Whalen Fallbrook SPUS-FBSF-GM User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2021-02-03 Rev. 0001-A
Fallbrook File
Model # SPUS-FBSF-GM
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF SMALL PARTS, SHARP
POINTS, SHARP EDGES AS RECEIVED
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 toll-free customer service number and have your
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DATE PURCHASED: / /

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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: Fallbrook File
MODEL # SPUS-FBSF-GM
CAM LOCK SYSTEM OPERATION
HOW THE KNOCK DOWN (KD) ASSEMBLY SYSTEM WORKS
1. Screw the Cam Bolt into the threaded inserts on the panel. Connect both panels together; making sure Cam
Bolt goes into the pre-drilled hole on the end of panel for Cam Lock.
2. Insert the Cam Lock into the pre-drilled large hole on the panel. Make sure the arrow on the face of Cam
Lock faces out and points towards Cam Bolt.
3. Take a Phillips screwdriver and rotate the Cam Lock clockwise to lock the Cam Bolt in place.
You are now ready to assemble the KD unit
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
MAXIMUM LOAD 13.6 kg / 30 lb
MAXIMUM LOAD 22.7 kg / 50 lb
MAXIMUM LOAD 4.5 kg / 10 lb
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR USE WITHIN THE MAXIMUM
WEIGHTS INDICATED. USE WITH LOAD HEAVIER THAN THE MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
INDICATED MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY, CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY.
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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- Left Side Panel (Qty. 1) C- Right Side Panel (Qty. 1)
D- Back Panel (Qty. 1) E- Cross Bar (Qty. 1) F- Bottom Front Stretcher (Qty. 1)
G- Utility Drawer Front Panel H- Utility Drawer Back Panel I- Utility Drawer Left Side Panel
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
J- Utility Drawer Right Side Panel K- Utility Drawer Bottom Panel L- Utility Drawer Bottom Support
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
M- File Drawer Front Panel N- File Drawer Back Panel O- File Drawer Left Side Panel
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
P- File Drawer Right Side Panel Q- File Drawer Bottom Panel R- File Drawer Bottom Support
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)

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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.
S- Guide Rail T- Guide Block U- File Hanger V- 16” Ball Bearing Slide
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 4) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 2)
CL- Left Slide Track CR- Right Slide Track DL- Left Slide Runner DR- Right Slide Runner
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
(1) Small Cam Lock (2) Large Cam Lock (3) Cam Bolt (4) M6 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(Qty. 12) (Qty. 16) (Qty. 28) (Qty. 12+1 extra)
(5) M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel (6) M4 x 30 mm Screw (7) M3.5 x 14 mm Screw (8) M4 x 10 mm Bolt
(Qty. 18+1 extra) (Qty. 12+1 extra) (Qty. 24+1 extra) (Qty. 4)
(9) Drawer Pull (10) Floor Leveler
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 4)
Tools required (not included): Phillips screwdriver.

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H
J
I
Utility Drawer Assembling
NOTE: DO NOT fully tighten all cam locks and bolts until you finish assembling all parts. Once
assembled, go back and fully tighten all cam locks and bolts.
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. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the Drawer Front Panel (G) using a
Phillips screwdriver.
3. Insert the Small Wood Dowels (4) into the inner holes on the Drawer Back Panel (H) at both end and
attach the Drawer Back Panel (H) between the Drawer Side Panels (I and J) with four 30 mm Screws (6).
G
3
Grooves line up with each
other and face inward

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J
KL
Utility Drawer Assembling
4. Slide the Drawer Bottom Panel (K) into the grooves until fully inserted into the Drawer Back Panel (H).
5. Fasten the Drawer Bottom Support (L) to the Drawer Back Panel (H) with two 30 mm Screws (6).
Cam locks mounting
holes face outward
J
H
K

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Utility Drawer Assembling
6. Stand the previous assembly at its back panel and insert the Small Wood Dowels (4) into the inner holes
on the Drawer Side Panels (I and J).
7. Position the Drawer Front Panel (G) onto the inserted Wood Dowels (4) and fasten it in place by
engaging six Small Cam Locks (1). (Refer to page 2 on Cam Lock system operation supplement). Make
sure that the Drawer Bottom Panel (K) fits securely into the groove of the Drawer Front Panel (G).
8. Fasten the Left Slide Runner (DL) to the Drawer Left Side (I) using three 14 mm Screws (7).
9. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Right Slide Runner (DR) to the Drawer Right Side (J).
H
7
7
7
7
7
7
I
DL
DR
J
The end roller
faces backward
The groove is
located at back
4
4
J
I
K
G

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Utility Drawer Assembling
10. Turn the utility drawer upright and attach one Drawer Pull (9) to the front of the Drawer Front Panel (G)
with two 10 mm Bolts (8).
H
8
8
9
G
The opening
faces downward

9
OP
7
7
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7
7
File Drawer Assembling
11. Pick up the 16” Ball Bearing Slides (V) and separate the slide runners for the following step. 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.
12. Using the pilot holes as a guide, attach the separated slide runners to the File Drawer Side Panels (O and
P) respectively with three 14 mm Screws (7) per slide runner.
Mounting holes
The open end point towards the edge
with two holes running against
Open end
Release Lever
V

10
N
O
P
File Drawer Assembling
13. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the File Drawer Front Panel (M)
using a Phillips screwdriver.
14. Insert four Small Wood Dowels (4) into the inner holes on the File Drawer Back Panel (N) at both end
and fasten it between the File Drawer Side Panels (O and P) with four 30 mm Screws (6).
3
M
Grooves line up with each
other and face inward

