Better Homes and Gardens Ashwood Road BH53-084-899-02 User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2018-05-15 Rev. 0001-B Factory: HESLTD
Media Fireplace Ashwood Road
ADULT ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP REQUIRED
If you have any questions regarding assembly or if parts are missing, DO NOT return this item to the
store where it was purchased. Please call our customer service number and have your instructions
and parts list ready to provide the model name, part name or factory number:
866-942-5362
Pacific Standard Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Or visit our web site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for product assistance at
www.whalenstyle.com
Or e-mail your request to [e-mail]
LOT NUMBER:
DATE PURCHASED: / /
Stock # BH53-084-899-02

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QUALITY GUARANTEE
We are confident that you will be delighted with your Whalen Furniture purchase.
Should this product be defective in workmanship or materials or fail under normal use, we will
repair or replace it for up to one (1) year from date of purchase. Every Whalen Furniture product is
designed to meet your highest expectations. We guarantee that you will immediately see the value of
our fine furniture.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
State to State.
Customer Service: 866-942-5362
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., PST, Monday to Friday
www.whalenstyle.com
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED WEIGHT LOADS
FITS UP TO MOST 45” FLAT PANEL TVs
MAXIMUM LOAD 100 lb. (45.3 kg)
PLACE TV BEHIND THE STOPPER
MAXIMUM LOAD 50 lb. (22.6 kg)
MAXIMUM LOAD 15 lb. (6.8
kg)
THIS UNIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH CRT TVS. USE ONLY WITH FLAT
PANEL TVS AND AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT MEETING RECOMMENDED SIZE AND WEIGHT
LIMITS. NEVER USE WITH LARGER/HEAVIER THAN RECOMMENDED FLAT PANEL TVS OR
EQUIPMENT. TO AVOID INSTABILITY, PLACE FLAT PANEL TV IN THE CENTER OF THE UNIT; THE
BASE OF THE TELEVISION MUST BE ABLE TO REST ON THE SUPPORTING SURFACE OF THE
UNIT WITHOUT OVER-HANGING THE EDGES. IMPROPERLY POSITIONED FLAT PANEL TVS, OR
FLAT PANEL TVS INCLUDING OTHER EQUIPMENT THAT EXCEED RECOMMENDED SIZE AND
WEIGHT LIMITS COU
LD FALL OFF OR BREAK THE UNIT, CAUSING POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY.
MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: Media Fireplace Ashwood Road (BH53-084-899-02)
MADE IN CHINA

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IMPORTANT
Before you begin: Open, identify and count all parts prior to assembly. Lay out parts on a flat and non-
abrasive surface. You will need the parts identified on page 4 and 5 of this instruction manual.
NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE GLUE WITH DOWELS. EXCESS GLUE CAN BE WIPED
OFF WITH DAMP CLOTH.
Insert the Dowel at least half way by tapping lightly with a rubber mallet, IF NECESSARY.
CAM LOCK SYSTEM OPERATION
HOW THE KNOCK DOWN (KD) ASSEMBLY SYSTEM WORKS
1. Screw the Cam Bolt into the threaded inserts on the panel. Connect both panels together; making sure Cam
Bolt goes into the pre-drilled hole on the end of panel for Cam Lock.
2. Insert the Cam Lock into the pre-drilled large hole on the panel. Make sure the arrow on the face of Cam
Lock faces out and points towards Cam Bolt.
3. Take a Phillips screwdriver and rotate the Cam Lock clockwise to lock the Cam Bolt in place.
4. Plug the Cam Lock Cover into the cross slot of the Cam Lock to conceal the Cam.
You are now ready to assemble the fireplace.
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FINAL
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Parts and Hardware List
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all listed parts and hardware are present
before beginning assembly.
A- Top Panel ( Qty. 1 ) B- Base ( Qty. 1 ) C- Center Shelf ( Qty. 1 )
D- Center Crossbar ( Qty. 1 ) E- Left Lower Front Panel ( Qty. 1 ) F- Left Lower Side Panel ( Qty. 1 )
G- Right Lower Front Panel ( Qty. 1 ) H- Right Lower Side Panel ( Qty. 1 ) I- Lower Back Panel ( Qty. 2 )
J- Left Door ( Qty. 1 ) K- Right Door ( Qty. 1 ) L- Left Upper Side Panel ( Qty. 1 )
M- Right Upper Side Panel ( Qty. 1 ) N- Upper Front Panel ( Qty. 2 ) O- Upper Partition Panel ( Qty. 1 )
P- Adjustable Shelf ( Qty. 2 ) Q- Firebox Support (Qty. 1) R- Upper Back Panel ( Qty. 1 )
S- Stop Rail ( Qty. 1 ) Fireplace insert (Qty. 1) Remote control with battery (Qty. 1)

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Parts and Hardware List
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all listed parts and hardware are present
before beginning assembly.
(1) Cam Lock (2) Cam Bolt (3) M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(Qty. 35+1 extra) (Qty. 35+1 extra) (Qty. 40+2 extra)
(4) M3.5 x 12 mm Flat Head Screw (5) M4 x 50 mm Screw (6) M3.5 x 15 mm Washer Head Screw
(Qty. 4+1 extra) (Qty. 16+1 extra) (Qty. 14+1 extra)
(7) M7 x 50 mm Self-tapping Screw (8) Metal Bracket (9) M3.5 x 12 mm Pan Head Screw
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 8+1 extra)
(10) Left Bottom/Right Upper Pivot Hinge (11) Left Upper/Right Bottom Pivot Hinge (12) Push Magnetic Catch
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 2)
(13) M3 x 15 mm Pan Head Screw (14) Shelf Support (15) Cam Lock Cover
(Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 24+1 extra)
Glue (Qty. 1) Touch-up Pen (Qty. 1) Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (Qty. 2)
(Included in plastic bag)
Tools required: Phillips screwdriver and rubber mallet (not provided).

