Safety First
For your safety and comfort, please read and observe all the precautions listed within. Use only hardware strong enough for the purpose, such as 3/8″ steel hooks and welded steel chain. (Available from us)
Location
Your Good Life hanging chair is versitile! It can be hung on a porch or deck, from a limb of a tree or even indoors. Be sure that there is ample room for the chair to swing. Do not place it where the wooden bar could possibly hit a window.
Hanging Height
The hanging height needed for your chair is at least 7’ or 84″. If the space that you have is higher than that then it is suggested that you use welded steel chain to adjust for the difference. Although everyone has their own personal preferences, the general distance between the floor and the bottom of your chair should be approximately 18″. If using the chain, attach it to the chair by using the “S” hook. Make sure that the hook passes through all six loops at the top of the chair. Do not overload the chair more than 250 lbs. Do not allow chain to become twisted by twirling. Either of these conditions may damage or weaken the chain or dislodge the hook.
Installing the Hook
Make certain the wooden supports you are using are strong enough. We recommend live tree limbs be a minimum of 8″ in diameter or that ceiling joists be at least 2″ by 8″. Do not use dead tree limbs or joists which are cracked, split or rotten or which are too soft to properly hold the screw hook. Drill a pilot hole where you want your hook. This pilot hole should be approximately 1/2 the diameter of the screw of the hook. For example, if the hook is 3/8″ in diameter, then the pilot hole should be approximately 3/16″. Screw the hook into the pilot hole. Be sure to set the screw deep enough that the eye is against the wood but do not overtighten the screw or allow the hook assembly or eye screw to be twisted or bent. Install screw hooks only on the underside of the limb or joist. Your chair should not pull sideways on the hook.
Safe Use of Chair
Follow installation directions carefully. Prior to each use, inspect your chair, hardware, installation points and objects supporting your chair for wear or weakness. Proceed carefully and take your time getting into and out of your chair. Swing gently. The chair is not a playground swing and excessive swinging and other rough play may result in falls and may wear out your chair and hardware prematurely. Small children should not play unsupervised in your chair. Maximum safe weight limit is 250 lbs.
Care of Your Chair
Under normal use, your chair will last for years. If it is used outdoors you can increase its useful life by putting it away during seasons when it’s not in use (store it dry), hanging it where it will be shaded most of the day, and protecting it from dogs, rodents and other animals which might chew or nest in the rope. Do not underestimate the ability of squirrels and chipmunks getting to the chair and chewing through the rope.
Cleaning Your Chair
The synthetic rope of your chair is washable with warm water and a mild detergent or soap. Don’t use harsh chemical cleaners or bleach. Rinse well and dry it thoroughly before storage.
The Wood Finish
Your chair’s wood spreader board is solid white oak. Left alone it will weather to a natural barn grey. If you prefer to keep the attractive look of finished wood, we recommend you re-varnish it frequently (every six months of outdoor use). We used a gloss marine spar varnish on it originally so you may wish to continue with a similar product
Repairs or Replacement
At Good Life Products, we are committed to offering the highest quality products at fair prices. We guarantee all of our products against defects in workmanship and materials (not including damage due to misuse or abuse) for 1 year from date of purchase. If a manufacturing defect becomes evident within a year of purchase, we will repair or replace your chair at no charge (excluding shipping costs). After one year we will repair your chair (when possible) for a small charge. The white oak spreader bar is guaranteed against breakage for as long as the rope is in usable condition and the wood has been revarnished every year according to directions. Not varnishing the spreader bar each and every year invalidates free replacement warranty on it. Many repairs are possible to be done by you at home. Please do not send products back to us without calling for approval and shipping directions first. We will give you a full credit (excluding shipping costs) if the product is unrepairable and is within the warranty period.