Whalen Huntingdon EC-HUDF User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2021-11-23 Rev. 0001-A
Huntingdon File
Model # EC-HUDF
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 toll-free customer service number and have your
instructions and parts list ready to provide the model name, part name or factory number:
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LOT NUMBER: DATE PURCHASED: / /

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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: Huntingdon File
MODEL # EC-HUDF
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.
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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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 pages 5 and 6 of this instruction manuals.
NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE GLUE WITH DOWELS. EXCESS GLUE CAN BE WIPED
OFF WITH DAMP CLOTH.
Insert the 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 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.
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GLUE
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FINAL
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FURNITURE TIPPING RESTRAINT
YOUNG CHILDREN MAY BE INJURED BY TIPPING FURNITURE AND YOU MUST
USE THIS TIPPING RESTRAINT TO ATTACH THIS UNIT TO THE WALL, TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND/OR INJURIES.
THIS HARDWARE MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED (FOLLOW ALL
DIRECTIONS IN ORDER ON THIS INSTRUCTIONS), TO PROVIDE PROTECTION
AGAINST THE UNEXPECTED TIPPING OF FURNITURE DUE TO IMPROPER USE.
THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY A DETERRENT. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER
ADULT SUPERVISION. USE OF TIP-OVER RESTRAINTS MAY ONLY REDUCE,
BUT NOT ELIMINATE, THE RISK OF TIP-OVER.
Children have died from furniture tipover.
To reduce the risk of furniture tipover:
 ALWAYS install tipover restraint provided.
 NEVER put a TV on this product.
 NEVER allow children to stand, climb or hang
on drawers, doors, or shelves.
 NEVER open more than one drawer at a time.
 Place heaviest items in the lowest drawers.
Use of tip-over restraints may only reduce,
but not eliminate, the risk of tip-over.
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- Left Side Frame (Qty. 1) C- Right Side Frame (Qty. 1)
D- Back Panel (Qty. 1) E- Bottom Panel (Qty. 1) F- Top Stretcher (Qty. 1)
G- Crossbar H- Bottom Stretcher I- Utility Drawer Front Panel
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
J- Utility Drawer Back Panel K- Utility Drawer Left Side L- Utility Drawer Right Side
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
M- Utility Drawer Bottom Panel N- File Drawer Front Panel O- File Drawer Back Panel
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
P- File Drawer Left Side Q- File Drawer Right Side R- File Drawer Bottom Panel
(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- 14” Ball Bearing Slides
(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. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 22+1 extra) (Qty. 30+1 extra) (Qty. 4+1 extra)
(5) M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel (6) M4 x 38 mm Screw (7) M3.5 x 12 mm Flat Head Screw (8) M3.5 x 12 mm Pan Head Screw
(Qty. 22+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 12+1 extra) (Qty. 12+1 extra)
(9) M4 x 32 mm Screw (10) 5/32” x 28 mm Bolt (11) Handle with Metal Plate Glue Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (Qty. 1)
(Qty. 2+1 extra) (Qty. 4) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 1) (Included in plastic bag)
Tools required (not included): Phillips screwdriver, stud finder, pencil, tape measure, power drill and 1/8 in drill bit.

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Utility Drawer Assembling
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. Assemble the unit on a
carpeted floor or the empty carton to avoid any scratch.
2. Securely screw four Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the Drawer Front Panel (I) using a
Phillips screwdriver. DO NOT over tighten the cam bolts.
3. Attach the Utility Drawer Sides (K and L) to the Utility Drawer Front Panel (I) by engaging four Small
Cam Locks (1). (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement).
I3
Grooves line up with each
other and face inward
I
L
K
1
1

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Utility Drawer Assembling
4. Slide the Utility Drawer Bottom Panel (M) into the grooves on the Utility Drawer Sides (K and L) until
fully inserted into the Utility Drawer Front Panel (I).
5. Fasten the Utility Drawer Back Panel (J) between the Utility Drawer Sides (K and L) with four 38 mm
Screws (6). Make sure that the Drawer Bottom Panel (M) fits securely into the groove on the Drawer
Back Panels (J and K). Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
K
I
M
L
K
LM
J

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K
K
L
L
DR
DL
7
7
7
7
7
7
Utility Drawer Assembling
6. Using the pilot holes as a guide, fasten the Left Slide Runner (DL) to the Utility Drawer Left Side (K) using
three 12 mm Flat Head Screws (7). Make sure that the roller end of slide runner faces backward.
7. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Right Slide Runner (DR) to the Utility Drawer Right Side (L).
8. Turn the assembled utility drawer upright and attach one Handle with Metal Plates (11) to the front side
of the Utility Drawer Front Panel (I) with two 28 mm Bolts (10).
The end roller
faces backward
I
10
11

