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Insignia NS-FCBK3 3-Drawer File Cabinet-Black Assembly Guide
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-FCBK3 represents the state of the art in file cabinet design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
Safety information
WARNINGS:
- Units must be assembled with the instructions, parts, and hardware provided. Improper assembly or use could cause structural failure, instability, tip over, and/or serious injury.
- Do not move the unit when loaded. Doing so could cause instability, product collapse, and/or serious injury.
- This product is intended to hold the maximum weight indicated:
- Top: Up to 80 lbs. (36.3 kg)
- Large Drawer: Up to 50 lbs. (22.7 kg)
- Small Drawer: Up to 30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
- This product is designed and intended for use with computer, fax, and printer equipment only. Improper loading with a television or other heavy equipment could cause instability, and/or serious injury.
- Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from furniture tip-over. To help prevent tip-over:
- Verify that the furniture is stable on its own.
- Place heaviest items in the lower (large) drawer.
- Never allow children to climb or hang on drawers, doors, or shelves.
- Never open more than one drawer at a time.
- Remove items that might tempt children to climb, such as toys and remote controls, from the top of the furniture.
- File cabinets may tip over causing serious injury if not assembled, installed, or used properly.
- Always load the BOTTOM drawer first, then the top.
- Do not exceed the maximum load limit for each drawer as stated in this manual.
- Distribute files evenly front-to-back in each drawer.
- Before moving the cabinet, empty the contents of each drawer, starting with the TOP drawer first.
Features
- Three drawers organize all your papers and files
- Key lock on top drawer secures your private documents
- Plastic handles and metal rails make opening and closing drawers smooth and easy
- Caster wheels make it easy to move this cabinet from room to room
- Sharp black color adds a modern touch to your decor
Dimensions
- Maximum weight for the top is 80 lbs. (36.3 kg)
- Maximum weight for the bottom drawer is 50 lbs. (22.7 kg)
- Maximum weight for the upper drawers is 30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
Parts included
Note: Parts are labeled on the side of each panel.
Hardware included
Tools needed
Preparing to assemble your file cabinet
- Follow the assembly instructions carefully.
- Make sure that all parts and hardware are included.
- To prevent product damage, assemble your file cabinet on top of the box.
- Have another person help you with lifting and assembly.
- For the best results, do not fully tighten the screws until you have assembled all the other parts.
Understanding KD cams and KD bolts
- Screw the KD bolts (C or V) into each piece with a Phillips screwdriver. Make sure that they are straight and flush with each panel.
- Align the KD cam (D or W) arrow toward to the hole, then insert the KD bolt into the hole of the cam lock.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the KD cam (D or W) clockwise until it is locked. The locked position is about a 1/2 turn (160°–185°). Do not overturn the KD cam.
Assembling your file cabinet
STEP 1: Preparing the cabinet bottom and back brace
You need:
- Insert four wooden dowels (B) into the edges of the bottom panel (4). Be careful not to insert the dowels into the KD bolt holes. Tap the dowels to seat them.
- Attach two locking casters (K) to the front edge of the bottom panel (4) and two non-locking casters (J) to the back edge of the bottom panel, each with four 3.5 x 12 mm screws (G).
- Insert three wooden dowels (B) into the edges of the back brace (5). Be careful not to insert the dowels into the KD bolt holes. Tap the dowels to seat them.
STEP 2: Preparing the cabinet side panels
You need:
- Insert two wooden dowels (B) into the bottom edge of the left side panel (2), then use a Phillips screwdriver to attach three long KD bolts (C) into the side panel. Don’t overtighten.
- Insert two wooden dowels (B) into the edge of the right side panel (3), then use a Phillips screwdriver to attach three long KD bolts (C) into the indicated holes the side panel. Don’t overtighten.
STEP 3: Assembling the cabinet sides and bottom
You need:
- Lay the left side panel (2) flat on the floor, then align and attach the back brace (5) and the bottom panel (4). Make sure that the edges of the panels are flush with each other.
- Insert two large KD cams (D) into the back of the back brace (5), then insert four large KD cams (D) into the bottom of the bottom panel (4). Make sure that the cam lock arrows are pointing toward their corresponding cam-lock screw holes, then tighten the KD cams.
- Place the right side panel (3) on the top of the assembled pieces, then align and attach it to the assembled pieces. Make sure that the edges of the panels are flush with each other, then tighten the KD cams.
STEP 4: Installing the back panel
You need:
- Insert the back panel (6), then insert it into the channel in the back of the assembly. Make sure that the back panel is fully inserted and that the top of the back panel is flush with the top of the assembly.
STEP 5: Preparing the cabinet top
You need:
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach four long KD bolts (C) into the outside holes in the cabinet top (1). Don’t overtighten.
STEP 6: Installing the cabinet top
You need:
- Place the cabinet top (1) on top of the assembly, align the KD bolts and dowels with the holes in the corresponding pieces, then push the pieces together. Make sure that the edges of the panels are flush with each other.
