Better Homes and Gardens Canton BHS036158813001 User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2020-04-15 Rev. 0001-A
Canton Executive Writing Desk
Stock # BHS036158813001 Espresso
# BHS036158813002 Natural
ADULT ASSEMBLY 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: / /

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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG : Canton Executive Writing Desk
MODEL # BHS036158813001 / BHS036158813002
SPECIAL NOTE
Please read the instruction sheets completely before assembly. Examine all packaging
material before discarding carton. Remove any remaining staples from the carton before
discarding. Remove all parts from carton and separate into groups as indicated on part
list. Please ensure all parts are included prior to assembly. Use of power tools to
complete assembly is not recommended.
M A X I M U M R E C O M M E N D E D W E I G H T
L O
A D S
MAXIMUM LOAD 13.6 kg / 30 lb.
MAXIMUM LOAD 90.8 kg / 200 lb.
MAXIMUM LOAD 4.5 kg / 10 lb.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR USE WITHIN THE MAXIMUM
WEIGHTS INDICATED. USE WITH LOAD HEAVIER THAN THE MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
INDICATED MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY, CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY.

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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, 5 and 6 of this instruction manuals.
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 KD unit.
GLUE
XX
FINAL
1 2 43
1234

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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- Left Side Panel (Qty. 1) C- Partition Panel (Qty. 1)
D- Left Back Panel (Qty. 1) E- Left Bottom Panel (Qty. 1) F- Bottom Front Support (Qty. 1)
F1- Bottom Back Support (Qty. 1) G- Bottom Side Support (Qty. 2) H- Short Crossbar (Qty. 2)
I- Right Side Base (Qty. 1) J- Right Side Panel (Qty. 1) K- Front Molding (Qty. 1)
L- Back Molding (Qty. 1) M- Slide Support (Qty. 1) N- Modesty Panel (Qty. 1)
O- Long Crossbar P- Left Upper Drawer Front P1- Upper Drawer Left Side
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 2)
P2- Upper Drawer Right Side P3- Left Upper Drawer Back Panel Q- Middle Drawer Front
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 1) (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.
Q1- Middle Drawer Left Side Q2- Middle Drawer Right Side Q3- Middle Drawer Back Panel
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
Q4- Left Drawer Bottom Panel R- Right Upper Drawer Front R1- Right Upper Drawer Back Panel
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
R2- Right Upper Drawer Bottom Panel R3- Right Upper Drawer Bottom Support S- File Drawer Front
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
S1- File Drawer Left Side S2- File Drawer Right Side S3- File Drawer Back Panel
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
S4- File Drawer Bottom Panel T- Guide Rail U- Guide Block
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 4)
V- File Plate W- 16” Ball Bearing Slide X- 12” Ball Bearing Slide
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 6)

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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) Large Cam Lock (2) Cam Bolt (3) M8 x 30 mm Large Wood Dowel
(Qty. 55+2 extra) (Qty. 72+2 extra) (Qty. 50+2 extra)
(4) M6 x 30 mm Small Wood Dowel (5) Small Cam Lock (6) M4 x 38 mm Screw
(Qty. 9+1 extra) (Qty. 17+1 extra) (Qty. 20+1 extra)
(7) M4 x 25 mm Screw (8) M3.5 x 12 mm Screw (9) Cam Lock Cover
(Qty. 2+1 extra) (Qty. 48+2 extra) (Qty. 10+1 extra)
(10) Knob (11) 19 mm Bolt Glue Touch-up Pen (Qty. 1)
(Qty. 5) (Qty. 5+1 extra) (Qty. 2) (Only Used for BHS0025004001)
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 listed. Assemble the unit
on a carpeted floor or the empty carton to avoid any scratch.
2. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Drawer Fronts (P, Q, R and S)
using a Phillips screwdriver.
② x 17
PQ
R
S
2

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Right Upper Drawer Assembling
3. Fasten the Upper Drawer Left and Right Side Panels (P1 and P2) to the Right Upper Drawer Front (R) by
engaging four Small Cam Locks (5). (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement).
4. Slide the Right Upper Drawer Bottom Panel (R2) into the grooves on the Upper Drawer Left and Right
Side Panels (P1 and P2) until fully inserted into the Right Upper Drawer Front (R).
R
P1
P2
P1
P2
R
5
5
R2
⑤ x 4

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Right Upper Drawer Assembling
5. Fasten the Right Upper Drawer Bottom Support (R3) to the Right Upper Drawer Front (R) with one
Small Cam Lock (5) and one 30 mm Small Wood Dowel (4). Make sure that you use a small amount of
glue with both ends of all dowels.
NOTE: It is very important to use a small amount of glue on both ends of dowels.
④ x 1
R
R3
4
5
⑤ x 1

