Whalen Springfield SPLS-SPMDBK-HW User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2021-02-04 Rev. 0001-A
Springfield Modular Desk with Set
of Bookcases
Model # SPLS-SPMDBK-HW
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
instructions and parts list ready to provide the model name, part name or factory number:
1-866-942-5362
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.whalenfurniture.com
Or e-mail your request to [e-mail]
LOT NUMBER:
DATE PURCHASED: / /

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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: Springfield Modular Desk with Set of Bookcases
MODEL # SPLS-SPMDBK-HW
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
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.
MAXIMUM LOAD 90.7 kg / 200 lb.
MAXIMUM LOAD 9.1 kg / 20 lb.
MAXIMUM LOAD 13.6 kg / 30 lb.
MAXIMUM LOAD 4.5 kg / 10 lb.

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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 5, 6 and 7 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 pre-drilled small holes on the panel. Connect both panels together; making sure
the Cam Bolt goes into the pre-drilled hole at the end of the panel with the Cam Lock.
2. Insert the Cam Lock into the pre-drilled large hole in the panel. Make sure the arrow on the Cam Lock is
pointed towards the Cam Bolt.
3. Once the Cam Bolt is connected inside the Cam Lock, take a Phillips screwdriver (not included) and
tighten the Cam Lock clockwise.
4. Put the PVC Cover onto the visible Cam Locks to conceal the cam.
You are now ready to assemble the KD unit.
GLUE
XX
FINAL
1 2 43
1234

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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 tip-over.
To reduce the risk of furniture tip-over:
 ALWAYS install tip-over 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- Desk Top (Qty. 1) B- Left Side Frame (Qty. 1) C- Right Side Frame (Qty. 1)
D- Lower Back Stretcher (Qty. 1) E- Stabilizer (Qty. 2) F- Upper Back Stretcher (Qty. 1)
G- Upper Front Stretcher (Qty. 1) H- Bookcase Top Panel (Qty. 2) I- Bookcase Bottom Panel (Qty. 2)
J- Bookcase Left Side Panel K- Bookcase Right Side Panel L- Bookcase Middle Shelf
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 2)

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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.
M- Bookcase Back Panel N- Bookcase Upper Partition Panel O- Bookcase Lower Partition Panel
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 2)
P- Drawer Front Panel (Qty. 1) Q- Drawer Left Side Panel (Qty. 1) R- Drawer Right Side Panel (Qty. 1)
S- Drawer Back Panel (Qty. 1) T- Drawer Bottom Panel (Qty. 1) U- Drawer Bottom Support (Qty. 1)
V- Storage Basket (Qty. 8) W- Basket Flooring (Qty. 8) X- Locking Caster (Qty. 4)
Y- Swivel Caster (Qty. 4)

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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.
(1) Small Cam Lock (2) Large Cam Lock (3) Cam Bolt
(Qty. 3+1 extra) (Qty. 47+2 extra) (Qty. 46+2 extra)
(4) M6 x 30 mm Wood Dowel (5) M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel (6) M4 x 15 mm Pan Head Screw
(Qty. 3+1 extra) (Qty. 74+2 extra) (Qty. 32+1 extra)
(7) M3.5 x 32 mm Screw (8) 1/4” x 15 mm Bolt (9) 1/4” x 32 mm Bolt
(Qty. 24+1 extra) (Qty. 12+1 extra) (Qty. 4+1 extra)
(10) Lock Washer (11) Flat Washer (12) PVC Cover
(Qty. 16+1 extra) (Qty. 16+1 extra) (Qty. 28)
(13) Cam Bolt Hex Wrench Glue
(Qty. 4+1 extra) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 3)
Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (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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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. 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 (P) with a
Phillips screwdriver. DO NOT overtighten the Cam Bolts.
NOTE: Screw-in cam bolts must be screwed down flush.
3. Glue the small Wood Dowels (4) into the pre-drilled holes on the end of both Drawer Side Panels (Q
and R) and Drawer Bottom Support (U). Make sure that you use a small amount of glue with both ends
of all dowels.
NOTE: It is very important to use a small amount of glue on both ends of dowels.
P
3
3
3
44
44
4
R
U
Q

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Assembly Instructions
4. Align and attach the Drawer Bottom Support (U) to the Drawer Front Panel (P) by engaging one Small
Cam Lock (1). (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement).
5. Align and attach the Drawer Side Panels (Q and R) to the Drawer Front Panel (P) with two Small Cam
Locks (1).
Grooves line up with each
other and face inwar
d
The Cam
Lock faces outward
1
P
U
1
1
P
R
Q

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Assembly Instructions
6. Slide the Drawer Bottom Panel (T) into the grooves between the Drawer Side Panels (Q and R) until
fully inserted into the groove of the Drawer Front Panel (P).
7. Fasten the Drawer Back Panel (S) to the Drawer Side Panels (Q and R) and the Drawer Bottom Support
(U) with six 32 mm Screws (7). Make sure that the Drawer Bottom Panel (T) fits securely into the
groove of the Drawer Back Panel (S). Tighten all the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
Gr
oove
R
Q
T
U
P
S
U
R
Q
S

