Better Homes and Gardens Steele Series User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2016-09-24 Rev. 0001-A Factory: HESLTD
Steele Writing desk
Stock # BH46-084-599-01
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]
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DATE PURCHASED: / /

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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: Steele Writing desk (BH46-084-599-01)
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.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED WEIGHT LOADS
MAXIMUM LOAD 200 lb. (90.7 kg)
MAXIMUM LOAD 30 lb. (13.6 kg)
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR USE WITHIN THE MAXIMUM
WEIGHTS INDICATED. USE WITH LOADS HEAVIER THAN THE MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
INDICATED MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY, CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY.
MAXIMUM LOAD 10 lb. (4.5 kg)

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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- Left Side Panel (Qty. 1) C- Partition Panel (Qty. 1)
D- Right Side Panel (Qty. 1) E- Bottom Panel (Qty. 1) F- Bottom Long Support (Qty. 2)
G- Bottom Short Support (Qty. 2) H- Large Back Panel (Qty. 1) I- Short Crossbar (Qty. 1)
J- Long Crossbar (Qty. 1) K- Back Upper Stretcher (Qty. 1) L- Left Drawer Front (Qty. 1)
M- Left Drawer Back Panel N- Left Drawer Left Side O- Left Drawer Right Side
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
P- Left Drawer Bottom Panel Q- Left Drawer Bottom Support R- Right Upper Drawer Front
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
S- Right Upper Drawer Back Panel S1- Right Upper Drawer Left Side S2- Right Upper Drawer Right Side
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
T- Right Middle Drawer Front U- Right Middle Drawer Back Panel V- Right Middle Drawer Left Side
(Qty. 1) (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.
W- Right Middle Drawer Right Side X- Right Drawer Bottom Panel Y- File Drawer Front
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 3) (Qty. 1)
Y1- File Drawer Back Panel Y2- File Drawer Left Side Y3- File Drawer Right Side Y4- Guide Rail
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 2)
(1) Large Cam Lock (2) Cam Bolt (3) M6 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(Qty. 18+1 extra) (Qty. 36+1 extra) (Qty. 2+1 extra)
(4) M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel (5) M15 x 60 mm Wood Dowel (6) Small Cam Lock
(Qty. 16+1 extra) (Qty. 10+1 extra) (Qty. 18+1 extra)
(7) M4 x 38 mm Screw (8) M4 x 50 mm Screw (9) M3.5 x 15 mm
Washer Head Screw
(Qty. 18+1 extra) (Qty. 12+1 extra) (Qty. 14+1 extra)
(10) Handle Bolt (Qty. 8) (11) Handle (Qty. 4) (12) M4 x 19 mm Screw (Qty. 8+1 extra)
(13) Metal Bracket (Qty. 2) Glue (Qty. 1) Touch-up Pen (Qty. 1)
Tools required: Phillips screwdriver and hammer (not provided).

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Right Upper Drawer Assembling
1. Unpack the unit and confirm that you have all the hardware and required parts.
Assembly the unit on a
carpeted floor or the empty carton to avoid any scratch.
2. Securely screw 4 Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Right Upper Drawer Front (R).
3. Connect Right Upper Drawer Left and Right Side Panels (S1 and S2) to the Right Upper Drawer Front (R)
by engaging four Small Cam Locks (6) (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement).
Small Cam Lock
(4 used in this step)
⑥
Cam Bolt
(4 used in this step)
②
2
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RR
S1
S2

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Right Upper Drawer Assembling
4. Slide one Right Drawer Bottom Panel (X) into the grooves between the Drawer Side Panels (S1 and S2)
until fully inserted into the Drawer Front (R).
R
X
S2
S1

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Right Upper Drawer Assembling
5. Fasten the Right Upper Drawer Back Panel (S) between the Drawer Side Panels (S1 and S2) with four
38 mm Screws (7). Make sure that Drawer Bottom Panel (X) fits securely into the groove of the Drawer
Back Panel (S). Tighten all the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
S2
S
S1
S2
S
7
7
S1
M4 x 38 mm Screw
(4 used in this step)
⑦

