Whalen WMCXL-2 User manual

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44” 3-in-1 Console (WMCXL-2)
This item is designed to be 3-in-1 configuration. Please choose which of the 3 options suits your
needs. DO NOT discard any of the hardware or parts that you will not use on your set option, this
will give you the opportunity to use this TV Console for different configurations in case you decide
to upgrade your TV set in the future.
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED
If you have any questions regarding assembly or if you are missing parts, do not return this item to
the Retailer Store. 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:
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Option 1
With Swinging Floater
XL-2 or WMCXL-2

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THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture
CATALOG: 44” 3-in-1 Console (WMCXL-2)
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: December, 2010
MADE IN CHINA
FITS UP TO MOST 50” FLAT PANEL TV’S
MAXIMUM LOAD 135 lb. (61.2 kg)
FITS UP TO MOST 50” FLAT PANEL TV’S
WITHOUT SWIVELING BRACKET
MAXIMUM LOAD 135 lb. (61.2 kg)
MAXIMUM LOAD 50 lb. (22.7 kg)
1. Please read the Assembly Instructions prior to assembling this product.
2. Remove all hardware from box and sort by size.
3. Check to see that all hardware and parts are present BEFORE assembling.
4. Ask a friend to assist you with the assembly of this furniture.
5. To avoid damage, assemble the product on a sturdy, level and protective surface.
6. Please wait until all steps are completed before tightening bolts.
7. Make sure all bolts are tightly fastened before the unit is used.
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. THE BASE OF THE TELEVISION MUST BE PLACED
SQUARELY IN THE CENTER OF THE STAND WITH NO OVERHANGING ON EITHER SIDE.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION, TIPS & TRICKS
This product is sold with Tip Restraint Hardware kit. You must install the Tipping Restraint
Hardware between the wall and the TV stand to prevent any accidents or damages. When
properly installed, this restraint can provide protection against the unexpected tipping of the
unit due to small tremors, bumps or climbing. The restraint is only a deterrent and is not a
substitute for proper adult supervision. Use of tip-over restraints may only reduce, but not
eliminate, the risk of tip-over.

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Parts and Hardware List
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all parts listed are present
before beginning assembly.
A-Top Shelf Frame (1) B- Middle Shelf Frame (1) C- Bottom Shelf Frame (1)
D- Long Spine (1) D1- Short Spine (1) E- Left “L” Shape Leg (1)
F- Left Front Leg (1) G- Right “L” Shape Leg (1) H- Right Front Leg (1)
I- Top Glass Shelf (1) J- Middle Glass Shelf (1) K- Bottom Glass Shelf (1)
L- Swiveling Bracket (1) M- XYZ Mounting Frame (1) N- Monitor Bracket (2)
O- Safety Bar (1) P- Decorative Rail (2)

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Parts and Hardware List
(1) - Suction Cup (2) - 3/4” Bolt (3) - 1 1/4” Bolt (4) - Hex Nut
(20+1 extra) (18+1 extra) (16+1 extra) (4+1 extra)
(5) -Black Lock Washer (6) - Zinc Lock Washer (7) –Black Flat Washer (8) - Zinc Flat Washer
(14+1 extra) (14+1 extra) (18+1 extra) (14+1 extra)
(9)- Large Flat Washer (10) - 2 1/2” Lag Bolt (11) - Concrete Anchor (12) - Cable Control
(6) (6) (6) (2)
(13) - 1” Bolt Open Wrench Allen Wrench Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (1)
(4+1 extra) (1) (1) (Inside Plastic Bag)
TV Mounting Kit
M4 x 12 Bolt (4) M4 x 30 Bolt (4) M5 X 12 Bolt (4) M5 x 30 Bolt (4)
M6 x12 Bolt (4) M6 x 35 Bolt (4) M8x16 Bolt (4) M8 x40 Bolt (4)
M4 Lock Washer (4) M5 Lock Washer (4) M6 Lock Washer (4) M8 Lock Washer (4)
Large Spacer (4) Small Spacer (4) M4/M5 Flat Washer (8) M6/M8 Flat Washer (4)
Tools required: Allen Wrench (provided) and Open Wrench (provided), Phillips Head
Screwdriver, Mallet, Power Drill, 3/8” & 3/16”Drill Bit, Socket Wrench Adapter with
Socket Set, 1/2” Masonry Bit for brick concrete, Stud Sensor.

