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George Compact Cot

Assembly User Guide

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Before you start...

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•      The cot you have purchased is produced from carefully selected natural 

        timbers. You may notice some variation in the grain and colour of 

        different component parts, which is normal for furniture produced using 

        natural wood. Even within the same tree, the colour of the timber will 

        vary depending on the age of the growth. Colour variation is a natural 

        characteristic of most timber products.

•      This cot is suitable for use by infants from birth.

•      The mattress size required to fit this cot is L1000 x W500 x H100mm. 

•      For details on how to maintain your furniture please see our ‘How to....

 look after your furniture’ section.

•      We suggest you spend some time reading this manual before following

        the simple step-by-step assembly instructions. 

•      Check you have all of the components and tools listed in this manual

        before you start.

•      Make sure you have enough space to lay out the parts before starting.

•      Do not discard any of the packaging until you have checked that you

        have all parts and fittings listed. When discarding packaging take care

        and consideration for others and the environment.

•      Assembly to be conducted by a responsible adult.

•      When assembling your cot be aware of the safety of yourself and others.

•      Some of the assembly will be easier with two people. Seek assistance 

        when lifting large or heavy items.

•      When assembling this furniture be aware of the safety of yourself and 

        others.

•      Assemble your cot on a clean, soft and level surface to avoid

        damaging the floor or your unit.

•      Assemble your cot in the room intended for use and as close to its final 

        position as possible.

•      Keep any tools provided or spare fittings for future use. Only use the

        tools specified.

•      Assemble all parts loosely, by hand, before tightening any bolts or

        fixings.

•      This product conforms to BS EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013.

WARNINGS:

•      This cot is only intended to be used by one child at a time.

•      To prevent injury from falls do not use the cot once the child is able to 

        climb out.

•      The bottom position of the cot base is the safest. You should use the cot 

        in this position as soon as your baby is able to sit up.

•      When adjusting the position of the cot base please ensure that all excess 

        parts or fittings are removed from inside the cot.

•      Do not use your cot if any part is broken, torn or missing. Please contact 

        Customer Services.

•      All assembly fittings should be tightened properly and checked regularly 

        to ensure that no screws are loose and re-tightened as required. Loose 

        screws or fittings could trap parts of the body, or clothing (e.g. ribbons, 

        drawstrings, necklaces ) this could pose a risk of strangulation.

•      Do not place or leave anything in the cot, attach anything to the cot, or 

        place it close to another product which could provide a foothold, present 

        a danger of suffocation or strangulation (e.g. ribbons, strings, blind cords 

        etc.).

•      Children are likely to play, bounce and climb on cots, therefore the cot 

        should not be placed too close to blinds, curtain pulls, or other strings or 

        cords as this could pose a risk of strangulation.

•      The cot should be positioned tight against a wall, or have a gap of at least 

        300mm between the wall and the side of the cot.

•      Do not place your cot near heat sources, windows, other furniture or 

        electrical sockets.

•      Do not place your cot in the close proximity of an open fire and other 

        sources of heat, such as radiators, electric or gas fires.

•      Keep plastic bags away from children or animals.

•      Keep fittings and small parts out of reach of children and animals.

•      Do not place components directly onto hard floors or other abrasive 

        surfaces where they may become damaged.

•      Do not use power tools such as drills and power drivers, as this may 

        damage the frame or fittings. Only use hand screwdrivers.

•       Do not modify or alter the cot in any way.

•       Do not allow children to climb up the side of the cot.

•       Please ensure that any visitors that use the furniture are aware of its 

        correct use and operation.

•       Lift the cot when moving along the floor, do not drag as this can cause 

        damage.

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WARNINGS:

•     The cot is designed to be dismantled for storage or transportation. Please 

       ensure you follow these assembly instructions in reverse order and keep all 

       parts and fittings together.

       Mattress

•     The mattress size required to fit this cot is L1000 x W500 x H100mm. 

•     The maximum allowable mattress height for this cot is 100mm.

       Only use the mattress size stated and do not use more than one mattress.

•     The gaps between the sides and ends of the mattress and the cot should 

       not exceed 30mm in any position. This is to reduce the risk of children’s 

       limbs becoming caught in the gap.

•     The thickness of the mattress chosen should be such that the internal 

       height (distance between the top of the mattress and the top of the cot

       frame) is at least 500mm in the lowest position of the cot base and at 

       least 200mm in the highest position of the cot base.