- Insert two large KD cams (D) into the left side panel and two large KD cams (D) into the right side panel. Make sure that the cam lock arrows are pointing toward their corresponding cam-lock screw holes, then tighten the KD cams.
STEP 7: Installing the cabinet stiffeners
You need:
- Use a carpenter’s square to make sure that the cabinet is square.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to install six cabinet stiffeners (O) into the cabinet sides at equal intervals around the back of the cabinet, using the 3 x 16 mm screws (N).
STEP 8: Preparing the drawer bottom brace
You need:
- Insert four wooden dowels (A) into the edges of the drawer bottom brace (19). Tap the dowels to seat them.
- Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach a non-locking caster (J) to the front mounting block of the bottom brace (19) with four 3.5 x 12 mm screws (G).
STEP 9: Preparing the drawer sides
You need:
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the drawer lock (U) into the bottom drawer right side (16) with two 3.5 x 12 mm screws (P).
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the drawer locks (U) to the two small drawer right sides (10) with two 3.5 x 12 mm screws (P) each.
STEP 10: Assembling the bottom drawer -1
You need
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the bottom drawer left side (15) and the bottom drawer right side (16) to the bottom drawer back (17) with four 3.8 x 35 mm screws (E). Make sure that the grooves on the back and side panels face the inside of the drawer. Don’t overtighten.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the two large drawer face brackets (I), flat side out, to the insides of the left and right drawer sides using four 3.5 x 12 mm screws (G). Don’t overtighten.
- Press the dowels on the drawer bottom brace (19) into the corresponding holes in the bottom drawer back (17). The caster should face down and be positioned to the front of the drawer.
STEP 11: Assembling the bottom drawer – 2
- Slide the bottom drawer bottom (18) into the groove in the bottom of the bottom drawer. The front edge of the drawer bottom should protrude slightly from the drawer assembly.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the bottom drawer face (14) to the front of the bottom drawer using four 6 x 12 mm bolts (F). The two holes for the handle should be towards the top of the drawer.
STEP 12: Assembling the small drawers – 1
You need
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the small drawer left sides (9) and the small drawer right sides (10) to the small drawer backs (11) with four 3.8 x 35 mm screws (E) each. Make sure that the grooves on the back and side panels face the inside of the drawer. Don’t overtighten.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach two small drawer face brackets (H), flat side out, to the insides of the left and right drawer sides using two 3.5 x 12 mm screws (G) each. Don’t overtighten.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the small drawer bottom braces (13) to the small drawer backs (11) with one 3.8 × 35 mm screw (E).
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach a short KD bolt (V) to the insides of both small drawer faces (7 and 8). Don’t overtighten.
STEP 13: Assembling the small drawers – 2
- Slide the small drawer bottoms (12) into the groove in the bottoms of both small drawers. The front edge of the drawer bottoms should protrude slightly from the drawer assembly.
- Insert a small KD cam (W) into the hole in the small drawer bottom brace (13).
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the top drawer face (8) to the front of one of the small drawers using two M6 × 12 mm bolts (F), then tighten the KD cam on the small drawer bottom brace.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the handle (L) to the front of the drawer using two 4 x 25 mm bolts (M).
- Insert a small KD cam (W) into the hole in the small drawer bottom brace (13).
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the middle drawer face (7) to the front of the other small drawer using two M6 × 12 mm bolts (F), then tighten the KD cam on the small drawer bottom brace.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the handle (L) to the front of the drawer using two 4 x 25 mm bolts (M).
STEP 14: Installing the lock
You need:
- Remove the trim piece from the front of the lock (T), then fit the trim piece into the hole in the face of the top drawer.
- Fit the lock (T) into the hole in the back of the top drawer face with the tube facing down, then secure the lock in place with two 3.5 x 12 mm screws (P) using a Phillips screwdriver.
- Before completing the lock installation and tightening the screws, make sure that the key turns counter-clockwise to open the lock.
Note: After installing the lock, make sure that the key rotates counter-clockwise to open the lock.
STEP 15: Installing the file bars and extrusions
You need:
- Fit two file side extrusions (Q) to the sides of the bottom drawer and push them into place, then fit the file back extrusion (R) to the back of the bottom drawer and push it into place.
- (Optional for letter size files) place the file bar (S) in between the file rails on the front and back of the drawer.
STEP 16: Installing and adjusting the drawers
You need:
- Align the rails on the sides of the bottom drawer with the tracks on the sides of the cabinet and push the drawer into the cabinet.
- Align the rails on the sides of the middle and top drawers with the tracks on the sides of the cabinet and push the drawers into the cabinet.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws holding the drawer faces, then align them with the file cabinet as needed.
Cleaning your file cabinet
- Clean the surface of your file cabinet with a duster or damp cloth only.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Specifications
Troubleshooting
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