Whalen Bookcase Media Fireplace User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2018-07-06 Rev. 0001-A Factory: DONPEA
Bookcase Media Fireplace
Stock # WMFP68EC-24ES
# WMFP68EC-24WH
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:
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DATE PURCHASED: / /

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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: Bookcase Media Fireplace
MODEL # WMFP68EC-24ES / WMFP68EC-24WH
MADE IN CHINA
How to adjust the European adjustable hinges on doors
Shipping may cause doors to go out of alignment. If you find that the doors need to be adjusted slightly,
turn the appropriate screw, as illustrated.
1. TO ADJUST DOOR FORWARD OR BACKWARD.
2. TO ADJUST DOOR TO RIGHT OR TO LEFT.
3. TO ADJUST DOOR UP OR DOWN.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED WEIGHT LOADS
HOLDS MOST 75”FLAT PANEL TVs
MAXIMUM LOAD 135 lb. (61.3 kg)
MAXIMUM LOAD 50 lb. (22.7 kg) MAXIMUM LOAD 50 LB (22.7 kg)
PLACE TV BEHIND THE STOPPER
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THIS UNIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH CRT TVS. USE ONLY WITH FLAT
PANEL TVS AND AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT MEETING RECOMMENDED SIZE AND WEIGHT
LIMITS. NEVER USE WITH LARGER/HEAVIER THAN RECOMMENDED FLAT PANEL TVS OR
EQUIPMENT. TO AVOID INSTABILITY, PLACE FLAT PANEL TV IN THE CENTER OF THE UNIT; THE
BASE OF THE TELEVISION MUST BE ABLE TO REST ON THE SUPPORTING SURFACE OF THE
UNIT WITHOUT OVER-HANGING THE EDGES. IMPROPERLY POSITIONED FLAT PANEL TVS, OR
FLAT PANEL TVS INCLUDING OTHER EQUIPMENT THAT EXCEED RECOMMENDED SIZE AND
WEIGHT LIMITS COULD FALL OFF OR BREAK THE UNIT, CAUSING POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY.

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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 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.
XXFINAL
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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- Fireplace Top Panel (Qty. 1) B- Fireplace Bottom Panel (Qty. 1) C- Fireplace Left Side Panel (Qty. 1)
D- Fireplace Right Side Panel (Qty. 1) E- Fixed Shelf (Qty. 1) F- Left Molding (Qty. 1)
G- Right Molding (Qty. 1) H- Side Stile (Qty. 2) I- Middle Stile (Qty. 1)
J- Middle Crossbar (Qty. 1) K- Fireplace Bottom Back Stretcher (Qty. 1) L- Fireplace Front Molding (Qty. 1)
M- Fireplace Back Panel (Qty. 1) N- Stopper Rail (Qty. 1) O- Bookcase Top Panel (Qty. 2)
P- Bookcase Bottom Panel Q- Left Bookcase Left Side Panel R- Left Bookcase Right Side Panel
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
S- Right Bookcase Left Side Panel T- Right Bookcase Right Side Panel U- Bookcase Bottom Back Stretcher
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (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.
V- Bookcase Front Molding (Qty. 2) W- Adjustable Shelf (Qty. 4) X- Door Panel (Qty. 2)
Y- Bookcase Back Panel (Qty. 2) Fireplace Insert (Qty. 1) Remote Control with Battery (Qty. 1)
(1) Cam Lock (2) Cam Bolt (3) M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(Qty. 59+2 extra) (Qty. 59+2 extra) (Qty. 68+2 extra)
(4) M8 x 20 mm Wood Dowel (5) M3.5 x 12 mm Flat Head Screw (6) M3.5 x 12 mm Pan Head Screw
(Qty. 4+1 extra) (Qty. 4+1 extra) (Qty. 20+1 extra)
(7) M4 x 32 mm Screw (8) M3.5 x 15 mm Washer Head Screw (9) Straight Metal Bracket
(Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 44+2 extra) (Qty. 2)
(10) Corner Connector (Qty. 10) (11) Shelf Support (Qty. 16+1 extra) (12) L-Shaped Metal Brace (Qty. 4)
(13) Cam Lock Cover (14) 1/4" x 32 mm Bolt (15) Lock Washer (16) Flat Washer
(Qty. 21+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra)
(17) Handle (18) 25 mm Handle Bolt (19) Floor Leveler (20) Rubber Bumper
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 4) (Qty. 6) (Qty. 4+1 extra)
Hex Wrench (Qty.1) Glue (Qty. 2) Touch-up Pen (Qty. 1) Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (Qty. 2)
(Not included for WMFP68EC-24WH) (Included in plastic bag)
Tools required: Hex wrench (provided), Phillips screwdriver and hammer (not provided).

