Whalen Stirling Desk SPLS-ST60D User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2021-03-31 Rev. 0001-A
Stirling Desk
Model # SPLS-ST60D
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
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www.whalenfurniture.com
Or e-mail your request to [e-mail]
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DATE PURCHASED: / /

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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing
CATALOG: Stirling Desk
MODEL # SPLS-ST60D
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 9.1 kg / 20 lb.
MAXIMUM LOAD 90.7 kg / 200 lb.

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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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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- Desk Top (Qty. 1) B- Modesty Panel (Qty. 1)
C- Left Side Frame (Qty. 1) D- Right Side Frame (Qty. 1) E- Top Front Stretcher (Qty. 1)
(1) Cam Lock (2) Self Tapping Cam Bolt (3) Cam Bolt
(Qty. 7+1 extra) (Qty. 3+1 extra) (Qty. 4+1 extra)
(4) 1/4" x 15 mm Bolt (5) 1/4" x 32 mm Bolt (6) Lock Washer
(Qty. 4+1 extra) (Qty. 6+1 extra) (Qty. 10+1 extra)
(7) Flat Washer Hex Wrench Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (Qty. 1)
(Qty. 10+1 extra) (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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DRAWER INSTALLATION
If you need to remove the drawers with ball bearing slides from the unit, please follow the steps
below to prevent any damage to the slides or the drawers.
1. 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 slide up on one side and down on the other
side, and then pull the drawer completely out.
2. To place the drawer back, simply push the ball bearing cart all the way to the end of the slides
(in both sides) and align the slide runners on the drawer with the slide tracks on the unit and
push it carefully inside until it stops.
NOTE: If the drawer does not go in smoothly, please take it out and repeat the step.
Release lever
FRONT
Ball bearing cart
Ball bearing cart
FRONT

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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. Place the Desk Top (A) upside down on a level and protected surface.
3. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Desk Top (A) with a Phillips
screwdriver. DO NOT overtighten the Cam Bolts.
NOTE: Screw-in cam bolts must be screwed down flush.
4. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (3) into the threaded holes on the Side Frames (C and D) with a Phillips
screwdriver.
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Assembly Instructions
5. Align and attach the Modesty Panel (B) to the Right Side Frame (D) by engaging two Cam Locks (1).
(Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement).
6. Align and attach the Top Front Stretcher (E) to the Right Side Frame (D) using two 15 mm Bolts (4) and
two Washers (6 and 7).
B
D
1
1
The cam locks face inward
B
D
E
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Assembly Instructions
7. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Left Side Frame (C) at the opposite end.
8. Using the cam bolts as a guide, align and attach the previous assembly to the Desk Top (A) by engaging
three Cam Locks (1).
9. Fasten the assembled Top Front Stretcher (E) and Side Frames (C and D) to the Desk Top (A) with six
32 mm Bolts (5) and six Washers (6 and 7).
D
C
B
E
4
6
7
4
6
7
E
C
B
C
1
A
D
C
B
E
1
B
A
A
C/D
5
6
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Assembly Instructions
Tools required (not provided): Phillips screwdriver, stud finder, tape measure, pencil, power drill and 1/8”
drill bit.
10. With the assistance of another adult, lift the assembled unit upright and position at the desired location
against a wall. If necessary, adjust the floor levelers by hand to correct the tilting.
11. Now, follow the instructions printed on the plastic bag containing the Tipping Restraint Hardware to
attach the tip-over restraints to the unit and the wall.
NOTE: The tipping restraint hardware included is for wooden stud wall construction. It must be attached
to a wall stud. Depending upon your wall construction, different anchor hardware maybe required. Please
contact your local hardware store for assistance. Young children can be seriously injured by tipping
furniture. You must install the tipping restraint hardware with the unit to prevent the unit from tipping,
causing any accidents or damage. The tipping restraints are intended only as a deterrent, they are not a
substitute for proper adult supervision. The tipping restraints are not earthquake restraints. If you wish to
add the extra security of earthquake restraints, they must be purchased and installed separately.
12. The unit is now ready for use.
Wooden stud
Wall
Wall
Lo
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g screw
Short screw
Floor leveler
Metal bracket
Nylon strap
A