PEPE Lilli and Terassi Swings User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Pepe
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PEPE Lilli and Terassi Swings
Product Information
The Lilli and Terassi Swings are outdoor furniture swings designed for comfortable and sustainable seating. The product is made from sustainably sourced materials and ergonomically designed for optimal comfort.
The product also comes with arms for seats that are tucked into the back of the seat for transportation.
It is recommended to refer to the photographs in the brochure when assembling the product.
Note: A 14mm socket may vary dependent on the thickness of galvanizing so a 13mm socket is useful to have at hand if possible.
It is recommended to wear light gloves to protect from any wood splinters.
Product Usage Instructions
Follow the below steps to assemble the Lilli and Terassi Swings:
- Layout all the parts so they can be easily located. Refer to Picture 1 in the brochure for assistance.
- Attach the circular hanging eyes to the frame using the M8 x 140mm bolts, washers, and nuts. Refer to Picture 2 in the brochurefor assistance.
- Attach the plastic spacers to the frame using the M8 x 130mm bolts, washers, and nuts. Refer to Picture 3 in the brochure for assistance.
- Attach the seat to the frame using the Long and Short U bolts, washers, and nuts. Refer to Picture 4 in the brochure for assistance.
- Attach the Large Penny Washers to the bottom of each leg of the frame using the M8 x 110mm bolts, washers, and nuts. Refer to Picture 5 in the brochure for assistance.
- Attach the Finn Forest Green Seat Pads to the seat using the Velcro fasteners provided.
Contents and General Advice
You will need:
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10mm and 14mm Socket with Ratchet Spanner
(14mm may vary dependent on the thickness of galvanising so 13mm socket is useful to have at hand if possible). -
Rubber Mallet
(please do not use an ordinary hammer as this may damage the wood or affect the galvanised finish on the bolt heads. If you do not have a rubber mallet then use a hammer against a small piece of wood as a buffer to protect the bolts). -
Bradawl
It is useful to refer to the photographs in the brochure when assembling your furniture. In the unlikely event that you find during assembly that a bolt does not pass through the timber please check for any obstruction. If you find one of the short nails has passed through the hole then this can be cleared using a metal drill bit to drill through the nail.
You may wish to wear light gloves to protect from any wood splinter
FIXING CONTENTS OF SEAT BAG
- 2 x Long U bolts
- 2 x Short U bolts
- 4 x Plastic Spacers
- 2 x 75mm Bolts
- 16 x Nuts
- 16 x Washers
- 4 x Large Penny Washers
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FIXING CONTENTS OF FRAME BAG
- 8 x M8 x 140mm bolts
- 8 x M8 x 130mm bolts
- 16 x M8 Nuts
- 16 x Washers
- 2 x M8 x 110mm bolts
- 2 x Circular Hanging Eyes
- NB. Arms for seats are tucked into the back of the seat for transportation.
Assembly Guide
Swing Seat Assembly
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Layout all the parts so they can be easily identified. You’ll find the galvanised fixings in a bag stapled to the underside of the swing seat.
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Fix the back of the arm onto the seat using a 75mm coach bolt as shown in diagram 1 and pic. 2. Secure with washer and nut on the inside.
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Secure the long ‘U’ bolt through the seat base as per the diagram 1. Secure with washer and nut on the inside.
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Secure the short ‘U’ bolt using nuts and washers on the upper part seat frame (as per diagram 1)
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Please note that each chain length is split in two unequal parts either side of the hanging ‘D’ shackle. The longer side should be attached to the seat (long ‘u’ bolt) fixing and the shorter length to the back of the seat (short ‘u’ bolt) using the quicklink fitting as shown in pic 4. (The height and tilt angle of the seat can be altered by either shortening the chain length at the rear “U’ bolt or altering the location of the ‘D’ shackle along the chain)
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The swing frame includes 4 legs that have specially cut top slopes and make 2 distinct pairs. Each pair comprises of a leg marked ‘1’ and another marked ‘2’. Select the pair of legs (ie. 1 & 2) with the pre-cut angle to the top of the legs facing each other. Join each pair of legs together with the small top cross member or canopy top cross member if canopy frame and canopy has been purchased. Insert the metal bracket between the cross member and the legs. To join all components together use the 8 x 145mm bolt (shorter bolt will not protrude from the legs when inserted).
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Now attach the lower cross members using the 8 x 135mm bolts (pic. 7).
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Put washers and nuts on all the bolts but at this stage to be loosely tightened (pic. 8).
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When both frame ends have been assembled knock the top beam into the top of the ‘A’ Frames.
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Attach the side tables to the lower cross members with the 50mm screws provided. Do not fit the screws too quickly as they may overheat and shear. Ensure the tables are horizontal to the ground level whilst fixing and that the cut out notch underneath is slotted onto the cross members properly. If it appears incorrect turn the shelf around and re-fit so it is level.
Canopy Frame Option -
The canopy frame comes in a separate package from the seat or the canopy material itself. The package contains 2 extended top cross members and poles from which the canopy is suspended. When assembling the wing leg frame fit the two extended cross members instead of the the short cross members. The extended cross member slopes up at the front in order to increase head clearance, (see diagram 3). Slip the two poles through the canopy material front and back and fit over the corner of the extended cross member. This can be screwed to fix if desired in windy locations with the screws provided or left unscrewed so that the canopy can be pushed backi required.
For canopy, fit onto one pair of legs numbered 1 & 2 the extended cross members this way round, with the arrows and letters L & R” on the inside. And onto the other pair of legs numbered 1 and 2 fit the extended cross members the other way around, again with the arrows and the letters L and R* on the inside. The arrow marks the point to the front of the swing when assembled and with a L or R which denotes the left or right pair of legs when looking at the assembled swing from the front.
