BDI BDI1526 Installation & Assembly

CORRIDOR® 8172

AUDIO TOWER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

LET’S GET STARTED.

DESIGN MATTHEW WEATHERLY

Congratulations on the purchase of your Corridor Audio Tower 8172 from BDI. Your

cabinet has been designed to provide a lifetime of enjoyment. This manual will provide

you with assembly instructions and other helpful information that will ensure that you

get the most out of your cabinet. Please save it for future reference.

Your Corridor audio tower has been engineered for simple assembly. Please follow these

directions carefully to prevent any damage.

Should you need further assistance, contact BDI at [e-mail].

ENJOY!

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HARDWARE AND COMPONENTS

HARDWARE AND COMPONENTS

Unpack and identify the parts listed below. The assembly workspace should be a non-marring
surface such as carpet. For missing hardware pieces, please contact BDI Customer Service at
[e-mail].

Do not use power tools for assembly of this product.

For all other concerns, please contact your BDI retailer.

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

A

Phillips Screwdriver

1

B3

Small Hex Wrench

1

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

B1

Hex Wrench

1

D

1/4-20 x 10mm

Machine Screw

12

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

B2

Open Mouth Wrench

1

M

1/4-20 x 63mm

Machine Screw

1

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

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C

Cabinet

1

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

E (left) & F (right)

Metal Leg

1 of each

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

N

Stretcher

1

HARDWARE AND COMPONENTS

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

G

Glass Top

1

I

Large Adjustable Shelf

2

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

H

Rubber Bumper

4

J

Small Adjustable Shelf

1

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

K

Back Panel

1

PART #

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

L

LP Storage Bars

3

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STEP 1. BUILD THE BASEASSEMBLY

Slide (E & F) Metal Legs into (N) Stretcher and
attach by using (B1) Hex Wrench and 4 (D) Screws.
Fully tighten all screws.

N

D D

E

PART/DESCRIPTION QTY

B1-HEX WRENCH 1

D-SCREW 4

F

N

F

D

For your convenience, wheel assembly is pre-installed. Wheels can be removed if desired.

Removal of wheels (optional):

Detach Wheel Assembly from

(E & F) Metal Legs by removing

E EF F

Reinstall Leveler to
(E & F) Metal Legs.

the Leveler and Screw.

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STEP 2. ATTACH THE BASE

ASSEMBLY

Carefully lay (C) Cabinet on its back. Prop
up the bottom edge with a book. Using

(B1) Hex Wrench, attach the base assembly to

the bottom of the (C) Cabinet with (D) Screws
and (M) Screw.

Note: Each of the metal legs has levelers that can be
adjusted using the (B2) Open Mouth Wrench.

M

D

PART/DESCRIPTION QTY

B1-HEX WRENCH 1

D-SCREW 8

M-SCREW 1

D

C

D

D

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ASSEMBLY

STEP 3. INSTALL RUBBER BUMPERS AND PLACE GLASS TOP

Position the cabinet upright and
remove paper backing from
(H) Rubber Bumpers and place
near corners of the top of the
cabinet (within 1" of the edge).
Place (G) Glass Top on top of
(C) Cabinet centered left to right
and front to back.

PART/DESCRIPTION QTY

H-RUBBER BUMPER 4

Space for power strip

H

H

H

C C

H

G

STEP 4. INSTALL BACK PANELASSEMBLY

Install (K) Back Panel to the backside of the (C) Cabinet by inserting top edge in upper channel then
tipping bottom edge forward and into lower channel.

Note: Velcro straps are included for your convenience to facilitate wire management.

1

C

K

2

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ADJUSTABLE SHELVES FINE TUNING

If desired, lift (I) Adjustable Shelf away, loosen & remove related Shelf Support Pins, reinstall the Shelf

Support Pins at desired height, then reinstall (I) Adjustable Shelf.

I

I

J

LP RECORD STORAGE FINE TUNING

This cabinet is designed to store LP Records by placing (L) LP Storage Bars into designated holes in
bottom of (C) Cabinet. (L) LP Storage Bars can be stored by placing them in designated holes in
back of (C) Cabinet when not in use (see below).

C

L L

L

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REVERSE DOOR-SWING (IF DESIRED)FINE TUNING

The door on the Corridor AV Tower can either hinge
left or right. To change sides, remove the 1 wood
screw and 2 machine screws on each hinge plate
using a (A) Phillips Screwdriver that secure the
hinge plates to the cabinet. Rotate the door 180˚
(up side down) and reattach the door with the
machine screws going into the threaded inserts on the other side of the cabinet as illustrated.
Adjust the door catches: dial in the one on the hinge side and dial out the catch on the unhinged
side. Adjust the door so it aligns with the cabinet (see next page). Once the door is aligned properly
with the cabinet, drive 1 wood screw into one of the front holes on each hinge plate to keep the
door from shifting downward (optional).

1 Wood Screw

2 Machine Screws

PART/DESCRIPTION QTY

A-PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 1

Hinge Plate Hinge Plate

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CDs here

Door Catch

LEVEL CABINET FINE TUNING

Levelers are integrated into each leg assembly
and are accessed at the bottom of each cabinet
leg using the (B2) Open Mouth Wrench. If your
floor is uneven, you may extend one or more
levelers to attain a level, stable cabinet
placement. Turning the leveler clockwise will
extend the leveler; turning it counter-clockwise
will retract it.