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Assembly Instructions
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 (2) into the designated small holes on the Bookcase Top Panels (O),
Bottom Panels (P) and Side Panels (Q, R, S and T) using a Phillips screwdriver.
Cam Bolt
(32 used in this step)
②
P
Q
S
T
R
x2
O
2
x2

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Assembly Instructions
3. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Fireplace Top Panel (A),
Bottom Panel (B), Side Panels (C and D) and Middle Crossbar (J).
B
C
D
J
2
A
Cam Bolt
(27 used in this step)
②

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Fireplace Assembling
4. Insert four 30 mm Wood Dowels (3) into the inner holes of the Fireplace Front Molding (L) and Bottom
Back Stretcher (K). Tap in with a rubber mallet, if necessary. Make sure that you use a small amount of
glue with both ends of all dowels.
NOTE: It is very important to use a small amount of glue on both ends of dowels.
5. Align the drilled holes on the Bottom Panel (B) with the inserted Wood Dowels (3) on the Fireplace Front
Molding (L) and Bottom Back Stretcher (K), and then press them together. Attach the Stretchers (K and L)
in place by engaging six Cam Locks (1) (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement).
6. Screw two Floor Levelers (19) into the threaded inserts on the Fireplace Front Molding (L) and set to the
correct height.
19 B
K
L
1
3
3
3
3
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
③
Cam Lock
(6 used in this step)
①
Floor Leveler
(2 used in this step)
⑲

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Fireplace Assembling
7. Attach the Middle Crossbar (J) to the Fixed Shelf (E) with two 30 mm Wood Dowels (3) and three Cam
Locks (1).
8. Fasten the Middle Stile (I) to the Fixed Shelf (E) with two 30 mm Wood Dowels (3) and two 32 mm
Screws (7).
E
3
1
J
1
1
3
7
3
3
E
I
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
③
Cam Lock
(3 used in this step)
①
M4 x 32 mm Screw
(2 used in this step)
⑦

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Fireplace Assembling
9. Attach one Side Stile (H) to the Left Molding (F) with two 30 mm Wood Dowels (3) and three 32 mm
Screws (7).
10. Glue three Wood Dowels (3) into the inner holes of the Left Molding (F) and attach it to the Fireplace
Left Side Panel (C).
11. With the pilot holes as a guide, fasten four Corner Connectors (10) at the joints between the Left
Molding (F) and the Fireplace Left Side Panel (C) using two 12 mm Pan Head Screws (6) per corner
connector and three 30 mm Wood Dowels (3).
F
H
7
3
10 6
6
7
C
F
3
Corner Connector
(4 used in this step)
⑩
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(5 used in this step)
③
M4 x 32 mm Screw
(3 used in this step)
⑦
M3.5 x 12 mm Pan Head Screw
(8 used in this step)
⑥

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Fireplace Assembling
12. Attach the other Side Stile (H) to the Right Molding (G) with two 30 mm Wood Dowels (3) and three
32 mm Screws (7).
13. Repeat the same procedure to combine the Right Molding (G) with the Fireplace Right Side Panel (D).
G
H
7
3
7
10 6
6D
G
3
Corner Connector
(4 used in this step)
⑩
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(5 used in this step)
③
M4 x 32 mm Screw
(3 used in this step)
⑦
M3.5 x 12 mm Pan Head Screw
(8 used in this step)
⑥

