Whalen AVCEC54-AT Assembly Manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Table Top Console
Model # AVCEC54-AT

ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED

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MANUFACTURER: Whalen Furniture Mfg., Inc.
CATALOG: Table Top Console (AVCEC54-AT)
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: August 2013
MADE IN CHINA

How to adjust the European adjustable hinges on doors

Shipping may cause doors to become out of alignment. If you find that the doors need to be
adjusted slightly, turn the appropriate screw as illustrated below.

1. TO ADJUST THE DOOR FORWARD OR

BACKWARD.

2. TO ADJUST THE DOOR TO RIGHT OR

TO LEFT.

3. TO ADJUST THE DOOR UP OR DOWN.

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED WEIGHT LOADS

THIS UNIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH CRT TVS. USE ONLY WITH
FLAT PANEL TVS AND AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT MEETING RECOMMENDED SIZE AND
WEIGHT LIMITS. NEVER USE WITH LARGER/HEAVIER THAN RECOMMENDED FLAT
PANEL TVS OR EQUIPMENT. TO AVOID INSTABILITY, PLACE FLAT PANEL TV IN THE
CENTER OF THE UNIT; CRT TVS, IMPROPERLY POSITIONED FLAT PANEL TVS, OR FLAT
PANEL TVS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT THAT EXCEED RECOMMENDED SIZE AND WEIGHT
LIMITS COULD FALL OFF OR BREAK THE UNIT

,

CAUSING POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY.

MAXIMUM LOAD 50 lb. (22.6 kg)

FITS UP TO MOST 60” FLAT PANEL TVs
MAXIMUM LOAD 135 lb. (61.2 kg)

PLACE TV BEHIND THE STOPPER

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Important

Before you begin: Open, identify and count all parts prior to assembly. Lay out parts on a flat and non-

abrasive surface. You will nee d the pa rts identified on page 4 and 5 of this instr uction manual.

NOTE:

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE GLUE WITH DOWELS. EXCE SS GL UE CAN BE WIPED

OFF WITH DAMP CLOTH.

Insert Dowel at least half way by tapping lightly with a rubber mallet, IF NECESSARY.

CAM LOCK SYSTEM OPERATION

HOW THE KNOCK DOWN (KD) ASSEMBLY SYSTEM WORKS

1. Screw the Cam Bolt into the pre-drilled small holes on the panel. Connect both panels together; making sure

the Cam Bolt goes into the pre-drilled hole at the end of the panel with the Cam Lock.

2. Insert the Cam Lock into the pre-drilled large hole in the panel. Make sure the arrow on the Ca m Lock is

pointed towards the Cam Bolt.

3. Once the Cam Bolt is connected inside the Cam Lock, take a Phillips screwdriver (not included) and

tighten the Cam Lock clockwise.

4. Plug the Cam Lock Cover into the cross slot of the Cam Locks to conceal the cam.

You are now ready to assemble t he KD un it.

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Parts and Hardware List

Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all listed parts and hardware are present
before beginning assembly.

A- Top Panel (1) B- Fixed Shelf (1) C- Bottom Panel (1)

D- Left Side Frame (1) E- Right Side Frame (1) F- Left Lower Partition Panel (1)

G- Right Lower Partition Panel (1) H- Upper Partition Panel (1) I- Upper Partition Molding (1)

J- Top Front Stretcher (1) K- Top Back Stretcher (1) L- Large Adjustable Shelf (2)

(With pilot holes for the back panel)

M- Small Adjustable Shelf (1) N- Left Door (1) O- Right Door (1)

P- Middle Door (1) Q- Back Panel (1) R- Support Foot w/Leveler (1) S- Cable Wheel (2)

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Parts and Hardware List

Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all listed parts and hardware are present
before beginning assembly.

