Whalen Wesleyan Drop Lid Secretary User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Wesleyan Drop Lid Secretary
Model # JCS20501-B
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF SMALL PARTS, SHARP
POINTS, SHARP EDGES AS RECEIVED. 2 PEOPLE RECOMMENDED.
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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 3, 4 and 5 of this instruction manual.
NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE GLUE WITH DOWELS. EXCESS GLUE CAN BE WIPED OFF
WITH DAMP CLOTH.
Insert 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. Plug the Cam Lock Cover into the cross slot of the Cam Locks to conceal the cam.
You are now ready to assemble the KD unit.

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Parts and Hardware List
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before beginning assembly.
A- Top Panel (1) B- Left Side Panel (1) BP- Left Side Post (1)
C- Right Side Panel (1) CP- Right Side Post (1) D- Drawer Housing Top Panel (1)
E- Drawer Housing Bottom Panel (1) F- Bottom Panel (1) G- Bottom Front Stretcher (1)
H- Bottom Back Stretcher (1) IL- Left Back Panel (1) IR- Right Back Panel (1)
J- Lower Partition Panel (1) K- Sliding Shelf (1) L - Adjustable Shelf (1)
M- Drop Lid (1) NL- Left Door Panel (1) NR- Right Door Panel (1)
O- Bottom Front Molding (1) PL- Left Bottom Molding (1) PL- Right Bottom Molding (1)
QL- Left Slide Support (1) QR- Right Slide Support (1) QM- Middle Slide Support (1)

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Parts and Hardware List
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before beginning assembly.
R- Drawer Housing Side Panel (2) SL- Left Lid Support Arm (1) SR- Right Lid Support Arm (1)
T- Slide Shelf Support (1) U- Pigeon Cube Top Panel (1) U1- Pigeon Cube Outer Panel (2)
U2- Pigeon Cube Inner Panel (2) U3- Pigeon Cube Bottom Panel (2) U4- Pigeon Cube Small Shelf (2)
(With the middle through holes)
U5- Pigeon Cube Large Shelf (1) U6- Pigeon Cube Back Panel (1) V- Drawer Front (2)
V1 - Drawer Back Panel (2) V2- Drawer Left Side (2) V3- Drawer Right Side (2)
V4- Drawer Bottom Panel (2) WL- 14” Left Slides (1) WR- 14” Right Slides (1) X- Drop Lid Support (2)
(1) Small Cam Lock (38+1 extra) (2) Large Cam Lock (36+1 extra) (3) Long Cam Bolt (58+2 extra)

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Parts and Hardware List
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before beginning assembly.
(4) M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel (5) M6 x 30 mm Wood Dowel (6) M6 x 55 mm Wood Dowel
(54+2 extra) (27+1 extra) (4+1 extra)
(7) 1-1/8” Bolt (11+1 extra) (8) Flat Washer (11+1 extra) (9) #6 x 1/2” Screw (38+1 extra)
(10) #6.5 x 1/2” Screw (16+1 extra) (11) #8 x 1-1/4” Screw (8+1 extra) (12) #8 x 1-1/2” Screw (11+1 extra)
(13) #6 x 5/8” Screw (14) 3/4” Ring Shank Nail (15) Small Magnetic Catch (16) Large Magnetic Catch
(6+1 extra) (21+1 extra) (2) (1)
(17) Cam Lock Cover with Cross (18) Cam Lock Cover with Rod (19) Drop-down Hinge (20) Door Hinge
(15+1 extra) (22+1 extra) (3) (4)
(21) Knob (5) (22) Knob Bolt (5) (23) Rubber Pad (2+1 extra)
(24) Short Cam Bolt (16+1 extra) (25) Shelf Pin (4+1 extra) 4 mm Allen Wrench (1)
Glue (1) Touch-up Pen (1) Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (2)
(Included in plastic bag)
Tools required: Allen Wrench (provided), Phillips screwdriver and Hammer (not provided).

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Utility Drawer Assembling
1. Unpack the unit and confirm that you have all the hardware and required parts. Assembly the unit on a
carpeted floor or the empty carton to avoid any scratch.
2. Place one Drawer Front (V) on a level and protective surface with the holes facing up. Securely screw 4
Long Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes, as shown in the illustration.
3. Attach the Drawer Left and Right Side Panels (V2 and V3) to the Drawer Front (V) by engaging four
Small Cam Locks (1) (Refer to page 2 on Cam Lock system operation supplement). Make sure that the
grooves face inward and line up with each other.
4. Slide one Drawer Bottom Panel (V4) into the grooves between the Drawer Side Panels (V2 and V3)
until fully inserted into Drawer Front (V). Make sure that the finished surface is up.
V

