Tennsco 2471 Assembly Instructions

Brand: Tennsco

Model: 2471

Type: Assembly Instructions

This manual is also suitable for

2472

DELUXE UNASSEMBLED CABINETS

Models 1870,1871,1872,

2470, 2471, 2472

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS MANUAL #1220497

Tennsco Corp., Dickson, TN 37056-1888  (615) 446-8000

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Some parts may have sharp edges. CARE must be taken when handling various pieces to avoid injury.

2. For safety, wear a pair of work gloves when assembling or performing any maintenance on your cabinet.

SPECIFICATIONS

Overall Dimensions:

Models 1870, 1871 & 1872: ............... 36"w x 18"d x 78"h

Models 2470, 2471 & 2472: ............... 36"w x 24"d x 78"h

Basic Construction:

All models are constructed with 16 gauge steel frames, 22

gauge steel sides, back, top, bottom and shelves, and 20

gauge steel doors.

Weight (approximate):

Model 1870 ......................................................... 156 lbs.

Model 2470 ......................................................... 188 lbs.

Model 1871 ......................................................... 140 lbs.

Model 2471 ......................................................... 160 lbs.

Model 1872 ......................................................... 159 lbs.

Model 2472 ......................................................... 187 lbs.

Colors:........................... Black, Sand, Champagne Putty,

.............................................. Light Grey & Medium Grey

DESCRIPTION

Tennsco cabinets are designed for use in offices, schools,

institutions, businesses and industrial storerooms. They pro-

vide secure storage for office supplies, books, records, small

parts, tools, office machines, etc. Our convenient built-in

handle lock with 2 keys and three point locking system

provide extra security. Nylon lock-bar guides ensure quiet

operation. And built-in levelers make the final positioning of

your cabinet an easy task.

Tennsco's heavy-guage steel construction with baked-on

enamel finish assures you years of trouble-free service, even

under the most demanding situations. Many unique features

not found on other cabinets make our Deluxe Line the most

efficient, durable and convenient cabinet you can use.

Models 1870 & 2470 have five openings with adjustable

shelves. Models 1871 & 2471 are wardrobe style cabinets

with a 36" coat rod and a hat shelf. Models 1872 & 2472 are

combination wardrobe and storage cabinets.

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE YOUR CABINET.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

Deluxe Storage Cabinet

Models 1870 & 2470

Deluxe Combination Cabinet

Models 1872 & 2472

Deluxe Wardrobe Cabinet

Models 1871 & 2471

ALL MODELS

1. Place back (Ref. No. 1) on either padded

horses or on protected floor so the flange is

upward.

2. Attach sides (Ref. Nos. 2 & 3) to back by

placing side with flange around back and

bolting together with slotless #8-32 x 3/8"

bolts and nuts. Be certain that all shelf adjust-

ment strips are pointed in the same direction.

3. Place a shelf (Ref. No. 7) into shelf adjustment

strips to hold sides in upright position. Be sure

channeled edge of shelf is to the front.

4. Locate top which has the holes along the

perimeter (Ref. No. 4). Place top, with two

holes toward front, under flanges at top of

sides and back. Bolt together.

5. Place door and frame assembly (Ref. No. 6)

over body.

6. Bolt sides to frame.

7. Place bottom (Ref. No. 5) in lowest notch of

shelf adjusting strips on sides and back so that

the flange with two holes faces the front and is

over the flange of frame sill. Push out on side

wall to enable bottom to more easily slide into

position.

8. Bolt bottom to frame sill.

MODELS 1870 AND 2470

9. Using a rubber mallet, place adjustable

shelves in desired position with channeled

edge toward front and press end and back

flanges into notches of shelf adjusting strips.

10. Stand unit upright.

MODELS 1871 AND 2471

11. Remove shelf from cabinet and place coat rod

bracket (Ref. No. 8) over each end and bolt

brackets to shelf. Place coat rod (Ref. No. 9)

into position. Replace shelf in top adjustment

notch.

12. Stand unit upright.

MODELS 1872 and 2472

13. Remove full shelf from cabinet and place coat

rod bracket (Ref. No. 8) over left end and

fasten with nut and bolt. Replace shelf in top

adjustment notch.

14. Install partition (Ref. No. 11) into place with

hemmed edge to front and shelf adjustment

strip facing the right side of cabinet. Secure

with nuts and bolts.

15. Place remaining bracket over coat rod (Ref.

No. 8) and slide end of coat rod through the

previous attached bracket. Align holes in

bracket and shelf and secure with nut and bolt.

16. Using rubber mallet, place adjustable partition

shelves in desired position with channeled

edge toward front and press end and back

flanges into notches of shelf adjusting strips.

ALL MODELS (CONTINUED)

17. Tighten all hardware.

18. Be sure cabinet is level. Place a screwdriver

through the hole in each end of the sill and

adjust the leveling screw until cabinet is level.