•     The maximum height (i.e. top surface) of any mattress fitted must not 

       exceed the line marked on the inside of the cot.

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You should have:

x2 

(ends)

A

x2 

(sides)

B

x1 

(base)

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How to…

…assemble your furniture

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8cm

x12 50mm

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x12

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x1

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Step-by-step:

Step 1

Fasten cot ends to cot side.  

Please note: 

 Insert barrel nuts and fasten bolts securely, using the allen key.

A

B

A

Step 2

Fasten mattress base to cot ends at the required height according to your babies’ size.  

Please note: 

 Insert barrel nuts and fasten bolts securely, using the allen key.

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Step-by-step:

Step 3

Attach the final cot side to the cot ends.  

Please note: 

 Insert barrel nuts and fasten bolts securely, using the allen key.

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D

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D

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E

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How to…

…use your furniture

How to…

…look after your furniture

• Only use on a firm ground which is on a horizontal level and dry.

This furniture is designed for private and domestic use only e.g. around

the home. This furniture is designed for private and domestic use e.g. 

around the home. This furniture is not designed or intended for 

commercial use e.g. pubs, restaurants, hotels etc.

This product is not intended for outdoor use.

We recommend you use a mattress size 100cm x 50cm. There should 

never be a gap of more than 3cm between the mattress and sides and 

ends of the cot.

To prevent injury, the cot should not be used as soon as the child is able

to climb out of the cot unaided.

• Spillages should be mopped up immediately and the item should not be

used until completely dry.

Only clean using a damp cloth and mild detergent, do not use bleach or

abrasive cleaners.

Occasionally please check that there are no loose screws on your furniture.

This product should not be discarded with household waste.  Take to your

local authority waste disposal centre.

Dust your wooden furniture, at least on a weekly basis. Use a soft, lint

free cloth dampened with water, alternatively use a microfibre cloth,

which clings to dust particles.

Do not use silicone based spray polish as the silicone can soak into the

grain of the wood causing permanent damage.

Do not place your wooden furniture next to any sources of heat. The

temperature changes can damage the wood.

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Trouble shooting

Bolts are missing.

Some of our furniture has more than one fitting pack included in the 

box, so please make sure the box is thoroughly checked.

Top Tip:

Before assembling your furniture put all of your fittings into a tupperware box

and sort them into the correct sizes and types.

This makes assembly quicker and easier and helps to avoid losing parts.

You can also store these instructions, the tools supplied and any spares in

the box for future use.

Parts do not line up or holes are in the wrong place.

Make sure you have fitted parts the correct way round. Where possible we

have labelled parts to make this obvious, but in some cases it is still possible to

fit parts incorrectly and therefore the product will not go together.

Bolts won’t fit?

All our flat pack furniture is designed and manufactured with specific 

tolerances. Sometimes this requires that parts are fitted in a specific sequence,

so always follow the assembly instructions. Do not tighten any fixings until all

are in place. Tightening bolts prior to assembling all parts can make it too tight

to fit other parts. Loosen all fittings and try to fit bolts again. 

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Customer services information  

If you have any problems, need more

information or spare parts, or even just

some advice on your product, then

don’t hesitate to contact customer

services at the telephone number or

address shown opposite. N.B. When

calling or writing please have your

product spec code handy.

Call

0800 952 0101

Write

ASDA Stores Ltd. Asda House, Southbank,

Great Wilson Street, Leeds, LS11 5AD. 

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Product description: George Home Compact Cot White/Natural/Grey/

Yellow/Teal/Dark Pink/Pink/Blue/Navy/Black

Spec Code: 17G.02.16.457.WHITE/17G.02.16.457.NAT/

17G.02.16.457.GREY/17G.02.16.457.YELLOW/17G.02.16.457.TEAL/

17G.02.16.457.DPINK/17G.02.16.457.PINK/17G.02.16.457.BLUE/

17G.02.16.457.NAVY/17G.02.16.457.OTH

Supplier model number:GHCCOTWHT/GHCCOTNAT/GHCCOTGREY/

GHCCOTYELL/GHCCOTTEAL/GHCCOTPINK/GHCCOTDUSPINK/

GHCCOTBLUE/GHCCOTNAVY/GHCCOTBLACK