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Utility Drawer Assembling
5. Fasten the Drawer Back Panel (V1) to the Drawer Side Panels (V2 and V3) using four 1-1/4” Screws
(11). Make sure that the Drawer Bottom Panel (V4) fits securely into the groove of the Drawer Back
Panel (V1). Tighten all the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
6. Attach one Knob (21) to the outside of the Drawer Front (V) using the provided Knob Bolt (22).
7. Repeat the same process to assemble the other utility drawer.
V4
V3
21

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Assembly Instructions
8. Place the Pigeon Cube Top Panel (U), the Pigeon Cube Outer Panels (U1) and the Pigeon Cube Inner
Panels (U2) on a level and protective surface with the holes facing up. Securely screw 16 Short Cam
Bolts (24) into the designated small holes, as shown in the illustration.
24

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9. Insert one M6 x 30 mm Wood Dowel (5) into the middle end hole of one Pigeon Cube Bottom Panel
(U3). Tap in with a rubber mallet, if necessary. 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.
10. Align and attach the Pigeon Cube Bottom Panel (U3) to one Pigeon Cube Outer Panel (U1) by engaging
two Small Cam Locks (1). Make sure that the Cam Locks (1) face the bottom of the unit.
11. Attach one Pigeon Cube Small Shelf (U4) to the Pigeon Cube Outer Panel (U1) with two M6 x 30 mm
Wood Dowels (5). Make sure that the raw edges on the Pigeon Cube Small Shelf (U4) and the Pigeon
Cube Bottom Panel (U3) point towards the same direction. As shown.
12. Insert two M6 x 55 mm Wood Dowels (6) into the other end holes of the Pigeon Small Shelf (U4) and
insert one M6 x 30 mm Wood Dowel (5) into the middle end hole of the Pigeon Cube Bottom Panel
(U3). Position one Pigeon Cube Inner Panel (U2) onto the inserted wood dowels and press them
together. Fasten the Pigeon Cube Inner Panel (U2) to the Pigeon Cube Bottom Panel (U3) by engaging
two Small Cam Locks (1). As shown below.
13. Repeat the same procedure to assemble the other pigeon cube.

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Assembly Instructions
14. Stand the assemble pigeon cubes upright.
15. Align the drilled holes of the Pigeon Cube Large Shelf (U5) with the inserted M6 x 55 mm Wood
Dowels (6) on the Pigeon Cube Inner Panels (U2) and press them together. Make sure that the raw
edges point towards the same direction.
16. Insert one M6 x 30 mm Wood Dowel (5) into the top inner hole of each Pigeon Cube Outer Panel (U1)
and Pigeon Cube Inner Panel (U2). As shown.
17. Position the Pigeon Cube Top Panel (U) onto the inserted Wood Dowels (5) making sure the back edges
are even with each other. Attach the Top Panel (U) in place by engaging eight Small Cam Locks (1).

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18. Now, go back and tighten all Cam Locks and Screws. Make sure that all the parts are tight and there are
no gaps between the pieces. This will help keep the unit square.
19. Turn over the last assembly on its front edges. Unfold the Pigeon Cube Back Panel (U6) and lay it to
the back edges of the assembled unit. Make sure that the overlaps on the panels are even all the way
around. Gently hammer the 3/4” Ring Shank Nails (14) through the pre-drilled holes on the Back Panel.
NOTE: We recommend attaching back panel with the Ring Shank Nails at the corners first.
20. Plug 8 Cam Lock Covers with Rod (18) onto the visible Cams Locks to conceal the Cam Locks.
U1
U2
U1
U

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Assembly Instructions
21. Pick up 14” Left and Right Slides (WL and WR) and separate the Slide Runners for the following steps.
Extend the Slide Runner all the way forward. Press the plastic release lever of the ball bearing slides up
and pull the Slide Runner complete out.
22. Using the pilot holes as a guide, attach the separated Slide Runners (WL and WR) to the Sliding Shelf
(K) respectively with two #6 x 1/2” Screws (9) per slide runner. As shown. Make sure the closed end of
Slide Runner against the finished edge of the Sliding Shelf.
23. Secure screw the Long Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the Left and Right Side Posts
(BP and CP), as shown in the illustration.
K
9
WL/WR
BP
CP

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24. Insert three M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowels (4) into the end holes of the Left Side Panel (B). As shown.
25. Align the drilled large holes on the Left Side Post (BP) with the inserted Wood Dowels (4) on the Left
Side Panel (B) and then press them together. Make sure that the outer surfaces are flush with each other.
Fasten the Left Side Post (BP) to the Left Side Panel (B) by engaging four Large Cam Locks (2).
26. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Right Side Post (CP) to the Right Side Panel (C).
27. Align and attach the Left Bottom Molding (PL) to the Left Side Panel (B) using three 1-1/8” Bolts (7)
and three Flat Washers (8). As shown. Tighten the bolts with the provided Allen Wrench.
28. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Right Bottom Molding (PR) to the Right Side Panel (C).
B
4
2
2
C
4
2
2
BC

