Mainstays MS17-D1-1011-01 User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2022-04-21 Rev. 0001-A
Entertainment Center
Sto k # MS17-D1-1011-01 Bla k Oak Finish
# MS18-D2-1011-12 Canyon Walnut Finish
# MS18-D2-1011-10 White Finish
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 pur hased. Please all our ustomer servi e number and have your instru tions
and parts list ready to provide the model name, part name or fa tory number:
866-942-5362
Pa ifi 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 produ t assistan e at
www.whalenst le.com
Or e-mail your request to [e-mail]
LOT NUMBER:
DATE PURCHASED: / /
OR

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1. Please read the Assembly Instru tions prior to assembling this produ t.
2. Remove all hardware from the box and sort by size.
3. Che k to see that all hardware and parts are present BEFORE assembling.
4. Ask a friend to assist you with the assembly of this furniture.
5. To avoid damage, assemble the produ t on a sturdy, level and prote tive surfa e.
6. Please wait until all steps are ompleted before fully tightening bolts.
7. Make sure all bolts are tightly fastened before the unit is used.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please read the instru tion sheets ompletely before assembly. Examine all pa kaging material
before dis arding arton. Remove any remaining staples from the arton before dis arding.
Remove all parts from arton and separate into groups as indi ated on part list. Please ensure
all parts are in luded prior to assembly. Use of power tools to omplete assembly is not
re ommended.
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N , T I P S A N D T R I C K S
This produ t is sold with one set of Tipping Restraint Hardware K
it. You must install the Tipping Restraint
Hardware between the wall and the onsole
to prevent any a idents or damages. When properly installed,
this restraint an provide
prote tion against the unexpe ted tipping of the unit due to small tremors, bumps or
limbing. The restraint is only a deterrent and is not a substitute for proper adult supervision. Use of tip-
over
restraints may only redu e, but not eliminate, the risk of tip-over.
Children have died from furniture tip-over.
To reduce the risk of furniture tip-over:
 ALWAYS install tip-over restraint provided.
 FOR use with televisions weighing 135 lbs or less. Use with heavier televisions
may result in instability ausing tip-over resulting in death or serious injury.
 NEVER allow hildren to stand, limb or hang on drawers, doors, or shelves.
 NEVER open more than one drawer at a time.
 Pla e heaviest items in the lowest drawers.
Use of tip-over restraints ma onl reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of
tip-over.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT
Before you begin: Open, identify and ount all parts prior to assembly. Lay out parts on a flat and non-
abrasive surfa e. You will need the parts identified on page 4 and 5 of this instru tion 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. S rew the Cam Bolt into the threaded inserts on the panel. Conne t both panels together; making sure Cam
Bolt goes into the pre-drilled hole on the end of panel for Cam Lo k.
2. Insert the Cam Lo k into the pre-drilled large hole on the panel. Make sure the arrow on the fa e of Cam
Lo k fa es out and points towards Cam Bolt.
3. Take a Phillips s rewdriver and rotate the Cam Lo k lo kwise to lo k the Cam Bolt in pla e.
4. Plug the Cam Lo k Cover into the ross slot of the Cam Lo k to on eal the Cam.
You are now read to assemble the unit.
X
X
FINAL
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Parts and Hardware List
Please read ompletely through the instru tions and verify that all listed parts and hardware are present
before beginning assembly.
A- Top Panel (Qty. 1) B- Bottom Panel (Qty. 1)
C- Left Side Panel (Qty. 1) D- Right Side Panel (Qty. 1)
E- Large Divider Panel (Qty. 1) F- Small Divider Panel (Qty. 1)
G- Large Fixed Shelf (Qty. 1) H- Ba k Panel (Qty. 1)
I- Middle Small Fixed Shelf (Qty. 2) J- Top/Bottom Small Fixed Shelf (Qty. 2)
K- Middle Adjustable Shelf (Qty. 2) L- Side Adjustable Shelf (Qty. 2) M- Stop Rail (Qty. 1)

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Parts and Hardware List
Please read ompletely through the instru tions and verify that all listed parts and hardware are present
before beginning assembly.
(1) Cam Lo k (Qty. 24+1 extra) (2) Cam Bolt (Qty. 24+1 extra)
(3) M15 x 40 mm Wood Dowel (4) M6 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 40+2 extra)
(5) 5/16" x 40 mm Bolt (6) Lo k Washer (7) Flat Washer
(Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra)
(8) Plasti Cap (Qty. 4+1 extra) (9) Shelf Pin (Qty. 16+1 extra) Hex Wren h (Qty. 1)
Glue Tou h-up Pen (Qty. 1) Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (Qty. 2)
(Qty. 1) (Not in luded for White Finish) (In luded in plasti bag)
Tools required: Hex wren h (provided), Phillips s rewdriver and hammer (not provided).

