KALLAX Shelving Unit Assembly Instructions
This document provides assembly instructions for the KALLAX shelving unit by IKEA. Please read and follow all instructions carefully to ensure safe and correct assembly.
Important Safety Information
WARNING! Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from furniture tip over. To prevent tip over, this furniture must be used with the wall attachment device(s) provided. Screw(s) and plug(s) for the wall are not included. Use screw(s) and plug(s) suitable for your walls. If you are uncertain, seek professional advice.
The following warnings are provided in multiple languages:
- English: WARNING!
- German: ACHTUNG!
- French: ATTENTION!
- Dutch: WAARSCHUWING
- Danish: ADVARSEL!
- Icelandic: VARÚÐ!
- Norwegian: ADVARSEL!
- Finnish: VAROITUS!
- Swedish: VARNING!
- Czech: UPOZORNĚNÍ!
- Spanish: ¡ADVERTENCIA!
- Italian: AVVERTENZA!
- Hungarian: FIGYELMEZTETÉS
- Polish: OSTRZEŻENIE!
- Estonian: HOIATUS!
- Latvian: BRĪDINĀJUMS!
- Lithuanian: ĮSPĖJIMAS!
- Portuguese: AVISO!
- Romanian: AVERTISMENT!
- Slovak: UPOZORNENIE
- Bulgarian: ВНИМАНИЕ!
- Croatian: UPOZORENJE
- Greek: ΠΡΟΕΙΔΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ!
- Russian: ВНИМАНИЕ!
- Turkish: UYARI!
- Ukrainian: УВАГА!
- Serbian: UPOZORENJE! OPASNOST OD PREVRTANJA!
- Korean: 주의!
- Japanese: 警告!
- Indonesian: PERINGATAN!
- Malay: AMARAN!
- Arabic: تحذير
- Thai: คำเตือน!
- Vietnamese: CẢNH BÁO!
Tools Required
The following tools are recommended for assembly:
- Screwdriver (Phillips head)
- Hammer
- Level
- Pencil
Parts List
The following parts are included in the package:
- 8x Dowel (Part #104321, #104322)
- 14x Screw (Part #101339)
- 1x Allen key (Part #100092)
- 2x Wall bracket (Part #115753)
- 2x Wall bracket screw (Part #100372)
- 2x Wall plug (Part #115754, #118673, #118225, #119509)
- 4x Screw for wall bracket (Part #103693)
- 1x Set of cover caps (Part #109142)
Assembly Steps
- Attach the side panels to the top and bottom panels using the provided dowels and screws. Ensure the panels are aligned correctly.
- Insert the shelf panels into the designated slots.
- Secure the shelf panels with screws.
- Repeat for all shelf panels.
- Attach the back panel.
- Attach the wall mounting hardware to the unit.
- Position the unit against the wall and mark the drilling points for the wall anchors.
- Drill holes and insert wall plugs if necessary.
- Secure the unit to the wall using the provided wall attachment devices and appropriate screws for your wall type.
- Place the cover caps on the visible screw heads.
Step 1: Insert dowels (8x) into the pre-drilled holes on the side panels. Use the Allen key (1x) to attach the side panels to the top and bottom panels. Ensure the panels are flush.
Step 2: Insert the shelf panels into the grooves of the side panels. Use a hammer to gently tap the shelf panels into place, ensuring they are fully seated.
Step 3: Secure the shelf panels by inserting screws (4x) through the pre-drilled holes on the side panels into the shelf panels. Use a hammer to tap the screws in.
Step 4: Insert screws (2x) through the pre-drilled holes on the side panels into the shelf panels.
Step 5: Slide the back panel into the grooves on the back of the unit.
Step 6: Secure the back panel by inserting screws (6x) through the pre-drilled holes on the back panel into the side and shelf panels. Use a hammer to tap the screws in.
Step 7: Slide the remaining shelf panel into place.
Step 8: Attach the wall mounting bracket to the back of the unit using screws (6x) and the Allen key (1x). Ensure the bracket is oriented correctly.
Step 9: Attach the wall bracket to the wall using screws (2x) and wall plugs (2x). Ensure the bracket is level.
Step 10: Align the unit with the wall bracket and secure it using screws (2x).
Step 11: Insert screws (2x) into the designated holes on the back of the unit.
Step 12: Attach the wall mounting hardware to the unit using screws (2x).
Step 13: Align the unit with the wall and secure it using the wall attachment devices. Use a level to ensure the unit is straight.
Final Check
Ensure all screws are tightened and the unit is securely attached to the wall. The KALLAX shelving unit is now ready for use.