Highback Option -
The High Back seat option fits on the top slat of the the seat part and is fixed with shallow V shaped galvanised metal straps, which fit on with the V pointing towards the front of the seat (pic. 9). First fit the straps to the spines of the seat, attach with the screws provided. Do not fit screws too quickly as they may overheat and shear. Then place the High Back option on the top slat of the seat making sure that the edge of the seat lines up with the edge of the High Back part and fix the top half of the straps to the spines on the High Back option using the remaining screws provided. Swing Footrest Option
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This piece fits between the second and third slats from the bottom of the seat. Please note that it is not designed to sit on or take more weight than the legs of an adult.
Care and maintenance
SCANDINAVIAN REDWOOD TIMBER
The timber used is high grade Scandinavian Redwood (Pinus Sylvestris) which is
pressure impregnated during manufacture to protect the wood from rot or decay
over a long period of up to twenty years. The timber is certified under PEFC
(BMT-PEFC-0020) or FSC (TT-COC-003092) certification schemes. As the wood is
slow grown in a harsh climatic area compared to the UK or other temperate
zones the result produces a dense and easily machinable timber. The factory
treatment complies with EU regulations and requirements under BS EN599 using
either Tanalith E or Wolmanite C containing copper and organic azoles which
become fixed on impregnation giving long term protection to the timber.
TIMBER MAINTENANCE
We recommend that the products are leftoutside all year round as natural
moistures which are drawn out of the wood in summer are then replaced in the
wetter winter months. The products timber requires some ongoing treatment to
maintain the protection and longevity of the wood and this is recommended
every two years. This can be done more regularily if preferredor if the
furniture is in a coastal or exposed position.
Pepe Furniture Protector has been developed for this specific purpose and is
colourless. It is designed to protect the wood and repel moisture and reduce
the appearance of the natural shake cracks that may appear in the wood.
Application is easy by brush or sponge and the wood oil comes with
fullinstructions. Autumn is a good time to carry this work out whilst the
timber is dry after summer time and will easily absorb the wood oil. The
1litre tin is sufficient for either size of swing rocking chairs or sunbeds.
The 2.5litre tin is sufficient for either a 4 or 6 person table setting The
product can be sent by post or delivered with other items.
ADVICE TO CUSTOMERS REGARDING INITIAL TREATMENT TO NEW FURNITURE
The unprecedented weather conditions that the UK has been subjected to for the
last few summers have caused us to re-evaluate the advice given to our
purchasers. 2012 was the wettest summer for over 100 years interspersed with
periods of warmth and dryness have resulted in considerably more water ingress
into the timber followed by egresswhen the timber has dried out.
This has resulted in the timber showing more shake cracks than normally
expected. We have been in consultation with a specialist timber protection
company and have jointly produced a new preparation based on wax resin in the
white spirit. The material soaks straight into new timber reducing but not
eliminating the ingress of moisture considerably and at the same time bringing
out a rich appearance in the grain of the timber.
We are supplying a free tin (size dependent on order size) of this preparation
to all purchasers of furniture from now on but not to purchasers of add on or
accessory type items.What we would recommend to our purchasers is that they
apply this material as soon as the products first go outside. Having been
stored for some months in the dry ambient temperature warehouse the first
exposure can be something of a shock to the structure ofthe timber which will
benefit considerably, from receiving an immediate coating.
The most important part to cover with a generous coating is all the top upward
facing surfaces (i.e. the table top, chair, swing and all other seating parts
including the arms and to the exposed end grain). Only use what remains to
cover the underside parts. The most efficient application is by brush and this
also allows to get the material between the seat slats. Do not apply a second
coat as it will not absorb into the wood and will leave a sticky surface that
that will attract dust and grime. If you plan to paint or stain the furniture
then do not apply the material as other products will not absorb or adhere to
the timber or the top of the Furniture Protector. Please do not apply more
than one coat as the second coat will not absorb into the timber and will
remain wet on the surface. Please ensure a protective cover is placed under
furniture being treated as it will stain any surface if in direct contact.
FABRICS
- Swing Canopies – Mesh – PVC coated polyester can be washed or scrubbed with warm soapy water and rinsed by hose.
- Swing Canopies – Fabric – 100% polypropylene can be washed with warm soapy water and rinsed by hose.
- Cushions / Scatter Cushions / Cushion Pads 100% acrylic can be washed with warm soapy water and rinsed by hose.
General Notes about
TIMBER COLOUR VARIATION
The colour of the timber and the pressure treatment given may result in an
overall colour variation in new products. This is caused by differences in the
age of the timber and from which part of the trunk the timber comes from. The
treatment process includes a green colouration which may also produce a
variation in the coloration. In some cases purchasers will find timber showing
a pinker or whiter finish. These are invariably pieces from the heartwood at
the core of the tree. The wood is so dense at this point that the pressure
treatment cannot penetrate and as such it does not actually need a treatment
as the density will give ample protection alone. The furniture will all mellow
in sunlight to a golden and silvery colour quite quickly once outside so any
colour differences will merge together within a couple of months.
There may be marks seen on the timber when new. These are batten marks when
the timber was stacked before pressure treatment and they will disappear when
the furniture has been exposed to sunlight.
CRACKS
The furniture is constructed of dense grained timber and will expand and
contract in wet, dry, hot and cold conditions. The expansion and contraction
of the wood is a natural
DON’T FORGET TO PAINT ON THE FURNITURE PROTECTOR AS SOON AS THE PRODUCT IS ASSEMBLED, UNLESS ANOTHER FINISH IS TO BE APPLIED.