LEVENGER STACKABLE LATERAL DRAWER User manual

STACKABLE LATERAL DRAWER
Taking inventory
Lay everything in front of you. Make sure you have the hardware listed (per
unit). You will need a 1⁄4" socket wrench or pliers and a Phillips screwdriver.
Each Stackable Lateral Drawer holds
26" of letter files in two rows. And you
can stack files two, three or four
drawers high. All cabinets have anti-
tip interlock (allowing only one drawer
to open at a time).
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STACKABLE LATERAL DRAWER ASSEMBLY
mini-lock nut
w/base–4
w/unit–4
mini-lock screw
w/top–4
w/unit–4
splicer
bar–1
drawer unit
base
top

mini-lock screws
mini-lock nut
Prepping for the base
Lay the unit on its back
with the drawer handle
facing up. Insert a mini-lock
screw into each of the four
holes in the bottom frame
and tighten firmly with a
Phillips screwdriver until the
screws touch the shoulder.
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Attaching the base
Align the screws with the holes on the file base and push until fully inserted
and the base is attached.
Insert a mini-lock nut into each of the four holes. Make sure the arrow on
each mini-lock nut faces out and lines up with its mini-lock screw. When fully
inserted, use the screwdriver and turn each mini-lock nut clockwise
approximately 1⁄2 turn, locking it into position. This assembly will now be
referred to as Unit 1.
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MINI-LOCK
ASSEMBLY
Unit 1
unit
mini-lock screws
unit
base

Attaching the units
Locate the four holes on the top of
Unit 1. Pick up Unit 2 and set it on
top of Unit 1 with the mini-lock
screws extending into the holes of
Unit 1. Insert a mini-lock nut into
each of the four holes on the inside
of Unit 1. Make sure the arrow on
each mini-lock nut faces out and
lines up with its mini-lock screw.
When fully inserted, use the
screwdriver and turn each mini-lock nut
clockwise approximately 1⁄2turn, locking it
into position.
Unit 1
Unit 2
mini-lock screws
Unit 2
Removing the drawer
Lay Unit 1 on the floor on its base. Pull the drawer straight out until it will go no
farther. (If the drawer is locked into position and will not open, push down on
the lock bar located inside the unit to the left.) Locate the plastic tab or lever on
each side of the drawer glides. You will use these levers to release the drawer. If
your cabinet has tabs, push in on the tabs on both sides to release the drawer. If
your cabinet has levers, push the lever on the left side up
and the lever on the right side down and hold as you pull
the drawer completely out of the frame. There will be
some resistance, but it should ride smoothly.
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lock bar
lever
tab
lever
Prepping Unit 2
The upper section of your file
will be referred to as Unit 2. Lay
Unit 2 on the floor on its base
and remove the drawer as you
did for Unit 1. Lay the unit’s
frame on its back and insert a
mini-lock screw into each of the
four holes on the bottom.
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Attaching the splicers
Find the lock bars located on the left interior of each unit. Make sure all lock bars
are in the up position before attaching the splicer.
Locate and examine the splicer. The splicer allows only one drawer to be opened at
a time. On the back of each splicer bolt are two small protrusions or wings. Loosen
the nuts until they are halfway undone.
Align the splicers with the lock
bars, and be sure the wings start
out in a vertical position.
Align the splicer and its
wings with the slot of the
lock bar. Slide it down so
the center hole in
between the drawers
cannot be seen. Hold
the splicer in place.
Tighten both the upper
and lower nuts with a
1⁄4" socket wrench or
pliers until both clips
disappear, but do not
overtighten. They will not fit
flush with the bars until you
tighten the nuts; the wings will
disappear within the lock bar when they are
fully tightened. (The diagrams below show the two positions; left shows the upper
clip in the unlocked position; right shows the locked position.) Make sure it is snug
and does not slip. Test by moving the lock bar up and down. If the splicer wings do
not disappear, loosen the nuts more and try again. Do not be discouraged if it takes
you a few trials to lock the splicer in place.
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splicer
center
hole
black bar
glide
anti-tip
interlock
lock bar
lock bar
unlocked position
center
hole
splicer
wing
locked position
center
hole
lock bar

Inserting the drawers
Now you are ready to reinsert the drawers.
Align the side rails of the drawer with the
glide of the frame. Carefully insert the
drawer. Make sure not to force the rail into
the glider. There will be resistance, but if
aligned properly, it should be smooth. Test
by pulling the drawer in and out.
Movement should be smooth and even. If
not, carefully remove and reinsert.
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Using legal files
To use legal files, you must
remove one of the middle bars.
Files will then reach from one
side to the remaining bar.
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Attaching the top
Lay the top on a clean surface with the holes facing up. Insert a mini-lock screw
into each of the four holes and tighten. Turn the top over and align the mini-lock
screws with the corresponding holes of the top unit.
NOTE: Because the top is solid wood, it may bow
in shipment. This is not a defect. Solid wood
naturally expands and contracts due to
moisture in the air. The wood will straighten
once attached to the unit. You may need to
apply pressure on one side at a time as you
secure the mini-lock nuts.
Insert a mini-lock nut into each of the four
holes located inside the top unit. Make
sure the arrow on each mini-lock nut faces
out and lines up with the mini-lock screw.
When fully inserted, turn each mini-lock nut
clockwise approximately 1⁄2turn, locking
it into position.
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middle bars

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SPECIAL NOTE ON THE DARKENING
OF NATURAL CHERRY WOOD:
Natural cherry wood will gradually darken with exposure to light. This is a natural
process and enhances the beauty of the wood; however, you should be mindful of uneven
darkening. We recommend you not permanently rest objects on exposed surfaces during
the first two weeks. During this period, an object left in the same place for even a few
days will show a lighter color beneath. After the break-in period you can leave objects
in place since color development will be complete.
NOTE:
For safety purposes, stack no more than 4 units. If more stability is
required, please consult a construction or engineering professional
when anchoring your laterals to walls.