How to disassemble a sofa book?

In some cases, and with a small sofa during transportation or discharge, difficulties may arise, and what can we say about modifications that have large dimensions. Large furniture will need to be disassembled so that it goes into any doorways. In a dismantled form, the sofa is easier to carry, it will fit easily in the elevator car and in the back of the car. A huge plus will also be the fact that the analysis will save space in the body, in which you can load other things.

The sofa acquired its name “book” because the folding of this mechanism resembles an open book. This transformation mechanism is steadily popular among our compatriots because of 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 is easily converted into a bed (ottoman, couch) and back to the sofa by means of an ordinary hinged device.

1. To spread the sofa, you need to raise the seat up until it clicks, then lower the seat.
2. The “sofa-book” is assembled in the reverse order: the seat is raised again, they hear a click, and then the design folds.

Of the key positive qualities of the "book" can distinguish such.

1. The transformation mechanism is simple. Even a child is able to easily cope with it. It is only necessary to quickly and simply raise the seat until it clicks and lower it down.
2. During the transformation, it stands reliably, does not move. The floor does not scratch.
3. Fits freely 2 people.
4. Spacious niche hide 2 pillows, blanket, sheets, bedspread.

The main drawback of the mechanism is the need for the arrangement of furniture at a distance from the wall. Otherwise, the sofa cannot be transformed, or when unfolding, you can damage the wall covering. Since the surface of the sleeping place of the “sofa-book” is formed by the seat and back - its area is far from perfect. Fans of the "expanse" need a little pacify their own needs and settle in a limited, but usually flat place to sleep.

Each sofa model has its own dismantling techniques and transformation mechanisms. Therefore, the set of tools that will be required during the analysis of 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 with the following tool:

• open-end spanners on 10, 12 and 14;
• pliers and long pliers;
• straight and Phillips screwdrivers;
• a screwdriver with various polyhedron nozzles.

With this kit you can easily disassemble the furniture. Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare adhesive 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 discharge).

To figure out how to dismantle the “sofa book” of the old model, you should carefully study its structure and transformation mechanism. Such a sofa includes 4 basic parts: a back, a seat, a box and persistent levels of a back. Some versions have sides with armrests. Another, more modern modification is the “Eurobook”, in which the box is designed to contain bedding.

The parsing algorithm is simple.

1. On the inside, you need to find mounts. They are visible or masked with 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 using a furniture stapler.
3. The side panels are the first to disconnect, after that the seat, and only then the backrest itself.

Repair of the folding mechanism of the sofa-book is given below.