Parallel Structure

Product Codes

Table

PS23	PS28	PS28V
PS23V

Warnings

Keep for reference: read carefully.

Always remember to be careful not to use the product improperly, considering its designated functions.

When the product is no longer used, do not abandon it, but take it to a suitable public waste collection facility.

To maintain the quality and finish of the surface, it is advisable to use protective articles (e.g. placemats or trivets) under objects that could scratched it.

The technological difference between wood and other materials is that woods are rich in water. Wood is therefore a hygroscopic material that is subject to water exchange with the external environment, which can cause dimensional variations and shrinkage cracks on a macroscopic level, inside a certain interval of possible humidity levels. The phenomenon of shrinkage in solid wood is inevitable because direct exposure to sun and air causes the wood to dry out naturally. Shrinkage cracks are therefore to be considered a physiological phenomenon and not proof of low quality of the material or of the presence of defects.

This product sheet complies with the legal obligations pursuant to the "Consumer Code" Decree n. 206 dated 6/9/2005 and the "Actuation Regulation" Decree n. 101 dated 8/2/1997.

Materials

Top
solid wood, veneered wood particles panel or glass

Frame
veneered multi-layered wood and solid wood

Support crosspiece
drawn aluminium

Ferrules
felt

Maintenance

Wood - Painting

For weekly maintenance, dust the surface with a dry cloth.
For dried dirt, use a well-squeezed out cloth, damp with warm water.
For greasy or oily dirt, use a damp sponge and dish washing detergent, and then wipe with a well-squeezed out cloth damp with warm water.
Warning! Apply the detergent directly on the damp sponge, and never on directly on the furniture.
Do not exert excessive pressure and always follow the grain on wood furniture.
Note that if you press or rub too hard, surfaces can become 'polished'.
Avoid using abrasives and products containing solvents, ammonia and/or alcohol.
Make sure to dry the surfaces completely after washing.

Glass

Dust the entire surface carefully to remove any dust (use a soft white cloth).
We advise using normal commercial products for cleaning delicate surfaces.
Rub the surface to be cleaned gently without concentrating just on the area requiring attention: start instead with a larger section and gradually work your way towards the area in the middle.
That way, you will avoid rings or scratches forming, which may be produced if you apply too much pressure to the surface.
Never use solvents or abrasive detergents.

Aluminium

We advise using normal commercial products for cleaning delicate surfaces and/or warm water and neutral soap.
Never use abrasives or products containing solvents, ammonia and/or alcohol.
Make sure to dry the surfaces completely after washing.

Instructions

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Warranty

B&B Italia guarantees the cover, the feet, the materials, accessories and mechanisms making up the product for 26 months from the date of manufacture (as stated on the "Product data sheet - Guarantee") against any manufacturing defect including lacquering and frame of non-upholstery products. In any case, it has to be pointed out that the materials, even if adequately lightfast to sunlight and artificial light, may be subject to alterations over time due to prolonged exposure to light, washing and ordinary mechanical wear. The guarantee refers to original product manufacturing defects and consists of replacement or repair, free of charge, of the unusable or defective parts, ascertained and acknowledged as such by B&B Italia or its representative. The guarantee does not cover anomalies and spoilage due to:

normal wear over time;
illegitimate use;
inappropriate care with treatments not complying with the enclosed instructions.

Moreover, the guarantee does not cover defects of non-compliance that cannot be attributed to B&B Italia (e.g. incorrect assembling of the product and/or assembling not complying with the assembling instructions). This provision also applies to those products that are designed to be installed directly by the consumer, in the presence of correct and exhaustive instructions. The guarantee shall be forfeited if the products are unassembled, modified or repaired by anyone who is not authorised by B&B Italia. Any intervention made in guarantee does not interrupt the course thereof. To exercise the rights deriving from this guarantee, the relevant "Product data sheet - Guarantee" shall be forwarded to B&B Italia (to the address stated below) bearing the date of manufacture; said "Product data sheet - Guarantee" shall therefore be retained for the entire period during which the guarantee is valid. B&B Italia S.p.A. 22060 Novedrate (CO) Italy, Strada Provinciale 32 n.15 For the purpose of better preserving the product over time it is recommended:

not to jump or sit on the overhanging parts, the backrests and the armrests;
not to drag the product, lifting it instead, so as to avoid damages to the parts resting on the floor;
to protect the product against shocks and contact with pointed and sharp elements and liquids or detergents containing corrosive agents;
to follow the care instructions listed in the specific section of the material enclosed with the product.

Designer

Michael Anastassiades

Michael Anastassiades is a Cypriot designer, based in London. He trained as a civil engineer at London’s Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine before taking a masters degree in industrial design at the Royal College of Art. In 1994 he launched his studio to explore the contemporary notions of culture and aesthetics through a combination of product, furniture and environmental design.

Positioned between fine art and design, his work aims to provoke dialogue, participation and interaction. He creates objects that are minimal and utilitarian, yet full of a vitality one might not expect. Anastassiades’ work is featured in permanent collections of many museums, among them the MoMa in New York, the Victoria and Albert museum and the MAK in Vienna. Recent solo exhibitions include “Time And Again” at the Geymüllerschlössel/MAK in Vienna, “To Be Perfectly Frank” at Svenskt Tenn in Stockholm, an installation at the Norfolk House music room at the Victoria & Albert museum in London, a project to celebrate the Cyprus Presidency at the European Parliament in Brussels.

He has designed products for various leading manufacturers including B&B Italia and Flos. In 2007 he set up the Michael Anastassiades production company creating a collection of lighting, furniture, jewellery and tabletop objects. The studio’s philosophy is a continuous search for eclecticism, individuality and timeless qualities in design.