Jonti-Craft KYDZ Suite Panels User manual

OWNER’S GUIDE
Please read entire booklet before assembling KYDZ Suite®products.
Keep this booklet for future reference and add-ons.
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The KYDZ Suite line of products and all Jonti-Craft products are
intended for use in caring for children of immature judgement; adult
supervision is required at all times!
The KYDZ Suite line of products and all Jonti-Craft products are
intended for use in caring for children of immature judgement; adult
supervision is required at all times!

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THE ESSENTIALS OF KYDZ SUITE
Congratulations on your purchase of the KYDZ Suite products! KYDZ Suite allows you to get creative with your
space and you will find it’s great for defining and building kid-friendly spaces for playing, learning, and more.
With an easy-to-use Tab Mounting Template and Hub Connector Tabs, KYDZ Suite easily connects to most
Jonti-Craft products, letting you make the most of what you already have. KYDZ Suite is also GREENGUARD
Gold Certified which means you can breathe easy knowing that these products contribute to healthier indoor
air quality. This booklet is designed to assist you with properly and safely setting up your KYDZ Suite area and
ensuring that you enjoy it for years to come.
The Essentials of KYDZ Suite Page 3 - 7
Assembling Hubs Page 8
Assembling Panels to Hubs Page 9
Installing Hub Connector Tabs Page 10
Connecting Items to Jonti-Craft Units Page 11
Installing Wall Mounts Page 12
Installing Immobilizer Blocks Page 13
Adjusting Accordion Panels Page 14
Assembling Filler Plates Page 15
Assembling Upper Deck Dividers Page 16 - 17
Warranty, Cleaning, and Maintenance Page 18

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THE ESSENTIALS OF KYDZ SUITE
Never connect more than two KYDZ
Suite Panels in a straight line without
using KYDZ Suite Stabilizer Wings
or without being connected to a
stationary Jonti-Craft furniture item.
If Jonti-Craft furniture items or Stabilizer
Wings are not used, KYDZ Suite and
Jonti-Craft furniture items can be assembled
at 45˚ or 90˚ angles.
To ensure your set-up is stable, Stabilizer Wings and/or Jonti-Craft
furniture items should be added when using KYDZ Suite to divide a
room. Always place KYDZ Suite Stabilizer Wings (sold in pairs) at 180˚
compliments, perpendicular to a Panel.
The KYDZ Suite line of products and all Jonti-Craft products are intended for use in caring for
children of immature judgement; adult supervision is required at all times!
The KYDZ Suite line of products and all Jonti-Craft products are intended for use in caring for
children of immature judgement; adult supervision is required at all times!
Stabilizer Wings
Stabilizer
Wings
45˚ 90˚
KYDZ Suite Panels
Jonti-Craft furniture item

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THE ESSENTIALS OF KYDZ SUITE
KYDZ Suite Panels must always be connected at the ends, either to another Panel, a wall (via the
KYDZ Suite Wall Adapter), a stationary Jonti-Craft furniture item or a pair of KYDZ Suite Stabilizer
Wings.
The KYDZ Suite Immobilizer Blocks (set of 4) must be used to prevent Jonti-Craft mobile furniture
items from moving before attaching the KYDZ Suite Panels to the units. They should be placed next
to the wheels on the front and back of the unit.
Immobilizer
Block
Immobilizer
Blocks
Stabilizer Wing
Wall Connector

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Use KYDZ Suite Cascade Panels to connect from S-Height to A-Height, or A-Height to E-Height, or
E-Height to T-Height items. Do not attempt to connect different height items together without the use of
a Cascade Panel.
A-Height
Panel
S-Height
Panel
E to A-Height
Cascade Panel
A to S-Height
Cascade Panel
T to E-Height Cascade Panel E to A-Height Cascade Panel A to S-Height Cascade Panel
T to E-Height
Cascade Panel
E-Height
Panel
T-Height
Panel

