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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Component List 
6320
A - Phillips Screwdriver 
   x 1 (not provided)
B - Cabinet x 1
C - 5/32" x 12mm 
  Phillips Screw      
 x 24
D - Brake Caster x 5
E - Center Caster x 1
F - M4 x 37mm    
  Phillips Screw     
 x 4
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Format is engineered for easy assembly. Carefully follow this 
procedure to prevent any damage.
Do not use power tools for assembly of this product.
Placement and Maintenance
Format™ Office furniture is designed for indoor use on level floors. 
Clean steel parts and wood veneer with a moist cloth. 
Step 1 
Unpack and Identify
Unpack and identify the components at left. Note that some 
components are shipped inside the cabinet. The assembly 
workspace should be a non-marring surface such as carpet. For 
missing hardware pieces, please contact BDI Customer Service 
at customerservice@bdiusa.com. For all other concerns, please 
contact your BDI Retailer.
Step 2 
Install Casters
Carefully position Cabinet (B) on its back side so that bottom side 
is accessible, then attach a Caster at each of the six (6) exposed 
installation plates using 5/32" x 12mm Phillips Screw (C) and a 
Phillips Screwdriver. Then carefully turn Cabinet (B) upright.
2 Person Task
G - M4 x 25mm    
  Phillips Screw     
 x 4
H - Pull x 4  
I - Legal File Bar x 2
J - Lateral File Bar x 1
K - Shelf Pin x 8  
L - Adjustable  
   Printer Shelf x 1  
E x 1
C x 4
D x 5
M - Adjustable            
   Cabinet Shelf x 1
C x 20
Designed by Matthew Weatherly. 
These distinctive product confi gurations are protected by US and  
international patents, trade dress, and/or copyright laws. 
BDI and Format are trademarks of Becker Designed, Inc. 
All Rights reserved. ©2012, BDI 
Made in Taiwan. 6320REV022312v1
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Step 3 
Install Pulls.
Install Pull (H) to drawers using the M4 x 37mm Phillips Screw (F) and a 
Phillips Screwdriver. Install Pull (H) to door and file drawer using the M4 x 
25mm Phillips Screw (G) and a Phillips Screwdriver. 
H x 2
H x 2
F x 4
G x 4
G x 4
Step 4 
Install Shelves.
Install Shelf Pins (K) at desired height to install Adjustable Shelves (L) and 
(M). *Note: To place the adjustable shelf inside the cabinet, the shelf may 
be tilted sideways to clear the door opening. 
H x 2
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Step 5 
Optional - Install File Bars
Legal File Folders can be installed in the lateral drawers left-to-right without 
installing File Bars. 
Letter File Folders can be installed in the lateral drawer left-to-right by 
lowering Lateral File Bar (J) onto drawer sides.
If users wish to install File Folders front-to-back, place Legal File Bars (I) 
onto drawer rails front and back.
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