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Looking
after your equipment
Your furniture has been hand built using quality
materials
and should give you many years of pleasure (and pain) in normal
use.
However there are certain points to note about the
use and care of the furniture
particularly relating to the use of chains
and ropes on points other than fixing eyes, and water sports.
These have the potential to damage the timber or
upholstery, and even though care has been taken in the
design and
manufacture of the furniture, accidents can, do, and will happen.
Care
of your furniture.
Vinyl
The upholstery should only require a wipe down with
warm water and a mild soap solution.
If you find that PVC clothing is sticking to the
upholstery then a light wipe down with a silicone based spray
(one without
petroleum additives) will stop this,
although care must be taken to ensure that clothing will not
be damaged by the product used.
Care should be taken when using ropes and chains that
they are not dragged across the upholstery
as this can rip or damage the
surface.
Timber
All timber is finished using a timber dye covered by
several coats of oil, with a top coat of furniture wax.
If a non standard finish has been requested, then a
separate sheet will be provided
with the appropriate care details specific
to the finish used.
In the event of minor damage to the timber due to the
heavy use of chains and ropes
then a repair/retouch kit is available with
instructions for use,
however no guarantee of the results achieved with
this kit can be given.
Alternatively the unit can be booked in for
restoration which,
for a modest fee will include complete re-finishing of
the unit to original,
barring physical damage already done.
To
clean heavily soiled timber sections, they should be wiped down with warm
water and a mild soap solution, t
hen a clean damp cloth used to remove traces of
detergent, and left to dry.
A good quality wax based spray polish or furniture
wax paste should then be applied
in accordance with the directions on the
product container.
For
normal cleaning, treat the timber sections as you would any item of timber
furniture,
and wipe down using a clean cloth with a good quality wax based spray polish or furniture
wax paste.
Metal
The metal components should not rust but with heavy
or prolonged use
the finish may become thin in places.
If there is any
sign of rust then it can be removed by carefully rubbing
with fine wire
wool and then wiping over with a light oil.
Once rusting has been detected
it is important to check regularly for signs of
reoccurrence or
alternatively replacement parts are available
with instructions for
removal and replacement.
Safety
Please
think of how quickly you can release your partner should anything
happen,
and have the appropriate means of emergency release close at hand.
Scissors or a sharp knife (both without points) for
tape, Clingfilm and rope.
Keys and bolt cutters for padlocks and chains.
Remember, it is surprising how long it takes to undo
several padlocks and/or wrappings of chain
when in a hurry and mild panic.
Modifications
and special orders
If after a period of use you feel that you would like
to make some modifications to your furniture,
or order something that you
have thought up,
please feel free to contact us with details of your
existing furniture,
and discuss your requirements.
In some cases it may be possible to modify furniture
that has not been supplied by us,
or duplicate it with your modifications
incorporated.
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