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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 it easier during assembly of unit.
1. Unpack the unit and confirm that you have all the hardware and parts required.
2. Align the bottom bracket holes of Left “L” Shape Leg (E) with the sockets on the Left Front
Leg (F). Make sure the upper tube of “L” Shape Leg fits into the cutout of Left Front Leg
properly. Attach in place by inserting two 3/4” Bolts (2) with Black Washers (5 & 7) into the
bracket holes. Tighten the bolts with the Allen Wrench provided. See detail #1.
3. Repeat last step to combine the Right “L” Shape Leg (G) with Right Front Leg (H) together.
4. Attach 2 Decorative Rails (P) to the bottom of Long Spine (D) using six 1 1/4” Bolts (3).
Tighten with the Allen Wrench provided. See detail #1A. (Note: If you choose table-top
configuration, please ignore this step.)
Required hardware in this step
Description: (2) –3/4” Bolt (3) –1 1/4” Bolt (5) –Black Lock Washer (7) –Black Flat Washer
Sketch
Qty. (4 pcs) (6 pcs) (4 pcs) (4 pcs)
Tools required: Allen Wrench

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Assembly Instructions
5. Choose the option suits your needs. Locate Long Spine (D) or Short Spine (D1) and set
back face down on a scratch free surface as shown in detail #2.
6. Align the holes on back rail of 3 Shelf Frames (A, B & C) with the sockets on the Spine.
Insert and screw 1 1/4”Bolts (3) with Zinc Lock Washers & Flat Washers (6 & 8) through the
pre-drilled holes on back rail into the Spine. Make sure the corner plates for Suction Cup on
each Shelf Frame will face up after assembly. See detail #2.
Required hardware in this step
Description: (3) –1 1/4” Bolt (6) –Zinc Lock Washer (8) –Zinc Flat Washer
Sketch
Qty. (6 pcs) (6 pcs) (6 pcs)
Tools required: Allen Wrench

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Assembly Instructions
7. Stand the unit upright.
8. Align and attach Left Leg Assembly to the Top Shelf Frame (A) using two 1” Bolts (13) with
Zinc Washers (6 & 8) through the pre-drilled holes on inner side rail into the top of both Legs.
See detail #3. DO NOT tighten the bolts.
9. Secure Left Leg Assembly to Middle & Bottom Shelf Frame (B & C) using the 1 1/4” Bolts (3)
with Zinc Washers (6 & 8) from inside the shelf frame into the sockets included on the side
of Legs. See detail #3A.
10.Repeat last 2 steps to attach Right Leg Assembly at the other end.
Required hardware in this step
Description: (13)- 1” Bolt (3) –1 1/4” Bolt (6) –Zinc Lock Washer (8) –Zinc Flat Washer
Sketch
Qty. (4 pcs) (4 pcs) (8 pcs) (8 pcs)
Tools required: Allen Wrench

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Assembly Instructions
11.Go back and tighten all bolts with Allen Wrench provided.
12.In case of uneven floor, Floor Levelers are provided at the bottom of both Front Legs (F & H).
Simply tilt the unit back and raise or lower floor leveler by hand to correct tilting as shown in
detail #4.
Hardware provided Tools required
Pre-attached Floor Leveler No tool required
If you choose Table-top configuration,
continue to STEP 13.
If mounting TV with the Swinging Floater,
skip ahead to PAGE 12.

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Assembly Instructions for Table-top
13.Attach 2 Cable Controls (12) onto the backside of Spine (D1) with the 3/4” Bolts (2). Tighten
the bolts with the Allen Wrench provided. See detail #5.
14.The Cable Controls (12) enable you to shorten, separate and route cables and cords. Using
the Cable Controls you can create a system for routing cables through channels, between
components and to power sources without usual tangled mess or annoying signal
interference. As shown in detail #5.
Required hardware in this step
Description: (2) - 3/4” Bolt (12) –Cable Control
Sketch
Qty. (4 pcs) (2 pcs)
Tools required: Allen Wrench

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Assembly Instructions for Table-top
15.Put Suction Cups (1) firmly into the top holes and corner plates on 3 Shelf Frames (A, B & C)
as shown in detail #6.
16.Place Top Glass (I) and Glass Shelves (J & K) in place as shown in detail #6. Make sure the
glass is properly centered and the black side of glass is down. Push each glass all the way
back against the Spine. Also, be sure to press down evenly and firmly each glass onto the
Suction Cups to make sure they securely rest onto the Suction Cups.
Note: Make sure that the Suction Cups go all the way into the pre-drilled holes to prevent the
glass shelf from falling and getting damage. If glass is scratched you can minimize the
damage by using a BLACK marker and filling in scratched area from underneath.
Required hardware in this step
Description Sketch Qty.
(1) –Suction Cup (20 pcs)

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Assembly Instructions for Table-top
17.Position the assembled Table-top in your desired location against the wall. Now follow the
instructions printed on the plastic bag in order to mount the Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit to
the Spine properly. As shown in detail #7.
NOTE: YOU MUST USE THIS TIPPING RESTRAINT TO ATTACH THIS UNIT TO
THE WALL, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND/OR INJURIES.
18.The Table-top is ready for use now if you only want to place the TV on the console top. Be
sure to position your TV in center of console with no overhang on either side.
Tools required: Allen Wrench (provided), Phillips Screwdriver, Mallet, Power Drill, and 3/8” Drill Bit.

