How to assemble a Eurobook sofa
Sofas with a folding Eurobook mechanism are quite popular among customers. Due to the absence of complicated mechanisms, the furniture unfolds easily. The front part slides out, leaving an empty space in its original place. Then the back of the sofa must be lowered horizontally into the resulting free space. After which the sofa can be used.
After purchasing and delivering upholstered furniture, the question arises about its high-quality assembly. How to assemble a sofa with the Eurobook mechanism yourself? For such purposes, manufacturers include detailed instructions with a description of the parts and an assembly diagram in the packaged structural elements.
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What tools will you need to assemble the Eurobook sofa?
In order to perform quality work, you need to stock up on a set of tools and materials:
- Wrench, adjustable wrench;
- Furniture stapler, adhesive tape;
- Screwdrivers of various types;
- Fastening elements included in the basic package.
Nuances of the work
Any work process has its own subtleties that it is advisable to take into account. When assembling furniture yourself, you should pay attention to a number of recommendations:
- It is recommended to assemble the furniture with an assistant, due to the bulkiness of the structure.
- After delivery of the sofa, all elements are carefully inspected for defects (scratches, manufacturing defects), the color tones of the elements must be compared based on similarity, and the external condition of the material must be checked. Check the number of components stated in the instructions with their actual availability. Check the operation and strength of all movable mechanisms; there should also be no squeaking.
- If you are installing a corner sofa (right-sided, left-sided), additionally mark the frame, armrests, seats, and backrest.
- During assembly work, the fastening nuts only need to be “tightened”; after a full check of the functioning of the folding mechanism, the fasteners should be firmly pulled through with a screwdriver.
- During assembly, do not sit down or place heavy objects on the original structure.
- Be careful and precise in connections and fasteners. If parts are distorted or lack symmetry, they may not be used correctly. Additional weight load during further use will aggravate the situation, resulting in breakage.
IMPORTANT! There should be no children in the assembly area. Tools and small fasteners can fall into the hands of a child!
Assembly sequence
How to assemble a Eurobook sofa? After inspection and confidence in the suitability of the components of the sofa with the Eurobook mechanism, you can proceed to the main stages of installation. The process is labor-intensive and requires special care.
Guaranteed quality furniture assembly can be provided by an independent craftsman for a fee. But, if you have temporary financial difficulties, or you are absolutely confident in your professionalism, then feel free to start the process.
The first stage begins with the assembly of the lower part (base), which is considered the support. You should first screw on the legs and rotating wheels. When the base is ready, we proceed to the remaining parts.
The second stage is the assembly of the armrests and the main part. The armrests are assembled sequentially and secured using self-tapping screws. Then we fix the finished elements to the base. Next, the frame is assembled and the seat is placed.
The third stage is the final one. The back of the sofa is secured with bolts and nuts. Afterwards the seat and pillows are installed. The main seat is installed strictly at a right angle, while it is fixed to the sides.
The article outlines the nuances that you need to pay attention to when assembling a sofa with the Eurobook mechanism yourself, as well as the correct sequence of actions.