IKEA JÄTTESTA Shelving Unit Assembly Instructions
Brand: IKEA
Product Overview
This document provides assembly instructions for the IKEA JÄTTESTA shelving unit. The unit features a simple, open design with three shelves supported by vertical frames.
Visual representation of the assembled JÄTTESTA shelving unit.
Tools Required
- Screwdriver ?
- Spirit Level ?
Diagram showing a person holding a screwdriver and a spirit level.
Parts List
Ensure all parts are present before assembly. Part numbers are listed as per page 3 of the original document.
- 4x Long Screw (Part No: 10047135)
- 8x Dowel (Part No: 101345)
- 4x Cam Lock Screw (Part No: 100219)
- 12x Cam Lock (Part No: 100214)
- 4x Short Screw (Part No: 10092452)
- 4x Cam Lock Housing (Part No: 10090170)
- 1x Allen Key (Part No: 190094)
- 1x Long Bolt (Part No: 100092)
- 1x Wall Anchor Strap (Part No: 105867)
- 1x Wall Plug (Part No: 10071733)
- 1x Wall Screw (Part No: 10092571)
- 4x Long Bolt (Part No: 10042581)
- 4x Nut/Collar (Part No: 10003068)
Diagram showing all included hardware and tools with their respective quantities and part numbers.
Assembly Steps
Step 1
Attach the two base panels to the lower part of the side frames. Use 4x Long Screws (10047135).
Visual: Two base panels are laid flat, and side frames are positioned vertically. Screws are inserted through pre-drilled holes in the side frames into the base panels.
Step 2
Connect the middle shelf support panel to the side frames. Insert 4x Dowels (101345) into the middle shelf support panel. Insert 4x Cam Lock Screws (100219) into the side frames. Align the middle shelf support panel with the dowels and screws, then insert 4x Cam Locks (100214) into the panel and turn them to secure.
Visual: A middle panel is being attached between the two side frames. Dowels and cam lock screws are shown being inserted, followed by cam locks being tightened.
Step 3
Attach the second side frame to the middle shelf support panel. Insert 2x Dowels (101345) into the middle shelf support panel. Insert 2x Cam Lock Screws (100219) into the second side frame. Align and secure with 2x Cam Locks (100214).
Visual: The second side frame is being attached to the partially assembled structure. Dowels, cam lock screws, and cam locks are used.
Step 4
Attach the bottom shelf support panel to the side frames. Insert 2x Dowels (101345) into the bottom shelf support panel. Insert 2x Cam Lock Screws (100219) into the side frames. Align and secure with 2x Cam Locks (100214).
Visual: The bottom support panel is being attached between the side frames, similar to step 3.
Step 5
Insert the bottom shelf. Use 4x Dowels (101345) to position the shelf.
Visual: The bottom shelf is being slid into place, resting on dowels.
Step 6
Insert the middle shelf. Use 2x Dowels (101345) to position the shelf. Insert 2x Cam Lock Screws (100219) into the side frames. Align and secure with 2x Cam Locks (100214).
Visual: The middle shelf is being inserted and secured with dowels, cam lock screws, and cam locks.
Step 7
Insert the top shelf. Use 2x Dowels (101345) to position the shelf. Insert 2x Cam Lock Screws (100219) into the side frames. Align and secure with 2x Cam Locks (100214).
Visual: The top shelf is being inserted and secured.
Step 8
Carefully rotate the assembled unit to its upright position.
Visual: An arrow indicates rotating the unit from a horizontal to a vertical orientation.
Step 9
Attach the back support rails. Use 6x Short Screws (10092452) and 6x Cam Lock Housings (10090170). Use the Allen Key (190094) to tighten.
Visual: Back support rails are being attached to the rear of the unit. Screws and housings are shown being used.
Step 10
Place the top panel onto the unit.
Visual: The top panel is shown being placed on the upper frame.
Step 11
Secure the top panel. Use 6x Short Screws (10092452) and 6x Cam Lock Housings (10090170). Use the Allen Key (190094) to tighten.
Visual: The top panel is being secured from underneath using screws and housings.
Step 12
Secure the main frame structure. Use 4x Long Bolts (10042581) and 4x Nuts/Collars (10003068).
Visual: Bolts and nuts are being used to reinforce the main vertical structure of the unit.
Step 13: Wall Mounting
For safety, it is crucial to secure the shelving unit to the wall using the provided anti-tip hardware. Attach the Wall Anchor Strap (105867) to the unit. Then, secure the other end to the wall using the Wall Plug (10071733) and Wall Screw (10092571). Adjust the strap for proper tension and alignment.
Visual: The unit is shown against a wall. A strap is attached to the top rear of the unit and then to the wall. Diagrams show adjusting the strap and ensuring it is level.
