Whalen Barkston SPLS-BKLF User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2016-04-28 Rev. 0001-A Factory: DOGULU
Barkston Lane File
Model # SPLS-BKLF
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED
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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: Barkston Lane File (SPLS-BKLF)
MADE IN CHINA
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.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED WEIGHT LOADS
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WITH THE MAXIMUM
WEIGHTS INDICATED. USE WITH LOAD HEAVIER THAN THE MAXIMUM
WEIGHTS INDICATED MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY, CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY.
MAXIMUM LOAD 30 lb. (13.6 kg)
MAXIMUM LOAD 100 lb. (45.3 kg)

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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 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 Cam Bolt into the pre-drilled small holes on panel. Connect both panels together; making
sure Cam Bolt goes into pre-drilled hole on the end of panel with Cam Lock.
2. Insert Cam Lock into pre-drilled large hole on panel. Make sure arrow on Cam Lock is pointed toward
Cam Bolt.
3. Once Cam Bolt is connected inside Cam Lock, take a Phillips screwdriver and tighten Cam Lock clockwise.
4. Plug Cam Cap into the cross slot of the Cam Locks to conceal the cam.
You are now ready to assemble the 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- Top Panel (1) B- Fixed Shelf (1) C- Side Panel (2)
D- Back Panel (1) E- Slides Support (2) F- Top Crossbar (1)
G- Bottom Crossbar (1) H- Bottom Stretcher (1) I- Left Front Leg (1)
J- Right Front Leg (1) KL/KR- Rear Leg (2) L- Drawer Front (1)
M- Drawer Left Side (1) N- Drawer Right Side (1) O- Drawer Back Panel (1)
P- Drawer Bottom Panel (1) Q- Ball Bearing Slides (2 sets) R- Guide Rail (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.
(1) Small Cam Lock (2) Large Cam Lock (3) Small Cam Bolt
(4+1 extra) (26+1 extra) (4+1 extra)
(4) Large Cam Bolt
(5) Small Wood Dowel (6) Large Wood Dowel
(26+1 extra) (6+1 extra) (28+1 extra)
(7) Ø3.5 mm x 12 mm Screw (8) Ø4 mm x 25 mm Screw (9) Ø5 mm x 38 mm Screw
(12+1 extra) (8+1 extra) (6+1 extra)
(10) Knob (2) (11) 25 mm Knob Bolt (2) (12) Cam Lock Cover (12+1 extra)
Glue (1)
Tools required: Phillips screwdriver and hammer (not provided).

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File Drawer Assembling
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. Pick up the Ball Bearing Slides (Q) and separate the Slide Runners for the following steps. 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.
3. Attach the separated Slide Runners (Q) to the Drawer Side Panels (M and N) respectively with three 12
mm Screws (7) per slide runner. Make sure that the slide opening points towards the edge with
countersunk holes.
4. Securely screw four Small Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the Drawer Front (L) as
shown in the illustration.
5. Attach and align the Drawer Side Panels (M and N) to the Drawer Front (L) using four Small Cam
Locks (1) (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement). As shown.
L
3
3
L
M
N
1
1
QQ
Q
Q
Q
N
M
Q
M/N
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File Drawer Assembling
6. Slide the Drawer Bottom Panel (P) into the grooves between the Drawer Side Panels (M and N) until
fully inserted into the Drawer Front (L). Make sure that the finished surface will face up.
7. Fasten the Drawer Back Panel (O) to the Drawer Side Panels (M and N) using four 38 mm
Screw s (9).
Make sure that Drawer Bottom Panel (P) fits securely into the groove of the Drawer Back Panel (O).
Tighten all the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
L
M
N
P
O
L
M
N
O
P
9
9
L
M
N
P

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Assembly Instructions
8. Turn the assembled drawer upright. Attach the Knobs (10) to the front side of drawer using the provided
Knob Bolts (11) by a Phillips screwdriver.
9. Fit two Guide Rails (R) onto the File Drawer Side Panels (M and N) with the high side facing inward.
R
R
R
L
M
N
M/N
11
10
LL

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Assembly Instructions
10. Securely screw the Large Cam Bolts (4) into the designated small holes on the Side Panels (C) and Legs
(I, J, KL and KR) as shown.
11. Glue four Large Wood Dowels (6) into the inner holes of one Side Panel (C) at both ends. Attach the
Side Panel (C) between the Left Front Leg (I) and Left Rear Leg (KL) using four Large Cam Locks (2).
12. Repeat last step to combine the Right Front Leg (J) and Right Rear Leg (KR) together.
C
C
KL
J
KR
I
6
6
6
6
2
2
2
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2
2
2
C
C
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Assembly Instructions
13. Glue two Small Wood Dowels (5) into the inner holes on one Slides Support (E) and attach it to each
Side Panel (C) with three 25 mm Screws (8). Make sure that the end pilot holes are against the Front
Legs (I and J).
14. With the pilot holes as a guide, attach the separated Slide Tracks (Q) to the Slides Supports (E) on the
Side Panels (C) respectively, using three 12 mm Screws (7) per slide track. Make sure that the slide
opening faces the front of the unit.
CC
K
I
E
KJ
E
5
5
8
8
Q
Q
E
E
K
J
K
I
C
C