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Fireplace Assembling
14. Attach the Fireplace Left Side Panel (C) to the Fixed Shelf (E) and the Bottom Panel assembly with six
30 mm Wood Dowels (3) and six Cam Locks (1).
15. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Fireplace Right Side Panel (D) at the opposite end.
E
C
D
B
L
K
1
13
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(12 used in this step)
③
Cam Lock
(12 used in this step)
①

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Fireplace Assembling
16. Ask for assistance to stand the assembled unit upright.
17. Attach the Fireplace Top Panel (A) to the Fireplace Side Panel assemblies with six 30 mm Wood
Dowels (3) and six Cam Locks (1).
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(6 used in this step)
③
G
F
A
C
D
3
1
1
Cam Lock
(6 used in this step)
①

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Fireplace Assembling
18. Now, go back and securely tighten all the Cam Locks and the Screws. Make sure that all the parts are
tight and there are no gaps between the parts. This will help keep the unit square.
19. Turn the previous assembly at its front edges.
20. With the pilot holes as a guide, fasten the Middle Stile (I) to the Side Stiles (H) by attaching two Metal
Brackets (9) at the joints, using two 12 mm Screws (5) per Bracket.
Straight Metal Bracket
(2 used in this step)
⑨
M3.5 x 12 mm Screw
(4 used in this step)
⑤
H
H
I
5
9

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Fireplace Assembling
21. Pick up the Fireplace Back Panel (M) and align the pre-drilled holes against the upper edge with the
pilot holes on the back of the Top Panel (A). Attach the Fireplace Back Panel (M) in place using the
provided Washer Head Screws (8).
M
D
C
E
8
M3.5 x 15 mm Washer Head Screw
(12 used in this step)
⑧

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Fireplace Assembling
22. With the pilot holes as a guide, fasten two Corner Connectors (10) at the joints between the Left
Molding (F) and the Fireplace Bottom Panel (B) using two 12 mm Pan Head Screws (6) per corner
connector. Tighten all screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
B
G
F
10
6
6
Corner Connector
(2 used in this step)
⑩
M3.5 x 12 mm Pan Head Screw
(4 used in this step)
⑥

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Assembly Instructions
23. Lift the fireplace insert carefully into the back of the assembled mantel and center it in the opening. DO
NOT drag the insert across the Fireplace Bottom Panel (B) as it may scratch the unit.
B

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Assembly Instructions
24. Using the pilot holes as a guide, attach four L-shaped Metal Braces (12) to the Bottom Panel (B) and
Fixed Shelf (E) by screwing one washer head screw (8) in each.
B
8
12
The rubber bumpers are
against the firebox
M3.5 x 15 mm Washer Head Screw
(4 used in this step)
⑧
L-shaped Metal Braces
(4 used in this step)
⑫

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Assembly Instructions
NOTE: To prevent your TV from tipping, you must install the Strip Stopper if you place your flat panel
television directly on the console. Otherwise, skip to step 25.
25. Remove the paper backing from the Stopper Rail (N), then properly align the Stop Rail with the top
edge of the stopper template on Top Panel (A). Press down on the Stop Rail to help adhesion.
26. Carefully remove the stopper template from the Top Panel (A).
27. Plug the Cam Lock Covers (13) onto the visible Cams Locks to conceal the Cams.
13
NA
C
Cam Lock Cover
(13 used in this step)
⑬

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Bookcase Assembling
28. Attach one Bookcase Front Molding (V) and one Bottom Back Stretcher (U) to one Bottom Panel (P)
with four 30 mm Wood Dowels (3) and four Cam Locks (1).
29. Screw two Floor Levelers (19) into the threaded inserts on the Bookcase Front Molding (V) and set to
the correct height.
30. Repeat the same procedure to combine the other Bookcase Front Molding (V) and Bottom Back
Stretcher (U) with the Bottom Panel (P).
19 3
33
3
P
V
U
1
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(8 used in this step)
③
Cam Lock
(8 used in this step)
①
x2
Floor Leveler
(4 used in this step)
⑲