BRIMNES
IKEA Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden
Important Safety Information
WARNING!
Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from furniture tip-over. To reduce the risk of furniture tip-over:
- ALWAYS secure this furniture to the wall using tip-over restraints.
- To further reduce the risk of serious injury and death from tip-overs:
- Place heaviest items in the lower drawer.
- Do not set TVs or other heavy objects on top of this product.
- Never let children climb or hang on drawers, doors, or shelves.
- Read and follow each step of the instruction carefully.
Assembly Instructions
Before you begin, ensure you have all parts and tools. Follow each step carefully.
Tools and Hardware Overview (Page 6)
Tools typically required include screwdrivers (Phillips and flathead), a hammer, and a drill. Various screws, dowels, and wall anchors are provided.
Hardware shown includes dowels (e.g., 101345, 118331, 112996), screws (e.g., 155669, 100365, 109049, 100823), cam locks (e.g., 119030, 118224), and wall mounting hardware (e.g., 106989, 109048, 121714).
Step 1-3: Preparing Side Panels and Base (Pages 7-8)
Attach drawer runners (e.g., 158933) to the side panels using screws (e.g., 100365). Ensure correct orientation. Attach base supports (e.g., 153548, 158568) to the side panels using dowels and screws.
Parts used: Drawer runners (3x), side panels, base supports (2x), various screws and dowels.
Step 4-7: Assembling Frame Structure (Pages 11-13)
Attach support brackets (e.g., 106989) to the side panels. Attach vertical posts (e.g., 101345) to the base structure using dowels and screws. Insert dowels into the tops of the vertical posts.
Parts used: Support brackets (2x), vertical posts (various quantities), dowels, screws.
Step 8-9: Attaching Horizontal Panels and Sliding Sides (Page 14)
Insert horizontal panels (shelves or drawer bases) into the frame, securing them with dowels. Slide the main side panels into place, aligning them with the base and top supports.
Parts used: Horizontal panels, side panels, dowels.
Step 10-13: Securing Panels and Back Supports (Pages 15-16)
Secure the side panels using cam locks (e.g., 119030, 118224) and dowels. Attach the top panel to the frame. Attach back panel support brackets (e.g., 155669) to the top and sides.
Parts used: Cam locks, dowels, top panel, back panel support brackets.
Step 14-15: Attaching Back and Bottom Panels (Page 17)
Slide the back panel into the grooves. Secure the bottom panel using screws and dowels.
Parts used: Back panel, bottom panel, screws, dowels.
Step 16-18: Completing the Main Frame (Pages 18-19)
Attach the remaining side panel and secure it. Attach the top support piece using screws.
Parts used: Side panel, top support, screws.
Step 19-20: Attaching Drawer Runners (Page 20)
Attach the corresponding drawer runners to the sides of the drawers. Attach the remaining drawer runners to the inside of the main furniture unit.
Parts used: Drawer runners, screws.
Step 21-23: Assembling Drawer Boxes (Pages 23-24)
Assemble the drawer boxes by connecting the drawer sides to the drawer bases using dowels and screws. Attach the drawer back panels.
Parts used: Drawer sides, drawer bases, drawer back panels, dowels, screws.
Step 24-26: Attaching Drawer Fronts (Pages 25-26)
Attach the drawer fronts to the assembled drawer boxes. Ensure they are correctly aligned before securing with screws or cam locks.
Parts used: Drawer fronts, screws, cam locks.
Step 27-32: Finalizing Drawer Assembly (Pages 26-27)
Complete the drawer assembly by attaching any remaining components, such as drawer handles or internal supports. Ensure all parts are securely fastened.
Parts used: Drawer handles, internal supports, screws.
Step 33-34: Inserting Drawers and Final Safety Check (Page 28)
Carefully insert the assembled drawers into the furniture unit. The final step is a reminder to perform a final check of all connections and to ensure the furniture is securely anchored to the wall to prevent tip-over accidents.
IMPORTANT: Always secure furniture to the wall to prevent tip-over injuries.
Wall Anchoring Instructions (Pages 21-22)
The supplied screws and plugs are designed for most solid (A) and hollow (B) walls. For solid wood (C) walls, use screws without plugs. If you are uncertain about your wall type or the correct installation method, seek professional advice.
Ensure the furniture is placed on a level surface before anchoring.
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