HUTTON Cotswold COT-5 User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Cotswold Bench (COT-5)
List of fixings in pack
4 x 90mm Screws
4 x 80mm Screws
4 x Dowels
1. Slot in one side of the backrest into one of the leg/arm sections.
2. Place the seat onto the mid rail of the leg/arm section.
Then fit the other leg/arm section to the other end.
3. Screw through the two pre-drilled holes in the seat using the 80mm screws and repeat for
the other side.
4. Next screw through the pre-drilled holes at each side at the top of the leg/arm section into
the backrest using the 90mm screws. (Making sure the backrest is at its highest position in
the mortise hole).
5. Wooden dowels are supplied to fill in the pre-drilled holes in the leg/arm sections of the
chair/bench.
Please take a few moments to check all pack contents listed.
Assembly requires 2 persons.
Tools required: Pozi-drive screwdriver, hammer.
HANDY TIP
When assembling, loosely
fix together until fully
assembled then tighten all
the screws.
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IMPORTANT: To minimise twisting and warping all Hutton garden furniture products should only be used on firm level ground. Softwood is a
natural material which can twist and split during periods of wet/dry, hot/cold weather. If cracks do appear it is a natural occurrence and not
a fault with the product or material. The best way to treat this is to use a cloth and rub a little pva wood glue into the crack and once dry sand
the area lightly. This will not affect the treatment of the product.

All Hutton products, where appropriate, come with easy to follow instructions. Please take time to read these carefully before assembling.
Hutton products are built to last with high quality timber to refined designs. Joinery standards are second to none with professional
carpenters using pressure treated softwood that offers long-lasting protection against wood decay and insect attack.
Although the Tanalith®wood preservative used in the pressure treatment process is of the highest quality, it doesn’t protect timber from
the effects of weather. Without additional protection UV rays from the sun will weather timber changing the colour to silvery grey. Moisture
will negatively affect the lifespan and performance of a timber product, so it’s essential to add a high quality protective water-repellent
coating to your Hutton product.
Here are our tips and advice for getting the best out of your product.
Softwood is a natural product that
can twist or warp through changes
in climatic conditions. To minimise this,
Hutton products should always be sited
on firm and level ground that is away from
areas where water collects.
During the pressure treatment
process, some grain may be raised. If
desired this can be removed with a little
light sanding.
Green marking may become visible
as salt leaves the timber whilst it
dries following pressure treatment. It will
fade over time and does not affect the
performance of the product. Remove any
of this solid salt residue with a wire brush
or light sanding prior to painting.
A micro-porous (breathable) coating will
allow any further moisture to evaporate
out through the paint.
Changes in the weather may cause
fixings to loosen but these can be
tightened up as appropriate.
Softwood may at times develop
cracks in the surface called ‘shakes’.
These are a natural occurrence and
can be prevalent during changes in
temperature and humidity as the timber
expands and contracts. Please note that
this will not affect the performance or
durability of your product. If desired, any
‘shakes’ can be rectified by applying a
proprietary wood glue making sure to
follow the manufacturer’s instructions at
all times. Once dry this can be sanded
to a smooth finish. Application of a high
quality protective water-repellent coating
can reduce cracking by stopping moisture
penetrating into the timber, one of the
causes of this natural process in timber
products.
Over time the colour of your Hutton
product will gradually weather, first
to a honey brown and then to a silver
grey. This does not indicate any loss
of preservative protection. To keep the
original colour of your timber you will need
to apply a clear wood paint, oil, or stain,
that has UV blockers to stop the greying
process.
A quality wood paint or oil can be
applied to your product to provide
protection and colour. Garden designs can
benefit from a coloured timber product
whether it be a bench, arch, arbour or
building, complimenting planting and
adding year-round colour. Apply in dry
weather and follow the manufacturer’s full
recommendations.
Some staining can occur on paint
coatings as tannins and/or sap/
resin come out of the new timber. This is
a natural process but a stain-blocking
primer and/or knotting agent can be
applied prior to painting to minimise
potential staining.
Pressure treated products can be
painted with a high-quality wood
treatment as long as the moisture content
is below 18%. Always check with the
manufacturer as some treatments can
cause the timber to warp or split if it
hasn’t fully dried.
Sheds are pressure treated but will
need additional protection from
the weather and in particular, moisture
penetration. Apply a high-quality water-
repellent paint or oil to help seal the shed,
making sure that joints and fixings such
as nails and screws, are well covered. A
good microporous coating will allow any
internal moisture to evaporate out through
the external coating.
When applying a wood paint, oil, or
stain, pay particular attention to
horizontal surfaces and areas that can
collect water.
Coatings will degrade quickest on a
horizontal plane with cheaper products
wearing faster. Vertical surfaces can last
for years before a maintenance coat is
required.
Maintain your timber product on an
annual basis, or sooner if required.
Clean paint coatings with soapy water
and apply a maintenance coat when
required. The better the quality the more
years it will be before a maintenance coat
is needed. Untreated timber products
should be cleaned with soapy water or a
wood cleaner.
In the unlikely event a product is faulty
or damaged upon delivery, any issue
must be advised within a reasonable
period. The definition of reasonable
depends on the product and how obvious
the fault is, however, even with more
complex items you should work on the
basis that this is no more than three to
four weeks from receipt. This does not
affect your statutory rights.
Whilst your delivery driver is present
ensure that you check your shipment
before signing the delivery receipt, as
notifications of damages or shortages
should be noted on the signed proof of
delivery.
To view our tutorial videos on product
maintenance, please visit
www.svw2000.co.uk/you-tube-videos
www.huttongardenproducts.co.uk
Product Care