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19.Align and attach Swiveling Bracket (L) to the top of Long Spine (D) using six 3/4” Bolts (2)
with Black Washers (5 & 7). Make sure the swivel bolt head is up. See detail #8.
Note: The Spine can provide four height options for your TV set. Refer to your TV size, adjust
the Swiveling Bracket at your desired height to offer optimum viewing.
Required hardware in this step
Description: (2) - 3/4” Bolt (5) –Black Lock Washer (7) –Black Flat Washer
Sketch
Qty. (6 pcs) (6 pcs) (6 pcs)
Tools required: Allen Wrench
Assembly Instructions for Option 1:
Console with Swinging Floater

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Assembly Instructions for Console with Swinging Floater
20.Hold the flat side of XYZ Mounting Frame (M) onto the Swiveling Bracket (L) ensuring the
hook on the side of Mounting Frame is bottom. Align and attach by threading four 3/4” Bolts
(2) with Black Flat Washers (7) through the metal plate on XYZ Mounting Frame and the
Swiveling Bracket, at the other side of Swiveling Bracket place the other Black Flat Washers
(7) and Black Lock Washers (5), and then secure with Hex Nuts (4). Securely tighten with
Open Wrench and Allen Wrench provided. See detail #9.
Required hardware in this step
Description: (2) - 3/4” Bolt (4) - Hex Nut (5) –Black Lock Washer (7) -Black Flat Washer
Sketch
Qty. (4 pcs) (4 pcs) (4 pcs) (8 pcs)
Tools required: Allen Wrench and Open Wrench

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Mounting Monitor Bracket to a television with a flat back
Note: For televisions with a curved back or recessed back proceed directly to step #24.
21.Determine the correct diameter of the bolt your TV requires by hand threading them into the
threaded insert on the back of the TV. If you encounter any resistance, stop immediately. If
you are unable to find the correct bolt consult a local hardware store.
22.Once you have determined the correct diameter Bolt, follow the appropriate Diagram below,
thread the Short Bolt through the appropriate Lock Washer, Flat Washer, the Monitor Bracket
(N), and into the upper threaded inserts of TV. As shown in detail #10A. Note: Lean the TV
up against a wall or other solid surface when attaching with the Monitor Brackets (N). DO
NOT place the TV face down on the glass this may cause permanent damage.
23.Proceed to insert the long Bolt through the appropriate Lock Washer, the Flat Washer, the
slot of Monitor Bracket (N), a second Flat Washer (M4/M5 Diameter Bolts only), appropriate
Spacer, and into the bottom threaded inserts of TV. As shown in detail #10. Make sure the
Monitor Brackets (N) are centered and level with each other. Tighten the bolts securing the
Monitor Brackets to the TV.
Parts provided Qty. Tools required
N –Monitor Bracket (2) Phillips Screwdriver
TV Mounting Kit

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Mounting Monitor Bracket to a television with a curved / recess back
24.Determine the correct diameter of the bolt your TV requires by hand threading them into the
threaded insert on the back of the TV. If you encounter any resistance, stop immediately. If
you are unable to find the correct bolt consult a local hardware store.
25.Once you have determined the correct diameter Bolt, follow the appropriate Diagram below,
thread the Bolt through the appropriate Lock Washer, the Large Flat Washer, the Monitor
Bracket (N), a second Large Flat Washer (M4/M5 Diameter Bolts only), appropriate Spacer
and into the threaded inserts of TV. See detail #11.
26.Make sure the Monitor Brackets (N) are vertically centered and level with each other. Tighten
the bolts to secure the Monitor Brackets to the TV.

