This document provides assembly instructions and warranty information for a 5-Shelf Storage Cabinet, also referred to as a 5-Armoires de Stockage à Tablettes in French and Gabinete de Almacenamiento con 5 Repisas in Spanish. The product is manufactured by Realspace, a registered trademark of The Office Club, Inc., and is designed for stationary use only. It is not intended for use with any type of mobile cabinet conversion device.
Function Description:
The 5-Shelf Storage Cabinet is a freestanding unit designed for organizing and storing various items. It features five shelves, providing ample storage space for a range of household or office supplies. The cabinet is constructed with a back panel, side panels, a top, a bottom, and two doors, which can be secured with a handle and door rods. The primary function of this cabinet is to offer a stable and enclosed storage solution, helping to keep spaces tidy and organized. It is suitable for use in commercial, personal, or household environments. The design emphasizes stability and safety, with a strong recommendation for wall anchoring to prevent tipping hazards.
Usage Features:
The cabinet is designed for straightforward assembly and use. The assembly process involves several steps, starting with the back assembly, followed by the side, bottom, and top assemblies, and finally the door and shelf installation. The instructions highlight the importance of correctly engaging tabs and using a rubber mallet to tighten connections, ensuring a sturdy structure.
- Assembly: The assembly process is detailed with clear illustrations for each step.
- Step 1 - Back Assembly: Involves connecting the Left Hand Back (A) and Right Hand Back (B) panels. Tabs on these panels are designed to be pushed slightly from the back side to open, then slid into rectangular holes on the corresponding piece. A rubber mallet can be used to ensure full engagement of the tabs, creating a secure back structure. Wall anchor holes are present on the back panels, indicating the provision for securing the unit to a wall.
- Step 2 - Side Assembly: Involves attaching the Left Hand Side (C) and Right Hand Side (D) panels to the assembled back structure. The installation method for these panels is similar to Step 1, utilizing the tab-and-slot mechanism for secure attachment.
- Step 3 - Bottom Assembly: Focuses on installing the Kick Plate (K) before the Bottom (I) panel. Tabs on the kick plate need to be bent in, and a tab on the bottom panel needs to be bent up to facilitate proper installation and secure fit.
- Step 4 - Top Assembly: Involves placing the Top (H) panel onto the assembled structure. Tabs on the side and back panels are designed to lock into square holes on the top panel, ensuring a stable and enclosed frame.
- Step 5 - Door Assembly: Details the installation of the Left Hand Door (E) and Right Hand Door (F). The doors are designed to be lowered into place, likely engaging with hinges or pins at the top and bottom of the cabinet frame.
- Step 6 - Shelf & Lock Assembly: This final assembly step involves installing the Shelves (J), Handle (L), Door Rods (G), and Shelf Clips (M). The shelves are supported by shelf clips, which are inserted into pre-drilled holes along the side panels, allowing for adjustable shelf height. The handle and door rods are installed on the doors to facilitate opening and closing, and to provide a locking mechanism for security.
- Weight Capacity: Each shelf has a maximum recommended weight allowance of 175 lbs (79.5 kg), providing robust support for various items.
- Safety Features: A critical usage feature is the emphasis on safety. The manual includes a "Warning" section that outlines potential hazards and how to avoid them.
- Children Climbing: To prevent injury or death, children should never be allowed to climb on or play with the furniture. Toys, food, or other enticing items should not be placed on top shelves or drawers to deter children from attempting to reach them.
- Overloaded Shelves/Drawers: Overloading can lead to injury, damage, or the furniture becoming top-heavy. Users are advised to refer to the assembly manual for maximum weight capacities and to load drawers and shelves from the bottom to the top, placing heavier items in lower sections. Before moving the furniture, drawers and shelves should be unloaded from top to bottom.
- TV Placement: The cabinet is explicitly not designed to support a TV due to the risk of tipping.
- Moving Furniture: Improperly moving the furniture can cause tipping or damage. It is recommended to have assistance when lifting and placing the cabinet, especially on carpeted floors. Any glass tops, shelves, or doors should be removed before moving.
- Wall Anchoring: A crucial safety instruction is to secure the unit to a wall using anchor hardware (N), if supplied. Failure to do so can create a significant tipping hazard, which is dangerous to users and others. Users are advised to purchase appropriate anchor hardware from a local hardware store if not supplied, to ensure proper installation.
- Stationary Use: The product is designed for stationary use only and should not be used with any mobile cabinet conversion device.
Maintenance Features:
The document provides information related to the product's longevity and support, which can be considered maintenance-related in terms of ensuring the product's continued functionality and addressing issues.
- Warranty: The product comes with a 5-year limited warranty from Swinton Avenue Trading Ltd., Inc. (SAT). This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal commercial, personal, or household use.
- Coverage: SAT will replace a comparable product, free of charge, if it fails under normal use due to a defect.
- Exclusions: The warranty does not cover damage caused by fire, accident, negligence, misuse, improper cleaning, or use not in accordance with product instructions. Natural variations in wood or other materials, color-fastness, or matching of colors/grains/textures are not considered defects. Modifications to the product, unapproved attachments, or improper installation/use/maintenance also void the warranty.
- Exceptions: Fabrics, foam, veneer finishes, and other covering materials have a separate 3-year warranty from the date of purchase.
- Proof of Purchase: A receipt (copy or original) is required to validate warranty claims.
- Refunds: If a refund is provided, it will be in the form of an Office Depot Merchandise card, processed within approximately 30 days.
- Customer Service: For immediate help with assembly, product information, or warranty service, customers are directed to call a toll-free number: 1-800-264-3453, available Monday-Friday from 7 am to 5 pm EST. Damaged or missing parts are shipped from the facility within 1-2 business days.
- Pre-Assembly Check: Before assembly, users are advised to read instructions completely, examine all packaging material before discarding, remove staples, select a smooth work surface to prevent damage, and separate all parts into groups as indicated on the parts list. Ensuring all parts are included prior to assembly is crucial for a smooth process.
- Power Tools: The use of power tools for assembly is not recommended, suggesting that manual assembly is preferred to prevent overtightening or damage to components.
- Lot Number and Purchase Date: Users are encouraged to record the lot number (found inside the top panel) and the date of purchase in the provided spaces for future reference, which is important for warranty claims and customer support.
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