Whalen MLCRD User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Item #MLCRD
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF SMALL
PARTS, SHARP POINTS, SHARP EDGES AS RECEIVED
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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 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.
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MANUFACTURER: WHALEN FURNITURE
CATALOG: MILAN COMPUTER RETURN DESK (MLCRD)
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: March, 2009
MADE IN CHINA
This unit is intended for use only with the products and
maximum weights indicated. Use with other products or products heavier than
the maximum weights indicated may result in instability causing possible injury.

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Parts & Hardware List
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all parts listed are
present before beginning assembly.
A- Desk Top (1) B- Return Top (1)
C- Drawer Pedestal (1) D- Computer Pedestal (1) E- Drawer Pedestal Writing Board (1)
F- Desk Back Panel (1) G- Desk Side Panel (1)
H- Desk Drawer Box (1) I- Return Keyboard Box (1)

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Parts & Hardware List
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all parts listed are
present before beginning assembly.
J- Return Back Panel (1) K- Curved Middle Panel (1)
L- Adjustable Shelf (1) M- Pencil Tray (2)
(Pre-attach)
(1)- 1 1/4'’ Bolt (25+1 extra) (2)- 3’’ Bolt (2+1 extra) (3)- Flat Washer (27+1 extra)
(4)- Shelf Pin w/Hole (4) (5)- 5/8” Screw (18+1 extra) (6)- Grommet (3)
(Pre-attach)
(7)- 1/2” Wood Screw (4) (8)- Figure“8” (pre-attach) Touch Up Pen (1)
(Pre-attach)
Tools Required: Phillips Screwdriver

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How to adjust the European adjustable hinges on doors
Shipping may cause doors to become out of alignment. If you find that the doors need to be
adjusted slightly turn the appropriate screw as illustrated.
1. TO ADJUST DOOR FORWARD OR BACKWARD.
2. TO ADJUST DOOR TO RIGHT OR TO LEFT.
3. TO ADJUST DOOR UP OR DOWN.
DRAWER INSTALLATION
If you required to remove the drawers or Keyboard Pull-outs with ball bearing slides from
the unit, please follow the below steps to prevent any damage to the slides or the drawers.
1. If you required to remove the Drawer
please pull the drawer all the way out,
then push the plastic release lever of the
ball bearing slide up on one side and down
in the other side, and then pull the drawer
completely out. See detail #A.
2. To place the drawer back just simply push the ball bearing cart all the way to the end of the
slide (in both sides), and align the slides on the drawer with the slides on the unit and push it
carefully inside until stop. See detail #B.
Note: If they do not go smoothly please take out and repeat step.

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Assembly Instructions
Note: Please do not fully tighten all bolts until you finish assembling all parts, then go back and fully
tighten all bolts, this will make it easier during assembly of unit.
1. Unpack the unit and confirm that you have all hardware and parts required.
2. Attach Desk Back Panel (F) to Drawer Pedestal (C) using three 1 1/4" Bolts with Flat Washers
(1 & 3) through the cleat holes into the threaded inserts on the Pedestal. See detail # 1.
3. Proceed to attach Desk Side Panel (G) to the Desk Back Panel (F) with the 1 1/4" Bolts and Flat
Washers (1 & 3). See detail # 1.
4. Insert Desk Drawer Box (H) into place, between the Drawer Pedestal (C) and Desk Side Panel
(G), to attach the drawer box in place using the 1 1/4” Bolts (1) through the Flat Washers (3)
into the threaded inserts on the Pedestal (to be able to insert the bolts you will need to remove
the drawer from the box, please don’t put back until you finish your assembly). See detail # 1.
5. At the other side attach the box with two 1 1/4" Bolts (1) through the Flat Washer (3) into the
Desk Side Panel (G). See detail # 1.
Parts Provided Qty Tools Required
C –Drawer Pedestal (1) Phillips Screwdriver
F- Desk Back Panel (1)
G –Desk Side Panel (1)
H – Desk Drawer Box (1)
(1)–1 1/4” Bolt (10)
(3)– Flat Washer (10)

