IKEA IVAR BEEHIVE

Original Product: IVAR – 400.337.63

Materials and Tools Needed:

• Outdoor Furniture Wax
• #8 Pan Head Robertson Square Socket 1½" Screw
• 1/8" Drill Bit
• 24 x Medium Hive Frames (Standard Size: 19" x 9")
• 3 x Queen Excluders (Standard Size: 16" x 20")
• Drill
• Table Saw
• Chop Saw

IMPORTANT: Wear proper safety gear when operating machinery ⚠️.

Step 1: Prepare the IVAR Cabinet

Remove shelves, shelf pins, and doors. Set them aside.

Step 2: Drill Ventilation Holes

Drill ventilation holes through the bottom 2 shelf pin holes on both sides near the rear of the cabinet.

Step 3: Apply Wax

Apply natural outdoor furniture wax to the exterior of the IVAR cabinet, including the doors.

Step 4: Cut Shelves

Shelf 1 (18" x 30"):

• Cut straights using a table saw.
• Result: Four 18" x 6" pieces.

Shelf 2 (18" x 30"):

• Cut straights using a table saw.
• Cut angles using a chop saw.
• Result: Three 18" x 6" pieces and six 5" x 5" triangular pieces.

Step 5: Reassemble Shelves

Reassemble shelves as shown, leaving 12" between brackets. This creates 6 modified shelf units.

Step 6: Mount Shelves

Measure, mount, and drill shelves as shown. Mount the top shelves under the door hinges. The shelf spacing should be approximately 9½", 9½", and 9" from top to bottom.

Step 7: Secure Unit to Wall

Use IVAR mounting brackets (part #102646 and #108458) to secure the unit to an exterior wall.

Step 8: Add Hive Frames and Queen Excluders

Hang 24 hive frames and place 3 queen excluders on all levels of shelving.

Step 9: Prepare Doors for Bee Entry

For bee entry, cut pieces off each door as shown. A 3/4" x 3/4" corner should be removed from each door.

Step 10: Reattach Doors

Reattach doors using hinges. Close and fasten doors shut with screws.