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Right Upper Drawer Assembling
6. Turn the assembled drawer upright.
7. Attach one Handle (11) to the outside of the Drawer Front (R) with two Handle Bolts (10).
Handle Bolt
(2 used in this step)
⑩
Handle
(1 used in this step)
⑪
R
10
11

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Right Middle Drawer Assembling
8. Securely screw 4 Cam Bolts (2) all the way into the designated small holes on the Right Middle Drawer
Front (T).
9. Connect Right Middle Drawer Side Panels (V and W) to the Drawer Front (T) by engaging four Small
Cam Locks (6) (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement).
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TT
V
W
Small Cam Lock
(4 used in this step)
⑥
Cam Bolt
(4 used in this step)
②

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Right Middle Drawer Assembling
10. Slide one Right Drawer Bottom Panel (X) into the grooves between the Drawer Side Panels (V and W)
until fully inserted into the Drawer Front (T).
TV
W
X

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Right Middle Drawer Assembling
11. Fasten the Right Middle Drawer Back Panel (U) to the Drawer Side Panels (V and W) with four 38 mm
Screws (7). Make sure that Drawer Bottom Panel (X) fits securely into the groove of the Drawer Back
Panel (U). Tighten all the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
V
W
U
V
W
U
7
7
M4 x 38 mm Screw
(4 used in this step)
⑦

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Right Middle Drawer Assembling
12. Turn the assembled drawer upright.
13. Attach the Handle (11) to the outside of the Drawer Front (T) with two Handle Bolts (10).
T
10
11
Handle Bolt
(2 used in this step)
⑩
Handle
(1 used in this step)
⑪

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Left Drawer Assembling
14. Securely screw 6 Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Left Drawer Front (L).
15. Connect the Left Drawer Side Panels (N and O) to the Drawer Front (L) by engaging four Small Cam
Locks (6) (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement).
2
2
2
6
6
LL
N
O
Small Cam Lock
(4 used in this step)
⑥
Cam Bolt
(6 used in this step)
②

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Left Drawer Assembling
16. Fasten the Left Drawer Bottom Support (Q) to the Drawer Front (L) with two Small Cam Locks (6).
6
L
Q
N
O
Small Cam Lock
(2 used in this step)
⑥

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Left Drawer Assembling
17. Slide the Left Drawer Bottom Panel (P) into the grooves between the Drawer Side Panels (N and O) until
fully inserted into the Drawer Front (L).
O
L
P
Q
N

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Left Drawer Assembling
18. Fasten the Left Drawer Back Panel (M) to the Drawer Side Panels (N and O) and Left Drawer Bottom
Support (Q) with six 38 mm Screws (7). Make sure that Drawer Bottom Panel (P) fits securely into the
groove of the Drawer Back Panel (M). Tighten all the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
M4 x 38 mm Screw
(6 used in this step)
⑦
M
N
O
7
7
7
Q
N
O
Q
M

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Left Drawer Assembling
19. Turn the assembled drawer upright.
20. Attach the Handle (11) to the outside of the Drawer Front (L) with two Handle Bolts (10).
Handle Bolt
(2 used in this step)
⑩
Handle
(1 used in this step)
⑪
10
L11
N
O

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File Drawer Assembling
21. Securely screw 4 Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the File Drawer Front (Y).
22. Connect the File Drawer Side Panels (Y2 and Y3) to the Drawer Front (Y) with two M6 x 30 mm Wood
Dowels (3) and four Small Cam Locks (6).
2
2
6
YY
Y2
Y3
6
3
3
Small Cam Lock
(4 used in this step)
⑥
Cam Bolt
(4 used in this step)
②
M6 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(2 used in this step)
③

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File Drawer Assembling
23. Slide the remainder Right Drawer Bottom Panel (X) into the grooves between the Drawer Side Panels
(Y2 and Y3) until fully inserted into the Drawer Front (Y).
Y2
Y3
Y
X