Whalen BBAVT27-MBC User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2017-04-09 Rev. 0001-A Factory: FOCIDI
Audio Video Tower
Model # BBAVT27-MBC
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED
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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: Audio Video Tower (BBAVT27-MBC)
MADE IN CHINA
1. Please read the Assembly Instructions prior to assembling this product.
2. Remove all hardware from the 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 fully tightening bolts.
7. Make sure all bolts are tightly fastened before the unit is used.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED WEIGHT LOADS
GENERAL INFORMATION, TIPS
AND
TRICKS
This product is sold with one set of Tipping Restraint Hardware K
it. You must install the Tipping
Restraint Hardware between the wall and the tower to prevent any accidents or damages
.
When properly installed, this res
traint 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.
MAXIMUM LOAD 50 lb. (22.6 kg)
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 USEWITH 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.
PLACE TV BEHIND THE STOPPER
FITS UP TO MOST 32” FLAT PANEL TVs
MAXIMUM LOAD 80 lb. (36.2 kg)

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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: 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. 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).
Flat Washer
(4 used in this step)
⑤
Lock Washer
(4 used in this step)
④
1-1/4” Bolt
(4 used in this step)
③
A/B
E
3
4
5
A
A
B
E
E
UP
UP

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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
Flat Washer
(4 used in this step)
⑤
Lock Washer
(4 used in this step)
④
1-1/4” Bolt
(4 used in this step)
③

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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.
Flat Washer
(8 used in this step)
⑤
Lock Washer
(8 used in this step)
④
1-1/4” Bolt
(8 used in this step)
③
3
4
5
B/C/D
F/G
C
B
A
D
F
G

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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
Flat Washer
(4 used in this step)
⑤
Lock Washer
(4 used in this step)
④
1” Bolt
(4 used in this step)
②

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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.
5/8” Bolt
(4 used in this step)
①
1
H
E
E

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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 console.
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), carefully unscrew two thumb tacks to remove the acrylic
stopper template.
Acrylic Stopper
(1 used in this step)
⑥
A
A
A

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Assembly Instructions
Tools required: hex wrench (provided), Phillips screwdriver, mallet, power drill, and 3/8” 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: Young children can be seriously injured by tipping furniture. You must install the
Tipping Restraint Hardware with the unit to prevent any accidents or damage to the unit. The
tipping restraint is intended only as a deterrent, they are not a substitute for proper adult
supervision. The tipping restraint is not an earthquake restraint. If you wish to add the extra
security of earthquake restraints, they must be purchased and installed separately.