The Seven Steps
Wheel-Mounted Furniture
Purpose
To secure wheel-mounted furniture.
- As shaking increases, furniture may slide or— if it is top heavy—it may overturn.
- Position wheel-mounted furniture away from occupants in the room.
Recommendation
Install restraints.
Supplies Required
- Eye-screws—1/4″ diameter x 3″
OR
Eye-screws—1/2″ diameter (for furniture over 1,000 lbs.) - Restraints—Bungee cord or 1/8″ diameter wire
Installation
Wheel Lock – Installation
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Note
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Note
- Wheel locks can prevent furniture from rolling during moderate shaking.
- Be consistent is setting wheel locks, returning furniture to storage, and tethering furniture.
- The need to move of furniture may eliminate permanent restraint options.
Restraint – Installation
- Tether each leg to a wall or floor with bungee cord or wire when the furniture is not in use.
- Tie a cord or wire to an eye-screw that has been screwed into the wall. Attach the cord or wire to the eye screw.