DOOR ALIGNMENT

These steps are to be followed after you have unpacked and completed the simple assembly instructions
for your Corridor AV cabinet. Due to jostling in freight or perhaps an uneven floor, the doors on your
Corridor cabinet may not appear to be in perfect alignment. Making a few minor adjustments can
rectify this situation. Be aware that depending on your situation, patience and a bit of trial and error are
required. The high-quality European hinge hardware is infinitely adjustable, but changing one element
can cause the need for further adjustments. Through a little adjustment, you can modify the orientation
of the cabinet doors to make sure that they are sitting perfectly on your Corridor unit.

PART/DESCRIPTION QTY

B2-OPEN MOUTH

WRENCH

1

FINE TUNING

INCORRECT!

Door is out of alignment
with the rest of the unit.

CORRECT!

Door is sitting squarely and
evenly spaced on tops and sides.

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ADJUST DOOR HINGES (IF NEEDED)FINE TUNING

The doors on your cabinet should be evenly
spaced and the doors should open and close freely

PART/DESCRIPTION QTY

without rubbing against the door frame.

A-PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 1

If the cabinet’s doors appear out of alignment, this
condition can be corrected with minor adjustment
to the European hinges on each door.

Use a (A) Phillips Screwdriver to adjust Corridor’s door hinges:

n By adjusting Screw 1, the door will move LEFT or RIGHT within the frame. Make minor

adjustments at both top and bottom hinges for best results.

n By adjusting Screw 2 the entire door will move IN or OUT, opening or closing the gap between

the door frame and cabinet. (This screw rarely needs adjustment.)

2

1

2

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1

DOOR ADJUSTMENTS FINE TUNING

If your door is not straight, the door can be
straightened by adjusting the depth of the set
screw found in the middle of the 2 metal bars on
the back of the door.

PART/DESCRIPTION QTY

B3-SMALL HEX

WRENCH

1

Use the (B3) Small Hex Wrench to
adjust:

n Turning the set screws clockwise

will push the middle of the door
outward.

n Turning the set screws counter-

clockwise will push the middle
of the door inward.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

GLASS

Glass surface is maintained using household glass cleaner and a paper towel or cloth.

SATIN-ETCHED GLASS

This uniquely smooth-to-the-touch glass surface can be regularly maintained using household glass
cleaner and a paper towel or cloth. Minor scratches or scuffs not eliminated using paper towel or cloth
can usually be removed by using a ‘Magic Eraser’. Magic Eraser is a melamine foam product available
at any grocery store or home improvement center. Dampen the entire glass surface as well as the
Magic Eraser, then rub the entire glass surface in broad, even strokes using moderate pressure. Clean
and dry the surface with a paper towel. Check for results and repeat as necessary.

Any scratches or scuffing not eliminated by one of the above methods can often be addressed by
‘refreshing’ the glass. This is a process that should not be required more than once per 6-12 months.
See this brief video for the simple method: www.bdiusa.com/glass

WOOD

Wood surfaces should be cleaned with a slightly damp (not saturated) cloth or paper towel. Do not
use glass cleaner on wood. If moisture remains, dry the surface with another cloth. If needed, a gentle
non-abrasive cleanser may be used, but be sure to wipe away all cleaner residue and dry the surface
with a cloth.

BDI’s wood finishes feature natural hardwood solids and veneers. Wood is a product of nature and—
unlike man-made materials that can be manufactured to strict and consistent specifications—has
natural imperfections that are part of its appeal and character. Every piece of wood differs from every
other, even when coming from the very same tree. As such, variation in grain, texture and tone should
be expected from one panel or piece of furniture to the next.

While BDI’s stained wood finishes are stable in tone & appearance, all finishes are subject to some
degree of discoloration with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Please take care to avoid
positioning your BDI cabinet in any area with extensive direct sunlight. To learn more about the
features of natural wood, visit www.bdiusa.com/wood

METAL & PAINTED SURFACES

Surfaces should be cleaned with a slightly damp (not saturated) cloth or paper towel. If moisture
remains, dry the surface with another cloth. If needed, a gentle non-abrasive cleanser may be used,
but be sure to wipe away all cleaner residue and dry the surface with a cloth.

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WARRANTY

BDI warrants to the original purchaser that for the below stated warranty term, BDI will repair or
replace any product, part, or component covered by this warranty which fails under normal use as a
result of a defect in material or workmanship. BDI will repair or replace the aforementioned product,
part or component with a comparable product, part or component. The decision to repair or replace
will be at BDI’s sole discretion.

BDI Home Theater Furniture, Office Furniture, Modular Systems, Tables and other furniture pieces
are warranted for three (3) years from the date of purchase as shown on your sales receipt. The
warranty period starts from the date of purchase. This warranty extends only to the original
purchasers who acquire new product from BDI Authorized Resellers. Any product, part, or
component must have been assembled, installed, used, and maintained according to BDI’s published
instructions in order to be eligible for warranty coverage. Any modification to the original product
voids the warranty.

To view BDI’s complete warranty information, visit www.bdiusa.com/warranty

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WARNING

SERIOUS OR FATAL CRUSHING INJURIES CAN OCCUR FROM FURNITURE TIP-OVER. TO HELP
PREVENT TIP-OVER:

nInstall tip-over restraint.
n Place heaviest items in lower compartments.
nNever allow children to climb or hang on drawers, doors or shelves.
nNever open more than one drawer at a time.

USE OF TIP-OVER RESTRAINT MAY REDUCE—BUT NOT ELIMINATE—THE RISK OF TIP-OVER.

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