Whalen AVC78H-13AX User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2018-07-27 Rev. 0001-A Factory: DONAFU
78” TV Stand
Model # AVC78H-13AX
# AVC78H-13AXGR
CN Patent CN200920267469.6
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED
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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: 78” TV Stand
MODEL # AVC78H-13AX / AVC78H-13AXGR
MADE IN CHINA
1. Please read the Assembly Instructions prior to assembling this product.
2. Remove all hardware from box and sort by size.
3. Check to see that all hardware and parts are present BEFORE assembling.
4. Ask a friend to assist you with the assembly of this furniture.
5. To avoid damage, assemble the product on a sturdy, level and protective surface.
6. Please wait until all steps are completed before tightening bolts.
7. Make sure all bolts are tightly fastened before the unit is used.
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
FITS UP TO MOST 84” FLAT PANEL TVs
MAXIMUM LOAD 135 lb. (61.2 kg)
MAXIMUM LOAD 50 lb. (22.6 kg)
PLACE TV BEHIND THE STOPPER
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.
G E N E R AL I N F O R M A T I O N , T I P S
AN D
T R I C K S
This product is sold with one set of
Tip Restraint Hardware kit. You must install the Tipping
Restraint Hardware between the wall and the TV stand to prevent any accidents or damages
.
When properly installed, this restraint can provide protection against the une
xpected tipping of
the unit due to small tremors, bumps or climbing. The restraint is only a deterrent and is not a
substitute for proper adult supervision. Use of tip-
over restraints may only reduce, but not
eliminate, the risk of tip-over.

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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- Spine and Legs Assembly (Qty. 1) B- Top Panel (Qty. 1)
C- Lower Shelf (Qty. 2) D- Top Shelf Frame Front Assembly (Qty. 1)
E- Middle Shelf Frame Front Stretcher (Qty. 1) F- Bottom Shelf Frame Front Assembly (Qty. 1)
G- Top Shelf Support H- Cable Wheel (1) 1/4” x 1/2” Bolt (2) 1/4” x 1 1/4” Bolt
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 15+1 extra) (Qty. 15+1 extra)
(3) 1/4” x 1 3/4” Bolt (4) Lock Washer (5) Flat Washer (6) Acrylic Stopper
(Qty. 3+1 extra) (Qty. 21+1 extra) (Qty. 21+1 extra) (Qty. 1)
Hex Wrench (Qty. 2) Touch-up Pen (Qty. 1) Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (Qty. 1)
(Included in plastic bag)
Tools required: Hex wrench (provided) and Phillips screwdriver (not provided).

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Assembly Instructions
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.
2. Hold the Spine and Legs Assembly (A) upright and simply swing the legs outward.
3. Attach the Top and Bottom Shelf Frame Front Assembles (D and F) to the side and back rails of
the Spine and Legs Assembly (A) respectively. Make sure that the drilled hole on the center
support faces downward.
4. Fit the Middle Shelf Frame Front Stretcher (E) to the middle shelf side rails.
F
E
D
A
A
D/F
D/E/F
A
A

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Assembly Instructions
5. Turn the unit at its back edge.
6. Fasten the Top and Bottom Shelf Frame Front Assemblies (D and F) and the Middle Shelf Frame
Front Stretcher (E) in place with eight 1/2” Bolts (1). DO NOT fully tighten the bolts in this step.
A
D
F
E
D/E/F
A
1
1
A
D/F
1/4” x 1/2” Bolt
(8 used in this step)
①

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Assembly Instructions
7. Align and attach the Top Panel (B) to the previous assembly. Insert three 1-1/4” Bolts (2) with the
Washers (4 and 5) through the back rail of the top frame and insert three 1-3/4” Bolts (3) with the
Washers (4 and 5) through the Top Shelf Front Rail (D) and screw into the Top Panel (B).
1/4” x 1 3/4” Bolt
(3 used in this step)
③
Lock Washer
(6 used in this step)
Flat Washer
(6 used in this step)
④ ⑤
1/4” x 1 1/4” Bolt
(3 used in this step)
②
3
4
5
D
B
2
4
5
A
B
D
FRONT
A

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Assembly Instructions
8. Attach the Top Shelf Support (G) between the Spine (A) and the Top Shelf Frame Front
Assembly (D) with three 1/2” Bolts (1) and three Washers (4 and 5).
Lock Washer
(3 used in this step)
Flat Washer
(3 used in this step)
④ ⑤
1/4” x 1/2” Bolt
(3 used in this step)
①
D
1
4
5
G
A
B
D
A
1
4
5

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Assembly Instructions
9. Fit the Lower Shelves (C) onto the Shelf Frames properly so that the threaded inserts underneath
Shelves overlap the drilled holes on the Shelf Frames. Insert six 1-1/4” Bolts (2) with the Washers
(4 and 5) through the drilled holes and securely screw into each Lower Shelf (C).
1/4” x 1 1/4” Bolt
(12 used in this step)
②
Lock Washer
(12 used in this step)
Flat Washer
(12 used in this step)
④ ⑤
FRONT
C
C
F
E
A
C
C
2
4
5
A/E/F
C
F
E

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Assembly Instructions
10. Stand the unit upright.
11. Attach two Cable Wheels (H) to the backside of the Spine (A) with four 1/2” Bolts (1). Tighten the
bolts with the provided hex wrench.
NOTE: You can use the Cable Wheels to help keep your entertainment center’s cables and cords
organized.
1/4” x 1/2” Bolt
(4 used in this step)
①
H
1
A
B

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Assembly Instructions
NOTE: To prevent the TV from tipping, you must install the acrylic stopper when placing
your flat panel television on the top panel.Otherwise, skip to step 13.
12. Remove the paper backing from the Acrylic Stopper (6), then properly align the acrylic stopper
into the cut-out on the acrylic stopper template on the front of Top Panel (B). Press down on the
acrylic stopper to help adhesion.
13. At the back of the Top Panel (B), carefully grip the head of plastic tack with pliers and, with a
gentle twisting motion, pull the tack loose out to remove the acrylic stopper template.
B
B
B