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Assembly Instructions
1. Unpack the unit and confirm that you have all the hardware and required parts. Assemble the unit on a
carpeted floor or the empty carton to avoid any scratch.
2. Screw the Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Top Panel (A), Lower Front Panels (E
and G) and Upper Front Panels (N) by a Phillips screwdriver.
Cam Bolt
(14 used in this step)
②
N
N
A
E
G
2

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Assembly Instructions
3. Screw fifteen Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Center Shelf (C).
4. Using the pilot holes as a guide, fasten two Push Magnetic Catches (12) to the Center Shelf (C) with
eight 15 mm Pan Head Screws (13).
C
C
12
13
2
Cam Bolt
(15 used in this step)
②
M3 x 15 mm Pan Head Screw
(8 used in this step)
⑬
Push Magnetic Catch
(2 used in this step)
⑫

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Assembly Instructions
5. Attach the Middle Crossbar (D) to the Center Shelf (C) with two Wood Dowels (3) and three Cam
Locks (1) (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement).
NOTE: You can use a small amount of glue with both ends of all dowels.
C
3
3
D1
1
Cam Lock
(3 used in this step)
①
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(2 used in this step)
③

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Assembly Instructions
6. Screw two Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Center Shelf (C).
Cam Bolt
(2 used in this step)
②
2
2
C

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Assembly Instructions
7. Screw four Cam Bolts (2) into the back small holes on the Base (B).
Cam Bolt
(4 used in this step)
②
2
B

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Assembly Instructions
8. Attach the Front Panels (N) to the Upper Side Panels (L and M) with four Wood Dowels (3) and four
Cam Locks (1).
N
1
3
1
3
M
NL
Cam Lock
(4 used in this step)
①
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
③

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Assembly Instructions
9. Attach the Upper Side Panel assemblies to the Top Panel (A) with four Wood Dowels (3) and four Cam
Locks (1).
10. Fasten the Upper Partition Panel (O) to the Top Panel (A) with one Wood Dowel (3) and two Cam
Locks (1).
3
1M
L
1
3
O
3
A
Cam Lock
(6 used in this step)
①
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(5 used in this step)
③

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Assembly Instructions
11. Attach the Center Shelf assembly to the Upper Side Panels (L and M) with four Wood Dowels (3) and
four 50 mm Screws (5).
12. Secure the Center Shelf assembly to the Upper Partition Panel (O) with one Wood Dowel (3) and two
Cam Locks (1).
3
1
M3
5
L
3
5
C
O
A
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(5 used in this step)
③
Cam Lock
(2 used in this step)
①
50 mm Screw
(4 used in this step)
⑤

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Assembly Instructions
13. Attach the Left Lower Side Panel (F) to the Left Lower Front Panel (E) with two Wood Dowels (3) and
two Cam Locks (1).
14. Fasten one Lower Back Panel (I) to the Left Lower Side Panel (F) with two Wood Dowels (3) and two
50 mm Screws (5).
15. Repeat the same procedure to combine the Right Lower Side and Front Panels (H and G) and the other
Lower Back Panel (I) together.
3
1
E
F
G
H
5
3
5
F
I
5
3
5
I
G
H
E
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(8 used in this step)
③
Cam Lock
(4 used in this step)
①
50 mm Screw
(4 used in this step)
⑤

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Assembly Instructions
16. Attach the Left Lower Side Panel assembly to the Center Shelf (C) with four Wood Dowels (3) and six
Cam Locks (1).
17. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Right Lower Side Panel assembly at the opposite end.
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(8 used in this step)
③
Cam Lock
(12 used in this step)
①
F
E
I
G
H
I
C
3
1

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Assembly Instructions
18. Attach the Base (B) to Lower Side Panel assemblies with eight Wood Dowels (3) and eight 50 mm
Screws (5).
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(8 used in this step)
③
3
3
5
5
5
5
3
3
F
E
I
G
H
I
B
50 mm Screw
(8 used in this step)
⑤

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Assembly Instructions
19. Fasten the Lower Back Panels (I) to the Base (B) with four Cam Locks (1).
Cam Lock
(4 used in this step)
①
B
I
I
1
1

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Assembly Instructions
20. Align two Metal Brackets (8) to the pilot holes on the Center Crossbar (D) and the Lower Front Panels
(E and G) and fasten them in place with four 12 mm Flat Head Screws (4).
4
8
D
E
G
Metal Bracket
(2 used in this step)
⑧
M3.5 x 12 mm Flat Head Screw
(4 used in this step)
④

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Assembly Instructions
21. Now, go back and securely tighten all the Cam Locks and the Screws. Make sure that all the parts are
tight and there are no gaps between the parts. This will help keep the unit square.
22. Align the Back Panel (R) to the pilot holes on the back stretcher of Top Panel (A) and fasten it in place
with fourteen 15 mm Washer Head Screws (6).
M3.5 x 15 mm Washer Head Screw
(14 used in this step)
⑥
R
6

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Assembly Instructions
23. Using the pilot holes as a guide, fit the Left Bottom Pivot Hinge (10) to the Left Door (J) with two 12
mm Pan Head Screws (9). Make sure that the pivot pin points towards the against edge.
24. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Right Bottom Pivot Hinge (11) to the Right Door (K).
10
9
J
11
9
K
Right Bottom Pivot Hinge
(1 used in this step)
⑪
Left Bottom Pivot Hinge
(1 used in this step)
⑩
M3.5 x 12 mm Pan Head Screw
(4 used in this step)
⑨