ClosetMaid Shoe Unit

Before Beginning

Please read all instructions carefully.

Follow all safety precautions (see "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS").

Familiarize yourself with all parts (see "CONTENTS") and check quantities.

Tools/Items you will need: A hammer and a screwdriver are typically required for assembly.

Important Safety Information

⚠️ WARNING: This unit contains small parts which could be a choking hazard for small children. Children should always be under adult supervision or serious bodily injury could occur.

• Always unload the unit before moving it. The weight of personal belongings can cause instability, tipping, or collapse, leading to serious injury or damage.
• Do not overload the unit. If any shelf, top, or bottom bows or bends, it is overloaded and could collapse.
• Do not climb or step on the unit.
• Do not use this unit as a television stand.
• Do not mount or attach anything to the sides, rear, or front of the unit, as this can create a tipping hazard.
• Unless specifically designed for stacking, DO NOT STACK units.
• Do not hang this unit on the wall; its structure is not designed for wall hanging.
• Follow proper safety procedures when using power tools and ladders.
• Protect your work surface during assembly to prevent scratches or damage.
• All units must be secured individually to a wall stud using the provided hardware. Consult a hardware store for appropriate mounting hardware if a wall stud is not accessible. Failure to secure the unit can lead to a tipping hazard.

Serious or fatal injuries can occur from furniture tip-over. To help prevent tip-over, install the provided tip-over restraint. Never allow children to climb or hang on drawers, doors, or shelves. Use of tip-over restraints may reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of tip-over.

Assembly Instructions

STEP 1: Assemble Side Panels

Prepare the left (A) and right (B) side panels.

• Secure cam posts (H1) into the designated holes on panels A and B. Ensure the threads are not visible for a secure fit.
• Insert cam locks (H2) into their corresponding holes and press them fully. The arrow on the cam lock should point towards the outer edge.
• Insert wide dowels (H4) into the designated holes.

Diagram shows cam posts (H1), cam locks (H2), and dowels (H4) being inserted into side panels A and B.

STEP 2: Assemble Top/Bottom Panels and Back Cleat

Prepare the top panel (E), bottom panel (D), and back cleat (C).

• Secure cam posts (H1) into the designated holes on the top panel (E) and bottom panel (D).
• Insert cam locks (H2) into their corresponding holes and press them fully. The arrow on the cam lock should point towards the outer edge.
• Insert dowels (H4) into the outer holes of the top panel (E).

Diagram shows cam posts (H1), cam locks (H2), and dowels (H4) being prepared for attachment to panels E, D, and C.

STEP 3: Install Back Cleat and Bottom Panel to Side Panel (B)

Attach the back cleat (C) and bottom panel (D) to the right side panel (B).

• Align side panel (B) with the appropriate holes in bottom panel (D) and back cleat (C), then install.
• Tighten the cam locks to secure side panel (B) to the back cleat (C) and bottom panel (D).

Diagram shows side panel (B) being connected to bottom panel (D) and back cleat (C) using cam locks.

STEP 4: Install Side Panel (A)

Attach the left side panel (A) to the partially assembled unit.

• Align and insert side panel (A) with the appropriate holes on bottom panel (D) and back cleat (C).
• Tighten the cam locks to secure the panel.

Diagram shows side panel (A) being connected to bottom panel (D) and back cleat (C).

STEP 5: Install Top Panel

Attach the top panel (E) to the assembled side panels.

• Align top panel (E) with the appropriate holes and install.
• Tighten the cam locks to secure side panels (A) and (B) to the top panel (E).

Diagram shows top panel (E) being attached to the main structure.

STEP 6: Install Back Panel

Attach the back panel (F) to the unit.

• Place the back panel (F) onto the unit, ensuring the finished side faces down. Center it horizontally and vertically.
• Nail the back panel (F) into position using small nails (H6). Avoid angling the nails.
• Gently tap a nail-on foot (H7) approximately 1 inch away from each corner. If stacking this unit, skip this step.

Diagram shows the back panel (F) being secured with small nails (H6) and nail-on feet (H7) at the corners.

STEP 7: Install Trim

Attach the trim pieces (G) to the unit.

• Secure cam posts (H1) into the holes of the trim (G). The cam post is secure when threads on the screw are not showing.
• Flip the unit over so the open side is facing up.
• Align and insert the cam posts in the trim with the appropriate holes on the unit. Tighten cam locks (H2) to secure.

Note on Trim Placement: Thicker edges of trim should be positioned towards the top and bottom ends of the unit. If stacking units, follow specific options (1 or 2) for adjoining trim preference.

Diagram shows trim pieces (G) being attached using cam posts (H1) and cam locks (H2), with notes on trim edge orientation and stacking options.

STEP 8: Install Shelves

Install the adjustable shelves (H).

• Push shelf pins (H3) into the desired locations within the unit.
• Slide shoe fences (I) into the holes on each adjustable shelf.
• Slide the adjustable shelves (H) into the frame at a slight angle and position them onto the shelf pins (H3).

Diagram shows shelf pins (H3) being inserted, shoe fences (I) attached to shelves, and shelves being placed onto the pins.

STEP 9: Install Stacking Brackets (If Stacking)

This step is only required if you plan to stack multiple units.

• On the back side of the unit, align stacking brackets (H13) with the side panels and center them over both units.
• Secure using medium screws (H14).

Diagram shows stacking brackets (H13) being attached to the back of the unit with medium screws (H14).

STEP 10: Install Cover Caps & Secure Unit to Wall

Finalize the assembly and ensure safety by securing the unit to the wall.

• Install four cover caps (H8) by pressing them into the cam locks.
• Use a small screw (H10) to secure a back anchor (H9) to the top panel.
• Place the second back anchor (H9) against a wall stud. Use a long screw (H12) to secure this anchor to the wall.
• Loop the nylon zip tie (H11) through both anchors. Secure it to prevent the unit from tipping.

Important: Each unit must be individually secured to the wall using the provided hardware.

Diagram shows cover caps (H8) being installed, back anchors (H9) attached to the unit and wall, and a zip tie (H11) connecting them. It also illustrates the wall mounting hardware.