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Assembl Instructions
NOTE: Please do not fully tighten all bolts until you finish assembling all parts. On e assembled, go ba k
and fully tighten all bolts. This will make it easier during assembly of unit.
1. Unpa k the unit and onfirm that you have all the hardware and required parts. Assemble the unit on a
arpeted floor or the empty arton to avoid any s rat h.
2. Se urely s rew the Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Bottom Panel (B) and the Side
Panels (C and D) using a Phillips s rewdriver.
D
C
B
2
② ×
10

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Assembl Instructions
3. Se urely s rew six Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Large Divider Panel (E) on
both sides.
2
E
E
② ×
6

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Assembl Instructions
4. Se urely s rew four Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Large Fixed Shelf (G) on both
sides.
2
G
G
② ×
4

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Assembl Instructions
NOTE: A ording to your wall stru ture, you an build the tower at left or right side.
5. Depend on the tower onfiguration you preferred, se urely s rew four Cam Bolts (2) into the designated
small holes on the Top Panel (A) as shown.
A
A
2
OR
② ×
4

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Assembl Instructions
6. Atta h two Middle Small Fixed Shelves (I) to the Large Divider Panel (E) with two 30 mm Wood
Dowels (4) and two Cam Lo ks (1) in ea h (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lo k system operation
supplement).
7. Atta h two Top/Bottom Small Fixed Shelves (J) to the Large Divider Panel (E) with four 30 mm Wood
Dowels (4).
8. Repeat the same pro edure to atta h the Left Side Panel (C) at the opposite end.
J
J
C
E
I
I
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
UP
① ×
8
④ ×
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1
1
4
D
C
E
G
4
1
1
Assembl Instructions
9. Atta h the Large Fixed Shelf (G) to the Large Divider Panel (E) and Right Side Panel (D) with four 30
mm Wood Dowels (4) and four Cam Lo ks (1).
G
1
1
4
4
C
E
D
UP
1
1
OR
① ×
4
④ ×
4

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Assembl Instructions
10. Atta h the Small Divider Panel (F) to the Large Fixed Shelf (G) with two 30 mm Wood Dowels (4) and
two Cam Lo ks (1).
UP
C
D
G
F
E
1
4
① ×
2
④ ×
2

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Assembl Instructions
11. Atta h the Ba k Panel (H) to the Large Fixed Shelf (G) with two 30 mm Wood Dowels (4) as shown.
UP
4
G
F
D
C
E
H
④ ×
2

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Assembl Instructions
12. Insert four 40 mm Wood Dowels (3) into the bottom holes on the Side Panels (C and D) and insert four
30 mm Wood Dowels (4) into the bottom holes on the Divider Panels (E and F). Position the Bottom
Panel (B) onto the inserted wood dowels and atta h to the Divider Panels (E and F) with four Cam
Lo ks (1).
3
3
D
H
1
1
UP
C
E
G
F
B
4
4
① ×
4
④ ×
4
③ ×
4

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Assembl Instructions
13. Fasten the Bottom Panel (B) to the Side Panels (C and D) with four Bolts (5) and four Washers (6 and 7).
B
UP
C
E
G
F
D
H
5
6
7
6
7
5
⑤ × 4
⑥ × 4
⑦ × 4

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Assembl Instructions
14. Insert four 40 mm Wood Dowels (3) into the top holes on the Side Panels (C and D) and insert four 30 mm
Wood Dowels (4) into the top holes on the Large Divider Panel (E) and the Ba k Panel (H). Position the
Top Panel (A) onto the inserted wood dowels and atta h to the Large Divider Panel (E) with two Cam
Lo ks (1).
B
UP
C
E
G
F
D
H
A
3
3
4
4
1
1
① ×
2
④ ×
4
③ ×
4

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Assembl Instructions
15. Fasten the Top Panel (A) to the Side Panels (C and D) with four Bolts (5) and four Washers (6 and 7).
16. Cover the ountersunk holes on Top Panel (A) by inserting four Plasti Caps (8). Gently tap the Plasti Cap
with a rubber mallet to ensure they are fully seated.
B
UP
E
G
F
D
H
C
A
5
6
78
⑤
× 4
⑥
× 4
⑧ ×
4
⑦
× 4

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Assembl Instructions
17. Ask for assistan e to stand the unit upright.
18. Fasten the Ba k Panel (H) to the Top Panel (A) and the Large Fixed Shelf (G) with four Cam Lo ks (1).
A
H
G
1
1
1
1
① ×
4

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Assembl Instructions
19. Insert the Shelf Pins (9) into the desired holes in the sides of the ompartments. Make sure you pla e the
four Shelf Pins in the same level so the shelf is not tilted. Tilt and rest the Adjustable Shelves (K and L)
onto the Shelf Pins (9) with the end not hes of the Shelf fit onto the Shelf Pins properly.
D
E
F
K
K
L
L
10
9
K/L
⑨ ×
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Assembl Instructions
NOTE: You must install the strip stopper to prevent the TV from tipping when pla ing your flat panel
television dire tly on the onsole.
20. Remove the paper ba king from the Stop Rail (M), then properly align the Stop Rail with the top edge
of the stopper template on the Large Fixed Shelf (G). Press down on the Stop Rail to help adhesion.
21. Carefully remove the stopper template from the Large Fixed Shelf (G).
M
M
M
G
G