Midwest Manufacturing DAKOTA CLOSET 290-5609 User manual

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DAKOTA CLOSET SKU #290-5609
Baskets and accessories not included

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Start by marking the wood studs in the location your kit will be
installed. Using the stud finder, pencil and tape measure, find
and mark the wall studs 84” from the floor. Mark any additional
holes needed to install the hang rail included in the kit. Your
closet needs to be centered on the 38” hang rail.
Step 1 Step 2
TOOLS NEEDED:
-Pencil -Tape Measure -Phillips Head Screwdriver -Stud Finder -Level -Electric Drill
Using the fastener pack attach the hang rail, with the lip facing
upwards, to wooden studs with the 2-1/2” wood screws. Use the
level for proper installation. A minimum of 6 fasteners (minimum
of 3 fastened into studs) should be used to fasten the hang rail
into the wall.
Important:
If ends of the hang rail are more than
4” away from stud, use toggle bolt to
safely secure hang rail to wall.

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Step 4Step 3
Using a screwdriver, turn the screw at the back of the wall mount
bracket to fully extend the hook arm.
The wall mount bracket pack contains a left and right bracket.
Install one bracket onto the center uprights in the *locations
shown below. Use the holes at the top of the uprights as shown
below right. The brackets will be concealed on the inside of
the finished project. The remainder of the uprights will be floor
standing.
**
Tip: Included with the wall mount bracket pack are
two cover caps to conceal the bracket hardware.
Set these cover caps aside until the assembly is
completed.

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Step 5 Step 6
Using a screwdriver, install the cam dowels from the cam lock
pack into all of the uprights. Use the notes below for location of
the cam lock locations counting holes from the bottom. All shelves
are adjustable and can be moved if desired.
Lift and hang the uprights onto the hang rail. The uprights must
hook into the lower rail of the hang rail as shown in image A.
Hanging the uprights on the top rail (shown in B) could result in
failure of the unit.
Hole Location:
(from bottom hole)
Hole 41
Top Hole
Hole Location:
(from bottom hole)
Hole 41
Top Hole
Hole Location:
(from bottom hole)
Hole 41
Hole 55
Top Hole
Hole Location:
(from bottom hole)
Hole 41
Hole 55
Top Hole
Hole Location:
(from bottom
hole)
Hole 5
Top Hole

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Step 8Step 7
Align the cam locks from the cam lock pack over the pre-drilled
holes in the shelves, making sure the open ends match up. Firmly
press the cam locks into the holes. Cam locks cannot be remove
once installed, ensure proper orientation using illustrations below.
Lower the shelves with installed cam locks onto the installed cam
dowels on the uprights. Once seated, secure the shelves with a
screwdriver by turning the cam lock a half turn in the clockwise
direction. The cam locks are designed to be turned with the
screwdriver at a slight angle as to avoid hitting your knuckles on
the vertical panel.

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Step 9 Step 10
Using a screwdriver, turn the screws at the back of the wall mount
brackets until the unit is tight and flush with the wall. Place a level
on top of the assembled closet and determine if any adjustment is
necessary. Use a screwdriver to adjust the height of each upright
(image B). Once level, attach the cover caps.
Install the wardrobe rod supports into the center section by
pushing into the pre-drilled holes in the uprights. Insert the
wardrobe rod into the wardrobe rod supports. Supports are
designed to be adjustable and can be moved to any height

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Step 11
Complete your project by securing the closet to the wall with
L-Brackets. Install L-Brackets into the top shelf and into the
previously marked wall studs. If you are unable to install into the
wall stud, use the included drywall anchors.