ORISON THE WIDE FILE User manual

THE WIDE FILE
Assembly Instructions

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Required Tools
Read all instructions and review illustrations before assembly.
IMPORTANT
AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED FILE CABINET CAN BECOME
UNSTABLE OR TIP OVER, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION,
USE AND MAINTENANCE.
These files are for storing and filing non-combustible materials that
do not require special protection. Do not use this cabinet to store
combustible or hazardous materials.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN USING TOOLS
Adjustable, open end wrench
24” long level

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Installation Manual
Step 1
Be sure cabinet is empty.
Adjustable glides are provided in the base of
each cabinet. Depending on which model you
have, your cabinet may have 4 glides (one at
each corner) or 2 glides in the front corners of
the base. Glide adjustment is critical for cabinet
stability and proper operation of lock, interlock,
drawers or other moving features that may be
present on your cabinet.
Step 2
Place a 24” level across the front of the cabinet
to level side-to-side. Adjust the front glides from
the outside of the cabinet using an adjustable
open end wrench. Turn the glides clockwise to
raise the cabinet and counterclockwise to lower
the cabinet. It may be necessary to cautiously
tip the cabinet back slightly to make the front
glide adjustments.
Step 3
The final glide adjustment is to adjust the
glides so that the front of the cabinet is
higher than the rear while maintaining the
side to side levelness.
Step 4
Check cabinet for proper operation. All drawers
on your cabinet should open and close
smoothly and be evenly aligned with the frame.
The glide adjustment and levelness of your
cabinet can effect this operation.
Clockwise to Raise

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Hang-Rails for Hanging le Folders
Optional Front-to-Back Filing
Step 1
There are two hang-rails per drawer.
Positions 1 & 2 accommodate letter-size
hanging file folders side-to-side.
Step 1
Hang-rails must be in Positions 1 & 2 as shown.
Step 2
Position front-to-back rails on front and
rear hang-rails for each bank of hanging
file folders. The side of the drawer should
be used for outermost side of hanging
file folders.
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
Ribs must face
away from filing
system
Position Number
Position Number
Front of Drawer
Front-to-Back Rail
Front of Drawer
Hang Rail

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Loading
1. Check cabinet for proper adjustment and stability.
2. Load bottom drawer first to increase stability.
3. Distribute contents and weight evenly among drawers.
4. Check to see if cabinet is stable after loading is complete
(on carpeted surfaces, settling may occur). If necessary,
empty cabinet completely, then readjust glides.
• Do not stand or lean on an open drawer.
• Do not put materials on an open drawer. Use table to sort
or collate.
• If this cabinet ever seems unstable, do not use it. Have
it checked for proper leveling and loading. Have any
problems corrected immediately.
• This cabinet has an interlock to prevent opening more than
one drawer at a time. Do not try to defeat this interlock.
• These files are for storing and filing non-combustible
materials that do not require special protection. Do not use
this cabinet to store combustible or hazardous materials.
Before moving cabinet:
1. Unload contents. (Unload from the top. See loading and unloading above.)
2. Secure the unit:
• Close and lock the cabinet.
• Use furniture straps and appropriate moving equipment.
3. After positioning cabinet in new location, follow instructions for adjusting and installing
Unloading
1. Remove contents from top drawer first.
2. Remove contents from bottom drawer last.
Usage & Operation
Loading & Unloading
An improperly loaded or
unloaded file cabinet can
become unstable or tip over
causing serious injury.
Operating
If misused, this cabinet can
become unstable or tip over,
causing serious injury. To help
prevent accidents, follow
instructions below.
Relocating
If not properly secured when
moving, this file cabinet can
become unstable or tip over,
causing serious injury.
Load
Unload

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