Great Little Trading Whittington Desk & Hutch User manual

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A few important pointers before you start:
• Please read the instructions right through before you start, and check that all the
components have been included in the pack; we nd separating all the hardware
into piles makes it easier to be sure that everything is present and correct.
• Make sure you have the right tools.Allen keys are provided if required, but screw
drivers and other tools are not. You’ll nd details of the tools you need at the
beginning of the instructions.
• It’s a good idea to build the unit in the room where you are going to be using it, to
avoid the need to move it after it’s been assembled.
• Do not throw away any packing materials until assembly is complete, just in case
you accidentally discard smaller parts and hardware.
easy - medium - hard two-person job 09/02/2017
Assembly Difculty
Thank you for shopping with GLTC, we hope you enjoy having this
product in your home.
We know assembling furniture, toys or accessories is not everyone’s favourite
way to spend their time, so we’ve tried to make assembling this item as quick and
painless as possible.
Hopefully our efforts will have been worthwhile and you’ll sail through the
whole process. But if it all feels a bit too much like hard work, then we do have
an assembly company we can recommend: the Flatpack Construction Company
offers a nationwide service and can be contacted on 0843 289 4951 or www.
atpackconstruction.co.uk.
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Whittington Desk & Hutch
www.gltc.co.uk

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Safety Warnings:
• Adult assembly required.
• Unassembled product contains small parts which may present a
choking hazard.
• Children should be kept away from the product during assembly to
avoid any possible risk of injury.
• Assemble and use on a at and level surface.
• DO NOT use power tools in the assembly of this product as there is a
risk of over-tightening and consequently splitting of the wood.
• Check all xtures and ttings regularly and tighten as necessary.
• Please retain these instructions for future reference.
Customer Service:
• If you nd that any components are missing or damaged, please do
not begin assembly and do not use the item. Please contact GLTC
Customer Services on 0344 848 6000 immediately.
Product Care:
• Wipe clean using a soft damp cloth followed by a dry cloth.
• The painted/lacquered surface is resistant to staining if cleaned
immediately, however please protect the surface from contact with
ball point pen and indelible style felt markers as the ink is by nature
permanent.
• Do NOT use cleaning products which contain ammonia, solvents or
abrasive material.
• Do NOT expose the item to extremes of heat and humidity.
Could we do better?
If there is anything you think could be improved in these instructions or in
the assembly of this product we’d be grateful if you could let us know; we’ll
pass any helpful hints and tips on to other customers via our website and
update the instructions.
All you need to do is drop us a line at [e-mail]
Thank you

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#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
Hardware Check List: Desk with Drawer
2x Cam Dowels
45mmL
2x Cam Locks
14mmDia
2x Wooden Dowels
20mmL
8x Bolts
45mmL
5x Screws
30mmL
8x Screws
15mmL
8x Washers
8x Split Washers
1x Drawer
Handle
Flat
Runners
One Pair
‘L-Shaped’
Runners
One Pair
bolt 45mmL
You will need:
Philips Head Screwdriver (not supplied)
A C
D
E
F
B
Component Check List: Desk with Drawer
Hutch Component & Hardware Checklist on page 8
1x Desk Top
4x Desk Legs
screw 13mmL
1x Drawer Front Panel
1x Drawer Back Panel
2x Drawer Side Panels
1x Drawer Base Panel
#10
#11

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Assembly: Assemble the Desk with Drawer rst
STEP 1:
Take one of the drawer side panels (E) and insert
a wooden dowel (#3) into the hole closest to the
groove on the end of the panel (E) as shown above.
It will be a tight t, so push in rmly.
Then take drawer back panel (D), and lining up the
screw holes with those on the end of the side panel
(opposite end to the dowel) insert and tighten 2 x
screws (#5).
STEP 2:
Take the second drawer side panels (E) and insert
a wooden dowel (#3) into the hole closest to the
groove on the end of the panel (E) as shown above.
It will be a tight t, so push in rmly.
Then, lining up the screw holes with those on the
end of the side panel (opposite end to the dowel)
with those on the back panel, insert and tighten 2 x
screws (#5).
Hardware for Step 1: Hardware for Step 2:
1x #3 Wooden Dowel 1x #3 Wooden Dowel
2x #5 30mmL Screw 2x #5 30mmL Screw
D
D
E
E
#5
#5
#3
#3