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KYDZ Suite Welcome Gates and Welcome Arches must either be connected to KYDZ Suite Panels at
an angle other than 180˚ (straight line) or be connected to a stationary Jonti-Craft furniture item. They
can also be supported via a pair of KYDZ Suite Stabilizer Wings on each end. The Welcome Gates and
Welcome Arches should be placed on a flat surface with the handle facing outwards, away from the
space children primarily occupy.
The KYDZ Suite Welcome Gate with Tall Arch
(1553JC) and the KYDZ Suite Welcome Arch – Tall
(1554JC) can be connected to S-Height, E-Height,
or A-Height options. Where possible, the preferred
connection is A-Height options (A-Height KYDZ Suite
Panels, E to A-Height KYDZ Suite Cascade Panels, or
35½” high or taller stationary Jonti-Craft furniture).
The KYDZ Suite Welcome Gate (1550JC)
and KYDZ Suite Welcome Arch – Short
(1552JC) can only be connected to E-Height
options (KYDZ Suite E-Height Hubs, KYDZ
Suite E-Height Panels, and 29½” high or
taller stationary Jonti-Craft furniture). The
KYDZ Suite Welcome Arch - Mini can only be
connected to T-Height Options (KYDZ Suite
T-Height Hubs, KYDZ Suite T-Height Panels,
and 24½” high or taller stationary Jonti-Craft
furniture).
E-Height
Panel
E-Height
Panel
Welcome
Gate
Welcome
Arch - Short
• 1554JC Welcome Arch - Tall
• 1553JC Welcome Gate with Tall Arch
• 1550JC Welcome Gate
• 1552JC Welcome Arch - Short
1555JC Welcome Arch - Mini
E-Height
Panels
T-Height
Panel
E-Height Panel
A-Height Panel
S-Height Panel

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When placing KYDZ Suite Panels above an item like a storage unit, (i.e., Upper Deck Divider) always
use specifically assigned kits and follow assembly instructions. In these cases, the bottom unit or Panel
must be secured at both sides by using KYDZ Suite Stabilizer Wings, 15” or 18” deep stationary Jonti-
Craft furniture items, or connected to a structural wall. Go to page 16 for Upper Deck Divider assembly
instructions.
KYDZ Suite Panels are the same length as
most Jonti-Craft units, so they can easily be
interchanged with one another.
KYDZ Suite products are intended for indoor
use only.
Upper Deck Divider

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ASSEMBLING HUBS
To remove the connector
block, first unscrew the top
cap by twisting counter
clockwise with your hand.
Once loose, simply pull off
connector block.
To lock Hub, replace
connector block. Then
retighten top cap by
twisting clockwise with
your hand.
The Hub is now
ready to use.
Top Cap
Top
Connector
Block
Post
Bottom
Connector
Block

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ASSEMBLING PANELS TO HUBS
5. Your Panels should look similar to this
after they have been connected with the
Hub. NOTE: a Hub can be attached to
more than two items at a time (i.e., two
Panels and two Stabilizer Wings).
1. Unscrew the top cap of
the KYDZ Suite Hub
and remove plastic
connector block and
set aside.
2. Slide the Hub Connector Tab
on the bottom of the first
Panel into a groove in the
bottom connector block.
3. Slide the Hub Connector
Tab on the second Panel
into a groove in the bottom
connector block at desired
angle.
Top Cap
Hub Connector
Tab
Connector
Block
Bottom Connector
Block
4. Replace the top connector block by aligning the
Hub Connector Tabs on the two Panels with the
grooves and the post with the connector block
Screw in the top cap until tight.
Top Cap
Top Connector
Block

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INSTALLING HUB CONNECTOR TABS
1. To apply Hub Connector Tabs to a Jonti-Craft furniture
item, first place the Tab Mounting Template included in
your starter kit on the side of the unit as shown. Depending
on where the tabs are to be placed, align the edge of the
template with the front or rear edge of the furniture item.
Mark the holes for the appropriate height Hub Connector
Tabs needed. Remove the template and set aside.
3. Attach the Hub Connector Tabs by inserting two
#6 – ¾” flat head screws (supplied) through the
holes in each tab and into the drilled holes of
the Jonti-Craft furniture item. Tighten using a
medium Phillips head screw driver.
4. Repeat steps to add Hub
Connector Tabs to opposite
sides or to other units.
2. Drill holes using the 1
/16” drill bit
from the starter kit. NOTE: Drill no
deeper than the red of the drill bit.
(½” deep).
Tab Mounting
Template
Hub Connector Tab

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CONNECTING ITEMS TO JONTI-CRAFT UNITS
To connect a KYDZ Suite item to a Jonti-Craft
furniture item, first follow the instructions on
page 10 while using the included Tab Mounting
Template. Once the Hub Connector Tabs are in
place, slide the unit into a groove in the bottom
connector block.
Next, place the top connector block into place
and screw the top cap into the post.
Slide the Hub Connector Tab on the Panel into
a groove in the bottom connector block at
desired angle.
Top Cap
Top Connector Block
Hub Connector Tab
Hub Connector Tab
Bottom Connector Block

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INSTALLING WALL MOUNTS
1. First unscrew the top cap of
the Hub and remove the top
connector block. Next, insert the
Wall Connector into a groove in
the bottom connector block with
the Hub Connector Tab.
2. Next, replace the top
connector block and
screw in the top cap.
3. Find a stud in the wall.
NOTE: Wall Connector MUST
be attached to a wall stud.
4. Screw in the two supplied #8 – 2½” screws through the holes in the
Wall Connector and into the wall. Be sure the screws are securely
into the stud. Your Wall Connector is now securely in place.
*NOTE: If the wall has a base
trim, a customer-supplied
spacer (which is the same
thickness as the base trim)
must be placed between the
wall and the wall connector
(above the base trim.) Longer
screws may be needed
depending on the thickness
of the spacer.
Top Cap
Wall
Connector
Hub Connector
Tab
Bottom
Connector
Block
Top Connector
Block

