Hinkle Chair Company 204 BENCH User manual

#204 BENCH ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing a quality select hardwood Bench. This bench is distributed exclusively by the Hinkle
Chair Company. 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 Bench that you have purchased requires assembly. As with all furniture, proper assembly is necessary
for the safe and comfortable use of your bench. Hinkle Chair cannot be responsible for any damage or injury that results
from improper assembly of the bench. Please read and follow these instructions carefully and in sequence.
THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ARE THE SAME FOR BOTH 4 AND 5 FOOT MODELS.
If you have any questions please call The Hinkle Chair Company helpline [phone]
Models will look different but assemble in the same manner.
ALL REFERENCE TO LEFT AND RIGHT ARE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF
STANDING IN FRONT OF THE BENCH FACING IT, NOT SITTING IN THE
BENCH.

BENCH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
A B C
D E F G
PARTS INCLUDED: ** Some Parts are Marked**
2 –Bench Side L/R (A)
2 –Bench Seat (B)
1 –Bench Back (C)
4 –Bench Seat Bolts w/Wrench (D)
12 –Buttons large (E)
8 –Bench Side Bolts w/Wrench (F)
2 –Bench Long Stretchers (G)
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: (NOT INCLUDED)
Small Hammer
** NOTE ALL REFERENCE TO LEFT AND RIGHT ARE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF
FACING THE BENCH, NOT SITTING IN IT***.

STEP 1: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Stand Seat (B) up on its end so that the Front (marked) is facing away from you and the left side is facing up. Take the
Left Side (A) and position it on the Seat (B) frame. Orient the Side (A) by finding the large pre-drilled hole over insert
in Seat (B). With the wrench provided, thread in the Seat Bolt (D) in but do not fully tighten. Fig. 1
FIG. 1
STEP 1:____________________________________________________ _____________________________________
Place Bench Seat Bolt (D) in rear of Seat (B) and thread in
Again not fully tightening. Fig. 2
FIG. 2
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STEP 2: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Place the Bench Back (C) under back post and align the
Pre-drilled holes in post with inserts in the Back (C). Insert
a Side Bolt (F) into the hole and tighten. Repeat for lower
pre-drilled hole in Bench Back (C). Leave bolt loose as before.
Fig. 3
FIG. 3
STEP 3:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
Place Bench Long Stretcher (G) under front post of
Bench Side (A) and align the pre-drilled hole with the
insert in the Long Stretcher (G). Insert Side Bolt (F)
and thread in Note: Stretchers are interchangeable.
Fig. 4
FIG. 4
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STEP 3:____________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________
Place Bench Long Stretcher (G) under Back post of
Bench Side (A) and align the pre-drilled hole with the
insert in the Long Stretcher (G). Insert Side Bolt (F)
and thread in. .Note: Stretchers are interchangeable.
Fig. 5
FIG. 5
STEP 4:___________________________________________________________________ ______________________
Carefully flip he partially assembled Bench onto the other
side with the threaded inserts facing upwards as in Fig. 6
FIG. 6
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STEP 4:________________________________________________________________________________________
Place Bench Right Side (A) onto exposed parts and
begin with Bench Seat Bolts (D) by aligning
pre-drilled holes with inserts in Bench Seat (B).
Thread bolt in not fully tightening as before.
Repeat all previous steps inserting Bench Seat
Bolt (D) and Bench Side Bolts (F). Fig. 7
FIG. 7
STEP 5:__________________________________________________________________ ______________________
Go back through all steps and fully tighten
all Bench Seat Bolts (D) and Bench Side
Bolts (F). Ensure that all fasteners are tight
but do not over tighten and strip out
the insert. Fig. 8
FIG. 8
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STEP 6:__________________________________________________________________ ______________________
Once you have tightened all of the bolts you can
place Large Buttons (E) in the pre-drilled holes on
the bench. All holes will have a button and can
be tapped in with a hammer. You have completed
the assembly of your new bench. Fig. 9
FIG. 9
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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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