10
8
88
8
8
8
V
V
PQ
V
File Drawer Assembling
9. Pick up the 14” Ball Bearing Slides (V) and separate the slide runners for the following step.
10. Extend the slide runners all the way forward. Press the plastic release lever of the ball bearing slides up
and pull the slide runners complete out.
11. Using the pilot holes as a guide, align and attach the separated slide runners to the File Drawer Sides (P
and Q) respectively with three 12 mm Pan Head Screws (8) per slide runner.
Mounting holes
The open end points toward the edge with
counter-sunk holes running against
Open end
Release Lever
V

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File Drawer Assembling
12. Securely screw four Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the File Drawer Front Panel (N)
using a Phillips screwdriver. DO NOT over tighten the cam bolts.
13. Glue two Small Wood Dowels (4) into the inner holes on the File Drawer Sides (P and Q) respectively as
shown.
NOTE: It is very important to use a small amount of glue on both ends of dowels.
N
3
P
Q
4
4
4
4
4
4

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P
Q
N
1
1
File Drawer Assembling
14. Attach the File Drawer Sides (P and Q) to the File Drawer Front Panel (N) by engaging four Small Cam
Locks (1).
15. Slide the File Drawer Bottom Panel (R) into the grooves on the File Drawer Sides (P and Q) until fully
inserted into the File Drawer Front Panel (N).
Grooves line up with each
other and face inward
R
Q
P

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File Drawer Assembling
16. Fasten the File Drawer Back Panel (O) between the File Drawer Sides (P and Q) with four 38 mm Screws (6).
Make sure that the File Drawer Bottom Panel (R) fits into the groove on the File Drawer Back Panel (O)
properly.
17. Turn the file drawer upright and attach one Handle with Metal Plates (11) to the front side of the File
Drawer Front Panel (N) with two 28 mm Bolts (10).
11
N
R
Q
O
P

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File Drawer Assembling
18. Position the Guide Rails (S) onto the File Drawer Sides (P and Q) with the high side facing inward.
19. 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.
O
P
U
U

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V
CR
C
C
V
7
CR
8
887
7
V
CL
BB
V
CL
88
8
7
7
7
Assembly Instructions
20. Using the pilot holes as a guide, attach the separated Slide Track (V) to the Left Side Frame (B) with
three 12 mm Pan Head Screws (8).
21. Fasten the Left Slide Track (CL) to the Left Side Frame (B) with three 12 mm Flat Head Screws (7).
22. Repeat the same procedure to fasten the Slide Tracks (V and CR) on the Right Side Frame (C).
Mounting Holes
Mounting Holes
Slide open end and slide roller
faces the same direction
Slide open end and slide roller
faces the same direction
Open end
Open end

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3
A
B
CH
Assembly Instructions
23. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the Top Panel (A), Side Frames (B
and C) and Bottom Stretcher (H) using a Phillips screwdriver.
24. Glue the Large Wood Dowels (5) into the drilled holes on the Top Panel (A), Side Frames (B and C),
Back Panel (D), Bottom Panel (E), Crossbar (G) and Bottom Stretcher (H) as shown.
5
5
AD
EH
G
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
BC
5
5
5
5

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A
F
9
9
Assembly Instructions
25. Using the wood dowels as a guide, fasten the Top Stretcher (F) to the Top Panel (A) with two 32 mm
Screws (9).
26. Align and attach the Bottom Stretcher (H) to the Bottom Panel (E) by engaging two Large Cam Locks
(2).
E
H2
2
The top edges are flush
with each other

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B
D
2
D
B
Assembly Instructions
27. Align and attach the Back Panel (D) to the Left Side Frame (B) with three Large Cam Locks (2).
28. Attach the Bottom Panel (E) and Crossbar (G) to Left Side Frame (B) by engaging four Large Cam
Locks (2).
The cam screw holes are
located at up and face inward
B
E
G
E
B
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Assembly Instructions
29. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Right Side Frame (C) at the opposite side.
30. Using the inserted wood dowels as a guide, Align and attach the Top Panel (A) to the previous assembly
by engaging six Large Cam Locks (2).
31. 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.
BE
G
C
D
D/E/G
C
2
A
B
C
DE
2
A
B/C/D

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Assembly Instructions
32. Stand the assembled unit upright and position it near the final location.
33. Insert the assembled File Drawer to the 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 drawer 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
bea
ring cart
FRONT
FRONT
Ball
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aring cart
A