I received this item previously and have been storing it without use. It has been stored outdoors, away from direct sunlight and rain, and I have only wiped it down lightly. I ask for your understanding and only offer it to those who can accept this condition (^^) When I received it, there were no instructions, and the only parts included were those shown in the images. I will package it as is, without disassembling it, using bubble wrap and then shipping it in a cardboard box.