Oxford Garden Dartmoor Bar Chair User Manual

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Assembly Instructions page 1 Dartmoor Bar Chair

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D A R T M OO R B A R C HA I R

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About Shorea Wood

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.

Wood Care Instruction

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

Tools (included)

Allen Wrench

QUANTITY: 1

Wood Glue

QUANTITY: 1

Wood Glue Brush

QUANTITY: 1

Components

Seat

1

QUANTITY: 1

Back Assembly

2

QUANTITY: 1

3 Front Right Leg

QUANTITY: 1

4 Front Left Leg

QUANTITY: 1

Components

5 Foot Rest

QUANTITY: 1

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Hardware

8mm Dowels

A

QUANTITY: 8

70mm Bolt

B

QUANTITY: 4

50mm Bolt

C

QUANTITY: 2

Barrel Nut

D

QUANTITY: 6

50mm Guiding Bolt

E

QUANTITY: 1

Finishing Items (included)

Medium Grit Sandpaper

NOTE: A hammer (not provided) will be needed for the assembly
of this bar chair.

NOTE: If the furniture is going to be placed on concrete or tile patio,
it should first be rinsed well to remove the sawdust that may cause
some staining.

GLUING INSTRUCTIONS:
Correct assembly of this chair requires glue to be applied to the final
assembly joints using the supplied glue. To properly glue these
joints follow the directions below:

a. Lay the assembly part flat and apply a liberal amount of glue into
the mortise using the brush and glue supplied. Use the brush to
make sure the glue is thick on the inside walls of the mortise.

b. Apply a liberal amount of glue to the complete tenon using the
brush to make sure the glue has contact with the entire tenon.

c. Assemble the parts as instructed in the instruction steps. After
assembling the glued parts, use a damp cloth or sponge to clean
up any excess glue from the outer surface of the furniture.

Assembly Instructions page 2 Dartmoor Bar Chair

Step 1 & 2

Lay the back assembly on its side. Insert the seat into
the mortise holes of the back assembly.

To secure the seat to the back assembly, first slide two 70 mm bolts
into the outer holes in the back of the back assembly (see illustration I)
and insert the barrel nuts into the opposing hole in the bottom of the
outer seat rail (see illustration II). Next slide the 50 mm bolts into the
inner holes in the back of the back assembly (see illustration I) and insert
the barrel nuts into the opposing hole in the bottom of the inner seat rail
(see illustration II). NOTE: Use the extra 50mm bolt as a guiding bolt
in this step.

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Illustration I

Step 3 Step 5

Line up the foot rest 5 , and insert into the leg brace
on the back assembly.

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Step 4

Secure the footrest by using the two remaining 70 mm bolts and
barrell nuts as shown. NOTE: Use the extra 50mm bolt as
a guiding bolt in this step.

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Slide the front left leg and the front right leg onto the tenons
of the seat and footrest. NOTE: dowel holes should face back legs.

Step 6

With a hammer, drive 6 dowels into the predrilled holes
on the front legs. Insert the tapered end of the dowels first.
NOTE: The dowels should be easily driven in flush. If there is
strong resistance, do not force the dowel. Sand to smooth
off areas around the dowel pins.

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Illustration II

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How to align barrel nuts and bolts.

Insert a guiding bolt into the end of a barrel nut. Align the barrel nut inside of the component with the bolt used to connect the components. Once the component bolt is aligned and threaded, simply pull the guiding bolt from the end of the barrel nut.