19. Install locking mechanism as follows (Refer to

Door Lock Detail):

a. Place locking handle (Ref. No. 13) on right

hand door and fasten with #8-32 bolts with

lockwashers.

b. Turn handle to open position and place

locking cam (Ref. No. 14) over square

shank of door handle with latch facing

downward.

c. Hook locking bars (Ref. No. 12) to locking

cam and hold in position while sliding nylon

lock bar guide inserts (Ref. No. 16) over

door lock bar and through door slots.

d. Place locking cam retainer (Ref. No. 15)

over square shank of door handle and drive

into place.

20. Place dummy handle on left hand door and

fasten with bolts with lock washers.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

(Refer to Figures 1, 2, and 3)

Do not tighten bolts until cabinet is completely assembled.

Tools required: Rubber mallet, slotted screwdriver, 11/32" nut driver

(11/32" socket may be substituted).

Figure 1:

(Models 1870 & 2470)

Figure 2:

(Models 1871 & 2471)

Figure 3:

(Models 1872 & 2472) Door Lock Detail

REF 1870 2470 1871 2471 1872 2472

NO DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY PART NO. QTY PART NO.QTY PART NO. QTY PART NO.QTY PART NO. QTY

1. Back panel 043BA 1 043BA 1 043BA 1 043BA 1 043BA 1 043BA 1

2. Left side panel 043LS 1 044LS 1 043LS 1 043LS 1 043LS 1 044LS 1

3. Right side panel 043RS 1 044RS 1 043RS 1 044RS 1 043RS 1 044RS 1

4. Top 043TO 1 044TO 1 043TO 1 044TO 1 043TO 1 044TO 1

5. Bottom 043BO 1 044BO 1 043BO 1 044BO 1 043BO 1 044BO 1

6. Door & Frame Assembly 043DF 1 043DF 1 043DF 1 043DF 1 043DF 1 043DF 1

7. Shelf 301 4 302 4 301 1 302 1 301 1 302 1

8. Coat rod bracket ------- ------- 045RB 2 045RB 2 045RB 2 045RB 2

9. Coat rod ------- ------- 045CR 1 045CR 1 046CR 1 046CR 1

10. Partition shelf ------- ------- ------- ------- 304 4 305 4

11. Partition ------- ------- ------- ------- 045PA 1 046PA 1

12. Lock bar set 043LB 1 043LB 1 043LB 1 043LB 1 043LB 1 043LB 1

13. Locking handles

w/keys & hardware 043LH 1 043LH 1 043LH 1 043LH 1 043LH 1 043LH 1

14. l Locking cam 944LC 1 944LC 1 944LC 1 944LC 1 944LC 1 944LC 1

15. l Cam retainer 944CR 1 944CR 1 944CR 1 944CR 1 944CR 1 944CR 1

16. l Lock bar guide

insert (nylon) 944GI 2 944GI 2 944GI 2 944GI 2 944GI 2 944GI 2

ul Bolt w/lockwasher

8-32 x 1/4' k4k4k4k4k4k4

uDummy Handle 043DH 1 043DH 1 043DH 1 043DH 1 043DH 1 043DH 1

ul Bolt #8-32 x 3/8" k31 k31 k31 k31 k31 k31

ul Nut #8-32 k47 k47 k47 k47 k47 k47

uNot shown in figure

kStandard hardware item, available locally.

lIncluded in Ref. No. 13, locking handle with keys and hardware (Part No. 043LH)

LIMITED WARRANTY

Tennsco warrants goods purchased hereunder to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment, hereunder. This

warranty shall not apply in the event goods are damaged as a result of misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper application, modification or repair by persons not authorized

by Seller, where goods are damaged during shipment, or where the date stamps on the goods have been defaced, modified or removed. UNLESS CONSIDERED

UNENFORCEABLE OR UNLAWFUL UNDER APPLICABLE LAW:

a. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE

HEREBY EXCLUDED:

b. BUYERS REMEDY, IF ANY, FOR ANY DEFECTIVE GOODS SHALL BE LIMITED TO A REFUND BY SELLER OR REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS AT SELLERS

OPTION, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.

NO GOODS ACCEPTED FOR RETURN WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. Seller shall have the right to inspect any goods claimed to be defective at Buyers place of business

or require Buyer to return the goods to Seller for inspection on Sellers premises. Transportation charges covering returned goods will be borne by Seller only if such goods

are proven to be defective, are covered by this warranty and are returned within the warranty period stated above.

TENNSCO CORPORATION

P. O. BOX 1888

201 TENNSCO DRIVE

DICKSON, TN 37056-1888

(615) 446-8000 (800) 251-8184

REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTS FOR ALL MODELS

TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS, PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

lModel Number lColor lYour company name

lPurchase Date lWho product was purchased from lContact person's name

lDescription of part(s) needed and part number(s) as shown in Parts List (below)

Tennsco Corp., P.O. Box 1888, Dickson, TN 37056-1888 Voice (800) 251-8184 Fax: (800) 722-0134