG. 4 A
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STEP 2:________________________________________________________________________________________
Lay Chair Side (G-R) over corresponding spindles and components as shown in Figure 5. This step is much easier if two people
align the corresponding spindles and components. Once the alignment is complete begin pressing down on the side to fully
seat into all of the mortises and holes. A rubber mallet or a hammer with a heavy cloth to protect the finish may be used to tap
all components in place. Figure 5
FIG. 5 G-R
STEP 2:__________________________________________________________________ ______________________
Start at the bottom back post and begin inserting the provided side
screws. With the Hex Wrench that is provided begin to tighten
clockwise by turning the wrench. If the screw is not threading into
the Spindle or component, remove the Hex Wrench and gently tap
with a hammer and repeat the process. Be careful not to over
tighten as this will strip out the spindle or component. Once all five
are inserted on the right side, carefully flip the chair over on the
other side and repeat the entire process. Figure 6.
FIG. 6
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STEP 3: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Place Runner (D) onto the tenons at the bottom of the Chair Side. Once
the Runner (D) is started onto the tenons gently tap the bottom of the
runner until fully seated onto the tenon. Ensure that the pre-drilled
holes face to the inside. Repeat for the other side. Figure 7.
FIG. 7 D
STEP 3:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
With the nails that are provided, start with the side that is on the ground, insert the nail into the pre-drilled hole and begin to tap
in with a hammer. Tap in until flush with the side of the runner. Repeat for all four posts.
Figure 8.
FIG.8 Nails

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STEP 3: _________________________________________________________________________________________
With the Seat Screws provided, thread the screw into
the pre-drilled hole and into the bottom of the seat.
Hand tighten the screw until it is flush into the spindle
and into the pre-drilled counter sink. Repeat for all
four screws. Figure 9.
FIG. 9
STEP 3:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
With the Buttons provided, gently tap in over the
Side Screws that were previously inserted. Ensure
that all screws are tight prior to this step. Once the
button is placed in the hole, it is very difficult to
remove the button without damaging it. Repeat for
all 10 Side Screws. Figure 10
This completes the assembly of this Rocker.
FIG.10
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CARE TIPS
LISTED BELOW ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP KEEP YOUR FURNITURE
LOOKING NEW.
To preserve the finish on stained or pure white furniture it is highly
recommended that they either be placed indoors or in a protected
environment such as a covered porch. In any case the finish will last
longer and look better if kept out of direct sunlight and blowing rain.
This furniture is not intended to be used in an unprotected environment.
The sun and rain will weather the varnish finish if left out in the elements
over time (6 months to one year depending on the climate). Our
furniture products need the same attention as any other solid wood
furniture and monthly cleaning with any quality household furniture
polish will keep your furniture looking new for many years to come. If
your climate has high humidity, even if you follow the recommended
cleaning intervals above, you may have problems with mold or mildew.
To remove the mold and mildew dilute one ounce of bleach into sixteen
ounces of water and apply with a soft cloth. More than one application
may be necessary. Allow to dry and apply furniture polish to protect the
finish.