OLD COUNTRY STORE
ROCKING CHAIR
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Manufacturer of Solid Hardwood
Rocking Chairs Since 1834
Thank you for purchasing a quality rocking chair from Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. This rocking
chair is made exclusively for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store by the Hinkle Chair Company, a
family-owned business that has made hardwood furniture in the same location in Springfield, Tennessee
since 1834. Your chair comes with a rich heritage and will become a treasured family heirloom. If you
should have any comments or questions or need these instructions in Spanish please call the toll-free
number below between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM CST Monday through Friday. Again, we appreciate your
business and hope you get many years of enjoyment from this chair.
Espanol: Si usted tiene cualquier comentario o preguntas o necesita estas instrucciones en español por
favor llame al numero de llamada gratuita 1-800-251-3025 entre las horas de 8:00 AM y 4:30 PM hora
central de Lunes a Viernes.)
NOTICE: The Rocking Chair product that you have purchased requires some assembly.
As with all furniture, proper assembly is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of your rocker.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and Hinkle Chair cannot be responsible for any damage or injury
that results from the improper assembly of the chair. Please read and follow the following directions
carefully. If you have any questions about the proper assembly of your rocker, please call
PARTS INCLUDED:
1- Chair back (A)
1- Chair front (B)
1- Seat (C)
4- Side spindles (D-1)
2- Upper side spindles (2 holes each) (D-2)
2- Rocker runners (E)
1- Left arm (F-L)
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
(Not included)
Rubber mallet
Hammer
Screwdriver (Hand or Electric)
1- Right arm (F-R)
1- Glue tube and applicator
6- 1 _" screws
2- 2 _" screws
4- Nails
4- Wooden buttons
A
E
B
C
Screws & Nails
Glue W/Stick
Button
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STEP
1
:
Lay your chair on the shipping box during assembly to protect it from scratching. Lay chair back (A) flat on floor with 8 pre-drilled holes facing up.Apply glue to 8 holes with applicator. Swirl glue around in hole for best coverage. (Figure 1)
Insert upper left hand spindle (D-2) into hole at a 5 o’clock angle and insert upper right hand spindle (D-2) into hole at a 7 o’clock angle. Predrilled holes on upper spindles (D-2) need to be in a up and down position for later seat attachmentNote: Chair front is wider than chair back, spindles must be at these angles.
(Figure 2)
Insert 4 side spindles (D-1) into holes closest to base of chair at the 5 o’clock and 7 o’clock angles. (Figure 3) .
D-
2
D-
1
STEP
2
:
Apply glue to all holes in chair front (B). (Figure 4) Place chair front (B) onto side spindles. Tap down on chair front (B) with rubber mallet. (Figure 4-1)
STEP
4
:
Apply glue to narrow end and chair front hole on arms (F-L, F-R). Place arms into holes in chair back (A) and onto chair front (B). (Figure 6)
Place 2 – 2" screws into pre-drilled holes on inside edge of arms. Figure 7 MAKE SURE ARMS ARE PRESSED DOWN TIGHT ONTO CHAIR FRONT (B) BEFORE TIGHTENING SCREWS.
Place 2 – 1" screws into pre-drilled holes in chair back (A) to
secure arms. (Figure 8)
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F-L
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FIG.
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Align pre-drilled holes in spindles with pre-drilled hole in seat
Align pre-drilled holes in spindles with pre-drilled hole in seat
STEP
3
:
Turn chair onto back. Position seat (C) into place. (Figure 5) Rush or (Figure 5-1) Slat Place 4 – 1" screws into pre-drilled holes in upper side spindles to secure seat. (Upper side spindles may have to be rotated slightly to align with holes in bottom of seat). Hold seat in place while tightening screws. BOTH SLAT AND RUSH SEAT ARE ATTACHED THE SAME WAY.
STEP
5
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Apply a small amount of glue on each wooden button and place in pre-drilled holes on back of chair back and on inside of arms (where screws are used to secure arms). Wipe off any excess glue with damp cloth.
STEP
6
:
Turn chair assembly on side. Apply glue to holes in the tops of rocker runners (E).Place 1 rocker runner onto chair front (B) first then chair back (A) making sure small pre-drilled holes face the inside of the chair. Use rubber mallet to adjust distance between legs, if needed. Repeat with other rocker runner. (Figure 10)
Place 4 nails into pre-drilled holes in sides of runners and tap in with a hammer until flush with runner surface. (Figure 11)
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STEP
7
:
Wait eight to ten hours for glue to dry completely before using your rocker. You will then be ready to use your rocker for many years to come.