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Right Upper Drawer Assembling
6. Fasten the Right Upper Drawer Back Panel (R1) to the Upper Drawer Left and Right Side Panels (P1
and P2) and Right Upper Drawer Bottom Support (R3) with six 38 mm Screws (6). Make sure that
Right Upper Drawer Bottom Panel (R2) fits securely into the groove of the Right Upper Drawer Back
Panel (R1). Tighten all the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
⑥ x 6
P1
P2
R1
P1
P2
6
6
6
R1

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Right Upper Drawer Assembling
7. Turn the assembled drawer upright.
8. Pick up the 12” Ball Bearing Slides (X) and separate the slide runners for the following step. Extend the
slide runner all the way forward. Press the plastic release lever of the ball bearing slides up and pull the
slide runner complete out.
9. Using the pilot holes as a guide, attach the separated slide runners to the Upper Drawer Left and Right
Side Panels (P1 and P2) respectively with three 12 mm Screws (8) per slide runner.
P1
P2
X
8
X
8
X
X
R
x 2
⑧ x 6

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Right Upper Drawer Assembling
10. Attach two Knobs (10) to the outside of the Right Upper Drawer Front (R) with two 19 mm Bolts (11).
⑩ x 2
x
2
10
11
10
11
R

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Left Upper Drawer Assembling
11. Fasten the Upper Drawer Left and Right Side Panels (P1 and P2) to the Left Upper Drawer Front (P) by
engaging four Small Cam Locks (5).
12. Slide one Left Drawer Bottom Panel (Q4) into the grooves on the Upper Drawer Left and Right Side
Panels (P1 and P2) until fully inserted into the Left Upper Drawer Front (P).
P
P1
P2
P1
P2
5Q4
5
⑤ x 4

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Left Upper Drawer Assembling
13. Fasten the Left Upper Drawer Back Panel (P3) between the Upper Drawer Left and Right Side Panels
(P1 and P2) with four 38 mm Screws (6). Make sure that Left Drawer Bottom Panel (Q4) fits securely
into the groove of the Left Upper Drawer Back Panel (P3). Tighten all the screws with a Phillips
screwdriver.
⑥ x 4
Q4
P1
P2
P3
P1
P2
P3
6
6

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Left Upper Drawer Assembling
14. Turn the assembled drawer upright.
15. Pick up the 12” Ball Bearing Slides (X) and separate the slide runners for the following step. Extend the
slide runner all the way forward. Press the plastic release lever of the ball bearing slides up and pull the
slide runner complete out.
16. Using the pilot holes as a guide, attach the separated slide runners to the Upper Drawer Left and Right
Side Panels (P1 and P2) respectively with three 12 mm Screws (8) per slide runner.
P1
P2
X
8
8
X
X
X
P
x 2
⑧ x 6

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Left Upper Drawer Assembling
17. Attach one Knob (10) to the outside of the Left Upper Drawer Front (P) with one 19 mm Bolt (11).
P
10
11
⑩ x 1
x
1

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Middle Drawer Assembling
18. Fasten the Middle Drawer Sides (Q1 and Q2) to the Middle Drawer Front (Q) by engaging four Small
Cam Locks (5).
19. Slide the other Left Drawer Bottom Panel (Q4) into the grooves on the Middle Drawer Sides (Q1 and
Q2) until fully inserted into the Middle Drawer Front (Q).
Q
Q1
Q2
Q1
Q2
Q
5
5
Q4
⑤ x 4

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Middle Drawer Assembling
20. Fasten the Middle Drawer Back Panel (Q3) between the Middle Drawer Sides (Q1 and Q2) with four 38
mm Screws (6). Make sure that the Left Drawer Bottom Panel (Q4) fits securely into the groove of the
Middle Drawer Back Panel (Q3). Tighten all the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
⑥ x 4
Q4
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q1
Q2
Q3
6
6

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Middle Drawer Assembling
21. Turn the assembled drawer upright.
22. Pick up the 12” Ball Bearing Slides (X) and separate the slide runners for the following step. Extend the
slide runner all the way forward. Press the plastic release lever of the ball bearing slides up and pull the
slide runner complete out.
23. Using the pilot holes as a guide, attach the separated slide runners to the Middle Drawer Sides (Q1 and
Q2) respectively with three 12 mm Screws (8) per slide runner.
⑧ x 6
X
8
X
8
X
Q1
Q2
X
Q
x 2

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Middle Drawer Assembling
24. Attach one Knob (10) to the outside of the Middle Drawer Front (Q) with one 19 mm Bolt (11).
⑩ x 1
x
1
10
11
Q