Whalen Mainstays MS18-03-1011-02 User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2018-06-06 Rev. 0001-A Factory: HESLTD
Hairpin Desk
Stock # MS18-03-1011-02 Black and Sliver
# MS18-03-1011-03 White and Gold
# MS98-020-096-01 Natural
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:
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.whalenstyle.com
Or e-mail your request to [e-mail]
LOT NUMBER:
DATE PURCHASED: / /

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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: Hairpin Desk
MODEL # MS18-03-1011-02 / MS18-03-1011-03 / MS98-020-096-01
MADE IN CHINA
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 50 lb. (22.7 kg)
MAXIMUM LOAD 200 lb. (90.8 kg)
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 page 4 of this instruction manual.
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.
4. Plug the Cam Lock Cover into the cross slot of the Cam Lock to conceal the Cam.
You are now ready to assemble the KD unit.
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FINAL
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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- Fixed Shelf (Qty. 1) C- Back Panel (Qty. 1) D- Left Side Panel (Qty. 1)
E- Right Side Panel (Qty. 1) F- Partition Panel (Qty. 1) G- Leg (Qty. 4)
(1) Cam Lock (2) Cam Bolt (3) M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(Qty. 6+1 extra) (Qty. 6+1 extra) (Qty. 12+1 extra)
(4) 1/4" x 5/8” Bolt (5) Lock Washer (6) Flat Washer (7) M4 x 50 mm Screw
(Qty. 12+1 extra) (Qty. 12+1 extra) (Qty. 12+1 extra) (Qty. 9+1 extra)
(8) Cam Lock Cover (9) Floor Leveler Glue Hex Wrench
(Qty. 6+1 extra) (Qty. 4) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
Tools required: Hex wrench (provided) and Phillips screwdriver (not provided).

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Assembly Instructions
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 (2) into the designated small holes on the Top Panel (A) using a Phillips
screwdriver.
Cam Bolt
(6 used in this step)
②
2
A

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Assembly Instructions
3. Glue two Wood Dowels (3) into the inner holes of the Side Panels (D and E) and Partition Panel (F)
respectively and attach them to the Top Panel (A) by engaging six Cam Locks (1) (Refer to page 3 on
Cam Lock system operation supplement).
1
3
A
D
F
E
Cam Lock
(6 used in this step)
①
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(6 used in this step)
③

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Assembly Instructions
4. Slide the Back Panel (C) into the grooves between the Side Panels (D and E) until fully inserted into the
Top Panel (A).
A
D
F
E
C

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Assembly Instructions
5. Glue six Wood Dowels (3) into the inner holes on the vertical Panels (D, E and F). Position the Fixed
Shelf (B) onto the inserted Wood Dowels (3) and fasten it in place with nine 50 mm Screws (7). Make
sure that the Back Panel (C) fits securely into the groove of the Fixed Shelf (B).
M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(6 used in this step)
③
M4 x 50 mm Screw
(9 used in this step) ⑦
A
D
F
E
C
B
3
3
3
7
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Assembly Instructions
6. Attach four Legs (G) to the Fixed Shelf (B) with the 5/8” Bolts (4) and the Washers (5 and 6).
7. Screw four Floor Levelers (9) into the threaded sockets on the Legs (G).
1/4" x 5/8” Bolt
(12 used in this step)
④
Lock Washer
(12 used in this step)
⑤
Flat Washer
(12 used in this step)
⑥
B
G
G
G
G
4
5
6
9
G
Floor Leveler
(4 used in this step)
⑨

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Assembly Instructions
8. Stand the assembled unit upright.
9. In case of uneven floors, adjust the floor levelers at the bottom of the Legs (G) to level the unit.
10. Plug the Cam Lock Covers (8) onto the visible Cams Locks to conceal the Cams.
Cam Lock Cover
(6 used in this step)
⑧
G
G
G
G
A
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