The Tutti Bambini OSCAR Rocking Chair is a piece of nursery furniture designed for comfort and ease of use, conforming to EN 12520:2015 and BS 5852 standards. This manual provides comprehensive assembly instructions and important information for customers.
Function Description:
The OSCAR Rocking Chair is primarily designed to provide a comfortable and soothing seating option, particularly for parents in a nursery setting. Its rocking mechanism allows for gentle, rhythmic motion, which can be beneficial for comforting babies or for relaxation. The chair is upholstered, suggesting a focus on comfort and a soft touch. The design is modern and elegant, intended to complement various nursery decors.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Compliance: Conforms to European standard EN 12520:2015 (Furniture - Strength, durability and safety - Requirements for domestic seating) and British Standard BS 5852 (Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources). These certifications indicate that the chair meets specific safety, durability, and fire resistance requirements for domestic use.
- Components: The chair consists of several key parts:
- A (Chair Body): The main upholstered seating unit.
- B (Cushion): An additional cushion for enhanced comfort, likely for the seat or backrest.
- C & D (Rocking Base Components): Two identical wooden or metal curved runners that form the rocking mechanism. These are designed to be attached to the chair body.
- E (Connecting Bar): A straight bar, likely made of wood or metal, that connects the two rocking base components, ensuring stability and proper spacing.
- Fittings: The assembly requires specific hardware:
- 1 (Long Screws): Quantity x12, used for securing the rocking base to the chair body.
- 2 (Washers): Quantity x12, used with the screws to distribute pressure and prevent damage.
- 3 (Nuts): Quantity x12, for securing the screws.
- 4 (Allen Key): Quantity x1, a tool provided for tightening the screws.
- 5 (Short Screws): Quantity x2, used for connecting the rocking base components to each other.
- 6 (Plastic Caps): Quantity x2, likely for covering exposed screw heads for a cleaner finish and safety.
- Dimensions (Implied): While not explicitly stated, the visual representation suggests a standard adult-sized rocking chair, suitable for a nursery.
Usage Features:
- Comfort: The upholstered chair body and additional cushion (B) are designed to provide a comfortable seating experience.
- Rocking Motion: The curved base (C & D) allows for a gentle rocking motion, ideal for soothing babies, feeding, or personal relaxation.
- Assembly: The chair is supplied unassembled and requires user assembly. The manual provides clear, step-by-step visual instructions.
- Step 1: Involves attaching the connecting bar (E) to one of the rocking base components (C or D) using short screws (5) and plastic caps (6).
- Step 2: Involves attaching the second rocking base component (C or D) to the connecting bar (E) using the remaining short screws (5) and plastic caps (6), thereby completing the rocking base frame.
- Step 3: Focuses on attaching the assembled rocking base to the main chair body (A). This step utilizes the long screws (1), washers (2), and nuts (3), tightened with the provided Allen key (4). The diagram shows the base being secured to the underside of the chair.
- Step 4: Shows the fully assembled chair with the cushion (B) placed, indicating the final appearance and readiness for use.
- Pre-Assembly Check: Customers are advised to carefully follow instructions and check for all parts and fittings before assembly. This is crucial to prevent issues and ensure proper construction.
- Damaged/Missing Parts Protocol: In case of missing or damaged parts, customers are instructed to inform Tutti Bambini before starting assembly. Incorrect assembly due to such issues will not be a basis for a claim.
- Customer Support: Tutti Bambini provides contact information for customer service via email (customerservice@tuttibambini.co.uk) and telephone (+44 (0) 208 368 5800).
- Warranty: The product comes with a 12-month guarantee against faulty manufacture from the date of purchase. This does not affect statutory rights.
- Social Media Engagement: Tutti Bambini encourages customers to connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram under the handle "TuttiBambiniUK."
Maintenance Features:
- Care Instructions (Implied): While specific cleaning instructions are not detailed in the provided pages, the upholstered nature of the chair suggests that regular cleaning and care will be necessary to maintain its appearance. It is likely that the full manual or product labeling would contain specific advice on fabric care.
- Retention of Instructions: The manual explicitly states, "IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. READ CAREFULLY." This emphasizes the importance of keeping the manual for future reference, potentially for troubleshooting, re-assembly, or understanding care guidelines.
- Reporting Faults: For faulty furniture, customers are asked to provide specific information to customer service, including name, postcode, contact number, sales order number, product name & colour, damaged part number, and a photo/video of the damage. This streamlined process aids in efficient fault resolution.
- Durability: Conformance to EN 12520:2015 indicates that the chair has been tested for strength and durability, suggesting it is built to withstand regular domestic use over time.