IKEA BESTÅ TV Unit Assembly Guide

Important Safety Information ⚠️

WARNING!

Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from furniture tip over. To prevent tip over, this furniture must be used with the wall attachment device(s) provided.

Note: Screws and plugs for the wall are not included. Use screws and plugs suitable for your walls. If you are uncertain, seek professional advice. Read and follow each step of the instructions carefully.

Assembly Steps

Step 1: Attach Feet

Screw 8 cam lock screws into the designated holes on the underside of the bottom panel. The diagram shows the screws being inserted straight.

Step 2: Prepare Vertical Panels

Insert 16 wooden dowels into the pre-drilled holes along the edges of the two side panels and the two internal dividers.

Step 3: Connect Vertical Panels to Bottom

Align the dowels on the side panels and internal dividers with the corresponding holes on the bottom panel. Press down firmly to connect them.

Step 4: Attach Top Panel

Insert 4 cam lock nuts into the large holes on the underside of the top panel. Place the top panel onto the assembled structure, aligning the cam lock screws with the cam lock nuts. Use a screwdriver ? to turn the cam lock nuts clockwise to secure the top panel.

Step 5: Add Corner Reinforcements

Attach the 2 corner pieces to the top and bottom panels using 4 small screws for each piece (total 8 small screws). These provide structural support.

Step 6: Insert Internal Dividers

Slide the remaining internal dividers into their designated positions within the unit.

Step 7: Secure Internal Dividers

Insert cam lock screws into the pre-drilled holes on the internal dividers. Then, insert cam lock nuts into the corresponding holes on the adjacent panels and turn them clockwise with a screwdriver ? to secure the dividers.

Step 8: Install Back Panels

Slide the thin back panels into the grooves along the back edges of the assembled unit. Ensure they are seated correctly.

Step 9: Attach Top Decorative Panel

Place the long top decorative panel onto the unit. Secure it using the provided connectors (likely cam locks or screws).

Step 10: Reinforce Main Structure

Insert 4 cam lock screws into specific points on the unit and secure them with cam lock nuts. This reinforces the overall structure.

Step 11: Attach Top Edge Strips

Slide the decorative edge strips onto the top front edges of the unit.

Step 12: Attach Bottom Edge Strips

Slide the decorative edge strips onto the bottom front edges of the unit.

Step 13: Install Shelf Supports

Insert 12 shelf supports (small metal pins) into the pre-drilled holes on the inside surfaces of the unit at your desired shelf heights.

Step 14: Cable Management

Route any necessary cables (e.g., for electronics) through the designated openings or channels at the back of the unit.

Step 15: Secure Cables

Use the provided clips or ties to secure the cables neatly at the back of the unit, preventing them from dangling.

Step 16: Level the Unit

Adjust the feet by turning them to ensure the unit is level on your floor. This is important for stability.

Step 17: Level the Unit (Continued)

Continue adjusting the feet as needed to achieve a stable and level unit.

Step 18: Secure Unit to Wall ?

Crucial Step for Safety:

Attach the provided wall brackets to the top rear of the unit using screws. Then, mark the wall, drill holes (using appropriate wall plugs and screws for your wall type), and securely fasten the unit to the wall. This prevents tip-over.

Step 19: Insert Shelves

Place the shelves onto the installed shelf supports at your desired heights.