studioduc indi bench User manual

indi bench
a how-to guide that won’t leave you in tears
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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no really, it is.
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parenting is hard.
this is easy.
no really, it is.
MADE HERE™
MADE SAFE MADE SMART
MADE WELL™

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please check contents against the components list in these
instructions. also, please ensure there was no damage that may
have occurred in shipping.
if any components are missing or you find any damage, please
contact ducduc before continuing.
read all the instructions before use.
pay close attention to the safety warnings in these instructions.
a minimum of two people is required to safely assemble and
move the bench. do not attempt to move this bench alone —
dragging or sliding it across a floor may cause structural
damage.
MAINTENANCE:
please remember to securely tighten all bolts and fasteners, and
periodically check to make sure every component is properly
and securely in place and all bolts and fasteners are tight.
CLEANING:
do not scratch or chip the finish. do not use abrasive chemicals
for cleaning. clean with mild soap on a soft rag. rinse and dry
thoroughly. if you ever refinish this furniture, be sure to use only
a non-toxic finish specified for children’s furniture.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
B
center partition
I
hammer cap
C
bottom
D
back
E
top
F (x4)
foot
G (x4)
JCB bolt (25mm)
H
allen key (4mm)
A1
L side
A2
R side

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
2 people
plus a dog for moral support
(unless you’re a cat person)
household hammer or
rubber mallet
a soft surface to assemble on
(like a rug or some of the corrugate
box your piece arrived in)
15 minutes
(or less)

lean bottom (C) against a wall as shown.
using the provided allen key (H) and JCB bolts (G), attach feet (F) to bottom (C). once all
feet are securely attached, set the assembled base aside.
2
1
important!
be sure the JBC bolts are
attached to the side of the
bottom panel WITH the
countersink holes.
duc insider tip!
be sure the edges of the
feet are square to the
edges of the bottom
panel before fully
tightening the JCB bolts.
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flip the assembled base around so the feet are facing the wall. insert connectors on
center partition (B) into slots on bottom (C) and push down to lock into place.
3
important!
before locking the
top into place, be
sure the 3 green
connectors on the
edge of the top are
facing downward
as shown here.
insert remaining connectors on center partition (B) into slots on top (E) and push down at
the connection to lock into place. set assembled pieces aside for now.
4
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lean L side (A1) against a wall as shown.
insert connectors on back (D) into slots on L side (A1). push down at the connection to lock
into place.
6
5
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insert connectors on back (D) into slots on R side (A2). push down at the connection to lock
into place.
7
gently lay the partially assembled case on its back and have a friend gently flare the
sides (A1 + A2) outward as shown.
8a
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8b with the sides flared outward, insert connectors of assembled base (C + F) and top (E)
into slots on R side (A2).
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8d once all connectors and slots are lined up and side panels are back to square position,
apply hammer cap (I) to the head of a household hammer and tap bottom (C) and top
(E) until there is no gap at the connection to back (D).
8c insert remaining connectors on assembled base (C + F) and top (E) into slots on L side
panel (A2).
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rotate bench to upright position.
9
duc insider tip!
after rotating the bench
into upright position, if
there is still a small gap
between the top and the
back, hammer the back
at each connection point
to fully secure into place.
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huzzah! you did it!
give yourself a pat on the back, take a bow,
or go house a pint of ice cream…we don’t judge.

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