Mainstays MS18-D2-1011-07 User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2018-04-09 Rev. 0001-A Factory: HESLTD
Mid-Century Audio Tower
Stock # MS18-D2-1011-07
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: Mid-Century Audio Tower
MODEL # MS18-D2-1011-07
MADE IN CHINA
1. Please read the Assembly Instructions prior to assembling the unit.
2. To avoid damage, assemble the unit on a sturdy, level and non-abrasive surface.
3. Keep all hardware part out of reach of children.
4. Please wait until all steps are completed before tightening bolts.
5. Make sure all bolts are tightly fastened before the unit is used.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED WEIGHT LOADS
MAXIMUM LOAD 50 lb. (22.7 kg)
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR USE WITHIN THE
MAXIMUM WEIGHTS INDICATED. USE WITH HEAVIER THAN THE MAXIMUM
WEIGHTS INDICATED MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY.
GENERAL INFORMATION, TIPS
AND
TRICKS
MAXIMUM LOAD 20 lb. (9.1 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 wood 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 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- Left Side Panel (Qty. 1) B- Right Side Panel (Qty. 1)
C-Back Panel (Qty. 1) D- Top Panel (Qty. 1)
E- Fixed Shelf (Qty. 1) F- Bottom Panel (Qty. 1) G- Adjustable Shelf (Qty. 3)
H- Upper Crossbar (Qty. 1) I- Lower Crossbar (Qty. 1) J- Base (Qty. 1)
K- Leg (Qty. 4) L- Drawer Front Panel (Qty. 2) M- Drawer Left Side Panel (Qty. 2)
N- Drawer Right Side Panel O- Drawer Back Panel P- Drawer Bottom Support Q- Drawer Bottom Panel
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) (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.
(1) Large Cam Lock (2) Cam Bolt (3) M6 x 30 mm Wood Dowel (4) M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(Qty. 16+1 extra) (Qty. 26+1 extra) (Qty. 2+1 extra) (Qty. 18+1 extra)
(5) 2” Bolt (6) Lock Washer (7) Flat Washer
(Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra)
(8) Small Cam Lock (9) M4 x 38 mm Screw (10) M4 x 50 mm Screw
(Qty. 10+1 extra) (Qty. 20+1 extra) (Qty. 4+1 extra)
(11) M3.5 x 15 mm Washer Head Screw (12) Cam Lock Cover (13) Shelf Pin
(Qty. 26+1 extra) (Qty. 4+1 extra) (Qty. 12+1 extra)
Hex Wrench (Qty. 1) Glue (Qty. 1) Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (Qty.1)
(Inside Plastic Bag)
Tools required: Hex wrench (provided) and Phillips screwdriver and hammer (not provided).

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Drawer Assembling
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 5 Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Drawer Front Panel (L).
3. Attach Drawer Left and Right Side Panels (M and N) to one Drawer Front Panel (L) by engaging four
Small Cam Locks (8) (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement).
Small Cam Lock
( 4 used in this step )
⑧
2
2
L
8
N
L
28
M
Cam Bolt
(5 used in this step)
②

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Drawer Assembling
4. Connect the Drawer Bottom Support (P) to the Drawer Front Panel (L) by engaging one Wood Dowel (3)
and one Small Cam Lock (8).
M6 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(1 used in this step)
③
Small Cam Lock
(1 used in this step)
⑧
3
8
P
L

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Drawer Assembling
5. Slide one Drawer Bottom Panel (Q) into the grooves between the Drawer Side Panels (M and N) until
fully inserted into the groove of the Drawer Front Panel (L).
P
Q
N
M

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Drawer Assembling
6. Fasten the Drawer Back Panel (O) to the Drawer Side Panels (M and N) and the Drawer Bottom Support
(P) with six 38 mm Screws (9). Make sure that Drawer Bottom Panel (Q) fits securely into the groove of
the Drawer Back Panel (O). Tighten all the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
7. Repeat the same procedure to assemble the other drawer.
9
M
9
O
9
N
O
P
N
MP
M4 x 38 mm Screw
(6 used in this step)
⑨

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Assembly Instructions
8. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Side Panels (A and B), the Top
Panel (D) and the Fixed Shelf (E) using a Phillips screwdriver.
2
B
A
D
E
Cam Bolt
(16 used in this step)
②