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Of the many brands and styles 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 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 the sling spline through the 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)
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