Whalen Furniture Asherton SPUS-ASHF-BM User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2021-01-29 Rev. 0001-A
Asherton file
Model # SPUS-ASHF-BM
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF SMALL PARTS, SHARP
POINTS, SHARP EDGES AS RECEIVED
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 toll-free customer service number and have your
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DATE PURCHASED: / /

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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: Asherton File
MODEL # SPUS-ASHF-BM
SPECIAL NOTE
Please read the instruction sheets completely before assembly. Examine all packaging
material before discarding carton. Remove any remaining staples from the carton before
discarding. Remove all parts from carton and separate into groups as indicated on part list.
Please ensure all parts are included prior to assembly. Use of power tools to complete
assembly is not recommended.
M A X I M U M R E C O M M E N D E D W E I G H T L O A D S
MAXIMUM LOAD 13.6 kg / 30 lb
MAXIMUM LOAD 22.7 kg / 50 lb
MAXIMUM LOAD 4.5 kg / 10 lb
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR USE WITHIN THE MAXIMUM
WEIGHTS INDICATED. USE WITH LOAD HEAVIER THAN THE MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
INDICATED MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY, CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY.

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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.
You are now ready to assemble the KD unit.
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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- File Top (Qty. 1) B- Left Side Panel (Qty. 1) C- Right Side Panel (Qty. 1)
D- Back Panel (Qty. 1) E-Front Stretcher (Qty. 1) F- Bottom Panel (Qty. 1)
G- Utility Drawer Front (Qty. 1) H- Utility Drawer Back Panel (Qty. 1 ) I- Utility Drawer Left Side (Qty. 1)
J- Utility Drawer Right Side (Qty. 1) K- Utility Drawer Bottom Panel (Qty. 1) L- File Drawer Front (Qty. 1)
M- File Drawer Back Panel (Qty. 1) N- File Drawer Left Side (Qty. 1) O- File Drawer Right Side (Qty. 1)
P- File Drawer Bottom Panel (Qty. 1) Q- Base (Qty. 2) R- Guide Rail (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.
S- Guide Block (Qty. 4) T- File Hanger (Qty. 2) U- 16” Ball Bearing Slides (Qty. 2) CL- Left Slide Track (Qty. 1)
CR- Right Slide Track (Qty. 1) DL- Left Slide Runner (Qty. 1) DR- Right Slide Runner (Qty. 1)
(1) Small Cam Lock (2) Large Cam Lock (3) Cam Bolt (4) M6 x 30 mm Small Wood Dowel
(Qty. 6) (Qty. 18) (Qty. 24) (Qty. 10+1 extra)
(5) M8 x 30 mm Large Wood Dowel (6) M3.5 x 14 mm Screw (7) M4 x 30 mm Screw (8) M8 x 15 mm Bolt
(Qty. 18+1 extra) (Qty. 24+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 6)
(9) Lock Washer (10) Flat Washer (11) Knob (12) M4 x 25mm Knob Bolt
(Qty. 6) (Qty. 6) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 2)
(13) Floor Leveler Hex Wrench
(Qty. 4) (Qty. 1)
Tools required (not included): Phillips screwdriver.

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Upper Drawer Assembling
NOTE: Please do not fully tighten all bolts until you finish assembling all parts. Once assembled, go
back and fully tighten all bolts. This will make the assembly easier.
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 the Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the Utility Drawer Front (G) using a
Phillips screwdriver. DO NOT overtighten the Cam Bolts.
NOTE: Screw-in cam bolts must be screwed down flush.
3. Insert two Small Wood Dowels (4) into the pre-drilled holes on the ends of Utility Drawer Front (G).
4. Attach the Utility Drawer Side Panels (I and J) to the Utility Drawer Front (G) by engaging two Small
Cam Locks (1). (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement).
3
3
G
I
J
G
1
4
4
Grooves line up with
each other and face inward.

