John Lewis St. Ives Series User manual

However there will be harmony between all the pieces you may have purchased.
General warnings
Never drag furniture when moving it, always lift it.
Specific warnings for heavy items
Storage units over 600mm
A guide to wall mounting and fixings
Warning
Failure of the product due to incorrect fixings is the responsibility of the installer.
Please take care when handling or moving the furniture as careless handling may cause
damage or injury
It is recommended that before moving heavy objects to a new location they are
completely dis-assembled to avoid personal injury or damage to the furniture. Please be
careful to retain all fittings when doing this. ( For fully or partial assemble items ).
Wall fixing screws are not included, since different wall materials required
different types of screws / fixings.
Please ensure you use the correct screws / fixings for your type of walls and
seek professional advice if you are not sure.
Furniture can be dangerous if incorrectly installed. Assembly should be carried out by a
competent person. No liability will be accepted for damage or injury caused by
incorrectly installed or assembled furniture.
Installation shall be carried out exactly according to the manufacturer's instructions –
otherwise a safety risk can occur if incorrectly installed.
St. Ives Range
For Spare Parts please call John Lewis
Customer Services on 01691 770 157
St. Ives range is a timeless painted bedroom range in white with brushed metal knob
handles and grey with solid oak flat tops and brushed metal knob handles. Each piece
has been carefully constructed to ensure it will give you years of pleasure.
The natural characteristics of oak may include small cracks, knots, blemishes and grain
pattern variations wich all add to the natural charm and beauty of this furniture product.
Each piece is unique and for this reason, no two pieces within the range will perfectly
match.
Periodically check all fixings to ensure none have come loose and re-tighten where
necessary.
Safety Instructions
Important: When drilling into the walls always check that there are no hidden
wires or pipes etc.

Types of walls
1. General Purpose wall plug
2. Plasterboard wall plug
3. Cavity Fixing wall plug
4. Cavity Fixing - Heavy Duty wall plug
5. Hammer Fixing wall plug
6. Shield Anchor wall plug - Heavy loads
Care and maintenance
You can use one of the following types of wall
plug if your walls are made of brick, breezeblock,
concrete, stone or wood.
Generally aerated blocks should not be used to
support heavy loads, use a specialist fitting in this
case. For light loads, general - purpose wall plugs
can be used.
For use when attaching light loads on to
plasterboard partitions.
For use with plasterboard partitions or hollow
wooden doors
For use when fitting or supporting heavy loads
such as shelving, wall cabinets and coat racks.
For use with walls stuck with plasterboard. The
hammer fixing allows it to be fixed to the wall
rather than the plasterboard. Always check the
fixing is secure to the retaining wall.
For use with heavier loads such as TV and Hi-Fi
speakers and satellite dishes etc.
Safety: Periodically check all fittings
and wall fixings to ensure they have not
come loose and retighten as

Stool specific warnings
Never tilt the chair. Ensure the chair is always placed firmly on the ground.
Important safety note:
Do Not:
Use the stool as a ladder
Climb on the stool
Do not use the chair if any part appears damaged, broken or missing.
Warnings specifically for any product containing glass
WARNING:
a) Do not place very hot or very cold items directly on glass surafces.
b) Do not sit or stand on glass surfaces.
Additional Requirements for shelves
The safe load for each shelf in kilgrams.
Additional Requirements for tables
Specific warnings for Mirrors
WARNINGS :
a) This product should only be installed by persons competent in DIY
e) Do not strike the glass with hard or pointed items.
Stand on the foot-rest of the stool, as this could lead to the stool becoming unbalanced
and overturning.
If the glass is chipped or broken stop using the product and consult the manufacturer or
supplier.
c) Do not strike the glass with hard or pointed items, or use the glass as a chopping
surface.
d) Do not use washing powders ir any other sustances containing abrasives, as these
may scratch the glass
Handle with care! A damaged edge or scratched surface can in rare cases cause the
glass to fail unexpectedly into many small pieces. Glass is most vulnerable when struck
from the side.
b) Ensure that the fixings used to hang this product are strong enough to support its
weight and are securely fixed to the wall.
c) Never hang a mirror onto a damp wall or in damp conditions as the backboard of the
mirror will distort, possibly resulting in damage to the mirror itself.
d) Do not subject the mirror to extremes of temperature or place hot or cold items
against or in close proximity to glass surfaces.

Wood Furniture
How to care for your wood furniture
Glass furniture
Protect surfaces from scratches and marks by using mats and coasters.
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Care Instructions
Wood displays different grain patterns depending on which way they cut - for example,
the ‘medullary ray’ which can appear on oak furniture is a mark of good quality timber -
these are just characteristics of the natural beauty of the wood. Some furniture is also
deliberately aged and rustic.
Wood veneers also allow distinctive patterns to be created on flat surfaces, such as
table tops and drawer fronts by the way the slivers are arranged
Our furniture will endure most temperatures in the home but it is best to avoid placing
furniture next to heat sources such as radiators or fires. Be particularly careful with solid
wood as the lack of humidity caused by central heating can cause damage such as
warping
Use glass cleaner or soapy water for cleaning, do not use anything abrasive as this may
damage the surface of the product.
All timber surfaces will change colour and mellow over time. New furniture will initially
vary in shade from items that have been previously purchased.
Furniture with a hard lacquer, wax polish or painted surface should be dusted with a dry
cloth.
Waxed furniture will need to be given a coat of beeswax a couple of times a year to help
maintain its luster.
Spray polishes are best avoided as they contain silicones which may spoil the furniture’s
surface by building up over time.
Make sure all surfaces are protected from heat and liquids by mats and coasters. Wipe
up spills immediately and ensure that a mat or pad is placed under paper if you are
writing.