(1) Cam Lock (2) Cam Bolt (3) M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel (4) M6 x 20 mm

Bolt

(30+1 extra) (30+1 extra) (35+1 extra) (4+1 extra)

(5) #6 x 1/2”

Zinc Screw (6) #6 x 1/2” Black Screw (7) #10 x 1-1/2” Screw (8) #5 x 1/2” Washer Head Screw

(12+1 extra) (3+1 extra) (6+1 extra) (6+1 extra)

(9

) #5 x 5/8” Pan Head Screw (10) M3 x 19 mm Ring Shank Nail (11) Cam Lock Cover

(6+1 extra) (24+1 extra) (32+1 extra)

(12) Shelf Pin (13) Magnetic Catch (14) Strike Plate (15) Acrylic Stopper

(12+1 extra) (3) (3) (1)

(16) Handle (4) (17) Handle Bolt (4) (18) Door Hinge (6 sets)

Glue (1) Touch-up Pen (1) Tipping Restraint Hardware Kit (2)

(Included in plastic bag)

Tools required: Phillips screwdriver and Hammer (not provided).

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Assembly Instruct i o ns

1. Unpack the unit and confirm that yo u ha ve all the hardware and required pa rts. Assemble the unit on a

carpeted floor or the empty carton to avoid any scratch.

2. Position the Left and Right Side Frames (D and E) and the Right Lower Partition Panel (G) on a level

and protective surface with the holes facing up, as shown above.

3. Using the pilot holes as a guide, align and attach two Hinge Bases (18) onto the designated holes on th e

Right Lower Partition Panel (G) and the hinge supports of the Side Frames (D and E). Make sure that
the middle slot of the Hinge Base will point towards the front of the unit when the unit is turned upright.

E

D

G

Door Hinge Base

(6 used in this step)

⑱

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Assembly Instruct i o ns

4. Align three Magnetic Catches (13) to the pilot holes on the Fixed Shelf (B) with the magnetic plates

facing the finished edge. And then fasten the Magnetic Catches (13) in place using two 5/8” Pan Head
Screws (9) per catch.

B

Magnetic Catch

(3 used in this step)

⑬

#5 x 5/8” Pan Head Screw

(6 used in this step)

⑨

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Assembly Instruct i o ns

5. Securely screw the Cam Bolts (2) into the designated small holes on the Top Panel (A), the Fixed Shelf

(B), the Side Frames (D and E) and the Upper Partition Molding (I), as shown the illustration above.

E

B

A

I

2

Cam Bolt

(30 used in this step)

②

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Assembly Instruct i o ns

6. Insert 2 Wood Dowels (3) into the inner holes on the top edge of the Left Lower Partition Panel (F).

There are two cam bolt holes on the top edge. Make sure that you use a small amount of glue with both
ends of all dowels.

7. Align and attach the Left Lower Partition Panel (F) to the Fixed Shelf (B) by engaging two Cam Locks

(1) (Refer to page 3 on Cam Lock system operation supplement). As shown above. Make sure that the
finished edge of the Partition Panel (F) and the Fixed She lf (B) p oin t towards the same direction.

8. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Right Lower Partition Panel (G) to the Fixed Shelf (B).

B

1

1

G

F

M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel

(4 used in this step)

③

Cam Lock

(4 used in this step)

①

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Assembly Instruct i o ns

9. Fasten the Upper Partition Molding (I) to the Upper Partition Panel (H) using one Wood Dowel (3) and

two Cam Locks (1).

10. Insert two Wood Dowels (3) into the inner holes on the bottom edge of the Upper Partition Panel (H).

NOTE:

The long edge without cam bolt holes is the bottom edge.

11. Align the inserted Wood Dowels (3) under the assembled Upper Partition Panel (H) with the center

holes on the Fixed Shelf (B) and press them together. Ensure the Upper Partition Molding (I) points
towards the finished edge of the Fixed Shelf. Insert two 1-1/2”

Screws (7) through the drilled holes on

the Fixed Shelf (B) and securely screw into the bottom holes of the Upper Partition Panel (H).