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Upper Drawer Assembling
5. Slide the Utility Drawer Bottom Panel (K) into the grooves between the Drawer Side Panels (I and J)
until fully inserted into the Utility Drawer Front (G).
6. Fasten the Utility Drawer Back Panel (H) to the Drawer Side Panels (I and J) with four 30 mm Screws (7).
Make sure that the Drawer Bottom Panel (K) fits securely into the groove of the Drawer Back Panel (H).
G
K
J
I
7
J
I
H
H
J
I
K
7
The groove faces down

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Upper Drawer Assembling
7. Using the pilot holes as a guide, align and attach the Left Slide Runner (DL) to the Utility Drawer Left
Side (I) using three 14 mm Screws (6). Tightly fasten with a Philips Screwdriver.
8. Repeat the same procedure to fasten the Right Slide Runner (DR) to the Utility Drawer Right Side (J).
9. Turn the assembled drawer upright and attach one Knob (11) to the outside of the Utility Drawer Front
(G) with one Knob Bolt (12).
6DR
I
J
DL
6
The roller end of slide runner faces backward
12
11
G

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File Drawer Assembling
10. Pick up the Ball Bearing Slides (U) and separate the slide runners for the following step. Extend the slide
runner all the way forward. Press the plastic release lever of the ball bearing slides up and pull the slide
runner complete out.
11. Using the pilot holes as a guide, attach the separated Slide Runners (U) to the File Drawer Left and Right
Sides (N and O) respectively with three 14 mm Screws (6) per slide runner.
12. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the File Drawer Front (L) using a
Phillips screwdriver.
Open end
U
Mounting holes
R
elease
l
ev
e
r
U
6
U
N
U
O
6
UP
The open end points toward the edge with
two mounting holes running against
3
3
L
3
3

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File Drawer Assembling
13. Insert four Small Wood Dowels (4) into the inner holes of File Drawer Back Panel (M).
14. Attach the File Drawer Left and Right Side Panels (N and O) to the File Drawer Back Panel (M) with
four 30 mm Screws (7).
15. Slide the File Drawer Bottom Panel (P) into the grooves between the Drawer Sides (N and O) and fully
inserted into the File Drawer Back Panel (M).
Grooves line up with
each other and face inward
O
N
M
7
7
4
4
P
M
N
O

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File Drawer Assembling
16. Insert four Small Wood Dowels (4) into the inner holes of File Drawer Side Panels (N and O).
17. Attach the File Drawer Front (L) to the File Drawer Side Panels (N and O) by engaging four Small Cam
Locks (1).
18. Turn the drawer upright and attach the other Knob (11) to the outside of the File Drawer Front (L) with
one Knob Bolt (12).
The groove faces down
12
11
L
1
L
N/O
N
O
P
L
4
4
4

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File Drawer Assembling
19. Position the Guide Rails (R) onto the Drawer Side Panels (N and O) with the high side facing inward.
20. Hook four Guide Blocks (S) onto the high edge of Guide Rails (R). Now set the File Hangers (T) into the
slot of Guide Blocks (S). Slide the file hangers forward and backward to keep hanging files organized.
21. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the Panels (A, B, C and F).
R
N/O
R
S
T
O
T
S
N
S
T
AF
BC
3
The high side faces inward

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Assembly Instructions
22. Using the pilot holes as a guide, attach the separated Slide Track (U) to the Left Side Panel (B) with three
14 mm Screws (6).
23. Fasten the Left Slide Track (CL) to the Left Side Panel (B) with three 14 mm Screws (6).
24. Repeat the same procedure to combine Slides Tracks (U and CR) with the Right Side Panel (C).
U
6
C
U
6
CR
CR
C
CL
B
B
6
6
U
CL
U
Mounting Holes
Mounting Holes
The roller and hole points
toward the same direction.
The open end and hole points
toward the same direction.
The roller and hole points
toward the same direction.
The open end and hole points
toward the same direction.

