Manufacturers are working to improve instructions for assembly of office furniture.
Assembling office-ready furniture is an easy task, though some assembly methods may require more time than others. Most furniture manufacturers have developed assembly instruction booklets that are user friendly. Feedback, in the form of phone calls or emails to customer service for assistance with assembly, has enabled the manufacturers to continually improve their instructions. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Make sure your items will fit in your car or truck before making a purchase. If the box will be too large to fit your particular vehicle, you'll need to rent or borrow a larger means of transport. Some retailers offer delivery for an additional fee, while others do not.
2. Determine the furniture size that will best fit your available space. Decide if you can assemble the furniture piece alone or if you will need a friend to help. Look at the instruction booklet to identify the parts that must be put together, make sure you have all pieces and also determine which sections will be most challenging to assemble. Items like doors, shelves or drawers usually require extra time and attention.
3. Estimate the time required for the assembly project. Some manufacturers include an approximate completion time in their instruction booklets. If a project requires at least six to eight hours to finish, you may need to rearrange your schedule to allow for this.
4. Place the various pieces close to the spot where you plan to locate the office furniture. Consult the instruction manual and arrange the pieces on the floor according to their assembly diagrams in the manual. This process will also enable you to double check that you have all the necessary items. If any pieces are missing, immediately contact the store for the missing part or exchange the furniture for a new set.
5. Be sure to have all of the required tools nearby. The directions will inform you if any special tools are needed. If you are using a hand-held screwdriver, as opposed to an electrical one, lubricating the screws with a tiny amount of oil or dish soap will make assembly easier.
6. Follow the directions and diagrams in the instruction manual, and assemble each section in the order given.
7. Watch videos on-line to learn learn distinguish between left and right doors, use special hardware, adjust drawer rails, attach the back to a unit and install and adjust doors with pivot hinges. You also can learn assemble a t-lock drawer or t-slot drawer and adjust an adjustable hinge. (See Reference 2, below.)
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