Whalen BBAVT27-MBC User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2021-10-14 Rev. 0001-D
27”Audio Tower
Model # BBAVT27-MBC
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:
1-866-942-5362
Pacific Standard Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Or visit our web site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for product assistance at
www.whalenfurniture.com
Or e-mail your request to part[email protected]
LOT NUMBER:
DATE PURCHASED: / /

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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.
GENERAL INFORMATION, TIPS AND TRICKS
This product is sold with one set of Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit. You must install the Tipping Restraint
Hardware between the wall and the tower to prevent any accidents or damages. When properly installed,
this restraint can provide protection against the unexpected 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.
Unit must be placed on a level surface or leveled with included hardware (when applicable).
Do not sit or stand on or allow children to climb, sit or stand on the assembled product.
For safety reasons, it is imperative that this unit be mounted to the wall.
Do not use without installing the tip restraint.
Unit can tip over causing severe injury or death.
Do not exceed the recommended weight limits.
Evenly distribute the weight on each level and always keep the heavier loads on the bottom.
Before cutting, drilling or hammering into any wall or floor surface, verify the location of electrical,
plumbing and gas lines. Cutting may cause serious injury.
WARNING

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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 (Qty. 1) B- Upper Middle Shelf (Qty. 1) C- Lower Middle Shelf (Qty. 1)
D- Bottom Shelf (Qty. 1) E- Back Frame (Qty. 1) F- Left Leg (Qty. 1)
G- Right Leg (Qty. 1) H- Cable Wheel (Qty. 2)
(1) 5/8” Bolt (2) 1” Bolt (3) 1-1/4” Bolt
(Qty. 4+1 extra) (Qty. 4+1 extra) (Qty. 16+1 extra)
(4) Lock Washer (5) Flat Washer (6) Acrylic Stopper
(Qty. 20+1 extra) (Qty. 20+1 extra) (Qty. 1)
4 mm Hex Wrench Touch-up Pen Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (Qty. 1)
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Inside Plastic Bag)
Tools required (not included): Phillips screwdriver, stud finder, pencil, tape measure, power drill and
1/8" drill bit.

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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. Locate the Back Frame (E) on a level and protective surface with the flush surfaces facing up.
3. Attach the Top Panel (A) to the Back Frame (E) with two 1-1/4” Bolts (3) and two Washers (4 and 5).
4. Attach the Upper Middle Shelf (B) to the Back Frame (E) with two 1-1/4” Bolts (3) and two Washers (4
and 5).
A/B
E
3
4
5
A
A
B
E
E
UP
UP
③×4
④×4
⑤×4

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Assembly Instructions
5. Attach the Lower Middle Shelf (C) and Bottom Shelf (D) to the Back Frame (E) with four 1-1/4” Bolts
(3) and four Washers (4 and 5).
C/D
E
3
4
5
C
D
E
E
UP
UP
③×4
④×4
⑤×4

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Assembly Instructions
6. Align and attach Left Leg (F) to the Lower Shelf Frames (B, C and D) with four 1-1/4” Bolts (3) and four
Washers (4 and 5).
7. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Right Leg (G) on the other side.
3
4
5
B/C/D
F/G
C
B
A
D
F
G
③×8
④×8
⑤×8

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Assembly Instructions
8. Fasten the Top Panel (A) into place with four 1” Bolts (2) and four Washers (4 and 5).
G
A
245F/G A
F
④×4
⑤×4
②×4

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Assembly Instructions
9. Stand the unit upright.
10. Attach 2 Cable Wheels (H) onto the backside of the Back Frame (E) and tighten with the enclosed hex
wrench.
11. The cable wheels allow you to organize, route and separate your component cords and cables to minimize
tangling and signal interference.
1
H
E
E
①×4

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Assembly Instructions
NOTE: You must install the Acrylic TV Stopper to prevent the TV from tipping when placing your flat
panel television directly on the tower. Otherwise, skip to step 13 to remove the stopper template directly.
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 top panel (A). Press down on the acrylic stopper to help
adhesion.
13. At the back of the top panel (A), grip the head of plastic tack with pliers, with twisting motion pull tack
loose to remove the acrylic stopper template.
⑥×1
6
A
6
A
A

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Assembly Instructions
Tools required (not provided): Phillips screwdriver, stud finder, power drill and 1/8" drill bit.
14. Position the assembled unit at the desired location against a wall. If necessary, adjust the pre-attached
Floor Levelers at the bottom of the Legs (F and G) to level the unit. Now, follow the instructions
printed on the plastic bag containing the Tipping Restraint Hardware to attach the tip-over restraint to
the Back Frame and the wall.
NOTE: The tipping restraint hardware included is for wooden stud wall construction. It must be
attached to a wall stud. Depending upon your wall construction, different anchor hardware maybe
required. Please contact your local hardware store for assistance. Young children can be seriously
injured by tipping furniture. You must install the Tipping Restraint Hardware with the unit to
prevent the unit from tipping, causing any accidents or damage. The tipping restraints are intended
only as a deterrent, they are not a substitute for proper adult supervision. The tipping restraints are not
earthquake restraints. If you wish to add the extra security of earthquake restraints, they must be
purchased and installed separately.
15. The unit is now ready for use.