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R
P
Q
File Drawer Assembling
15. Slide the File Drawer Bottom Panel (Q) into the grooves until fully inserted into the File Drawer Back
Panel (N).
16. Fasten the File Drawer Bottom Support (R) to the File Drawer Back Panel (N) with two 30 mm Screws (6).
Cam lock mounting
holes face outward
Q
P

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File Drawer Assembling
17. Stand the assembled drawer at its back panel and insert four Small Wood Dowels (4) into the inner holes
on the File Drawer Side Panels (O and P).
18. Position the File Drawer Front Panel (M) onto the inserted Wood Dowels (4) and fasten it in place by
engaging six Small Cam Locks (1). Make sure that the File Drawer Bottom Panel (Q) fits securely into
the groove of the File Drawer Front Panel (M).
19. Attach the other Drawer Pull (9) to the Front of the File Drawer Front (M) with two 10 mm Bolts (8).
The groove is
located at back
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O
M
P
M
8
8
9
The opening faces
downward

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B
V
B
7
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CL
7
7
7
V
CL
File Drawer Assembling
20. Position the Guide Rails (S) onto the File Drawer Sides (O and P) with the high side facing inward.
21. Hook four Guide Blocks (T) onto the high edge of Guide Rails (S). Now set the File Hangers (U) into the
slot of Guide Blocks (T). Slide the file hanger forward and backward to keep hanging files organized.
22. Using the pilot holes as a guide, attach the separated Slide Track (V) to the Left Side Panel (B) with three
14 mm Screws (7).
23. Fasten the Left Slide Track (CL) to the Left Side Panel (B) with three 14 mm Screws (7).
Mounting Holes
Slide open end and slide roller
faces the same direction
Open end

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C
C
77
7
77
7
CR
V
CR
Assembly Instructions
24. Repeat the same procedure to fasten the Slide Tracks (V and CR) on the Right Side Panel (C).
25. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the Top Panel (A) and Side Panels
(B and C) using a Phillips screwdriver.
Mounting Holes
Slide open end and slide roller
faces the same direction
Open end
3
B
C
A

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5
D
A
2
2
Assembly Instructions
26. Attach the Back Panel (D) to the Top Panel (A) with two Large Wood Dowels (5) and two Large Cam
Locks (2).
27. Insert five Large Wood Dowels (5) into the inner holes on the Top Panel (A) and Back Panel (D) as
shown.
28. Align and attach the Left Side Panel (B) to the assembly by engaging five Large Cam Locks (2).
Cam locks face inward
5
D
A
B
2
D
B

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Assembly Instructions
29. Insert the Large Wood Dowels (5) into the inner holes on the Cross Bar (E) and Bottom Front Stretcher
(F) and attach them to the Left Side Panel (B) by engaging two Large Cam Locks (2).
30. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Right Side Panel (C) on the opposite side.
31. Securely screw the Floor Levelers (10) into the threaded sockets on the bottom of Side Panels (B and C).
32. Now, go back and securely tighten all the cam locks and screws. Make sure that all the parts are tight and
there are no gaps between the parts. This will help keep the unit square.
Cam locks face inward
5
5
5
B
F
E
2
2
B/C
10
5
F
E
B
C
D
D
C/E/F
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Assembly Instructions
33. Stand the assembled unit upright and position it near the final location.
34. Insert the assembled File Drawer into the lower frame. Extend the Ball Bearing Slide Tracks on the unit
all the way forward (including ball bearing cart). Then align the Slide Runners on the assembled drawers
with the Slide Tracks and push the drawer carefully inside until it stops.
NOTE: If the drawer does not go in smoothly, please take it out and repeat the step. If you need to
remove the drawer, please pull the drawer all the way out, then simultaneously pushes the plastic release
lever of the ball bearing slides up on one side and down on the other side, and then pull it completely out.
Drawer Installation
Ball
bearing cart
FRONT
A
FRONT
Ball
be
aring cart

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Assembly Instructions
35. Continue to insert the Utility Drawer assembly to the unit, tip the front of drawer down and drop the rollers
of the drawer slide runners behind the rollers of slide tracks on the unit. Lift the front of the drawer up and
slide it into the unit.
36. If necessary, adjust the Floor Levelers (10) at the bottom of Side Panels (B and C) by hand to correct the
tilting.
A
DL / DR
CL / CR
Floor leveler
B/C

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Care and Maintenance
 Use a soft, clean cloth that will not scratch the surface when dusting.
 Use of furniture polish is not necessary. Should you choose to use polish, test first in an inconspicuous area.
 Using solvents of any kind on your furniture may damage your furniture’s finish.
 Never use water to clean your furniture as it may cause damage to the finish.
 Always use coasters under beverage glasses and flowerpots.
 Liquid spills should be removed immediately. Using a soft, clean cloth, blot the spill gently. Avoid rubbing.
 Always use protective pads under hot dishes and plates. Heat can cause chemical changes that may create
spotting within the furniture finish.
 In the event that your furniture is stained or otherwise damaged during use, we recommend that you call a
professional to repair your furniture.
 Check bolts/screws periodically and tighten them if necessary.
Further Advice about Wood Furniture Care
It is best to keep your furniture in a climate-controlled environment. Extreme temperature and humidity changes
can cause fading, warping, shrinking and splitting of wood. It is advised to keep furniture away from direct
sunlight as sun may damage the finish.
Proper care and cleaning at home will extend the life of your purchase. Following these important and helpful
tips will enhance your furniture as it ages.
We hope you enjoy your purchase for many years.
Thank you for your purchase!
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 one (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 or
province to province.
Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
1578 Air Wing Road, San Diego CA, 92154, USA
Customer Service: 866-942-5362
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., PST, Monday to Friday
www.whalenfurniture.com