Should I anchor a lateral file cabinet to the wall?

Yes — anchor 4- and 5-drawer laterals to the wall. A loaded 5-drawer unit can weigh 250–350 lbs and tip forward with serious force if a drawer is extended. Use the anti-tip bracket included with the cabinet and connect rows to the wall. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, we include anchoring instructions with all file cabinet deliveries — call 1-800-460-0858.