Whalen BBAT27TC User manual

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Audio Component Tower
(Model # BBAT27TC)
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED
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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 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.
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MANUFACTURER: Whalen FURNITURE
CATALOG: Audio Component Tower (BBAT27TC)
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: April, 2010
MADE IN CHINA
FITS UP TO MOST 22”FLAT PANEL TV’S
MAXIMUM LOAD 80 LB (36.3 kg)
MAXIMUM LOAD 50 LB (22.7 kg)
This unit is intended for use only with the products and maximum
weights indicated. Use with other products or products heavier than the maximum weights
indicated may result in instability causing possible injury. The base of the television must
be placed squarely in the center of the stand with no overhanging on either side.

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Parts and Hardware List
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all parts listed are present
before beginning assembly.
A-Top Shelf Frame (1) B- Second Shelf Frame (1) C- Third Shelf Frame (1)
D- Bottom Shelf Frame (1) E- Spine (1) F- Left Leg (1)
G- Right Leg (1) H- Top Glass (1) I- Second Glass Shelf (1)
J- Third Glass Shelf (1) K- Bottom Glass Shelf (1)
(1)- Suction Cup (2)- 3/4” Bolt (3)- 1 1/4” Bolt (4)- Lock Washer
(12+1 extra) (10+1 extra) (8+1 extra) (18+1 extra)
(5)- Flat Washer (6)- Glass Raiser Allen Wrench Touch-Up Pen Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (1)
(18+1 extra) (5+1 extra) (2) (1) (Inside Plastic Bag)
Tools required: Allen Wrench (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 it easier during assembly of unit.
1. Unpack the unit and confirm that you have all the hardware and required parts listed.
2. Locate Spine (E) on a level and protective surface with 3 round holes facing up as shown in
detail #1.
3. Align the pre-drilled holes of 4 Shelf Frames (A, B, C & D) at back rail with the threaded
inserts on the Spine (E) in place. Make sure the flush edges will point up after assemble.
Attach using eight 1 1/4”Bolts (3) with Washers (4 & 5) into the pre-drilled holes. Tighten
the bolts with Allen Wrench provided. See detail #1.
Required hardware in this step
Description: (3)- 1 1/4” Bolt (4)- Lock Washer (5)- Flat Washer
Sketch
Qty. (8 pcs) (8 pcs) (8 pcs)
Tools required: Allen wrench

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Assembly Instructions
4. Pick up Right Leg (G) and align the back inserted nuts with the end brackets on all Shelf
Frames (A, B, C & D) simultaneously. Insert and screw the 3/4” Bolts (2) with Washers (4 &
5) through the end brackets into the Leg as shown in detail #2. DO NOT tighten the bolts.
Ensure the top of the legs is flush with Top Shelf Frame (A).
5. Repeat last step to install Left Leg (F) at the other end. Make sure the gap and offsets
between the wooden front rail of Top Shelf Frame (A) and both Legs are the same. Loosen
the bolts on the end brackets & Wood Front Rail and adjust if necessary.
Required hardware in this step
Description: (2)- 3/4” Bolt (4)- Lock Washer (5)- Flat Washer
Sketch
Qty. (10pcs) (10pcs) (10pcs)
Tools required: Allen wrench

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Assembly Instructions
6. Stand the unit upright. Go back and tighten all the bolts with Allen Wrench provided.
7. Put Suction Cups (1) firmly into top holes of the Lower Shelf Frame (B, C & D) as shown in
detail #3. Make sure that the Suction Cups go all the way into the pre-drilled holes to
prevent the glass shelf from falling and getting damage.
8. Screw the Glass Raisers (6) all the way into the top holes of Top Shelf Frame (A) and Left &
Right Leg (F & G). See detail #3A.
9. Place the Glass Shelves & Top Glass (H) in place begin with Bottom Glass Shelf (K) as
shown in detail #3. Make sure the glass is properly centered and the black side of glass is
down. Also, be sure to press down evenly and firmly each shelf onto the Suction Cups to
make sure they securely rest onto the Suction Cups.
Note: Make sure that the glass sits correctly. If glass is scratched you can minimize the
damage by using a BLACK marker and filling in scratched area from underneath.
10.In case of uneven floor, Floor Levelers are provided at the bottom of both Legs (F & G).
Simply tilt the unit back and raise or lower floor leveler by hand to correct tilting, until the unit
is level. See detail #3A. Note: When adjusting the height and tilting the unit make sure that
you ask for assistance to prevent the glass from falling.
Required hardware in this step
Description: (1)- Suction Cup (6)- Glass Raiser
Sketch
Qty. (12 pcs) (5 pcs)

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TIPPING RESTRAINT HARDWARE
Note: We have included one Tipping Restraint Hardware bag for this Unit.
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 when installing.
Please carefully read the instructions printed on the plastic bag.
Note: You must install the Tipping Restraint Hardware with the unit in use to prevent
any accidents or damage to the unit.
Tools required: Allen Wrench (provided), Phillips Screwdriver, Mallet, Power Drill, and 3/8” Drill Bit.
A Touch-Up Pen has been provided to repair any small nicks or scratches that may occur
during assembly or shipping.
Your assembly should now be complete.
Thank you for your purchase.

IF YOU NEED TO REQUEST ANY PARTS PLEASE USE THE LIST BELOW
Audio Tower (BBAT27TC)
*BBAT27TC-1-LL Left Leg *BBAT27TC-15-1 1/4B 1 1/4” Bolt *BBAT27TC-2-RL Right Leg *BBAT27TC-16-LW Lock Washer *BBAT27TC-3-WFR Wooden Front Rail *BBAT27TC-17-FW Flat Washer *BBAT27TC-4-TSF Top Shelf Frame *BBAT27TC-18-SC Suction Cup *BBAT27TC-5-SSF Second Shelf Frame *BBAT27TC-19-GR Glass Raiser *BBAT27TC-6-TSF
Third Shelf Frame
*BBAT27TC-20-AW Allen Wrench
*BBAT27TC-7-BSF Bottom Shelf Frame *BBAT27TC-21-TRHK Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit *BBAT27TC-8-S Spine *BBAT27TC-22-TUP Touch Up Pen *BBAT27TC-9-TG Top Glass *BBAT27TC-23-FL Floor Leveler *BBAT27TC-10-SGS Second Glass Shelf *BBAT27TC-24-RPG Round Plastic Grommet *BBAT27TC-11-TGS
Third Glass Shelf
*BBAT27TC-25-OPG Oval Plastic Grommet
*BBAT27TC-12-BGS Bottom Glass Shelf *BBAT27TC-26-PEC Plastic End Cap *BBAT27TC-13-CH Complete Hardware *BBAT27TC-27-SEC Spine End Cap *BBAT27TC-14-3/4B 3/4” Bolt