Purpose

To secure wheel-mounted furniture.

Note

• 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.

Source: Noson, Perbix, SSD

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

• 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

1. Tether each leg to a wall or floor with bungee cord or wire when the furniture is not in use.
2. 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.