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Assembly Instructions
25. Insert two Large Wood Dowels (5) into the inner holes on the Back Panel (D).
26. Attach the Back Panel (D) to the Right Side Panel (C) by engaging two Large Cam Locks (2).
27. Insert one Large Wood Dowel (5) into the inner hole on the Front Stretcher (E).
28. Attach the Front Stretcher (E) to the Right Side Panel (C) by engaging one Large Cam Lock (2).
The cam locks
face
inward
C
D
2
2
5
5
The cam lock will face the floor
when the unit is turned upright
D
C
2
E
5

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Assembly Instructions
29. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Left Side Panel (B) at the opposite end.
30. Insert six Large Wood Dowels (5) into the inner holes on the Panels (B, C and D).
31. Attach the File Top (A) to the Panels (B, C and D) by engaging six Large Cam Locks (2).
2
2
2
B
D
E
5
5
5
2
A
B
C
D
A
B/C/D
5

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Assembly Instructions
32. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Bottom Panel (F) at the opposite end.
33. Now, go back and securely tighten all the cam locks and screws. Make sure that all the parts are tight and
there are no gaps between the parts. This will help keep the unit square.
34. Attach the Bases (Q) to the Bottom Panel (F) with six 15 mm Bolts (8) and six Washers (9 and 10).
B
C
D
F
2
F
B/C/D
5
F
Q
Q
F
Q
10
9
8

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Assembly Instructions
35. Securely screw the Floor Levelers (13) into the threaded sockets on the bottom of Bases (Q).
36. Stand the assembled unit upright and position it near the final location.
37. Insert the assembled File Drawer into the frame. Extend the Ball Bearing Slide Tracks on the Panels all
the way forward (including ball bearing cart). Then align the Slide Runners on the assembled drawers
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 pushes 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.
13
Q
QQ
Q
Ball bearing cart
B
C
Drawer Installation
Ball bearing cart
FRONT
FRONT

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Assembly Instructions
38. To insert the assembled Utility Drawer inside the unit, tip the front of drawer down and drop the rollers
of the drawer slide runners behind the rollers of slide tracks on the unit. Lift the front of the drawer up
and slide it into the unit.
39. If necessary, adjust the Floor Levelers (13) at the bottom of Bases (Q) by hand to correct the tilting.
40. The unit is now ready for use.
Floor leveler
DL / DR
CL / CR

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Care and Maintenance
 Use a soft, clean cloth that will not scratch the surface when dusting.
 Use of furniture polish is not necessary. Should you choose to use polish, test first in an inconspicuous area.
 Using solvents of any kind on your furniture may damage your furniture’s finish.
 Never use water to clean your furniture as it may cause damage to the finish.
 Always use coasters under beverage glasses and flowerpots.
 Liquid spills should be removed immediately. Using a soft, clean cloth, blot the spill gently. Avoid rubbing.
 Always use protective pads under hot dishes and plates. Heat can cause chemical changes that may create
spotting within the furniture finish.
 In the event that your furniture is stained or otherwise damaged during use, we recommend that you call a
professional to repair your furniture.
 Check bolts/screws periodically and tighten them if necessary.
Further Advice about Wood Furniture Care
It is best to keep your furniture in a climate-controlled environment. Extreme temperature and humidity changes
can cause fading, warping, shrinking and splitting of wood. It is advised to keep furniture away from direct
sunlight as sun may damage the finish.
Proper care and cleaning at home will extend the life of your purchase. Following these important and helpful
tips will enhance your furniture as it ages.
We hope you enjoy your purchase for many years.
Thank you for your purchase!
QUALITY GUARANTEE
We are confident that you will be delighted with your Whalen Furniture purchase.
Should this product be defective in workmanship or materials or fail under normal use, we will repair or replace
it for up to one (1) year from date of purchase. Every Whalen Furniture product is designed to meet your highest
expectations. We guarantee that you will immediately see the value of our fine furniture.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or
province to province.
Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
1578 Air Wing Road, San Diego CA, 92154, USA
Customer Service: 866-942-5362
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., PST, Monday to Friday
www.whalenfurniture.com