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Assembly: Desk with Drawer
STEP 3:
Lay the drawer box on a clean at surface (preferably
carpet) and insert the drawer base panel (F) into the
grooves on the inside of the drawer surround.
Ensure it is pushed rmly into the drawer back panel (D).
Insert 2 x cam locks (#2) into the large drill holes on the
inside of the drawer box. They are positioned at the open
end of the side panels (E).
Hardware for Step 3:
2x #2 Cam Locks
Ensure that each cam locks arrow is
pointing towards the drill hole on the side
edge of the component.
F
C
#1
#1
#5
D
#2
STEP 4:
Take the drawer front panel
(C) and insert a cam dowel
(#1) into each end of the
panel.
Using 1 x 30mm screw (#5),
attach the handle (#11) to
the drawer front panel (C).
Hardware for Step 4:
1x #5 30mmL Screw 1x #11 Drawer Handle
2x #1 Cam Dowels
#11

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Assembly: Desk with Drawer
STEP 5:
Line up the wooden dowels on the drawer box and the cam dowels on drawer front
panel (C) with the drill holes. Push the drawer front onto the drawer box rmly.
When positioned, turn both of the cam locks (#2) in the sides of the drawer box
180º clockwise to lock the drawer front in place.
STEP 6:
Attach the ‘L-shaped’ drawer runners (#10) to
each of the drawer side panels (E).
The guide holes on the bottom edge of the side
panels (E) show you which edge to attach the
runners (see hole guide above).
Use 2 x 15mm screws (#6) to secure each
runner to each side panel.
Please note: The wheel on the runner
should be at the back of the drawer, next
to the screws, as shown above.
When in position, turn the
cam locks (#2) clockwise to lock in
place.
C
#2
E
E
Hardware for Step 6:
2x #10 ‘L-Shaped’ Drawer Runners
4x #6 15mm Screws
screw 16mmL
#6
#10
BACKFRONT HOLE GUIDE

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Hardware for Step 8:
8x #8 Split Washers
8x #4 45mm Bolts
8x #7 Washers
Assembly: Desk with Drawer
STEP 7:
Take the desk top (A) and lay it upside-down on a
clean, dry and smooth surface.
Attach the at runners (#9) to the inside drawer
holding supports on the underside of the desk top
as shown, using 2 x 15mm screws for each runner
(see hole guide above).
Please note: The wheel of the drawer runners
should be at the front of the desk top, next to the
opening where the drawer will be inserted.
STEP 8:
The legs of the desk can now be attached.Take each
45mm bolt (#4) and thread on a split washer (#8)
rst followed by a at washer (#7). Use 2 x bolts and
washer sets for each leg (B).
Please note: When screwing in the pairs of bolts,
for smoother insertion do not screw one individual
bolt all the way in, but instead alternate securing each
of the bolts until they are completely secure and as
tight as they can possibly go.
Hardware for Step 7:
2x #9 Flat Runners
4x #6 15mm Screws
screw 16mmL
A
B
#6
#9
#7
#8
#4
FRONT
BACK
BACKFRONT HOLE GUIDE

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STEP 9:
Stand the desk up on its legs and insert the drawer
Your Whittington Desk is now ready to add the hutch on top.
Assembly: Desk with Drawer
#1
#2
#3
#5
Hardware Check List: Hutch
Component Check List: Hutch
14x Cam Dowels
45mmL
14x Cam Locks
14mmDia
8x Screws
30mmL
G J
K
L
H I
1x Back Panel with cork board 1x Divider Panel
1x Shelf Panel
1x Top Shelf Panel
1x Left
Side Panel
1x Right
Side Panel
16x Wooden Dowels
20mmL

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STEP 1:
Take the left side panel (H) and insert 4 x wooden
dowels (#3) into the larger holes, as shown above.
Screw 4 x cam dowels (#1) into the smaller
remaining holes.
STEP 2:
Lay the left side panel (H) on
a at, clean surface (carpet is
best) with its xings facing up.
Take the back panel (G) and
position over the hardware as
shown, pushing down rmly
to connect with the side
panel.
Moving to the back of the
back panel, insert 2 x cam
locks (#2) into the large drill
holes next to the side panel.
Ensure the arrows on the
cam locks are facing down to
the side panel.
Hardware for Step 1:
4x #3 Wooden Dowels
4x #1 Cam Dowels
Assembly: Hutch
H
H
#2
G
#1
#2
Hardware for Step 2:
2x #2 Cam Locks
When in position, turn the
cam locks (#2) clockwise to lock
in place.

