Oxford Garden ESSEX EX96 User manual

ESSEX BENCH - 8’
I T E M - E X 9 6
O X F O R D G A R D E N
O X F O R D G A R D E N
1729 Research Drive, Unit A Louisville, Kentucky 40299
877.866.3331 (fax) 502.719.8888
Assembly Instructions page 1 Essex Bench - 8'
Components
6Front Rail
QUANTITY: 1
Hardware
Dowel
QUANTITY: 24
4 mm x 30 mm Wood Screw
QUANTITY
6 mm x 40 mm Allen Head Screw
QUANTITY: 4
: 10
Finishing Items (included)
Medium Grit Sandpaper
NOTE: A hammer and a phillips head screwdriver
(not provided) will be needed for the assembly
of this bench.
NOTE: If the furniture is going to be placed
on a concrete or tile patio, it should first
be rinsed well to remove the sawdust
that may cause some staining.
A
B
C
Tools (included)
Allen Wrench
Quantity: 1
7Right Corner Brace
QUANTITY: 2
8Left Corner Brace
QUANTITY: 2
Components
1Right Arm Assembly
QUANTITY: 1
2Left Arm Assembly
QUANTITY: 1
4Back
QUANTITY: 2
5Seat
QUANTITY: 1
3Center Brace Assembly
QUANTITY: 1
About Shorea Wood
Wood Care Instruction
Shorea is a tropical hardwood that is comparable to teak. Because of its high oil content it
is resistant to rotting, bug infestation, and the effects of wind, rain, sun, and snow. If left
untreated shorea weathers naturally to a beautiful silver gray color. Some surface
roughness may develop, especially at the end grain, but over a period of about one year,
the natural weathering process will stabilize. Moderate checking in the grain is normal
with exposure to the elements. Small surface cracks that may appear in no way affect the
structural integrity of the furniture. As weather conditions and temperatures fluctuate
these small cracks may expand and contract.
To prevent the staining of concrete or tile the furniture should be rinsed well after
assembly to remove dust that might remain from the manufacturing process. Although
shorea weathers well we recommend a routine application of teak oil or Cabot’s
Australian Timber Oil in extremely dry climates. A routine oiling is also recommended for
furniture to be used for dining purposes to discourage staining from food and drink spills.
For seasonal cleaning rinse the furniture well and then scrub (using a sponge or soft
bristle brush) with a mild solution of water, laundry detergent and a little bleach. Rinse
with fresh water.
To restore the original wood color, Oxford Garden suggests applying Cabot’s Australian
Timber Oil or any high quality teak oil after cleaning. Test in an inconspicuous spot first, to
approve the color. Application of oil is at the customer’s discretion and is not covered by
the warranty. Paint or any products with polyurethane are not recommended, as
application of these products will void the warranty as well.
For additional information regarding our warranty, please visit www.oxfordgarden.com

Step 1
Place the pegs of the seat assembly into the holes of the front
rail . Be sure that the “front” label on the bottom of the seat faces
the front rail.
(Alternate view) Step 3
Slide one of the back assemblies onto center brace and insert the
peg of seat assembly into the hole of the back assembly.
Step 2
Step 2
Hold the center brace upright, and slide the front rail, with seat
attached, into the slot at the front of center brace.
Step 4
Slide right arm into place, aligning the three mortise holes in the
arm with the two tenons of the back assembly and tenon of front rail.
NOTE: Tenon of front rail goes into the upper mortise of arm assembly.
Repeat steps 3-4 for the remaining back and arm assembly.
Assembly Instructions page 2 Essex Bench - 8 '
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Assembly Instructions page 3 Essex Bench - 8 '
Step 5
Step 5 (Detail of the back of the corner brace)
Step 7
Step 6
Using a phillips head screwdriver, drive the 8 total wood
screws Binto the predrilled holes on the underside of
the seat to attach the seat to the seat back, front rail and
arm assemblies as shown.
BBB
BB
B
With a hammer, drive 6 dowels Ainto the predrilled holes found
on the front of the leg assemblies to hold the front rail into place.
Drive the remaining 16 dowels into the predrilled holes located on
the back of the leg assemblies to hold the back in place.
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
C
Secure the corner brace 7 with the allen head screw using the
allen wrench provided. Repeat for the remaing corner braces.
C7
A
A
A
A