How to disassemble a sofa book?

In some cases, and with a small sofa, difficulties may arise during transportation or ejection, and what can we say about modifications that have large dimensions. Large furniture will need to be disassembled to fit into any door openings. In a disassembled form, the sofa is easier to carry, it will easily fit in the elevator car and in the back of a car. It will also be a huge plus that parsing will save space in the body, into which other things can be loaded.

The sofa acquired its name "book" due to the fact that the folding of this mechanism resembles an open book. This transformation mechanism is steadily popular with our compatriots due to its practicality, comfort and reliability. Elements of a sofa with a "book" transformation mechanism are 2 iron or wooden supports with fixed spring devices or another type of filler. The sofa-book can be easily converted into a bed (ottoman, couch) and back into a sofa by means of an ordinary hinge device.

1. To spread the sofa, you need to lift the seat up until it clicks, then the seat is lowered.
2. The "sofa-book" is assembled in the reverse order: the seat is raised again, a click is heard, and then the structure is folded.

Of the key positive qualities of the "book" are the following.

1. The transformation mechanism is simple. Even a child can handle it with ease. You just need to quickly and easily raise the seat until it clicks and lower it down.
2. Stands securely during transformation, does not move. The floor does not scratch.
3. Fits freely 2 people.
4. Spacious niche will hide 2 pillows, a blanket, sheets, bedspread.

The main drawback of the mechanism is the need to arrange furniture at a distance from the wall. Otherwise, the sofa cannot be transformed, or the wall covering may be damaged when unfolding. Since the surface of the sleeping place of the "sofa-book" is formed by the seat and back, its area is far from perfect. Lovers of "expanse" need a little to pacify their own requests and settle in a limited, but usually flat place to sleep.

Each sofa model has its own disassembly techniques and transformation mechanisms. Consequently, the set of tools that will be required when disassembling structural elements for their further loading and transportation may be different. If you do not know what is inside your furniture, it is recommended to stock up on the following tools:

• open-end wrenches for 10, 12 and 14;
• pliers and long-nose pliers;
• straight and Phillips screwdrivers;
• screwdriver with various polyhedron nozzles.

With this kit, you can easily disassemble furniture. Before starting work, you need to prepare scotch tape and stretch film for packing the elements of the sofa, as well as bags for fasteners, bolts, nuts, washers (if the furniture is disassembled for moving, and not for disposal).

To figure out how to dismantle the old-style "sofa-book", you should carefully study its structure and transformation mechanism. Such a sofa includes 4 basic parts: a backrest, a seat, a box and backrest strips. Some versions have side sides with armrests. Another, more modern modification - "Eurobook", in which the box is intended for keeping bedding.

The parsing algorithm is simple.

1. On the inside, you need to find fasteners. They are visible or disguised by the upholstery material.
2. To find the hidden fasteners, you will need to carefully unfasten the drapery, and at the end of the assembly work, attach it in place with a furniture stick.
3. The side panels are detached first, then the seat, and only then the backrest itself.

The repair of the folding sofa-book mechanism is given below.