TONSTAD Storage Cabinet Assembly Instructions
Safety Warnings
⚠️ WARNING: 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.
Parts and Hardware
The following parts and hardware are included for assembly:
- Part Number 10127303 (Cam Lock Housing): 6x
- Part Number 10048881 (Screw): 24x
- Part Number 118331 (Bolt/Screw): 6x
- Part Number 10096669 (Dowel/Pin): 24x
- Part Number 101350 (Dowel/Pin): 23x
- Part Number 113434 (Cam Lock Housing): 6x
- Part Number 120076 (Cam Lock): 24x
- Part Number 151705 (Drawer Runner Bracket): 8x
- Part Number 151706 (Drawer Runner Bracket): 8x
- Part Number 102553 (Bracket): 4x
- Part Number 159991 (Screw): 5x
- Part Number 153549 (Support Bar): 1x
- Part Number 10083447 / 10091526 (Cam Lock System): 6x
- Part Number 106603 (Screw): 6x
- Part Number 190459 (Wrench): 1x
- Part Number 106989 (Wall mounting bracket): 2x
- Part Number 109567 (Screw for wall mount bracket): 2x
- Part Number 100823 (Washer/Screw for wall mount bracket): 4x
- Part Number 109049 (Screw for wall mount bracket): 2x
Tools required (not included): Screwdrivers (Phillips and flathead), pencil, hammer, drill, drill bits (Ø 8 mm (5/16") and Ø 3 mm (1/8")).
Assembly Steps
Step 1: Prepare Base Panels
Take two base panels (likely the bottom and lower back panels). Insert 6x Part 10127303 (cam lock housings) into the pre-drilled holes on each panel. Secure them using 6x Part 10048881 (screws) per panel. Ensure the housings are oriented correctly.
? Screwing Part 10127303 into the base panels with Part 10048881.
Step 2: Attach Wall Mounting Brackets
On the back of the main cabinet side panels, attach the wall mounting brackets (Part 106989) using 2x Part 109049 (screws) and 2x Part 100823 (washers/screws) per bracket. Ensure they are securely fastened.
? Attaching wall mounting brackets (106989) to side panels with screws (109049, 100823).
Step 3: Connect First Side Panel to Base
Take one main side panel and align its bottom edge with the prepared base panel from Step 1. Insert the cam locks (Part 120076) into the corresponding holes on the side panel and rotate them to engage with the housings (Part 10127303) on the base panel, securing the connection.
↪️ Connecting side panel to base panel using cam locks (120076) and housings (10127303).
Step 4: Connect Second Side Panel to Base
Repeat Step 3 for the second main side panel, connecting it to the other side of the base panel using cam locks (Part 120076) and housings (Part 10127303).
↪️ Connecting the second side panel to the base panel.
Step 5: Attach Internal Dividers to Side Panels
Take the internal divider panels. Align them with the pre-drilled holes on the inside of the side panels. Insert dowels (Part 10096669) and secure with cam lock housings (Part 113434) and cam locks (Part 120076) as indicated.
➡️ Inserting dowels and securing internal dividers to side panels.
Step 6: Attach Remaining Internal Dividers
Continue attaching the remaining internal divider panels to the side panels and previously attached dividers, using dowels and cam lock systems.
➡️ Connecting more internal dividers.
Step 7: Attach Back Panels
Slide the thin back panels into the grooves provided on the rear edges of the side and base panels. Ensure they are fully seated.
➡️ Sliding back panels into grooves.
Step 8: Install Drawer Runners on Cabinet
Attach the drawer runner brackets (Parts 151705 and 151706) to the inside of the cabinet side panels and internal dividers using the provided screws (e.g., Part 10048881 or similar). Pay close attention to the orientation and placement indicated in the diagram.
? Attaching drawer runner brackets to the cabinet interior.
Step 9: Prepare Top Panels
Insert dowels (Part 101350) into the top edges of the side panels and internal dividers. Place the top panels onto the structure, aligning the holes with the dowels.
➡️ Inserting dowels (101350) and preparing top panels.
Step 10: Secure Top Panels
Secure the top panels by inserting cam locks (Part 120076) into the underside of the top panels and rotating them to lock onto the cam lock housings (Part 113434) in the side and divider panels.
↪️ Locking top panels into place.
Step 11: Attach Support Beams
Attach the support beams (Part 153549) to the underside of the top structure using screws (Part 118331).
? Attaching support beams (153549) with screws (118331).
Step 12: Add More Dowels
Insert additional dowels (Part 101350) into designated holes on the structure, preparing for further assembly.
➡️ Inserting dowels (101350).
Step 13: Assemble Cabinet Frame
Continue assembling the main cabinet frame by connecting various panels using the provided hardware, likely involving cam lock systems (e.g., 10083447/10091526).
➡️ Assembling cabinet frame components.
Step 14: Continue Frame Assembly
Further assemble the cabinet frame, ensuring all connections are secure.
➡️ Continuing cabinet frame assembly.
