Whittier Wood 2403AFGACb User manual

P.O. Box 2827
Eugene, OR 97402 USA
Production Code:
VN 04/12
Model #
2403AFGACb;
2403AFCAFb
McKenzie Lateral
File Cabinet
AFGAC = Glazed Antique Cherry finish
AFCAF = Caffè finish
Assembly Instructions
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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
•For normal household use only. Not recommended for
commercial use.
•Use a protective pad when you use the top of this piece
as a writing surface.
•Do not climb, sit or stand on this piece of furniture.
•Do not overload the drawers.
•Unload items before you move this unit.
•Before you load or move this unit, tighten all screws and
supports.
•Before you begin your project, completely read the
Assembly Instructions.
•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.
WARNING
Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from
furniture tip-over. To help prevent 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 of tip-over restraints may only reduce but not
eliminate the risk of tip-over.
DESIGN SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
CALL US FIRST! Do not return this item to the store
Service Policy: We will replace any part that is defective,
missing or damaged during assembly. For a replacement
part, directly contact Whittier Wood Products customer
service department by phone, fax, mail or email.
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.
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.
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.

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Parts List
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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 part name.
Part Description Quantity
Ab Case Assembly 1
B Top Assembly (attached) 1
C Back (attached) 1
D Drawer (inserted) 2
E Upper Drawer Face (installed) 1
F Lower Drawer Face (installed) 1
G Drawer Divider (attached) 4
H Lock (attached) 1
I #6 x 5/8" Philtruss Screw (inserted) 16
J Drawer Slides (pre-installed sets) 2
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
O Plastic File Rail (attached) 8
P #8 x 7/8" Lo-Profile Screw (inserted) 16
Q #8 x 1-1/4" Pan Head Screw (inserted) 15
S #8 x 1-5/8" Black Screw (inserted) 8
T #8 x 1-1/4" Black Screw (inserted) 6
U #8 x 2-3/4" Black Screw (inserted) 3
W Small Adjustable Glide (installed) 2
X Tack Glide (inserted) 2
Y Insert Nut (inserted) 2
ZA Left Anti-Tip Bar (attached) 1
ZB Right Anti-Tip Bar (attached) 1
ZC Anti Tip Security Peg (attached) 4
ZD #6 x 1/2" Undercut Screw (inserted) 8

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Part Description Quantity
ZE #6 x 5/8" Undercut Screw (inserted) 4
TR Furniture Tipping Restraint 2 sets

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Tool Required: Phillips Screwdriver
1. Remove the upper drawer from the Case (Ab). 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.
2. To remove the lower drawer, rotate the upper toggles near the top of the Left and Right Anti-Tip
Bars (ZA and ZB) to the locked position. See Figures 2 and 2a and 2b. (When the toggles are in
their unlocked positions, you cannot open the lower drawer.) Pull the drawer out as far as you
can and when you can access them, pull up on the left Drawer Release Lever while pushing
down on the right Drawer Release Lever and pull out the drawer. See Figures 2c and 2d.
Fig. 2 Fig. 2a Unlocked position
Locked position
Fig. 2b
Fig. 2c
Drawer Release Lever
Fig. 2d
Fig. 1
Drawer Release Lever
Fig. 1a

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3.
Position the unit at your desired location. To level the unit, twist the Adjustable Glides (W) on the
bottom two front corners. See Figure 4.
There are three ways to help stabilize your file cabinet to reduce the risk of tip-over.
4. Choice #1
Place the cabinet against the wall. Using three #8 x 2-3/4" Black Screws (U), secure the unit to
the wall. See Figure 4.
5. Choice #2
Using three #8 x 2-3/4" Black Screws (U), secure the file cabinet to the floor. See Figure 5.
Fig. 5
U x 3
U
Fig. 4
U x 3
U
U
W
Wall

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6. Choice #3
Tipping restraint: Locate two studs in the wall behind the unit. Attach a Clip (T1) to one wall
stud with two #8 x 2" Black Screws (T3). See Figure 6a. Attach a second clip to the unit with two
#8 x 1" Pan Head Screws (T4). See Figure 6b. Connect the two clips with the Nylon Restraint
Strap (T2). Pull the Nylon Restraint Strap (T2) tight so there is no slack. See Figures 6c and 6d.
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.
7. Unlock the bottom toggles on the Left and Right Anti-Tip Bar (ZA and ZB) as shown in Figures
7, 7a. Line up the drawer slides on the bottom drawer and push the bottom drawer into the
cabinet. See Figure 7b.
Fig. 7
Unlocked position
Fig. 7a
Fig. 7b
Fig. 6a
T1
T
3
Pull tight
Fig. 6d
T1
T
2
T
3
T
4
Fig. 6c Pull the Nylon Restraint
Strap (T2) tight
so there is no slack.
T
4
T
1
Fig. 6b

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8. Unlock the top toggles on the Left and Right Anti-Tip Bar (ZA and ZB). See Figures 8 and 8a.
Line up the drawer slides in the top drawer with the slides in the cabinet. Gently push the drawer
back into place. See Figure 8b.
9. 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 9, 9a and 9b. Repeat for as
many sections as you need.
Fig. 8 Fig. 8a Unlocked position
Fig. 8b
Fig. 9
G
Fig. 9a
S S
S S
Fig. 9b

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10. Use a protective pad when you use the top of this piece as a writing surface.
11. Keys are located in the tipping restraint bag.
12. To attach the 2404 McKenzie Lateral File Hutch to this unit, carefully follow the instructions in
the 2404.