G

F

B

H

I

1

H

I

M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel

(3 used in this step)

③

#10 x 1-1/2” Screw

(2 used in this step)

⑦

Cam Lock

(2 used in this step)

①

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Assembly Instructions

12. Align and attach the Bottom Panel (C) to the Lower Partition Panels (F and G) using four Wood Dowels

(3) and four 1-1/2” Screws (7). Make sure that the finished edges point towards the same direction.

F

C

3

3

Wood Dowel

(4 used in this step)

③

#10 x 1-1/2” Screw

(4 used in this step)

⑦

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13. Insert the Wood Dowels (3) into the inn er ho les of the Fixed Shelf (B) and the Bottom Panel (C) at both

ends. DO NOT insert the Wood Dowels into the Cam Bolt holes.

14. Align the drilled holes on the Left Side Frame (D) with the Wood Dowels (3) installed on the left end of

the last assembly and press them together. As shown above. Fasten the Left Side Frame (D) in place by
engaging four Cam Locks (1).

15. Align and attach the Top Front and Back Stretchers (J and K) to the Left Side Frame (D) by using two

Wood Dowels (3). Make sure the Cam Locks holes on the stretchers will face the back of the unit.

16. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Right Side Frame (E) at the opposite end.

K

C

E

D/E

J/K

3

3

D/E

B/C

1

Cam Lock

(8 used in this step)

①

M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel

(12 used in this step)

③

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Assembly Instructions

17. Tightly screw the Support Foot (R) into the threaded insert on the Bottom Panel (C) and set the attached

floor leveler to the correct height.

E

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18. Stand the assembled unit upright.

19. Secure the Top Front and Back Stretchers (J and K) to the Side Frames (D and E) by engaging four

Cam Locks (1).

E

D

1

1

1

Cam Lock

(4 used in this step)

①

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Assembly Instruct i o ns

20. Insert the Wood Dowels (3) into the top holes of the last assembly. As shown above. DO NOT insert

the Wood Dowels into the Cam Bolt holes.

21. Ask for assistance to position the Top Panel (A) onto the inserted Wood Dowels (3 ) making sure the

Acrylic Stopper template locates at front side. Attach th e Top Panel (A) in place by engaging twelve
Cam Locks (1).

A

H

M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel

(12 used in this step)

③

Cam Lock

(12 used in this step)

①

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22. Now, go back and securely tighten all Cam Locks and Wood Screws. Make sure that all the parts are

tight and there are no gaps between the pa rts. This will help keep the unit square.

23. Unfold the Back Panel (Q) and align the pre-drilled holes on the upper long edge with the pilot holes on

the Top Back Stretcher (K). Make sure that the drilled holes for Cable Wheels (S) on the Back Panel (Q)
overlap the threaded inserts included on the Lower Partition Panels (F and G). Insert six 1/2” Washer
Head Screws (8) through the upper drilled holes on the Back Panel (Q) and securely screw in place.

24. Gently hammer the 19 mm Ring Shank Nails (10) into the pre-drilled small holes on the Back Panel (Q).

Q

10

A

Q

Q

8

19 mm Ring Shank Nail

(24 used in this step)

⑩

1/2” Washer Head Screw

(6 used in this step)

⑧

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25. Attach 2 Cable

Wheels (S) to the backside of the unit with four M6 x 20 mm Bolts (4) provided. You

can use the Cable

Wheels to organize your cables and cords.

Q

M6 x 20 mm Bolt

(4 used in this step)

④

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Assembly Instru cti o ns

26. Position the 3 Door Panels (N, O and P) on a level and protective surface with the cut out facing up, as

shown above.

27. Extend the Hinges Arms (18) and rest the Hinge Cups onto the cutouts of the Door Panels (N, O and P).

Secure the Hinge Arms in place by using two 1/2”

Zinc Screws (5) in each.