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STEP 3:
Take the top shelf panel (L) and insert 2 x cam
dowels (#1) and 2 x wooden dowels (#3) into the
drill holes as shown above.
Insert 4 x cam locks (#2) into the large drill holes in
each corner of the panel.
The arrows on the cam locks need to be facing
toward the shorter ends of the panels.
STEP 4:
Take the top shelf panel
(L) and position over the
remaining xings on the left
side panel (H).The hardware
on the top shelf panel (L) must
be facing inside.
Push the panel into position
and lock the 2 x cam locks
(#2) circled by turning
clockwise.
Assembly: Hutch
Hardware for Step 3:
2x #3 Wooden Dowels
2x #1 Cam Dowels
4x #2 Cam Locks
L
L
H
#2
#2
Ensure that each cam locks arrow is
pointing towards the drill hole on the side
edge of the component.
#1
#3
When in position, turn the
cam locks (#2) clockwise to lock
in place.

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STEP 5:
Take the divider panel (J) and insert 2 x cam dowels
(#1) into the outer drill holes and 2 x wooden
dowels (#3) into the inner drill holes as shown
above.
Then insert 2 x cam locks (#2) into the large drill
holes at the top of the panel.The arrows on the
cam locks should be pointing towards the inner drill
holes.
Push the panel J onto the xings and lock into place
by turning both cam locks at the top of the divider
panel clockwise.
STEP 6:
Take the shelf panel (K) and insert 4 x
cam locks (#2) into the drill holes as
shown.The arrows need to be facing
towards the shorter edges of the panel/
inner drill holes.
Insert the shelf panel (K) onto the
hardware on divider panel (J) and lock
the 2 x cam locks circled by turning
clockwise.
Assembly: Hutch
Hardware for Step 5:
2x #3 Wooden Dowels
2x #1 Cam Dowels
2x #2 Cam Locks
J
L
#2
#2
When in position, turn the
cam locks (#2) clockwise to lock
in place.
When in position, turn the
cam locks (#2) clockwise to lock
in place.
#3
#1
Hardware for Step 6:
4x #2 Cam Locks
J
K
K

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Assembly: Hutch
Hardware for Step 7:
6x #3 Wooden Dowels
6x #1 Cam Dowels
STEP 7:
Take the right side panel (I) and insert 6 x cam dowels
(#1) into the smaller drill holes and 6 x wooden
dowels (#3) into the larger holes as shown above.
STEP 8:
Position the right side panel (I) over
the part-constructed unit as shown,
lining up the hardware on the side
panel with the drill holes in the unit.
STEP 9:
Lock the 4 x cam locks (#2)
circled on the underside of the
top shelf (L) and the shelf panel
(K) by turning clockwise.
I
I
K
L
#3
#1
When in position, turn the
cam locks (#2) clockwise to lock
in place.

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Assembly: Hutch Assembly: Attaching the hutch to the desk
STEP 10:
Lift the unit upright and insert 2 x cam locks (#2) into
the remaining 2 large drill holes on the back panel
(G).The arrows need to point to the side panel you
have just applied.Turn clockwise to lock.
The hutch and desk are now ready to put together.
Hardware for Step 10:
2x #2 Cam Locks
G#2
#2
Hardware for Step 11:
2x #3 Wooden Dowels
STEP 11:
Insert 2 x wooden dowels
(#3) into the 2 large drill
holes on the desk top as
shown.
#3
STEP 12:
Postion the hutch on top of the
desk, ensuring the divider panel
(J) is positioned over the wooden
dowels. Push down to keep in
place.
Please note: two people are
required for this step.
J
When in position, turn the
cam locks (#2) clockwise to lock
in place.

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Assembly: Attaching the hutch to the desk
STEP 13:
Under the lip of the desk top, there are 8 drill holes (4 along the back, 2 on each side).
Insert the 8 x 30mm screws (#5) into these holes to secure the hutch to the desk top.
Hardware for Step 13:
8x #5 30mm Screws
#5