Whalen Furniture MANCHESTER 33'x77' OPEN BOOKCASE User manual

Whalen Furniture Mfg. Inc
Factory # 23-1565
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“ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED DUE TO THE PRESENCE
OF SMALL PARTS, SHARP POINTS, SHARP EDGES”
If you have any questions regarding assembly or if you are missing
parts, do not return this item to your retailer.
Please call our customer service number and have your instructions and
parts list ready to provide the model name,
part name or factory number:
1-866-942-5362
Pacific Standard Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

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Parts List
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all parts listed are present
before beginning assembly.
A-Left Side Panel (1) B-Right Side Panel (1)
C-Top Section (1) D-Bottom Panel (1)
E-Top Front Stretcher (1) F-Top Back Stretcher (1)
G-Bottom Front Stretcher (1) H-Bottom Back Stretcher (1)
I- Back Panel (1) J-Adjustable Shelf (4)
K- 1 1/8” Bolt (32+1 extra) L-Flat Washer (32+1 extra) M-Shelf Pin (16+1 extra)
N- 5/8” Screw O- 1/2” Screw Touch Up Pen Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (2)
(42+1 extra) (16+1 extra) (1) (Inside Plastic White Bag)

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Tools Required: Phillips Screwdriver, Mallet, Power Drill, 3/8” Drill Bit
Assembly Instructions
1. Unpack the unit and confirm that you have all the hardware and required parts
listed.
2. Attach the Top Front and Back Stretcher (part E&F) to the Top Section (part C)
with the 1 1/8” Bolts and the Flat Washers (part K&L) through the cleat into the
threaded insert, as shown in detail # 1.
3. Attach the Bottom Front Stretcher (part G) to the Bottom Panel (part D) with
three 1 1/8” Bolts and Flat Washers (part K&L) through the cleat of the Bottom
Panel into the threaded inserts from inside, as shown in detail #2.
4. Proceed to attach the Bottom Back Stretcher (part H) with three 1 1/8” Bolts
and Flat Washers (part K& L) through the cleat into the threaded inserts of the
Bottom Panel (part D), as shown in detail #2.
5. Attach the Bottom Panel (part D) onto the Left Side Panel (part A) with two
Bolts and Flat Washers. Finish installing the Base by screwing the Bottom Back
Stretcher (part H) and Bottom Front Stretcher (part G) with the 1 1/8” Bolts

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and Flat Washers (part K&L) through the cleat into the Left Side Panel (part
A). See detail #3.
Assembly Instructions
6. Attach the Top Front and Back Stretcher (part E&F) to the Left Side Panel
(part A) with the 1 1/8” Bolts and Flat Washers (part K&L). When attaching the
Top Section (part C) you will need to screw with two 1 1/8" Bolts and Flat
Washers (part K&L) through the cleat of the Side Panel into the threaded
inserts from bottom. See detail #3.
7. Repeat steps 5 through 6 to attach Right Side Panel (part B). See detail #3.
8. Flip the unit around and attach the Back
Panel (part I). Make sure all the parts are
tight and there are no gaps between the
parts, this will help keep the unit square.
Use the pre-drill holes on the Back Panel
as guide when attaching with the 5/8”
screws (part N). See detail #4.
Warning: We recommend attaching back
panel with screws only at the corners first,
after you finish step #9, you can go back
and finish with all the screws.
9. Stand the unit upright. Proceed to install
the Adjustable Shelves (part J) with the
Shelf Pin (part M) at your desired height;
secure the Shelf in place with the 1/2”
Screws (part O). Now go back and
attach all the screws to the back. As
shown in detail #5.

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TIPPING RESTRAINT HARDWARE
Note: We have included two Tipping Restraint Hardware bags for
this unit, we pre-installed the metal brackets at the back of unit,
just install the ones that go to your wall and connect them
together with the plastic tie.
When properly installed, this restraint can provide protection
against the unexpected tipping of the Unit due to small tremors,
bumps or climbing. We strongly recommend mounting this
hardware to a wall stud and your Unit.
Please carefully read the instructions printed on the bag.
Note: You must install the Tipping Restraint Hardware with
the unit in use to prevent any accidents or damage to the
unit.
A Touch-Up Pen has been provided to repair any small nicks
or scratches that may occur during assembly or shipping.
“Keep these instructions for further use”
Your assembly should now be complete.
Thank you for your purchase.

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Please call for replacement parts or assistance: 1-866-942-5362