Hinkle Chair Company Rocker 1900 User manual

#1900 ROCKER
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing a quality select hardwood rocking chair. 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-R E-R/E-L D-L
C-1
C-2
A B
PARTS INCLUDED:
1 –Chair Back (A) 10 –Wooden Buttons
1 –Chair Seat (B) 10–Hex Head Screws
2 –Back Spindle (C-1) 1 –Hex Wrench
3–Front Spindles (C-2) 4 –Seat Screws
2 –Rocker Sides (D-L/D-R) 4 –Runner Nails
2 –Runners (E-L/E-R)
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: (NOT INCLUDED)
Standard Hammer (using folded towel/heavy cloth to protect the finish)
Phillips Screwdriver
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** 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 left side of rocker D-L on cardboard shipping box with mortised Insert the back spindles C-2 into the pre-drilled hole
holes facing up. Insert the back A into the pre-drilled mortises in in the back post below the back just inserted. Note:
the back post. Tap in with hammer until fully inserted these spindles are interchangeable. Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
STEP 1:____________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Place Front Spindles C-1 (square) into Side D-L front post Place Front Spindle C-1 (round) into pre-drilled hole in front post
until fully inserted. Note: the large cross piece is the headrest and and tap in with hammer until fully inserted. This spindle goes
should be at the top of the chair. Twist spindles until oriented in the top pre-drilled hole. Fig. 4
correctly. Note: C-2 square spindles go in the bottom two
pre-drilled holes. Fig 3
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
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STEP 1:________________________________________________________________________________________
Place Seat B just below the arm on chair side D-L. Note: Do Place chair side D-R over tenons facing up and align with pre-
Not place seat under any round dowels in the side of the chair. Drilled holes and mortises in chair side D-R. Tap down until fully
You will attach the seat in a later step. Fig. 5 inserted. Fig. 6
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
STEP 2:________________________________________________________________________________________
Note: Correct placement of seat before
installing any hardware. Check both
sides to ensure it is correct. Fig. 7
Fig 7
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STEP 2: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Place Hex Head Screw in the top pre-drilled hole on
back post and thread in. Do not fully tighten at this point,
make sure you make contact with chair back A tenon
so the chair will hold together for the following steps.
Fig. 8
Fig. 8
STEP 2: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Move down the post to the next pre-drilled hole and insert
anothr Hex Head Screw through the back post and into the
chair back A. Again, do not fully tighten at this point.
continue with all fasteners on the back post.
Fig. 9
Fig. 9
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STEP 2:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
Place the Hex Head Screw into the pre-drilled hole in the.
front post and tighten with wrench provided. Thread in and
do not fully tighten as before. Continue with the other pre-
drilled hole in the front post.
Fig. 10
Fig. 10
STEP 3: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Flip chair onto the other side careful to hold the unfastened
side in place. Repeat the previous step on this side as
in Step 2.
Fig. 11
Fig. 11
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STEP 4:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
Using the seat screws provided, insert screw in pre-drilled
ole on upper side dowel. There is a pre-drilled hole in the
under seat piece. Align screw to enter the pre-drilled hole.
Once the screw begins to thread move to the next screw in
the rear of the chair. Get that screw started as before and
move to the other side. Once all are started, fully tighten
each screw. Fig. 12
Fig. 12
STEP 4:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
Align the runner over the post tenons. At this point
ensure that the pre-drilled hole in the runner is
facing to the inside. Tap the runner on the tennos
with a hammer until fully seated. Repeat for the
other side. Fig. 13
Fig. 13
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STEP 4:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
Insert the nail on the inside of the runner and tap in with a hammer
until flush with the surface. Repeat for the rear of the rocker on
this side. Rotate rocker on the other side and repeat this process.
Fig. 14
Fig. 14
STEP 5:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
Begin on one side and place the provided buttons into
the pre-drilled holes and tap button in flush to the surface.
Repeat for all 10 holes and your rocker is now completely
Assembled. Fig. 15
Fig. 15
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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. Use a commercially sold furniture cleaner and follow the
directions on the product to remove mold and mildew.
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