Beka Deluxe ultimate easel User Manual
WARNING—ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED!
Assembly hardware (wing nuts, washers, bolts) are small, so are a
potential safety hazard to children prior to being used to assemble
Once assembled, an adult should check hardware
periodically for tightness.
Dispose of plastic bags, packing material and extra hardware to
avoid potential choking hazards.
Your Beka Easel
the easel.
The top mounted paper holder keeps paper handy and out of the
way, even when folding the easel for storage. Slide the wood rod
through your paper roll, orient the roll so it unwinds from it’s top
and passes behind the paper cutter. Secure the rod with bolts,
washers and wing nuts. (optional - pull paper down and behind the
easel’s storage tray; use the bottom of the tray as a cutter.)
Pinch Proof “Hinges”
Paper Holder
A unique system using durable delrin pins as pivot points in-
stead of metal hinges provides space between legs, eliminat-
ing pinching or a scissors effect when the easel is closed.
Delrin’s strength and flexibility adds longevity to your easel.
Large Creative Art Areas
The generous size accommodates a wide age range.
The sturdy “A” - frame and low tray position lets toddlers
safely lean on the easel during use. As children grow,
the entire art surface becomes available,
as do the easels other features.
Art Surfaces (2)
Choose from chalkboard, dry-erase markerboard, and
washable magnetboard (which is designed primarily
for use with magnets, but serves as a dry-ease
markerboard or washable art surface).
*See care and use information on reverse side.
Pass paper under this wood strip to hold paper
Paper Cutter
flat against the easel’s art surface and provide a
child-safe way to remove and save art.
This large storage space doubles as a locking system that
keeps the easel from accidentally folding during “heavy use”.
Open the easel; position the platform so its notches rest on
the dowel opposite it’s pivot point. Attach a storage tray over
the notches to lock platform in place. To fold the easel, sim-
ply remove that storage tray (attach the tray to the easel after
folding it to avoid loosing any hardware).
Storage Trays
Center Storage Platform
Wood and Red Plastic storage trays are available.
Both are sturdy and large, with all the storage space you’ll need.
Natural wood trays complete an all maple easel, while plastic trays
To attach trays, pass bolts through each tray, then through holes in
the easel’s legs, secure them with washers and wing nuts on the
provide a more washable option.
inside surface of each leg.
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Care and Use of Your Beka Easel
Art Surfaces
Chalkboard: The green chalkboard is shipped ready to use, but will perform best when “seasoned” before general use. To
reduce “ghosting”, use the edge of a piece of white chalk to cover the entire surface with chalk dust. Remove excess dust with
a dry cloth or chalkboard eraser. The resulting surface is said to be “seasoned”. Use chalk intended for chalkboards, as
harder versions like sidewalk chalk can scratch the board’s surface. Do not use water on the chalkboard, as doing so will remove the chalk dust used to season the surface, and possibly damage the board itself.
Dry-Erase Markerboard: Use high quality dry-erase markers for best results on Beka’s white wipe-off marker surface. Test
markers on a corner of the board to insure easy erasure before allowing general use. Clean the entire surface regularly.
Markers can leave stains, especially if left on the surface for extended periods. If stains occur, many may be removed with
special whiteboard cleaners available in office supply stores (any “cleaners” used to remove stains should only be used by
adults). Do not use household cleaners (especially abrasive ones) on the markerboard surface. They can damage the clear
surface coat that allows dry-erase markers to be used.
Washable Magnetboard: Beka’s magnetboard is designed primarily for use with magnets. It has a washable surface that will
perform like a wipe-off marker surface with high quality markers. It is not as reliable a markerboard surface as our standard
dry-erase markerboard, so extra care should be taken to clean it often. Should the surface become damaged, keep in mind
that it is reversible.
Beka’s Adjustable Easel Option
Beka offers an Adjustable Easel with all the features described on the
other side of this sheet. The Adjustable Easel comes out of the box fully
assembled and ready to use. It has shorter legs than the fixed leg version; each leg includes a series of holes used to attach the leg extensions when desired. The leg extensions are optional, and may be added
as needs change. Leg extensions allow the choice of several heights. If
leg extensions are not used, store them and all hardware in a safe place
out of reach of children (as small hardware can present a choking hazard).
To attach the leg extensions, first place the folded easel on a flat surface
(like a table). Use pairs of 2” bolts to attach the leg extension to the easel’s fixed legs. Be sure to use the same hole pattern for each set, or the
easel will not stand up straight! Insert each bolt through a fixed leg hole,
then through an extension leg hole, securing it with a washer and wing
nut on the inside surface of the leg extension. The holes chosen will determine the easel’s assembled height.
When all four leg extensions are securely attached, stand the easel upright. Follow the procedures described on the other side of this paper to
secure the easel’s center storage platform, attach it’s storage trays and
optional roll of paper.
Check hardware regularly to insure it is tight. Hardware parts are small, so may pose a choking
hazard to young children if they become loose. Dispose of any unused hardware and all plastic
bags appropriately; please supervise young children whenever they use the easel.
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