ALEX Desk
Assembly Instructions
Tools Required
The following tools are typically needed for assembly:
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Flathead screwdriver
- Allen key (often included, part numbers 100001, 106699)
Important: Do not use power drills for assembly as this may damage the components.
Tip: Assemble on a soft surface like a carpet or blanket to prevent scratches.
Parts List
- Long metal leg components (4x) 127101
- Allen key (1x) 100001
- Allen key (1x) 106699
- Hinges (2x) 124639
- Hinges (2x) 122166
- Cam lock dowels (8x) 110853
- Screws (4x) 109534
- Screws (4x) 105021
- Drawer runners/guides (set) (2x) 123603, 112818, 123602
- Screws (8x) 100218
- Dowel pins (4x) 118331
- Screws (6x) 100481
- Wooden dowels (26x) 101345
- Cam locks (6x) 119251
- Cam locks (4x) 103114
- Screws (8x) 110519
Assembly Steps
Step 1
Attach drawer runners (118331) to the inner sides of the desk's side panels using dowel pins (118331) and screws (100481). Ensure correct orientation as shown.
Visual: Two side panels are shown. Drawer runners are being attached to the inside surfaces using dowel pins and screws.
Step 2
Insert wooden dowels (101345) into the pre-drilled holes on the bottom edge of the side panels.
Visual: Close-up of side panels showing wooden dowels being inserted into holes.
Step 3
Insert cam locks (103114) into the corresponding larger holes on the side panels.
Visual: Cam locks being inserted into holes on the side panels.
Step 4
Attach the central back support rail to the side panels. Secure it by rotating the cam locks (103114) onto the cam lock dowels (119251).
Visual: A horizontal rail is being attached between the side panels. A tool is shown rotating cam locks.
Step 5
Attach the main desk top to the side panels using screws (110519).
Visual: The desk top is being placed onto the side panels and secured with screws.
Step 6
Attach the bottom panel to the side panels using screws (100481).
Visual: The bottom panel is being attached to the lower part of the side panels with screws.
Step 7
Attach the drawer support rails to the inner sides of the desk's side panels. Use cam lock dowels (110853) and secure with cam locks.
Visual: Drawer support rails are being attached to the side panels.
Step 8
Repeat Step 7 for the other side of the desk.
Visual: Shows the completed attachment of drawer support rails on both sides.
Step 9
Insert wooden dowels (101345) into the pre-drilled holes on the drawer front panel.
Visual: A drawer front panel with wooden dowels being inserted.
Step 10
Insert cam locks (119251) into the corresponding holes on the drawer side panels.
Visual: Drawer side panels with cam locks being inserted.
Step 11
Attach the drawer side panels to the drawer front panel. Secure by rotating the cam locks (119251) onto the dowels (101345).
Visual: Drawer side panels are being attached to the drawer front. Cam locks are tightened.
Step 12
Attach the drawer back panel to the drawer side panels, securing with cam locks (119251).
Visual: Drawer back panel being attached to the assembled drawer sides. Cam locks are tightened.
Step 13
Insert wooden dowels (101345) into the pre-drilled holes on the drawer side panels.
Visual: Wooden dowels being inserted into drawer side panels.
Step 14
Insert wooden dowels (101345) into the pre-drilled holes on the other drawer side panels.
Visual: Wooden dowels being inserted into the remaining drawer side panels.
Step 15
Insert cam locks (119251) into the corresponding holes on the drawer side panels.
Visual: Cam locks being inserted into drawer side panels.
Step 16
Slide the drawer bottom panel into the grooves of the assembled drawer box.
Visual: Drawer bottom panel being slid into place within the drawer frame.
Step 17
Attach the main desk top to the assembled frame. Secure it from underneath using screws (100218) and the Allen key (100001).
Visual: The desk top is being placed on the frame. Screws are inserted from below into the top.
Step 18
Assemble the desk legs (127101) by attaching them to the underside of the desk frame. Use screws (110519) and cam lock dowels (110853).
Visual: Desk frame is shown. Metal leg components are being attached to the corners using screws and cam lock dowels.
Step 19
Attach the horizontal crossbars to the desk legs for stability, using screws (100218).
Visual: Crossbars are being attached between the desk legs.
Step 20
Continue attaching crossbars to the desk legs as shown to complete the frame structure.
Visual: Further attachment of crossbars to the desk legs.
Step 21
Carefully place the assembled drawer unit onto the desk frame. Align the mounting points.
Visual: The drawer unit is being lowered onto the desk frame.
Step 22
Secure the drawer unit to the desk frame from underneath using screws (100218).
Visual: Screws are being inserted from below to attach the drawer unit to the frame.
Step 23
Insert the drawer stops (part of the runner assembly 123603, 112818, 123602) into the designated holes on the drawer runners.
Visual: Small plastic pieces are being pushed into holes on the drawer runners.
Step 24
Insert wooden dowels (101345) into the pre-drilled holes on the drawer front panels.
Visual: Wooden dowels being inserted into drawer front panels.
Step 25
Attach the drawer fronts to the assembled drawer boxes. Align the dowels and secure with screws (109534).
Visual: Drawer fronts are being attached to the drawer boxes. Screws are used for attachment.
Step 26
Attach the hinges (124639, 122166) to the drawer fronts using screws (109534). Then, attach the other side of the hinges to the desk body.
Visual: Hinges are being screwed onto drawer fronts, then attached to the desk body.
Step 27
Mount the drawers into the desk by aligning the hinges with the mounting points. Push until they click into place.
Visual: Drawers are being inserted into the desk. A hand is shown pushing a drawer until it clicks.
Step 28
Insert the assembled drawers into the desk. Secure them in place using screws (105021) through the designated holes on the drawer sides into the runners.
Visual: Screws are being inserted into the sides of the drawers to secure them to the runners.
