Hinkle Chair Company JUMBO ROCKER 1200 User manual

1200 JUMBO ROCKER
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing a quality select hardwood rocking chair. 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 5:00 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. If you have any questions please call The Hinkle Chair Company helpline [phone]
or contact us on our website at www.hinklechair.com.
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
D-L E C-1 D-R
A B
PARTS INCLUDED:
1 –Chair Back (A) 10 –Wooden Buttons
1 –Chair Seat (B) 10 –Hex Head Screws
2 –Back Spindle (C-1) 4 - Seat Screws
3 –Front Spindles (C-2) 1 - Hex Wrench
2 –Rocker Sides (D-L/D-R) (facing chair from front)
2 - Runners (E)
1 - Headrests (F)
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: (NOT INCLUDED)
Rubber Hammer or Standard Hammer (using folded towel/or heavy cloth to protect the finish)
Phillips Screwdriver.
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C-2
F
BUTTONS
NAILS
HEX
SCREWS
SEAT
SCREWS
WRENCH

** Attention/Stop**
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, missing parts, or the
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 are missing or damaged 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) Lay all the parts out as shown on page 2. This will help you identify and
familiarize yourself with the individual parts and will make assembly
much easier.
4th) When you have determined that all parts are present and you are familiar
with all of the assembly steps begin to assemble the rocker
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 assembly you need assistance please contact the Hinkle Chair
Company helpline at [phone] M-F 8 AM to 5PM CST.
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STEP 1: __________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Place right side of rocker D-R on cardboard shipping box with mortised Pick up Chair Back A and insert in the mortises in the .
holes facing up. Insert the front spindles C-2 into the pre-drilled hole in Chair side D-R. Note: leave top mortise open for Headrest F
the front post. Note: these are marked and place the two larger spindles in a later step. Fig. 2
in the bottom. Tap in with hammer. Fig. 1
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
STEP 1:____________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Place Back Spindles C-1 into Rocker Side D-R mortises and tap in Place Headrest F in the top mortise on the Chair side D-R. Tap in
with hammer. NOTE: These are marked and the large spindle goes with hammer until fully seated. Fig. 4
in the bottom. Fig. 3
Fig. 3 Fig. 4

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STEP 2:________________________________________________________________________________________
Insert Seat B, below the arm and above the top Spindles. The Place left side of rocker D-L over the tenons that are facing up and
Seat B is marked front and back. You will not be attaching the align. Try to get most tenons partially started into mortises. Gently
Seat B at this time, but will not be able to insert it after this step tap down.. Fig. 6
Fig. 5
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
STEP 2:________________________________________________________________________________________
Begin at the top of the post and begin tapping the
left side D-L until the tenons are seated into the mortises.
This is much easier with two people.
Fig. 7
Fig. 7

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STEP 2: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Continue to tap the Rocker Side D-L down
forcing the mortises down on the tenons. It may
take a few times to get all completely inserted into
mortises. Fig. 8
Fig. 8
STEP 2:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
Move to the front and begin tapping the front post down.
onto the Front Spindles C-2. Once all of the tenons are
.started continue tapping down until all are seated. Fig. 9
Fig. 9
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STEP 3: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Again beginning at the top, place a Hex Screw into the pre-drilled
hole and thread the Hex Screw in with the Hex Wrench provided.
Note: Do not fully tighten until all Hex Screws have been inserted.
Fig. 10
Fig. 10
STEP 3:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
Place the next Hex Screw on the next pre-drilled hole down
on the post. Again, do not fully tighten. Fig. 11
Fig. 11
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STEP 3: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Move to the front post and continue the process. Complete
for all five Hex Head Screws. Fig. 12
Fig. 12
STEP 4:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
Rotate the upper side spindle in Rocker Side D-L until the
pre-drilled hole is at a 45 degree angle. Start the Seat Screw
into the pre-drilled hole and align with the pre-drilled hole in
the bottom of the seat. Repeat for the other three Screws.
Do not fully tighten until all four have been started. Fig. 13
Fig.13
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STEP 5: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Place Runner E onto tenons on the bottom of the back and
Front post. Note: There are pre-drilled holes in the side of
the Runners E for the Nails that are provided. These pre-
drilled holes should face to the inside of the rocker. Once
aligned tap the runner fully onto the tenons. Fig. 14
Fig. 14
STEP 5:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
Place the Nail in the pre-drilled hole on the inside of the
Runner E and tap in with a hammer. It is not recommended
that you use any type of glue in the Runner E. The rocker is
designed for use on a covered porch but even then can be
exposed dampness that can over time penetrate the runner.
By not gluing the runner it makes it easier should they ever
need replacement. Fig. 15
Fig. 15
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STEP 6: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Go back through and fully tighten all 10 Hex Head Screws and the
4 Seat Screws. Be careful not to over tighten. Fig. 16
Fig. 16
STEP 6:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
Place a Button in each of the pre-drilled holes and push in to
get started. Use a hammer to gently tap the button into the
pre-drilled hole. Repeat for all 10 and your rocker is now
complete. Fig. 17
Fig. 17
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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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