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Assembly Instructions
6. Bolt the Computer Pedestal (D) and Return Back Panel (J) with three 1 1/4" Bolts and Flat
Washers (1 & 3). Proceed to attach the Curved Middle Panel (K) onto the Return Back Panel
(J) using the 1 1/4" Bolts with Washers (1 & 3) through the cleat holes of the Return Back
Panel. See detail #2.
7. Pick up Return Keyboard Box (I) and remove pullout. Attach the Return Keyboard Box
between the Computer Pedestal (D) and the Curved Middle Panel (K) in place using the 1 1/4"
Bolts and Flat Washers (1 & 3) from inner side. See detail #2.
Parts Provided Qty Tools Required
D –Computer Pedestal (1) Phillips Screwdriver
I – Return Keyboard Box (1)
J –Return Back Panel (1)
K –Curved Middle Panel (1)
(1) –1 1/4” Bolt (10)
(3) –Flat Washer (10)

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Assembly Instructions
8. Attach the Desk to the Return using two 3” Bolts (2) and Flat Washers (3). Insert the Bolts with
Flat Washers from inside the Desk Drawer Box (H) through the Curved Middle Panel (K). As
shown in detail #3.
9. Finish attach you need to insert three 1 1/4" Bolts and Flat Washers (1 & 3) through the cleat
hole of the Desk Side Panel (G) into the threaded inserts on Curved Middle Panel (K). As
shown in detail #3.
Parts Provided Qty Tools Required
(1) –1 1/4” Bolt (3) Phillips Screwdriver
(2) –3” Bolt (2)
(3) –Flat Washer (5)

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Assembly Instructions
10. Before placing the Tops (A & B) in place make sure that of the figure “8” (metal piece you see
attached on top ends of the panels) is facing out, you only need to turn the hardware out, and
this will enable you to attach the tops to the assembly. Make sure that the Drawer Pedestal
Writing Board (E) is in place before securing the Tops. Now put both tops in place (use the
dowels on top of the base as guides) and then insert and screw the1 1/4” Bolt (1) with Flat
Washer (3) through the pre-drilled sunk hole included on the front rail of the Drawer Box and
Return Keyboard Box (H & I) to secure the Desk & Return Top (A & B) in place. Proceed to
screw from underneath by using the 5/8" Wood Screws (5) through figure “8” (part 8) to attach
the Tops. See detail #4.
11. Place the Grommets (6) over the top holes of the Desk and Return Top (A & B). See detail #4.
Parts Provided Qty Parts Provided Qty
A –Desk Top (1) B –Return Top (1)
(1) –1 1/4” Bolt (2) (3) –Flat Washer (2)
(5) –5/8” Wood Screw (18) (6)- Grommet (3)
(8)- Figure “8” (pre-attached)
Tools Required
Phillips Screwdriver

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Assembly Instructions
12. Finish your assembly by inserting both the keyboard pullout and drawer into place.
13. When you open the Keyboard Pull-out you can flip down the keyboard front by pushing down
the Drop Down Latches on the keyboard front hardware on both ends, as shown in detail #5.
Parts Required Tools Required
Pre-attached Drop Down Latch No Tool Required

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Assembly Instructions
Your desk is designed to accommodate most computer configurations and can be used
with Tower, Mini-Tower and most Desktop (horizontal) computers.
For Horizontal and Mini-tower CPU configuration: If space available and you want to
change the height on Shelf (L), open the Computer Pedestal door and unscrew the 1/2”
Wood Screws (7) pre-attached underneath the Shelf. Replace the Adjustable Shelf at your
desired height with the Shelf Pins (4), secure the Shelf in place by screw back the 1/2”
Wood Screws (7). See detail #6.
For Tower CPU configuration: with the Computer Pedestal door open, unscrew the 1/2”
Wood Screws (7) pre-attached underneath the Shelf and remove the Shelf (L).
A Touch up Pen has been provided to repair any small nicks or scratches that may
occur during assembly or shipping.
Keep these instructions for further use.
Your assembly should now be complete.
Thank you for your purchase!