Whittier Wood Furniture John Greenleaf Savannah 372W User manual

Rev. 9/05
Model #
372W
Savannah
Dropleaf Table
Assembly Instructions
For normal household use only.
recommended for commercial use.
Congratulations!
This fine piece of furniture will make a handsome
addition to your home. For the best results, start by
reading both the Assembly Instructions and
Finishing Hints before you begin your project.
Do not climb, sit or stand on this piece of
furniture.
Production Code:
Read both the Assembly Instructions and Finishing
Hints completely before beginning.
Store the parts: 1) in their box; 2) in a dry place; 3) in
temperatures ranging from 40° to 90°. (Not on a cold,
possibly damp, cement floor.)
Inspect your furniture periodically for any loose glue
joints or screws, or any other problem which may
be affecting the stability of your furniture. Tighten or
repair as needed.
Service Policy: We will replace any parts
which are defective, missing or damaged
during assembly. Please contact Whittier
Wood Products customer service department
directly (by phone, fax, mail or email) for
replacement parts.
Hours: Our friendly customer service staff
can be reached Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). A message can be
left 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To Order: Provide the complete furniture
model number (upper left corner of this
page), part letter, production code, quantity
needed, reason for replacement and your full
name and address along with a telephone
number in case we need to contact you.
Parts ship from our Eugene, Oregon factory
within 1 or 2 business days from the time
we receive the request. Please allow 5-10
business days for delivery.
Outside U.S. or Canada: 541-687-0213
Outside U.S. or Canada: 541-687-0213
Fax: [phone] • Email: [e-mail]
Fax: [phone] • Email: [e-mail]
Mail: P.O. Box 2827 • Eugene, Oregon 97402, U.S.A.
Mail: P.O. Box 2827 • Eugene, Oregon 97402, U.S.A.
P.O. Box 2827
Eugene, OR 97402 USA

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372W Savannah Dropleaf Table — Parts
BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY, check that the quantities of the parts received match those on parts list below.
PART DESCRIPTION QTY. PART DESCRIPTION QTY.
A Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
B Top Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
C Pedestal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
D Foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
E 2½" Flat Head Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
F 3/8" x 3½" Hanger Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . 4
G Curved Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
H 3/8" Hex Nut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
I Small Adjustable Glide. . . . . . . . . . . 4
J #10 x 1½" Pan Head Screw . . . . . . . 6
K #10 x 1" Oval Head Screw . . . . . . . 24
L Wood Table Slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
M Hinge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
N #10 x 3/4" Pan Head Screw . . . . . . . 8
Q Nylon Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
R 3/8" x 1½" Wood Dowel . . . . . . . . . . 4
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
If a top or leaf panel should become cupped, do not be alarmed. The panel was flat when it
was manufactured. It is a natural characteristic of wood in an unfinished state to cup
from uneven moisture conditions. The figure at the right shows an exaggerated
view of what could happen. This only means that the convex side has
absorbed moisture, or the concave side has dried out.
Usually a cupped panel will equalize and straighten out if both sides
are exposed to similar conditions for a day or so.
F — 3/8" x 3½" Hanger Bolt — Qty. 4
G — Curved Washer
— Qty. 4
E — #10 x 2½" Flat
Head Screw — Qty. 4
H — 3/8" Nut — Qty. 4
I — Small Adjustable
Glide — Qty. 4
J — #10 x 1½" Pan Head
Screw — Qty. 6
K — #10 x 1" Oval Head
Screw — Qty. 24
R — 3/8" x 1½ Wood Dowel
— Qty. 4
Q — Nylon Insert
— Qty. 4
N — #10 x 3/4" Pan
Head Screw — Qty. 8
M — Hinge — Qty. 4
Hardware

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372W Savannah Dropleaf Table
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Phillips screwdriver, 3/32" drill bit, drill, 9/16" open end or box end wrench,
hammer, and wood glue.
TO ATTACH TOP SUPPORT TO PEDESTAL:
1) Spread a thin film of glue on top of the Pedestal (C) before attaching the Top Support (B). To screw
the Top Support to the Pedestal, start all four #10x 2½" Flat Head Screws (E) into the Pedestal
as shown in FIGURE 1. Rubbing a little soap on the threads will help the screws go in more eas-
ily. Tighten the screws firmly. Over-tightening could strip the wood. If you do strip the wood in the
Pedestal, spread some glue on a small wedge of wood or some wooden match sticks and pound
into the stripped hole. Allow this to dry several hours, then tighten the screws solidly.
FIG. 2A
I
Q
BOX-END
OPEN-END
TO ATTACH THE FEET TO PEDESTAL:
2) Glue a Dowel (R) into the upper hole in the end of each foot (D).
Screw the Hanger Bolts (F) into the pilot holes in the end of the Feet (D) as shown in FIGURE 2.
Rubbing a little soap on the threads will help them go in more easily. Leave approximately 1½" of
the Hanger Bolt exposed from the end of the foot. To avoid damaging the threads of the hanger bolt
when screwing it in, use a pair of vise grips on the area where the lag threads and machine threads
meet or use the “double nut” method as shown below.
FIG. 1
B
C
E
FIG. 2
D
F
R
DOUBLE NUT METHOD
With the “Double Nut” method, you lock two nuts together (turning them in opposite directions) and
then use a wrench on the outside nut to screw the bolts in.
Completely thread a Nylon Insert (Q) on each Adjustable Glide (I) and firmly tap all the way into the
hole in the bottom edge near the front of each foot. See FIGURE 2A.

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3) Glue Dowels (R) in upper holes and put the Hanger Bolts (F) through the lower holes in the base
of the Pedestal. Put a Curved Washer (G) and 3/8" Hex Nut (H) over the Hanger Bolt and tighten
firmly with a box-end or open-end wrench. See FIGURES 3 and 3A.
When in final location, rotate the adjustable glides to level the unit.
FIG. 3
D
C
B
F
R
FIG. 3A
GH
C
D
F
D
TO ATTACH THE TABLE TOP TO THE BASE:
4) Finish all sides of the Top and Leaves with a minimum of one
coat of sanding sealer, varnish, polyurethane, lacquer or the
equivalent (Top side should have a minimum of two coats.)
Note that the top of each Leaf is more finely sanded. Place
the table Top and Leaves on a flat surface. Protect the Top
with a piece of carpet or cardboard to prevent marring.
6) Center the Base on the Top, as shown in FIGURE 5. Put the #10x1½" Pan Head Screws (J) into
the holes of the Top Support (B) and tap them lightly with a hammer to center punch (or mark with
a pencil) the screw location on the underside of the table Top.
Move the Base away and use a 3/32" drill bit (or smaller) to drill the six pilot holes. Drill the holes
3/4" deep.
Put the Base into position and tighten all screws solidly into the table Top.
7) Line up the Table Slides (L) as shown in FIGURE 5. Be sure to position the Slides so that the leaves
do not hit them when they are down. Drill 3/32" pilot holes 3/4" deep. Then screw Slides into place,
using the #10x3/4" Pan Head Screws (N).
BOX-END
OPEN-END
FIG. 4
M
K
M
M
M
M
K
5) Place the Hinges (M) into the grooves on the underside of the Top, as shown in FIGURE 4. Drill a
3/32" pilot hole, 3/4" deep where the screws go in. To prevent accidental drilling through the table
top, mark the drill bit with a piece of tape 3/4" from tip. Screw the Hinges in place using #10x1" Oval
Head Screws (K).
A
B
L
L
J
N
N
J
FIG. 5
J