Modular Drawer Cabinets
Installation Instructions
——————IMPORTANT——————
PRODUCT LIABILITY INFORMATION
Read all instructions before proceeding with installation or
drawer loading. Vital product information pertaining to
proper set-up and cautions are included. Failure to follow
these instructions may cause failure which may result in
personal injury or property damage.
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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MDC FLOOR ANCHORING
Cut out supplied paper template and
layout hole locations. Please note, it is
only necessary to floor anchor the rear
of the cabinet.
Drill holes as specified on template.
Drop in floor anchors or thread lag
bolts partially into the floor.
Push cabinet back, engaging
hardware.
Remove bottom drawers (reference this
document), and from the inside of the
cabinet, tighten hardware via access
holes in bottom pan.
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Open drawer.
Locate safety clips on
both sides of slide profile.
Release both safety clips
by applying a downward
force. Drawer may now
be removed by lifting up
as you pull drawer from
slides.
DRAWER REMOVAL
To reinstall drawer, first
ensure that both safety
clips are in the released
state, then align drawer
rails with the slide rollers.
Lift the front of drawer as
you close. Closing the
drawer fully will automatically lock the safety clips.
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DRAWER LABEL REPLACEMENT
AND LOCK REMOVAL
To remove the labels in the aluminum drawer handle, simply push
the label up within the handle and
slide to the right. To reinstall, ensure
the label has been moved fully to the
left and dropped behind the catch in
the end cap.
7/8” retaining nut
To remove lock, pull the top few
drawers to gain access to the back of
the lock. The lock is held in place by
a threaded retaining nut. Use a 7/8”
open ended wrench to remove, than
pull out lock from front of cabinet.
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LINKING MULTIPLE CABINETS
Optional: For additional stability or seismic
zones, pre-drill floor for anchoring.
Use punch to remove knockouts (A) when
stacking multiple cabinets.
QTY (4) 3/8-16X1 flanged cap
screw
QTY (4) 3/8-16 serrated
flanged locknut
QTY (4) 3/8-16X1 flanged cap
screw
QTY (4) 3/8-16 serrated
flanged locknut
Remove top and bottom drawers to access the
floor anchoring and mounting holes.
Using supplied hardware, fasten cabinets
together. Link adjacent cabinets (B) before
stacking (C) multiple units.
Replace Drawers
QTY (4) 3/8x1-1/4 fender
washer
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MDC LOCK CORE REMOVAL
Use standard or master key to ensure
Insert the core removal key
MDC cabinet is in the un-locked state
Ensure core key is fully seated While pressing on joint between core
and key, pull-out and Remove core.
Reverse steps to install new core
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MDC BASE CAP INSTALLATION
Notch at top
Locate base cap and place in front
of cabinet, ensure the base cap
notch is at top.
Insert one end of base cap
completely into the le forkli
channel.
Push base cap in and slide into the
right fork li channel.
Kick plate notches should integrate
with forkli channels and snap
into place.
Duplicate process at back of
cabinet, if necessary.
NOTE: To remove, reverse process.
(A at screw driver may be required to disengage)
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DRAWER LATCHING MECHANISIMS
Lock Cylinder
Lock Rod
Lock Rod Support
Channel Support
Universal Latch Mount
MDA Latch Channel
The Multiple Drawer Access (MDA)
mechanism allows multiple drawers
to be open at the same time. The
mechanism attaches to the universal
latching mount at the back of the
cabinet. The mechanism can be
dis-assembled by removing the lock
and lock rod, then removing the torx
head screws (T15 bit) that hold on
the rest of the mechanism to the
universal latch mount.
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SDA Latch Assembly
The Single Drawer Access (SDA)
mechanism limits access to one
drawer at a time. This also acts as an
anti-tipping mechanism when mobile
or high loads are of concern. The
mechanism attaches to the universal
latching mount and can be disassembled by removing the lock and
lock rod, then removing the torx head
screws (T15 bit) that hold the SDA
latch assembly to the universal latch
mount.
CUT ALONG DASHED LINE
2 5/16
1 17/32
BACK SIDE OF CABINET
CENTER
OF HOLE
TO BE
DRILLED
CENTER
OF HOLE
TO BE
DRILLED
LEFT SIDE
OF CABINET
RIGHT SIDE
OF CABINET
2 5/16
A
DRILLING TEMPLATE
NOMINAL
CABINET
WIDTH
23 WIDE 22-13/16” 18-3/16”
30 WIDE 30” 25-3/8”
45 WIDE 45-3/16” 40-9/16”
60 WIDE 60-3/8” 55-3/4”
ACTUAL
CABINET
WIDTH
A
For concrete floors:
Drill (2) 3/8” diameter holes
2” deep
For wooden floors:
Drill (2) 1/4” diameter holes
1-3/4” deep
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Ax Serial# Scker Here
(from inside top drawer or shelf)
FINAL INSPECTION CHECK LIST
Cabinets
PRE-PACKAGING__________________________________________
Verify drawer / door conguraon matches trailer drawing.
Verify drawer interiors / door -shelf conguraon matches trailer drawing.
Verify housing and drawer color matches trailer drawing.
Verify cabinet / door lock style matches trailer drawing.
Operate cabinet / door locks for proper latching.
Verify single drawer operaon for SDA lock style.
Operate drawers / door to full extension stop insuring smooth operaon.
Close each drawer within 1” to insure “self-closing”.
Verify drawer fronts / door are true, in-line, and surrounding gaps are nominal.
Verify that parons are screwed to drawer body.
Verify that drawer labels have been installed.
Verify plasc clips are installed on shelves.
Clean any ngerprints on painted surfaces.
PACKAGING______________________________________________
Verify that base caps have been packed.
Verify key envelope is inside top drawer.
Verify hardware bag is inside top drawer.
Mark inspecon label with serial# (yr-mo-dy) and sign.
Apply inspecon scker to inside-front -right corner of top drawer or on shelf.
Place this owner’s manual in top drawer or shelf of cabinet.
Tie key bag through slot in the top drawer, hold key bag outside and close drawer.
Lock cabinet and place second key bag.
Apply trailer drawing to cabinet during stretch -wrapping process.
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