28. Using the pilot hole as a guide, fasten one Strike Plate (14) to the upper corner of each Door Panel (N,

O and P) with the 1/2”

Black Screw (6). Make sure that the Strike Plates (14) will properly match the

Magnetic C atches (13) installed on the Fixed S helf (B).

Strike Plate

(3 used in this step)

⑭

1/2” Black Screw

(3 used in this step)

⑥

1/2” Zinc Screw

(12 used in this step)

⑤

Hinge Arm

(6 used in this step)

⑱

N

O

P

14

6

N/O/P

N/O/P

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29. Pick up the Left Door (N) and attach the extended Hinge Arms to the Hinge Bases installed on the Left

Side Frame (D). Loosen t he lock bolt on the back of Hinge Base for an easy fit. Al ign and insert the “U”
slot on Hinge Arm under the lock bolt head on the back of Hinge Base. Make sure that both door hinges
engage and function properly. Tighten t he b olt o n the Hinge Base to lock the hinges in place.

30. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Right Door (O) and the Middle Door (P) to the unit.

31. Open and close the doors to make sure they are aligned and shut correctly. If necessary, adjust the

screws for a good fit (refer to the supplement on page 2).

N

P

O

A

N/O/P

1

1

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32. Attach the Door Handles (16) to the front side of the Door Panels (N, O and P) with the provided

Handle Bolts (17).

33. With the doors open, insert four Shelf Pins (12) into the desired holes in the sides of each lower

compartment. Make sure you place the four Shelf Pins in the same level so the shelf is not tilted. Tilt
and rest the Adjustable Sh elves (L and M) onto the Shelf Pins (12) with the fin ished edge facing the
front of the unit.

34. Plug the Cam Lock Covers (11) onto the visible Cams Locks to conceal the Cam Locks.

L

L

M

N/O/P

L/M

12

Shelf Pin

(12 used in this step)

⑫

Cam Lock Cover

(32 used in this step)

⑪

Handle Bolt

(4 used in this step)

⑰

Door Handle

(4 used in this step)

⑯

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NOTE: You must install the Acrylic TV Stopper to prevent the TV from tipping when placing your flat
panel television directly on the console.

35. Remove the tape of the Acrylic Stopper (15) and place it in the cut-out of the Acrylic Stopper Template

on the Top Panel (A). Make sure that it is properly aligned before applying pressure.

36. Remove the Acrylic St op pe r template carefully.

Acrylic Stopper

(1 used in this step)

⑮

E

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Assembly Instru cti o ns

Tools required: Phillips Screwdriver, Power Drill, 3/8” Drill Bit and Rubber Mallet.

37. Ask for assistance to position the assembled console at the desired location against a wall. If necessary,

adjust the pre-attached Floor Levelers at the front bottom of the Side Frames (D and E) to level the unit.

38. Now, follow the instructions printed on the plastic bag containing the Tipping Restraint Hardware to

attach two tipping restraints to the unit and the wall, as shown in the illustration.

NOTE: Young children can be seriously injured by tipping furniture. You must install the
Tipping Restraint Hardware with the unit to prevent the unit from tipping, causing any
accidents or damage. The tipping restraints are intended only as a deterrent, they are not a
substitute for proper adult supervision. The tipping restraints are not earthquake restraints. If
you wish to add the extra security of earthquake restraints, they must be purchased and
installed separately.

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Care and Maintenance

z Use a soft, clean cloth that will not scratch the surface when dusting.
z Use of furniture polish is not necessary. Should you choo se to u se polish, test first in an inconspicuous area.
z Using solvents of any kind on your furniture may damage your furniture’s finish.
z Never use water to clean your furniture as it may cause damage to the finish.
z Always use coasters under beverage glasses and flowerpots.
z Liquid spills should be removed immediately. Usi ng a soft clean cloth, blot the spill gently. Avoid rubbing.
z Always use protective pads under hot dishes and plates. Heat can cause chemical changes that may create

spotting within the furniture finish.

z Stains or marks from crayons or ink markers will be difficult to remove.
z In the event that your furniture is stained or otherwise damaged during use, we recommend that you call a

professional to repair your furniture.

z Check bolts/screws periodically and tighten them if necessary.

