Whittier Wood 2403AFGAC User manual

Production Code:
01/11
VN
P.O. Box 2827
Eugene, OR 97402 USA
Congratulations!
This fine piece of furniture will make a gorgeous
addition to your home. For the best results, read the
Assembly Instructions before you begin your project.
Before you load or move this unit, tighten all screws
and supports.
.
Before you begin your project, completely read the
Assembly Instructions.
For normal household use only. Not recommended
to use commercially.
Unload items before you move this unit.
Do not overload the drawers.
Store this item: 1- in its box; 2- in a dry place; 3- in
temperatures that range from 40°F to 90°F (not on a
cold and possibly damp cement floor).
Periodically inspect your furniture for any loose
glue joints, screws or any other problem that might
affect the stability of your furniture. Tighten or
repair as needed.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Do not climb, sit or stand on this piece of furniture.
Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur
from furniture tip-over. To help prevent tip-over:
Use of tip-over restraints may only reduce
but not eliminate the risk of tip-over.
Place heaviest items in the bottom drawers.
Unless specifically designed to accommodate,
do not set TVs or other heavy objects on top of
this product.
Never allow children to climb or hang on drawers,
doors or shelves.
Never open more than one drawer at a time.
Use a protective pad when using your furniture
as a writing surface.
Assembly Instructions
AFGAC = Glazed Antique Cherry finish
AFCAF = Caffè finish
Service Policy: We will replace any part that is
defective, missing or damaged during assembly.
For a replacement part, contact Whittier Wood
Products customer service department by phone,
fax, mail or email.
To Order: Provide the finish and furniture model number
(upper portion of this page), the part letter, production
code, quantity needed, reason for replacement and your
full name, address and telephone number.
Parts ship from our Eugene, Oregon factory within one
or two business days from the time we receive your
request. Please allow five to ten business days for delivery.
CALL US FIRST! Do not return this item to the store.
800-653-3336 • Outside the U.S. or Canada: 541-687-0213 • Fax: [phone]
www.whittierwood.com • P.O. Box 2827 • Eugene, Oregon 97402, U.S.A.
Hours: Our friendly customer service staff can be
reached Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Pacific Time). You may leave a message
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
2403AFGAC;
2403AFCAF
McKenzie Lateral
File Cabinet
Model #

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2403AFGAC; 2403AFCAF McKenzie Lateral File Cabinet — Parts List
Please identify the parts and check that quantities received match those on this list.
If you need to replace a part, refer to the following letter and model name.
Part Description Quantity
ACase Assembly 1
BTop Assembly (attached) 1
DDrawer (inserted) 2
C1
EUpper Drawer Face (installed) 1
FLower Drawer Face (installed) 1
GDrawer Divider (attached) 4
H Lock (attached) 1
I #6 x 5/8" Philtruss Screw (inserted) 16
J Drawer Slides (installed) 2 sets
K #6 x 3/4" Philtruss Screw (inserted) 20
L #6 x 1/2" Philtruss Screw (inserted) 16
M Knob (attached) 4
N #8 x 1-1/2" Machine Screw (installed) 4
Back (attached)
#8 x 7/8" LoProfile Screw (inserted)
V
W
P 16
Q 15
R 8
U
10
2
XTack Glide (inserted) 2
#8 x 1-1/4" Pan Head Screw (inserted)
#8 x 1-3/16" Pan Head Screw (inserted)
S 8
#8 x 1-5/8" Black Screw (inserted)
#8 x 1-1/4" Black Screw (inserted)
O 8Plastic File Rail (attached)
TR Tipping Restraint 2 sets
T
3#8 x 2-3/4" Black Screw
Small Adjustable Glide (installed) 2
T-Nut (inserted)

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Tool Required: Phillips Screwdriver
Assembly Instructions
2403AFGAC; 2403AFCAF McKenzie Lateral File Cabinet
1. Remove the drawers from the Case (A). To do that, pull up on the left Drawer Release Lever
while pushing down on the right Drawer Release Lever and pull out the drawer. See Figure 1a.
Note where each drawer came from to make sure you place them back into their correct positions.
Fig. 1
Fig. 1a
Drawer Release Lever
Fig. 3
Place the cabinet against the wall. Using three #8 x 2-3/4" Black Screws (U), secure the unit to
the wall. See Figure 3.
3.
There are three ways to help stabilize your file cabinet and reduce the risk of tip-over.
2. Position the unit at the desired location. To level the unit, twist the Adjustable Glides
(W) on the bottom two front corners. See Figure 3.
Wall
Choice #1
UU
x 3U
W

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x 3U
Wall
Fig. 4
Choice #2
U
4. Using three #8 x 2-3/4" Black Screws (U), secure the file cabinet to the floor.
5.
Fig. 5b
Locate two studs in the wall behind the unit. Attach a Clip (T1) to the wall stud with two #8 x 2"
Black Screws (T3). See Figure 5a. Attach a second clip to the unit with two #8 x 1" Pan Head
Screws (T4). See Figure 5b. Connect the two clips with the Nylon Restraint Strap (T2). Pull the
Nylon Restraint Strap (T2) tight so there is no slack. See Figures 5c and 5d. Repeat this
procedure to attach the second tipping restraint. If you cannot locate two studs, purchase the
proper wall attachment hardware for your type of wall and secure the unit.
T2
T1
T1
T3
T3
T4
Fig. 5c
Fig. 5a
Fig. 5d
Tighten the Nylon Restraint
Strap (T2) so there is no slack.
Pull tight
T1
T4
Tipping restraint:

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Fig. 7
Fig. 6
Fig. 6a
6.
G
S
S
The file drawers arrive configured to accommodate letter/letter sized files. But each drawer
has the flexibility to be configured as letter/letter, letter/legal or legal/legal. To set up a section
to hold legal files, remove a drawer. Remove one #8 x 1-5/8" Black Screw (S) from the drawer
back and one from the bottom. Move the Drawer Divider (G) to the center slot. Attach the
Divider in place with two #8 x 1-5/8" Black Screws (S). See Figures 6, 6a and 6b. Repeat
for as many sections as you need.
Fig. 6b
G
S
S
7. Insert the Drawers into the cabinet.
8. Use a protective pad when using your furniture as a writing surface.
10. To attach the 2404 McKenzie Lateral File Hutch to this unit, carefully follow the instructions in
the 2404.
9. Keys are located in the tipping restraint bag.