VINGLI Podium File Cabinet Assembly Instructions

Step 1: Attach Drawer Slides to Side Panels

1. Connect Drawer Slide (E) to Left Side Panel (3). Secure them with Screw (D) and insert Wood Dowel (F) into Left Side Panel (3).
2. Connect Drawer Slide (E) to Right Side Panel (4). Secure them with Screw (D) and insert Wood Dowel (F) into Right Side Panel (4).

Step 2: Prepare Top, Back, and Separator Panels

1. Attach Cam Bolt (A) to Top Panel (2).
2. Insert Wood Dowel (F) into Back Panel (5) and Drawer Separator (6). (Requires 21 Wood Dowels F).

Step 3: Assemble Cabinet Base

1. Connect Left Side Panel (3) to Back Panel (5) and Drawer Separator (6).
2. Connect Bottom Panel (7) to Left Side Panel (3) and Right Side Panel (4). Lock them with Screw (C).

Step 4: Connect Top Panel and Crossbars

1. Connect Top Panel (2) to Left Side Panel (3) and Right Side Panel (4). Lock them with Cam Lock (B). (Requires 4 Cam Locks B).
2. Connect Crossbar (9) to Bottom Panel (7). Lock them with Screw (N). (Requires 4 Screws N).

Step 5: Prepare Drawer Front Panels

1. Attach Cam Bolt (A) to Drawer Front Panel (10). (Requires 2 Cam Bolts A for each of the two drawer front panels).
2. Attach Lock Set (M) to the inside of Drawer Front Panel (10). Secure them with the matching screw. Insert Key (M). (Requires 2 Lock Sets M).

Step 6: Assemble Drawer Sides and Bottom

1. Use Screw (C) to connect Drawer Left Panel (11) and Drawer Right Panel (12) to Drawer Back Panel (13). Insert Iron Bar (X) and Drawer Bottom Panel (14). (Requires 4 Screws C for each of the two drawers).
2. Attach File Folder Rods (X) into the holes inside of the drawer panels. (Requires 2 File Folder Rods X).

Step 7: Connect Drawer Front and Insert File Rods

1. Connect Drawer Front Panel (10) to Drawer Left Panel (11) and Drawer Right Panel (12) and insert Iron Bar W. Lock them with Cam Lock (B). (Requires 2 Cam Locks B for each of the two drawers).
2. Attach File Folder Rods (W) into the holes inside of the drawer panels. (Requires 2 File Folder Rods W for each of the two drawers).
3. Iron Bar W can be switched left or right when in use.

Step 8: Attach Drawer Slides and Handles

1. Connect Drawer Slide (E) to Drawer Left Panel (11) and Drawer Right Panel (12). Lock them with Screw (D). (Requires 4 Screws D for each of the two drawers).
2. Connect Handle (K) to Drawer Front Panel (10). Lock them with Screw L. (Requires 4 Handles K and 4 Screws L).

Step 9: Assemble Frame and Shelf

Connect Frame (15) to Frame (8). Lock them with screw (V). (Requires 4 Screws V).

Step 10: Connect Shelf to Frame and Panels

1. Connect Frame (15) to Shelf (1). Connect Frame (8) to Top Panel (2) and Crossbar (9).
2. Insert Nut (P) into Shelf (1) and Top Panel (2) and Crossbar (9). Lock them to the frame with Screw (O). (Requires 12 Nuts P and 16 Screws O).

Step 11: Install Wheels or Footrests

Install wheels (G/H) or footrest (X) according to individual needs. (Requires 4 of either G, H, or X).

Step 12: Insert Drawers

1. Put the Hook (Q) up. (Requires 8 Hooks Q).
2. Put the assembled drawers into the cabinet.

Step 13: Wall Mounting Option

1. The product can be fixed to the wall if it is installed with feet. Use Screw (S), Nut (T), and Expansion Screw (R) for wall mounting.
2. The product cannot be fixed to the wall if it is installed with wheels.

1. What will happen if I kneel down on the panel when installing the item?

Please do not kneel down on the panel or put any heavy item on the panels when installing the item, or it may be out of shape.

2. Is it easy to put the screws into the panels?

Yes. As long as you follow the instructions and use the correct screws and put them into the correct pre-drilled holes, it is easy to screw them in.

3. How to install the drawer slides?

Please follow steps 1 and 7 in the instructions. Pay more attention to aligning the holes on the slides with the holes on the panel.

4. How to install the drawers?

Please follow steps 7-15 in the instructions. When it comes to step 16, make sure the inner slides on the drawer are attached correctly with the outer slides, then push the drawer into the cabinet. If the slides do not run smoothly, please check if the slides and panels are installed correctly.

5. How to adjust if the drawer doesn't lock?

Please double check if you are using the correct key. The keys are different for the two drawers. If the lock is defective, please contact Vingli customer service for a replacement key and lock set.

6. When to use the wall-mount brackets?

The item comes with both protective pads and casters. You can choose one to assemble to fit your requirement. The wall-mounted brackets are added for maximum security. Vingli recommends using wall brackets when not moving the unit around.