Ballard Designs Bourdonnais Desk User manual

PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED
FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
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PRODUCT NAME: Bourdonnais Desk
ITEM NUMBER: MO201
ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS : 30 3/8”H x 60”W x 30”D
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MADE IN CHINA

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Ltr.
A 10
B 10
Qty. Hardware Included
Ltr.
D
I
2
1
Qty. Components
C10
TOOLS NEEDED:
Phillips Screwdriver,
Allen Wrench (included)
-Two person assembly suggested.
Remove all parts, hardware and
protective packaging from carton
and carefully arrange on a clean,
level, padded surface.
NOTE: To avoid accidentally
discarding small parts or hardware,
retain all carton contents until
assembly and installation are complete.
E
F
Hardware IncludedLtr. Qty.
1
2
G
H2
1
Wall Anchoring
(Anti-Tip) Kit
Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from a furniture tip-over
Tip-Over Hazard
Prevent tipping accidents. Anchor your furniture.
WARNING
ANCHORING HARDWARE INCLUDED
Stretcher (G)
Leg (H)
Top (I)
Stretcher Hardware Packet
HARDWARE
Assemble in location for intended use.
Allen Bolts
Flat Washers
Lock Washers
Screws
Allen Wrench

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(B)
(C)
(A)
(H)
(I)
(A)
(C)
(B)
(H)
STEP 1: Carefully invert Top (I) onto a clean, level, padded surface. Set each Leg (H) into place with
pre-drilled hole oriented toward back as illustrated below. Align holes in Leg with t-nuts embedded in
Top then insert Bolts (A), Lock Washers (C) and Flat Washers (B) into all holes in the order shown.
NOTE: DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS AT THIS STAGE OF ASSEMBLY. Leave loose to permit legs to
move.
Pre-drilled hole

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(D)
STEP 2: Orient Stretcher (G) with stepped edge toward front of desk and angled pre-drilled holes
facing up. Gently fit doweled ends into pre-drilled holes in Legs (H). Insert a Screw (D) into each
angled hole and use a Phillips Screwdriver to firmly tighten and secure. NOTE: Be certain Screw pulls
Stretcher tight against side of Leg.
Finally, use Allen Wrench to fully tighten all 10 Allen Bolts previously installed in Step 1.
(G)
(H)
STEP 3: Center Drawer Front may be dropped down to create additional work surface. To release
drawer front, press down on latch lever. Replace by lifting Drawer Front to latch until it clicks and locks.

DRAWER REMOVAL: If neccessary, drawers may be removed by loosening Hex Bolt on underside
with Allen Wrench (E) then pulling Drawer completely out.
LEVELERS: Desk is equipped with Rotary Levelers under each corner. If necessary, Desk may be
adjusted by carefully lifting corner then turning Leveler clockwise/counterclockwise.
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(E)
Rotary
Levelers
Cleaning & Care:
DO NOT use alcohol based products or spray polisher as
they can damage the finish. Dust with soft cloth.

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Installation:
Ltr.
A2
Small Screw
Retention Belt
Qty. Hardware Included
B2
Large Screw
C4 Bracket
D2
WALL ANCHORING HARDWARE (ANTI-TIP)
1. Place furniture against wall at desired location then locate and mark a Wall Stud behind unit.
2. Corresponding to Stud location, attach one Bracket (C) to back of unit using Small Screw (B).
3. To keep hardware out of view after installation, attach remaining Bracket (C) INTO WALL STUD
with Large Screw (A) 2 inches below Bracket attached to back of unit.
4. Move unit into place, align Brackets then connect both using Retention Belt (D).
5. Confirm Belt is securely laced and locked.
Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from a furniture tip-over
Tip-Over Hazard
Prevent tipping accidents. Anchor your furniture.
WARNING
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WALL BRACKET MUST BE ATTACHED TO WALL STUD
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(C)
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