VUKU Storage Unit Assembly Instructions and Safety Information
Brand: IKEA
Important Safety Warnings
⚠️ Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from 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.
(Note: These warnings are provided in multiple languages in the original document.)
Assembly Instructions
Follow these steps carefully to assemble your VUKU unit. Ensure you have all parts before starting.
Parts List
The following parts are included:
- 4x Long rods
- 4x Medium rods
- 1x Short rod
- 4x Short rods
- 2x Type A connectors (circular base with slots)
- 2x Type B connectors (circular base with slots)
- (Note: Specific quantities and types of connectors may vary slightly based on the diagram details.)
Step 1: Prepare Connectors
Diagram shows two types of connectors being assembled. One connector's pin is inserted into the other's socket. This is done twice, creating two pairs of connected connectors.
Visual description: Two connectors are shown being joined together.
Step 2: Assemble First Frame Section
A long rod is inserted into the assembled connector pairs. Arrows show insertion from both sides. A magnified view shows the rod fitting snugly into the connector.
Visual description: A long rod is being connected to two assembled connectors.
Step 3: Assemble Second Frame Section
Four shorter rods are inserted into the assembled connector pairs. Arrows show insertion. A magnified view shows the rod fitting snugly into the connector.
Visual description: Four shorter rods are being attached to the connectors.
Step 4: Attach Frame to Fabric Cover
The assembled frame structure is placed onto the fabric cover of the VUKU unit. Arrows indicate alignment. A close-up shows a hand securing a rod end into a fabric loop using a connector piece (4x indicated).
Visual description: The frame is being fitted into the fabric casing.
Step 5: Integrate Frame into Cover
The frame is being further integrated into the fabric. Arrows show the fabric being pulled over the frame. A magnified view shows a rod being inserted into a connector. A checkmark indicates correct insertion, and a cross indicates incorrect insertion.
Visual description: The frame is being secured within the fabric structure.
Step 6: Continue Frame Assembly
More rods are being connected to the frame structure within the fabric cover. A close-up shows hands connecting two rod pieces together, then joining them. Another close-up shows hands securing a rod end into a fabric loop.
Visual description: Additional rods are being added and connected to form the frame.
Step 7: Further Frame Integration
More rods are being inserted into the frame. Similar to Step 5, it shows correct and incorrect insertion of rods into connectors within the fabric cover.
Visual description: The frame is being completed within the fabric cover.
Step 8: Final Frame Connections
The final rod connections are being made to complete the frame structure inside the fabric cover. Close-ups show hands connecting rod pieces and securing them.
Visual description: The main frame structure is now complete.
Step 9: Final Product Shape
The assembled VUKU unit is shown standing upright, resembling a tall, narrow cabinet or wardrobe. A close-up shows a hand securing a rod end into a fabric loop.
Visual description: The VUKU unit is assembled and standing.
Step 10: Securing Fabric
The fabric cover is being tightened or secured around the frame, possibly with elastic or ties. Arrows indicate the direction of attachment. The main diagram shows the unit in its final form.
Visual description: The fabric cover is being finalized and secured.
Step 11: Wall Mounting Preparation
The top of the unit shows attachment points for wall mounting. A close-up shows a screw or fastener being inserted into a bracket, indicating the final step is wall attachment.
Visual description: The unit is ready for wall mounting.