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29. Insert two M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowels (4) into the large holes on the Slide Shelf Support (T) and attach
it to the Left Side Panel (B) using three 1-1/2” Screws (12). Tighten the screw with a Phillips
screwdriver. Make sure that the front pilot hole is closed to the Left Side Post (BP).
30. Attach the separated Slide Tracks (WL and WR) to the Lower Partition Panel (J) and the Slide Shelf
Support (T) respectively with three #6 x 1/2” Screws (9) per slide track. As shown below. Make sure
that the slide opening faces the front of the unit.
T
BP

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31. Using the pilot holes as a guide, install 2 Door Hinges (20) to the Left and Right Side Posts (BP and CP)
respectively with the flap with cutout to the outside, using two #6.5 x 1/2” Screws (10) per hinge flap.
As shown.
32. Securely screw the Long Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the Left and Right Side
Panels (B and C), as shown in the illustration.
B
20

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33. Insert two M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowels (4) into the inner holes on the bottom edge of the Drawer Slide
Supports (QL, QM and QR) respectively. There are cam bolt holes on the top edge of each Drawer
Slide Support.
34. Align and attach the Drawer Slide Supports (QL, QM and QR) to the Drawer Housing Bottom Panel (E)
by inserting six 1-1/2” Screws (12) through the countersunk holes and screw into place, as shown.
Tighten all the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Make sure that the finished edge of each Drawer
Slide Support faces the edge with notches of the Drawer Housing Bottom Panel (E).
35. Fasten the Drawer Housing Side Panels (R) to
the Drawer Housing Bottom Panel (E) using
two M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowels (4) in each, as
shown. Make sure that the finished edges point
towards the same direction.
E
R
R
E
QL
QM
QR
4

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36. Securely screw 6 Cam Bolts (3) into the designated small holes on the Drawer Housing Top Panel (D),
as shown in the illustration.
37. Insert the mounting plate of one Drop Lid Support (X) through the right slot of the Drawer Housing Top
Panel (D), making sure the metal bracket on the other end of the Drop Lid Support faces inward.
38. Fit the mounting plate of the Drop Lid Support (X) into the cutout of the Right Lid Support Arm (SR)
and secure in place by inserting three #6 x 1/2” Screws (9) through the countersunk holes of the
mounting plate and securely screw into the pilot holes on the Lid Support Arm. As shown.
39. Repeat the same procedure to attach the other Drop Lid Support (X) to the Left Lid Support Arm (SL).
D
X
D
SL
SR
9X
SL/SR
D

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40. Insert two M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowels (4) into the inner end holes of each Drawer Housing Side Panel
(R) and the Drawer Slide Supports (QL, QM and QR).
41. Align the drilled holes underneath Drawer Housing Top Panel (D) with the inserted Wood Dowels (4)
and press them together. Make sure that the Lid Support Arms (SL and SR) locate between the Drawer
Housing Side Panels (S) and Drawer Slide Supports (QL and QR) respectively. Fasten the Drawer
Housing Top Panel (D) to the Drawer Slide Supports (QL, QM and QR) by engaging 6 Cam Locks (2).
As shown.
42. Align the Large Magnetic Catch (13) to the pilot holes under the Drawer Housing Bottom Panel (E)
with the magnetic plate facing the front of the unit. And then attach the Magnetic Catch (12) in place
using two #6 x 5/8” Screws (13).
43. Securely screw two Long Cam Bolts (3) into the designate small holes on the Drawer Housing Bottom
Panel (E), as shown.

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44. Locate the Bottom Panel (F) and the Bottom Front Stretcher (G) and securely screw the Cam Bolts (3)
into the designated small holes, as shown in the illustration.
45. Insert two M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowels (4) into the inner end holes of the Bottom Panel (G). As shown.
46. Align the drilled holes on the Front Stretcher (G) with the inserted Wood Dowels (4) on the Bottom
Panel (F) and then press them together. Make sure the top surfaces are flush with each other. Fasten the
Front Stretcher (G) to the Bottom Panel (F) by engaging three Large Cam Locks (2).
G
F
F
G

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47. Align and attach the Bottom Back Stretcher (H) to the Bottom Panel (F) by using two M8 x 30 mm
Wood Dowels (4) and three Large Cam Locks (2). As shown below. Make sure that the Cam Locks face
outward.
48. Turn the assembled base upright.
49. Securely screw four Long Cam Bolts (3) into the designate small holes on the Bottom Panel (F), as shown.