Hinkle Chair Company Glider 854 User manual

#854 GLIDER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing a quality select hardwood Glider. The Gliders are made exclusively by the Hinkle
Chair Company, a family-owned business that has made hardwood furniture in the same location in Springfield,
Tennessee since 1834. Your Glider comes with a rich heritage and will become a treasured family heirloom.
If you should have any comments or questions or need these instructions in Spanish, 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 Glider that you have purchased requires some assembly. As with all furniture, proper
assembly is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of your glider. Hinkle Chair cannot be responsible for
any damage or injury that results from improper assembly of the glider. Please read and follow these instructions
carefully and in sequence. If you have any questions please call The Hinkle Chair Company helpline [phone]

GLIDER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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PARTS INCLUDED:
1 –Glider Back (A) 4 –Glider Bearing Straps (H)
1 –Glider Base (B-L / B-R) 2 –Glider Base Support Stretchers (I)
2 –Glider Sides (C-L / C-R) 1 –Glider Seat (J)
8 –1/4” x 2” Nut and Bolt (E)
12 –5/16” x 2-1/4” Hex Head Bolt (F)
1 –5/16” Hex Wrench (G)
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: (NOT INCLUDED)
2- 7/16” Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches
** NOTE ALL REFERENCE TO LEFT AND RIGHT ARE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF
FACING THE GLIDER, NOT SITTING IN IT.

STEP 1: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Lay the shipping box flat to protect the Glider during Repeat the same process with the back Glider Base Support Stretcher
assembly. Begin to assemble the Glider Base by standing on the same side (B-R). Again, hand tighten with the Wrench (G)
up the Glider Base right side (B-R) and align Glider Base provided. Fig. 2
Support Stretcher (I) with pre-dilled hole in Glider Base.
Insert Hex Head Bolt (F) into pre-drilled hole and hand
tighten with Hex Wrench (G) . Fig. 1
FIG. 1 FIG. 2
STEP 1:____________________________________________________ _____________________________________
Stand Glider Base up on end and place Glider Base left side (B-L) Lay the assembled Glider Base back down and tighten all four Hex
on top of exposed Glider Base Support Stretchers and align the Head Bolts snug. For future note the curve upright is the back of the
pre-drilled holes. Insert the Hex Head Bolt into the pre-drilled hole Glider Base and front upright is straight as shown in Fig. 4
and hand tighten with Wrench (G). Repeat the process for the
back Glider Support Stretcher. Fig. 3
BACK FRONT
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
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STEP 1: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Insert ¼” X 2” Bolt (E) through the Glider Bearing Strap (H) and Repeat the process of correctly installing the Glider Strap Bearing (H)
into the pre-drilled holes in the to of Glider Base as shown below. to the remaining three corners of the Glider Base. Once all are installed
Pace the nut provided on the ¼” x 2” bolt and hand tighten. Fig. 5 go back and retighten with two 7/16” wrenches. Fig. 6
Be sure that the Glider Strap Bearing (H) flares out toward the bottom.
It is possible to install the bearing backwards. Fig. 5
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
STEP: 2____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
Lay Glider Back (A) flat on the box and place Glider Side (C-L) along side Lay the Glider Seat (J) under the Glider Back (A) and next to the Glider
the back. Align the pre-drilled holes in the Glider Side (C-L) with the Side (C-L). Note: the seat is marked front and back on the underneath
holes in the Glider Back (A). Place Hex Head Bolt (F) into pre-drilled hole of the seat. It is possible to install the seat backwards. Fig. 8
and hand tighten with Hex Wrench (G). Repeat for the upper bolt. Fig. 7
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
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STEP 2:___________________________________________________________________ ______________________
Align the pre-drilled hole in the Glider Side (C-L) with the Glider Seat(J) Stand Glider up on its’ end and place Glider Side (C-R) on top of
and place the Hex Head Bolt through the side into the seat. Using the Hex Glider Seat (J) and Glider Back (A). Align the pre-drilled holes
Wrench (G) hand tighten the Hex Bolt. Repeat for the lower bolt in the back in the Glider Side with the Glider Seat and insert Hex Head Bolt (F).
of the seat. Fig. 9 Hand tighten and repeat for the rear pre-drilled hole in the Glider
side. Fig. 10
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
STEP 2:________________________________________________________________________________ ________
Align the pre-drilled holes in the upper Glider Side (C-R) to the Glider Place assembled Glider Base on floor so both sides are accessible.
Back (A) and insert Hex Head Bolt (F) and hand tighten with Wrench (G). Position the assembled Glider Upper over the Glider Base as shown
Repeat for lower pre-drilled hole on Glider Side (C-R). Fig. 11 in Fig. 12
Fig. 11 Fig. 12
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STEP 3:__________________________________________________________________ ______________________
Raise the Glider Upper and insert the ¼” x 2” Bolt (E) through the Repeat this for all four Glider Bearing Straps (H) on all four corners
pre-drilled hole in the Glider Upper. Align the Glider Bearing Strap (H) of the Glider. If at any point it is impossible to get the ¼” x 2” bolt
with the ¼” x 2” bolt and place the nut on finger tight. Fig. 13 through the Glider Bearing Strap (H), check to ensure all Glider
Bearings are installed correctly with them flaring out towards the
bottom of the Glider. Fig. 14
Fig. 13 Fig. 14
STEP 3:__________________________________________________________________ ______________________
Once all four sides of the Glider are secured on the Glider Strap Bearings (H) At this point Glider assembly is complete. Use the buttons
go back through all steps and re-tighten all Hex Head Bolts (F) and ¼” x 2” that are provided to cover all of the heads of the Hex Head Bolt (F)
bolts. Note: On the ¼” x 2” bolts securing the Glider Strap Bearings (H) it to give your glider a truly finished look. You are now ready to
is possible to over tighten these. If the Glider does not glide smooth, enjoy your Glider. Fig. 16
loosen the nuts slightly on all of bearings. Fig. 15
Fig. 15 Fig. 16
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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. The finish on this furniture will last for a lifetime if used indoors. 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.
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