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Assembly Instructions for Console with Swinging Floater
MAKE SURE ALL BOLTS ARE TIGHT AND SPINE IS AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE
AND USING A QUALITY LEVEL TO VERIFY THE MOUNTING FRAME IS LEVEL
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF TV.
27.Once the Monitor Brackets (N) are attached onto the back of television, ask for assistance
to lift the television up to the XYZ Mounting Frame (M). Place the hooks on Monitor Brackets
over the Mounting Frame then lower them onto the bars of Mounting Frame. Proceed to
center the television.
28.Insert the Safety Bar (O) into the bottom holes on the side of XYZ Mounting Frame (M) by
sliding it all the way across the frame. Secure the Safety Bar by rotating the bent end into
the slot of hook so that it is facing backward. Make sure it sits over the bottom hook of the
Monitor Brackets. See detail #12.
Parts provided Qty. Tools required
O - Safety Bar (1) No tool required

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Assembly Instructions for Option 1: Console with Swinging Floater
29.Repeat steps 13 thru 16 to attach the Cable Controls (12) and install Top Glass (I) and
Glass Shelves (J & K) in place.
30.Carefully move the console and position in your desired location against the wall. Now follow
the instructions printed on the plastic bag in order to mount the Tipping Restraint Hardware
Kit to the Spine and wall properly. As shown in detail #13.
Note: You must install the Tipping Restraint Hardware with the unit in use to
prevent any accidents or damage to the unit.
31.You can enjoy your home entertainment center now. Swivel left-or-right for optimum viewing
control.
Tools required: Allen Wrench (provided), Phillips Screwdriver, Mallet, Power Drill, and 3/8” Drill Bit.

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Assembly Instructions for Universal Wall Mount
Installing XYZ Mounting Frame onto WOODEN STUD WALL
32.The XYZ Mounting Frame (M) must be mounted to two Wood Studs at least 12” apart, using
a high quality Stud Finder to locate the two adjacent studs. After you have located the studs,
verify with a nail for added security. See detail #14A.
33.Pre-drill a 2 1/2" deep hole at the desired height in each stud using a 3/16” drill bit, make
sure that the holes are centered in the studs and level with each other. Use the XYZ
Mounting Frame (M) as a template to mark the corresponding location for the bottom holes in
each stud, drill holes 2 1/2" deep with the 3/16” drill bit at the marked location.
34.Orient the Mounting Frame with the “C” plate against the wall, and using four Lag Bolts (10)
with Large Flat Washer (9) through the slots of “C” Plate on Mounting Frame into the holes in
the wall, secure the mounting frame to the wall as shown in detail #14B.
Hardware provided Sketch Qty.
(9) –Large Flat Washer (4)
(10) –2 1/2” Lag Bolt (4)
Tools required
Stud Sensor, Mallet, Power Drill, 3/16” Drill Bit, Socket Set
Do not over tighten the Lag Bolts. Tighten Lag Bolts only until the Lag
Bolt Washer is pulled firmly against the “C”Plate of Mounting Frame. If there is a layer of
drywall or other material, this drywall or other material may not exceed 5/8 inch in
thickness. Failure to heed this caution may result property damage and/or personal injury.
The following steps are only for those who wish to mount their
TV directly to the wall. If you have already mounted your TV to
the Swinging Floater or plan to display your TV on the top
surface of the stand, disregard the following steps.

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Assembly Instruction for installing XYZ Mounting Frame onto BRICK, SOLID
CONCRETE OR CONCRETE BLOCK
35.Use the XYZ Mounting Frame (M) as a template, mark six holes location on the wall, three in
the top row and three in the bottom row of slots. Make sure that the holes are level and there
is at least 6” between any two holes, pre-drill these holes with a 1/2” masonry bit to at least
2 1/2” in depth.
36.Insert a Concrete Anchor (11) into each of these holes; make sure they are completely
seated and flush with the concrete surface, even if there is a layer of drywall or other material
in front of the concrete.
37.Attach the XYZ Mounting Frame (M) to the wall using six Lag Bolts (10) and Large Flat
Washers (9) through the slot of “C” Plate on Mounting Frame into the Concrete Anchors (11)
in the wall as shown in detail #15. Make sure the back hook of Mount Frame is bottom.
Concrete Anchors should only be used for masonry mounting.
NEVER use the wall anchors to mount the unit to drywall.
Maximum weight 165 lb (74.8 kg)
Hardware provided Sketch Qty.
(9) –Large Flat Washer (6)
(10) –Lag Bolt (6)
(11) –Concrete Anchor (6)
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Assembly Instructions for Universal Wall Mount
38.Once the Monitor Brackets (N) are attached onto the back of television, ask for assistance to
lift the television up to the XYZ Mounting Frame (M). Place the hooks on Monitor Brackets
over the Mounting Frame then lower them onto the bars of Mounting Frame. Proceed to
center the television.
39.Insert the Safety Bar (O) into the bottom holes on the side of XYZ Mounting Frame (M) by
sliding it all the way across the frame. Secure the Safety Bar by rotating the bent end into the
slot of hook so that it is facing wall. Make sure it sits over the bottom hook of the Monitor
Brackets. See detail #16.
40.Place assembled console under your TV set as shown in detail #16A.
Parts provided Qty. Tools required
O - Safety Bar (1) No tool required