BluDot Open Plan Quick start guide

Open Plan Low Bookcase
DESIGNED IN 2020
ASSEMBLY NOTES | REV 02
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With Storage

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8041
An�-�p Bracket
8042
An�-�p Strap
Pt. 1217
Pt. 8054
Pt. 8053
52
4
8
QTY
QTY
QTY
Pt. 1218
4QTY
Pt. 8041
Pt. 1690
Pt. 1695
QTY
QTY
QTY
Pt. 8042
Pt. 9016
Door Hinge Partition Panel Door Panel
2
1
8 1 4
QTY
QTY
QTY QTY QTY
4
8
14
Parts & HardwareParts & Hardware

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Top Panel
Center Panel
Left Side Frame
Bottom Panel
Right Side Frame
1
1
1
1
1
QTY
QTY
QTY
QTY
QTY
Center Front Leg
1QTY
Center Back Leg
Back Panel
1
2
QTY
QTY
Parts & Hardware
Pin holes
Parts & Hardware

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PT. 1695 x 3PT. 9016 x 1
BACK
BACK
Back Labels
Step 01
ATTACH PANELS TO CENTER FRONT LEG.
Assemble this product on a soft clean surface with the
help of another individual.
Attach the top, center, and bottom panels to the center
front leg using the hardware provided. Ensure that the
center front leg is being used and not the center back
leg which has pin holes. See page 2 for reference.
NOTE:Do not fully tighten all bolts until after step 6.

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PT. 1695 x 3PT. 9016 x 1
BACK
BACK
Step 02
ATTACH CENTER BACK LEG.
Attach center back leg using the hardware provided.

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PT. 8053 x 4
BACK
BACK
Step 03
ALIGN BACK PANEL.
Place metal pins in the center back panel
and align with back panel pieces as shown.

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BACK
PT. 8053 x 4PT. 1690 x 8PT. 9016 x 1
Step 04
ATTACH SIDE FRAMES.
Align metal pins in the back panel and attach the side frames
using the hardware provided.

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Step 05
SECURE SIDE FRAMES.
Carefully flip the bookcase to position it on
its back.
Secure side frames in place as shown using
the hardware provided.
PT. 1695 x 4PT. 9016 x 1

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Step 06
ATTACH PARTITION PANEL.
Insert partition panel inside the bookcase
at an angle as shown. Attach the side
frames using the hardware provided.
Tighten bolts that were installed in
previous steps.
PT. 1695 x 4PT. 9016 x 1

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PT. 1217 x 16 Door Hinge x 8
Step 07
INSTALL DOOR HINGES.
Install hinges to the doors as shown using
the hardware provided.

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PT. 1217 x 32
Step 08
INSTALL DOORS.
Install doors as shown using the hardware
provided.

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PT. 1217 x 4
8041
An�-�p Bracket
PT. 8041 x 2
Step 09
ATTACH ANTI-TIP BRACKET TO BOOKCASE.
Brackets must be installed to the back rail of the top
panel. In order to prevent damage, it is recommended
that 3/32” pilot holes be drilled prior to installation.
Note: Ensure that the depth of the pilot hole does not
exceed 1/2”. A deeper pilot hole may be visible on the
opposite side.

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PT. 1218 x 4PT. 8054 x 4
8041
An�-�p Bracket
PT. 8041 x 2
1” lower than
case top
OR
wall
wall
Step 10
ATTACH ANTI-TIP BRACKET TO WALL.
Wall anchors and fasteners are included for installation
into drywall. Please consult your local hardware
professional to determine the hardware best suited for
your wall type.
If the mounting locations are positioned on a stud, the
installation of wall anchors may be skipped. Instead,
drill 7/64” pilot holes in the marked positions and install
anti-tip bracket with provided hardware as shown.
If the mounting locations are not positioned on a stud,
drill 15/64” holes into the marked locations and press
wall anchors into the drilled holes and install anti-tip
bracket with provided hardware as shown.

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8042
An�-�p Strap
PT. 8042 x 2
Step 11
SECURE BOOKCASE.
Install and tighten wall straps prior to using the product.
Adjust glides at bottom of legs to ensure they are level prior
to use.

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2
2
3
3
3
1
1
If door needs adjustment from
TOP TO BOTTOM, Use Screw #3.
If door needs adjustment from
SIDE TO SIDE, Use Screw #1.
If door needs adjustment from
FRONT TO BACK, Use Screw #2.
Hinges work in pairs. If you adjust one
hinge, chances are you will have to adjust
all the hinges.
Step 12
DOOR ADJUSTMENT.

BLU DOT DESIGN & MANUFACTURING, INC. DESIGNED IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Additional Information
CLEAN
Clean with a slightly damp, soft cloth. To remove dirt and fingerprints, use quality cleaners formulated for
wood furniture. Wipe completely dry with a soft cloth in the direction of the wood grain.