Step 15: Attach Cam Lock Housings
Attach the remaining cam lock housings (Part 113434) to the appropriate panels as shown.
? Attaching cam lock housings (113434).
Step 16: Attach Drawer Runner Brackets
Attach the remaining drawer runner brackets (Parts 151705 and 151706) to the cabinet structure. Ensure correct placement and orientation.
? Attaching more drawer runner brackets.
Step 17: Insert Dowels
Insert dowels (Part 101350) into designated holes on the structure, preparing for further assembly.
➡️ Inserting dowels (101350).
Step 18: Attach Drawer Front Runners
Attach the drawer front runner components (Parts 151705 and 151706) to the drawer front panels using screws (e.g., Part 10048881 or similar). Ensure they are aligned correctly with the drawer front.
? Attaching drawer front runners.
Step 19: Attach Drawer Front Support
Attach the drawer front support piece (Part 153549) to the drawer front assembly using screws (Part 106603).
? Attaching drawer front support (153549) with screws (106603).
Step 20: Attach Drawer Bottom Supports
Secure the drawer bottom supports using screws (Part 159991).
? Securing drawer bottom supports with screws (159991).
Step 21: Adjust Leveling Feet
Screw the leveling feet into the base of the cabinet. These can be adjusted later to ensure the cabinet is stable on uneven floors.
⚙️ Adjusting leveling feet.
Step 22: Attach Drawer Slides to Cabinet
Attach the main drawer slides to the cabinet interior, aligning them with the previously installed brackets. Use screws (e.g., Part 10048881) to secure them.
? Attaching drawer slides to the cabinet.
Step 23: Position Cabinet
Carefully move the assembled cabinet to its final location. Ensure it is positioned correctly before proceeding with wall mounting.
➡️ Moving the cabinet into position.
Step 24: Wall Mounting Instructions
Important: This furniture must be permanently fixed to the wall with the tip-over restraint provided to prevent it from tipping over. Use the supplied screws and plugs for most solid (A) and hollow (B) walls. For solid wood (C), use screws without plugs. If you are uncertain about your wall type or the correct fixings, seek professional advice.
Wall Type A (Solid Wall): Drill a hole with Ø 8 mm (5/16") bit. Insert the plug. Screw the bracket into the plug. The depth should be approximately 70 mm (2 3/4").
Wall Type B (Hollow Wall): Drill a hole with Ø 8 mm (5/16") bit. Insert the plug. Screw the bracket into the plug. The depth should be approximately 30 mm (1 1/4").
Wall Type C (Solid Wood): Drill a pilot hole with Ø 3 mm (1/8") bit. Screw the bracket directly into the wood. The depth should be approximately 30 mm (1 1/4").
?️ Wall mounting guide for different wall types (A, B, C) using appropriate drill sizes and depths.
Step 25: Attach Wall Mount Fixings to Cabinet
Attach the wall mount fixings (Part 109567 and 100823) to the back of the cabinet, aligning with the wall mounting brackets.
? Attaching wall mount fixings to the cabinet.
Step 26: Assemble Drawer Sides
Assemble the sides of the drawer boxes. This involves connecting drawer side panels using dowels and cam lock systems.
➡️ Assembling drawer side panels.
Step 27: Attach Drawer Back Panel
Connect the drawer back panel to the assembled drawer sides.
➡️ Attaching drawer back panel.
Step 28: Attach Drawer Slide Components
Attach the drawer slide components (Part 10096669) to the sides of the drawer boxes using screws (e.g., Part 10048881).
? Attaching drawer slide components to drawer boxes.
Step 29: Attach Drawer Front Runners
Attach the drawer front runner guides (Part 120076) to the drawer front panels using screws.
? Attaching drawer front runner guides.
Step 30: Attach Drawer Front Handle/Mechanism
Attach the drawer front handle mechanism or support (Part 106603) using screws (e.g., Part 10083447/10091526).
? Attaching drawer front handle mechanism.
Step 31: Insert Drawer Slides into Cabinet
Align the drawer slides on the drawer boxes with the corresponding slides inside the cabinet and push the drawers in.
➡️ Inserting drawers into the cabinet.
Step 32: Insert Drawers and Secure
Insert the assembled drawers into the cabinet. You will hear a 'click' when they are properly seated. Ensure the drawer slides are correctly engaged.
✅ Inserting drawers and confirming they click into place.
Step 33: Final Cabinet Configuration
The cabinet is now assembled with its internal structure.
? Assembled cabinet interior.
Step 34: Insert Drawer Fronts
Slide the drawer fronts onto the assembled drawer boxes, aligning them with the runners.
➡️ Attaching drawer fronts to drawer boxes.
Step 35: Secure Drawer Fronts
Secure the drawer fronts to the drawer boxes using the provided mechanism (e.g., cam locks and screws). You will hear a 'click' when they are properly locked.
✅ Securing drawer fronts with a 'click'.
Step 36: Final Drawer Insertion
Insert the fully assembled drawers into the cabinet, ensuring they slide smoothly.
➡️ Final insertion of drawers into the cabinet.
