IKEA IVAR Storage System Assembly Guide

Important Safety Information

⚠ WARNING!

Furniture tipping over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. To prevent furniture from tipping over, this furniture must be permanently fixed to the wall using the enclosed fixing device(s).

Wall screws and plugs are not included. Use screws and plugs suitable for your walls. If you are unsure, seek professional advice. Read and follow each step of the instructions carefully.

Tools Required

• Phillips screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Spirit level

Illustration: Tools required include a Phillips screwdriver, a flathead screwdriver, and a spirit level.

Illustration: Assembly should be performed on a soft surface like a carpet. Avoid placing furniture on surfaces with sharp edges.

Illustration: A person is shown assembling the unit, referencing IKEA instructions and parts.

Parts List

Assembly Instructions

Cabinet Assembly

Step 1: Insert 8 dowels (101350) into the pre-drilled holes on the side panels.

Step 2: Connect the side panels to the base and top panels using the dowels. Ensure correct orientation, avoiding incorrect connections as shown in the diagram (crossed-out symbol).

Step 3: Attach the back panel. Secure the unit by inserting screws (e.g., 100214) through the back into the frame, using the Allen key (100049).

Step 4: Slide the bottom panel into the grooves.

Step 5: Slide the top panel into the grooves.

Step 6: Attach the sliding door mechanisms (194963) to the top and bottom of the cabinet frame.

Wall Mounting Configurations

Illustration: Shows three wall-mounted configurations: a single cabinet, two cabinets stacked vertically, and a cabinet mounted on a shelving unit.

General Warning: Ensure the unit is securely anchored to the wall to prevent tipping. Use appropriate wall fixings for your wall type.

Configuration 1 (Single Cabinet): Attach brackets (e.g., 101827) to the top of the cabinet using screws (e.g., 109535). Then, secure the cabinet to the wall using appropriate wall fixings and screws (e.g., 108458, 102646).

Configuration 2 (Stacked Cabinets): Assemble two cabinets as described above. Mount the top cabinet onto the bottom cabinet, then secure both to the wall.

Configuration 3 (Cabinet on Shelving Unit): Mount the shelving unit first, then attach the cabinet to the shelving unit and secure to the wall.

Freestanding Shelving Unit Assembly

Step 1: Assemble the side frames of the shelving unit.

Step 2: Attach cross braces or supports using screws (e.g., 109560).

Step 3: Insert shelves into the frame.

Step 4: Attach brackets (e.g., 10095544) to the unit.

Step 5: Secure the unit to the wall using appropriate fixings and screws (e.g., 100400).

Tall Shelving Unit with Cabinets

Step 1: Assemble the tall shelving unit frame, inserting dowels (101532).

Step 2: Insert shelves into the frame.

Step 3: Attach brackets (e.g., 108458, 102646) to the unit and secure to the wall using screws (e.g., 108458, 102646).

Sliding Door Installation

Step 7: Attach sliding door mechanisms (194963) to the bottom of the cabinet base.

Step 8: Attach sliding door mechanisms (194964) to the top of the cabinet frame.

Step 1 (Page 21): Insert the sliding doors into the top tracks of the mechanisms.

Step 2 (Page 22): Secure the doors by engaging the locking mechanism on the top runners. You will hear a '[Click!]'.

Step 3 (Page 22): Insert the sliding doors into the bottom tracks of the mechanisms.

Step 4 (Page 23): Secure the doors by engaging the locking mechanism on the bottom runners. You will hear a '[Click!]'.

Step 5 (Page 24): Adjust the doors as needed using the adjustment screws on the mechanisms.