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The same measuring instructions apply for a two-piece sling.
If you plan to reuse the same end caps, handle them with care, as they may be dry, brittle, and prone to breaking. Use a flathead screwdriver to carefully remove the caps, as demonstrated in
Pics. 2 and 3
Insert the plastic splines into the sling pockets on both sides, as shown
Pic. 8
Use an impact drill to remove all bolts, including spacers or washers, that secure the rail on the side where you inserted the sling, as shown in
Pic. 12
Insert the sling fabric into the rail that remains attached to the frame, then slide it down until it reaches the end of the rail, as shown in
Pic. 13
On the side still attached to the frame, use an impact drill to loosen all bolts about 3/4 of the way, as shown in
Pic. 14
Align the holes of the loose rail with the holes on the frame, then insert the bolts, spacers, or washers. For now, tighten them by hand, as shown in
Pic. 15
Pull the sling until it is evenly aligned with both ends of the rails. If needed, use pliers to smooth out any wrinkles in the fabric.
Caution: Avoid applying too much pressure with the pliers, as this may damage the sling. See
Pic. 16
A spreader tool is required and can be found on our website under the tools section. Turn the chair upside down and position the spreader tool between the rails at the back of the chair. This will help stretch the fabric properly.
Note: The fabric is designed to stretch up to 1 3/8″. See
Pic. 17
Secure all bolts using an impact drill, as shown in
Pics. 18 and 19
Use a rubber mallet to gently tap the end caps into place on the sling rails, as shown in
Pic. 21
Disclaimer: Please note that OutdoorPatioSupplies.com is not liable for any damage to sling frames or fabric during installation. Use the information in this guide at your own discretion.
If your chair has a back support bar, please follow the instructions below.
Flip the chair upside down and position the spreader tool on the top section of the rails. Remove the end cap and insert one end of the bar into the rail with the hole. Next, remove the end cap on the opposite side. Spread the rails, slide the bar into place, and reattach the end caps. As shown in
Pics. 7, 8
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