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

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Assembly Instructions
9. Attach the Upper Crossbar (H) to the Fixed Shelf (E) by engaging two Large Cam Locks (1) and two
Wood Dowels (4).
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(2 used in this step)
1
4
E
H
Large Cam Lock
( 2 used in this step )
①
④

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Assembly Instructions
10. Attach the Upper Crossbar (H) and the Fixed Shelf (E) to the Left Side Panel (A) with two Wood
Dowels (4) and three Large Cam Locks (1).
11. Attach the Lower Crossbar (I) to the Left Side Panel (A) with two Large Cam Locks (1).
12. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Right Side Panel (B) at the opposite end.
1
4
B
AE
H
I
Large Cam Lock
( 10 used in this step )
①
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
④

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Assembly Instructions
13. Insert four M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowels (4) into the top holes on the Side Panels (A and B). Position the
Top Panel (A) onto the Wood Dowels and attach in place with four Large Cam Locks (1).
1
4
A
B
D
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
Large Cam Lock
( 4 used in this step )
①
④

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Assembly Instructions
14. Connect the Base (J) to the Bottom Panel (F) by engaging four Wood Dowels (4) and eight 38 mm
Screws (9).
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
④
M4 x 38 mm Screw
(8 used in this step)
⑨
F
J
4
9
9

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Assembly Instructions
15. Attach four Legs (K) to the Base (J) with eight 2” Bolt (5) and eight Washers (6 and 7). DO NOT over
tighten the bolts.
7
6
5
K
K
K
JF
K
K
Lock Washer
(8 used in this step)
⑥
Flat Washer
(8 used in this step)
⑦
2” Bolt
(8 used in this step)
⑤

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Assembly Instructions
16. Insert four M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowels (4) into the bottom holes on the Side Panels (A and B). Position
the Bottom Panel (F) onto the inserted Wood Dowels and attach in place with four 50 mm Screws (10).
10
410
4
A
B
F
M4 x 50 mm Screw
(4 used in this step)
⑩
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
④

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Assembly Instructions
17. Now, go back and tighten all Cam Locks and Screws. Make sure that all the parts are tight and there are
no gaps between the pieces. This will help keep the unit square.
18. Flip over the unit on its front edges. Lay the Back Panel (C) to the back edges of the assembled unit.
Make sure that the overlaps on the panels are even all the way around. Attach the Back Panel (C) in
place with the 15 mm Washer Head Screws (11).
NOTE: We recommend attaching the back panel with the screws at the corners first.
C
11
F
B
C
M3.5 x 15 mm Washer Head Screw
(26 used in this step)
⑪

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Assembly Instructions
19. Ask for assistance to stand the unit upright and position at the desired location.
20. Insert the assembled drawers into the frame. Extend the Ball Bearing Slide Tracks on the Side Panels (A
and B) all the way forward (including ball bearing cart). Then align the slide runners on the drawer side
panels with the slide tracks and push the drawer carefully inside until it stops.
NOTE: If the drawer does not go in smoothly, please take it out and repeat the step. If you need to
remove the drawer, please pull the drawer all the way out, then simultaneously push the plastic release
lever of the ball bearing slides up on one side and down on the other side, and then pull it completely out.
21. Plug four Cam Lock Covers (12) into the cross slot of the Cam Locks on the top of the Side Panels (A
and B) to conceal the cam.
A
B
L
L
12
Cam Lock Cover
(4 used in this step)
⑫

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Assembly Instructions
22. Insert the Shelf Pins (13) into the holes on the Side Panels (A and B), making sure the 4 shelf pins are
rest on the same level. Rest the Adjustable Shelves (G) onto these installed Shelf Pins.
G
13
13
A
B
G
G
G
Shelf Pin
(12 used in this step)
⑬

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Assembly Instructions
Tools required (not provided): Phillips screwdriver, stud finder, power drill and 3 mm/0.1 in drill bit.
23. Ask for assistance to position the unit at the desired location against a wall. If necessary, adjust the pre-
attached floor levelers at the bottom of the Legs (K) to level the unit.
24. Follow the instructions printed on the plastic bag containing the Tipping Restraint Hardware to attach
the tip-over restraints to the unit and the wall.
NOTE: The tipping restraint hardware included is for wooden stud wall construction. It must be
attached to a wall stud. Depending upon your wall construction, different anchor hardware maybe
required. Please contact your local hardware store for assistance. Young children can be seriously
injured by tipping furniture. You must install the Tipping Restraint Hardware with the unit to
prevent the unit from tipping, causing any accidents or damage. The tipping restraints are intended
only as a deterrent, they are not a substitute for proper adult supervision. The tipping restraints are
not earthquake restraints. If you wish to add the extra security of earthquake restraints, they must be
purchased and installed separately.
25. The unit is now ready for use.