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INSTALLING IMMOBILIZER BLOCKS
Installing Immobilizer Blocks allows you to convert a mobile Jonti-Craft furniture item to a stationary unit.
To insert Immobilizer Blocks under a mobile Jonti-Craft furniture item, slide one block under the base rail
in each corner of the storage unit. The unit may need to be lifted slightly. The kickplate or bottom rail of
the unit should rest in the groove of the Immobilizer Block.
Immobilizer blocks should be placed no more than 2” from the sides of the unit.
< 2”
Immobilizer Block
Immobilizer
Block
Immobilizer Block Immobilizer Block

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ADJUSTING ACCORDION PANELS
To adjust the Accordion Panel, when
standing looking at the knob side
of the Panel, loosen the knobs by
turning them counter clockwise.
NOTE: Do NOT fully remove knob,
loosen just enough to slide Panels
(about 1½ full rotations).
Slide Accordion Panel to desired
length. Tighten knobs to lock
Panel into place by turning knobs
clockwise (about 1½ full rotations).
Follow instructions on page 9 to
attach an Accordion Panel to other
KYDZ Suite items and page 11 to
attach to Jonti-Craft furniture items.
CAUTION: To prevent children from
playing with the knobs, face side
of Panel with knobs outward, away
from the space children primarily
occupy.

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ASSEMBLING FILLER PLATES
If installing a Filler Plate, remove the top
caps of the Hubs.
Place the Filler Plate over the top
connector blocks. Reinsert the top caps
and tighten.
There should no longer be a space
between your Jonti-Craft units.
Top Cap
Top Cap
Top Cap
Top Cap
Filler Plate

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ASSEMBLING UPPER DECK DIVIDERS
1. First attach Hub Connector Tabs
to rear of the Jonti-Craft furniture
item on both sides by following
directions on page 10. Then attach
Hub (without top cap and top
connector block) to the mounted
Hub Connector Tabs at the rear of
the unit. Repeat for other side.
3. Now place the top connector block
into place.
2. Next insert a Stabilizer Wing into
a groove in the bottom connector
block of each of the Hubs.
Top
Connector
Block
Bottom
Connector
Block
Stabilizer Wing
Hub

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ASSEMBLING UPPER DECK DIVIDERS
4. Screw in the provided threaded rod so 1½”
sticks out of the top connector block. Place
the bottom connector block over the threaded
rod and screw on the wood dowel until tight.
Repeat for other side.
6. Place the top connector blocks over the Hub
Connector Tabs on the Panel and screw in the
top cap from the Hubs.
7. Your Upper Deck Divider is now ready for
use.
5. Next, connect the Panel by aligning the Hub
Connector Tabs and the connector blocks.
Panel should rest on top of the storage unit.
Threaded Rod
Top Cap
Top Connector
Block
Top Connector
Block
Bottom
Connector Block
Wood Dowel

WARRANTY
CLEANING + MAINTENANCE
Jonti-Craft, Inc.
171 Hwy 68
P.O. Box 30
Wabasso, MN 56293
507.342.5169 (phone)
800.543.4149 (toll free)
507.342.5617 (fax)
[e-mail]
KYDZ Suite products feature Jonti-Craft’s Lifetime warranty. KYDZ Suite items are covered
from material defect and quality of workmanship, absent any misuse, abuse or normal wear and
tear. Any modification to the original KYDZ Suite product, any use not compliant with published
KYDZ Suite guidelines or connecting KYDZ Suite products to non-Jonti-Craft brand products
voids this warranty. For full and detailed warranty information or to submit a warranty claim,
please contact Jonti-Craft at 507.342.5169.
• Maple (nished) – Use a furniture cleaner, such
as Endust®, and wipe with a soft, clean cloth.
• Plywood (nished) – Use a furniture cleaner,
such as Endust®, and wipe with a soft, clean
cloth.
• Write-n-Wipe – Use glass cleaner and a soft,
clean cloth. For unintentional permanent marks,
use a soft cloth dampened with isopropyl
alcohol.
• Magnetic Write-n-Wipe – Wipe with a light,
damp, clean cloth.
• Mirror – Use a mild dish washing detergent and
water on a soft, clean cloth. Do not use glass
cleaner.
• See-Thru – Use a mild dish washing detergent
and water on a soft, clean cloth. Do not use
glass cleaner.
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