Further advice about wood furniture care

It is best to keep your furniture in a climate-controlled environment. Extreme temperature and humidity
changes can cause fading, warping, shrinking and splitting of wood. It is advised to keep furniture away from
direct sunlight as sun may damage the finish.

Proper care and cleaning at home will ext end the life of your purchase. Follo wing these important and helpful
tips will enhance your furniture as it ages.

A Touch-up Pen has been provided to repair any small nicks or scratches that may occur during
assembly or shipping.

We hope you enjoy your purchase for many years.

Thank you for your purchase!

QUALITY GUARANTEE

We are confident that you will be delighted with your W halen Furniture purchas e.

Should this product be defective in workmanship or materials, or fail under normal use, we will repair or
replace it for up to one (1) year fro m date of purchase. Every Whalen Furniture produ ct is designed to meet
your highest expectations. We guarantee that you will immediately see the value of our fine furniture.

This warranty gives you specific lega l righ ts an d yo u may also have other rights which vary from State to State.

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*AVCEC54-AT-2-FS Fixed Shelf *AVCEC54-AT-23-M8x30WD M8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel

*AVCEC54-AT-3-BP Bottom Panel *AVCEC54-AT-24-1/2ZS #6 x 1/2" Zinc Screw

*AVCEC54-AT-4-UPP Upper Partition Panel *AVCEC54-AT-25-1/2BS #6 x 1/2" Black Screw

*AVCEC54-AT-5-UPM Upper Partition Molding *AVCEC54-AT-26-1 1/2S #10 x 1-1/2” Screw

*AVCEC54-AT-6-LAS Large Adjustable Shelf *AVCEC54-AT-27-1/2WHS #5 x 1/2” Washer Head Screw

*AVCEC54-AT-7-SAS Small Adjustable Shelf *AVCEC54-AT-28-5/8PHS #5 x 5/8” Pan Head Screw

*AVCEC54-AT-8-LLPP Left Lower Partition Panel *AVCEC54-AT-29-MC Magnetic Catch

*AVCEC54-AT-9-RLPP Right Lower Partition Panel *AVCEC54-AT-30-SP Strike Plate

*AVCEC54-AT-10-LSF Left Side Frame *AVCEC54-AT-31-CLC Cam Lock Cover

*AVCEC54-AT-11-RSF Right Side Frame *AVCEC54-AT-32-DH Door Hinge

*AVCEC54-AT-12-TFS Top Front Stretcher *AVCEC54-AT-33-DH Door Handle

*AVCEC54-AT-13-TBS Top Back Stretcher *AVCEC54-AT-34-DHB Door Handle Bolt

*AVCEC54-AT-14-LD Left Door *AVCEC54-AT-35-M6 x 20B M6 x 20 mm Bolt

*AVCEC54-AT-15-MD Middle Door *AVCEC54-AT-36-M3x19RSN M3 x 19 mm Ring Shank Nail

*AVCEC54-AT-16-RD Right Door *AVCEC54-AT-37-SP Shelf Pin

*AVCEC54-AT-17-BP Back Panel *AVCEC54-AT-38-AS Acrylic Stopper

*AVCEC54-AT-18-SFL Support Foot w/Leveler *AVCEC54-AT-39-G Glue

*AVCEC54-AT-19-FL Floor Leveler *AVCEC54-AT-40-TUP Touch-up Pen

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CW

Cable

Wheel

*AVCEC54

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TRHK

Tipping

Restraint

Hardware

Kit

*AVCEC54-AT-21-CL Cam Lock *AVCEC54-AT-CH Complete Hardware