Better Homes and Gardens Lana Modern Writing Desk User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2018-07-10 Rev. 0001-B Factory: DGSFCL
Lana Modern Writing Desk
Stock # BH48-084-099-04
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:
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DATE PURCHASED: / /

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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: Lana Modern Writing Desk
MODEL # BH48-084-099-04
MADE IN CHINA
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 200 lb. (90.8 kg)
MAXIMUM LOAD 20 lb. (9.1 kg)
MAXIMUM LOAD 10 lb. (4.5 kg)
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 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 KD unit.
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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- Back Panel (Qty. 1) C-Left Side Panel (Qty. 1)
D- Right Side Panel (Qty. 1) E- Left Partition Panel (Qty. 1) F- Right Partition Panel (Qty. 1)
G- Middle Stretcher (Qty. 1) H- Middle Crossbar (Qty. 1) I- Left Bottom Panel (Qty. 1)
J- Right Bottom Panel (Qty. 1) K- Leg (Qty. 2)

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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.
L- Small Drawer Front Panel M- Small Drawer Left Side Panel N- Small Drawer Right Side Panel
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 2)
O- Small Drawer Back Panel P- Small Drawer Bottom Panel Q- Large Drawer Front Panel
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 1)
R- Large Drawer Left Side Panel S- Large Drawer Right Side Panel T- Large Drawer Back Panel
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
U- Large Drawer Bottom Panel (Qty. 1) V- Large Drawer Bottom Support (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. 42+2 extra) (Qty. 42+2 extra) (Qty. 56+2 extra)
(4) M4 x 38 mm Screw (5) M4 x 50 mm Screw (6) Handle with Back Plate
(Qty. 12+1 extra) (Qty. 12+1 extra) (Qty. 1)
(7) 21mm Handle Bolt (8) 1/4” x 40 mm Bolt (9) Lock Washer (10) Flat Washer
(Qty. 2+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra)
Hex Wrench Glue Touch-up Pen
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 1)
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. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on one Small Drawer Front Panel (L)
with a Phillips screwdriver.
Cam Bolt
(4 used in this step)
②
Lx2

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Assembly Instructions
3. Insert four 30 mm Wood Dowels (3) into the inner holes on one Small Drawer Back Panel (O) as a
guide. Tap it in with a rubber mallet, if necessary. 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. Align the drilled holes on the Small Drawer Left and Right Side Panels (M and N) with the inserted
Wood Dowels (3) on the Small Drawer Back Panel (O), and then press them together. Fasten the Small
Drawer Side Panels (M and N) in place with four 38 mm Screws (4).
M
N
O
3
3
4
4
x2
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
③
M4 x 38 mm Screw
(4 used in this step)
④

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Assembly Instructions
5. Slide one Small Drawer Bottom Panel (P) into the grooves between the Small Drawer Side Panels (M
and N) until fully inserted into the groove of the Small Drawer Back Panel (O).
x2
P
M
N
O

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Assembly Instructions
6. Attach one Small Drawer Front Panel (L) to the Small Drawer Side Panels (M and N) and fasten them
in place with four 30 mm Wood Dowels (3) and four Cam Locks (1).
7. Repeat the same procedure to assemble the other Small Drawer.
Cam Lock
(4 used in this step)
①
x2
N
M
P
L
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
③

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Assembly Instructions
8. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Large Drawer Front Panel and
Back Panels (Q and T) with a Phillips screwdriver.
Q
T
Cam Bolt
(6 used in this step)
②

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Assembly Instructions
9. Attach the Large Drawer Left and Right Side Panels (R and S) to the Large Drawer Front Panel (Q)
with four Cam Locks (1).
10. Attach the Large Drawer Bottom Support (V) to the Large Drawer Front Panel (Q) with one 30 mm
Wood Dowel (3) and one Cam Lock (1).
Q
S
V
R
Cam Lock
(5 used in this step)
①
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(1 used in this step)
③

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Assembly Instructions
11. Slide the Large Drawer Bottom Panel (U) into the grooves between the Large Drawer Side Panels (R
and S) until fully inserted into the groove of the Large Drawer Front Panel (Q).
Q
S
V
R
U

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Assembly Instructions
12. Attach the Large Drawer Back Panel (T) to the Large Drawer Bottom Support (V) with one 30 mm
Wood Dowel (3) and one Cam Lock (1). Make sure that the Large Drawer Back Panel (T) fits securely
into the Large Drawer Bottom Panel (U).
Cam Lock
(1 used in this step)
①
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(1 used in this step)
③
V
T
U

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Assembly Instructions
13. Fasten the Large Drawer Back Panel (T) to the Large Drawer Side Panels (R and S) with four 38 mm
Screws (4).
T
S
R
M4 x 38 mm Screw
(4 used in this step)
④

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Assembly Instructions
14. Attach the Handle with Back Plate (6) to the outside of the Large Drawer Front Panel (Q) with two
21mm Handle Bolts (7).
Q6
7
Handle with Back Plate
(1 used in this step)
⑥
21mm Handle Bolt
(2 used in this step)
⑦

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Assembly Instructions
15. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Panels (A, B, C, D, E and F)
with a Phillips screwdriver.
A
B
C
D
E
F
Cam Bolt
(28 used in this step)
②

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Assembly Instructions
16. Attach the Middle Stretcher (G) and Middle Crossbar (H) between the Partition Panels (E and F) with
six Cam Locks (1) and four 30 mm Wood Dowels (3).
F
G
H
E
3
1
Cam Lock
(6 used in this step)
①
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
③

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Assembly Instructions
17. Attach the Back Panel (B) to the Partition Panels (E and F) with four Cam Locks (1) and four 30 mm
Wood Dowels (3).
Cam Lock
(4 used in this step)
①
1
3
E
F
B
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
③

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Assembly Instructions
18. Attach the Side Panels (C and D) to the Back Panel (B) with four Cam Locks (1) and four 30 mm Wood
Dowels (3).
3
1
C
D
B
Cam Lock
(4 used in this step)
①
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
③