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Assembly Instructions
8. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the Bookcase Top Panels (H),
Bookcase Side Panels (J and K) and Bookcase Middle Shelves (L) with a Phillips screwdriver. DO
NOT overtighten the Cam Bolts.
9. Glue the Large Wood Dowels (5) into the inner holes on the Bookcase Middle Shelves (L) and
Bookcase Partition Panels (N and O).
HL
JK
3
x 2
L
N
5
5
5
5
O
55
5
5
5
5
5
5
x 2

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Assembly Instructions
10. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the Bookcase Middle Shelves (L)
with a Phillips screwdriver.
11. Attach the Bookcase Partition Panels (N and O) to the Bookcase Middle Shelves (L) by engaging two
Large Cam Locks (2). Make sure the wood dowel holes for the Bookcase Back Panel (M) point in the
same direction.
12. Glue the Large Wood Dowels (5) into the pre-drilled holes on the Bookcase Middle Shelves (L) and
Bookcase Partition Panels (N and O).
N
O
L
2
LN/O
x 2
L
O
N
L
5
5
x 2

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Assembly Instructions
13. Align the inserted dowels of previous assembly (L, N and O) with the hole of the Bookcase Back Panels
(M) and press them together.
14. Glue the large Wood Dowels (5) into the inner holes on the Bookcase Back Panels (M).
5
5
5
55
5
5
5
5
5
M
5
5
x 2
The cam lock holes and
pilot holes point in the
same direction.
O
M
L
N
x 2

14
2
L
J
K
M
J/K
M
x 2
Assembly Instructions
15. Glue the Large Wood Dowels (5) into the inner holes on the Bookcase Side Panels (J and K).
16. Attach the Bookcase Side Panels (J and K) to the Bookcase Middle shelves (L) and the Bookcase Back
Panels (M) by engaging four Large Cam Locks (2) per Side Panel.
JK
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
x 2
The cam lock holes and pilot holes point
in the same direction.

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Assembly Instructions
17. Attach the Bookcase Top Panels (H) to the previous assembly by engaging six Large Cam Locks (2) per
top panel.
18. Using the inserted wood dowels as a guide, fasten each Bookcase Bottom Panel (I) to the assembled
units with nine 32 mm Screws (7).
2
H
J/K/N
J
N
M
K
H
x 2
x 2
7
I
J
O
K

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Assembly Instructions
19. With the pilot holes as a guide, attach two Locking Casters (X) to the front and attach two Swivel
Casters (Y) to the back of the Bookcase Bottom Panel (I), using four 15 mm Pan Head Screws (6) per
caster.
20. Ask for the assistance of another adult to stand the units upright. Put the PVC Covers (12) onto the
visible Cam Locks to conceal the cams.
x 2
6
X
6
Y
I
12
x 2
J
K
N
OM

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Assembly Instructions
21. Unfold the Storage Baskets (V) and then place the Basket Flooring (W) inside the opened basket to
ensure it remains square. Position the Storage Baskets onto the compartments.
22. Adjust the brake on the two front Locking Casters (X) as shown to lock or unlock the storage unit.
x 2
V
W
V
x 2
Unlock
L
ock

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Assembly Instructions
23. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the Desk Top (A) and Side Frames
(B and C) as shown with a Phillips screwdriver.
24. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (13) into the designated small holes on the Side Frames (B and C) as
shown with a Phillips screwdriver.
A
3
C
B
13
BC

19
8
11
10
2
FF
G
D
B
C
F/G
B/C
D
B/C
55
5
5
Assembly Instructions
25. Glue two large Wood Dowels (5) into the pre-drilled holes on the top edge of the Upper Back Stretcher
(F).
26. Attach the Upper Stretchers (F and G) between the Side Frames (B and C) by engaging eight Large
Cam Locks (2).
27. Attach Lower Stretcher (D) between the Side Frames (B and C) using four 15 mm Bolts (8) and four
Washers (10 and 11).
28. Align and attach the Desk Top (A) to the Upper Back Stretcher (F) by engaging three Large Cam Locks
(2).
29. Secure the Desk Top (A) to the Side Frames (B and C) with four 32 mm Bolts (4) and four Washers (10
and 11).
The Cam Locks face downward when the
unit is turned upright.
The cam locks holes
for Desk Top are
located at up and face
inward.
2
10
11
9
A
B/C
A
B
C
F
F
A

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Assembly Instructions
30. Attach twoStabilizers (E) to the Side Frames (B and C) using eight 15 mm Bolts (8) and eight Washers
(10 and 11).
31. Ask for assistance to stand the unit upright and position at the desired location.
32. Insert the assembled drawer into the frame. Extend the Ball Bearing Slide Tracks on the Side Frames (B
and C) all the way forward (including ball bearing cart). Then align the slide runners on the drawer side
panels 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 push 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.
Ball bearing cart
FRONT
FRONT
Ball bearing cart
8
10 11
B/C
D
B
C
D
D