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Complete instructions for how to DIY!
For outdoor patio furniture sling
replacement, our expert instructions
will make the job easy! Whether you need
to know how to measure slings, how to
install new slings or remove old ones,
just follow the links below for complete
details!
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HOW TO MEASURE SLINGS
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Sling fabrics are available
in assorted colors and
patterns. Please go to the
Fabric Colors section
for availability
Step 1: Before measuring
Make sure all bolts are
tight, and measure as
closely to the bolts as
possible. If the sling
measures other than a
quarter-inch, half-inch,
three-quarter-inch, or inch,
then round up to the next
quarter-inch.
Step 2: Measure
width
Measure the seat from the
outside of the groove on the
left sling rail (Figure 1)
to the outside of the groove
on the right sling rail
(Figure 2); repeat on the
chair back. These
measurements are usually the
same, but sometimes a
chair’s seat is wider than
its back.
Step 3: Measure
length
Measure from the top of
chair’s rail to the bottom
end of the rail, following
the chair’s contour (Figure
3).
No-measure method
Your old sling can be used
as a pattern; mail it to
Patio Furniture Supplies,
1812 N 32 Court, Hollywood,
FL 33021, Attn: Patterns.
Original slings are not
returned. For instructions
on how to remove slings,
please start at Step 1
below.
Exclusive Order-by-Model
Method
Patio Sling Supplies has
sling patterns to fit most
models by leading
manufacturers like Brown
Jordan, Carter Grandle,
Lloyd Flanders, Tropitone,
Winston and Woodard. Click
on the manufacturer name
under "Categories" and then
the type of furniture to
select your model and
desired fabric. If you are
unsure of the model, click
here to email Patio
Furniture Supplies a photo
and we'll identify the right
sling for you.
Brown Jordan
Patio Furniture Supplies has
many Brown Jordan sling
patterns. Click on the drop
down menus to select your
product line and desired
fabric. If you are unsure of
the Brown Jordan style,
e-mail Patio Furniture
Supplies a photo of all your
furniture, and we will
e-mail you the name of the
product line. Or go to the
description page under the
sling category, and click on
the link for Brown Jordan
products.
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FIGURE 2
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Of the many brands and
models of patio furniture,
installing slings is easier
in some than in others. We
strongly recommend you look
at how your furniture is
built before you begin. All
"tight slings" are cut
narrower than the frame and
then tightened to the sling
rails to achieve a firm,
tight sling. |
Step 1: Remove sling
rail caps
Remove the sling rail caps
from the chair. A flat-head
screwdriver and a hammer may
be required.
Step 2: Remove bolts
from one side
Remove the bolts holding one
side of the sling rail to
the chair frame. Most
manufacturers use a 1/4" x
20 thread bolt; a 7/16"
socket or a 3/16" hex head
socket is usually effective.
Use a ratchet to break the
bolts loose, and remove them
with a drill socket. (Figure
1)
Step 3: Remove
support bars
The chair may have support
bars. If they are straight,
spread the sling rails apart
by using a screw clamp that
stretches instead of
squeezes. If the support
bars are curved, pull on the
center while pushing on one
end of the bar near the
sling rail. (Figure 2)
Step 4: remove the
old sling
To remove the old sling,
pull it through the sling
rail. Sometimes a pair of
pliers makes this job
easier. If the sling will
not be used as a pattern,
cut it down the middle and
remove it. (Figure 3)
Step 5: Install the
new sling
Insert a sling rod through
both sling pockets (one on
each side). Starting at the
top, insert the sling into
the sling rail; slide the
sling to the end of the
rail. (Figure 4)
Step 6: Replace the
bolts
Lay the chair on its side
and replace the bolts using
the drill socket. If the
bolt does not reach the
chair frame, loosen the
bolts on the opposite sling
rail, then tighten all the
bolts. (Figure 5)
Step 7: Finish
Complete the Job. Re-install
the support bars, if any. If
the support bars are curved,
it may be necessary to hit
the curve dead center with a
rubber mallet to tighten the
support bar. (Figure 6). Cut
the excess sling rod.
(Figure 7) Replace the end
caps. |
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FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
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