Stevens I.D.SYSTEMS STARTER User manual

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I.D.SYSTEMS
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STARTER/ADDER SHELVING
ATTENTION
Please unpack and assemble in an area away from children's activities. Remove all tools
and excess materials from work area after assembly of unit is complete. Dispose of pallet
and packaging materials in an environmentally friendly manner. If any parts are missing or
damaged, please call Stevens for immediate parts replacement (1-800-350-3270). When
ordering parts, give the Model Number and Color of the unit.
IMPORTANT
Single Face units must be attached to building structure by anchoring through the 3/4"
backs to walls with anchoring devices of appropriate type, size and quantity in accordance
with applicable codes and accepted installation practices. Fastening anchors (not provided)
to be of type suitable for wall structures such as block and concrete, wood stud walls and
metal stud walls. Do not attach directly to drywall, plaster or thin paneling. Always fasten
into hard areas of masonry walls, studs and internal wall blocking.
Available heights:
39", 47", 61", 74", 84"
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STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Assembly instructions are included for both STARTER SHELVING
and for STARTER / ADDER COMBINATION SHELVING.
Both sets of instructions begin with Step #1 on Page 2.
STARTER SHELVING
1" Starter
End Panel
1" Starter
End Panel
STARTER / ADDER COMBINATION SHELVING
1" Starter
End Panel
1" Starter
End Panel
3/4" Adder
Center Panel
End Panel and Center Panel identification is critical for correct unit assembly!

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31 Determine if you are assembling a Single Sided
or Double Sided shelving unit.
NOTE:
These instructions are illustrated as a 47" tall
unit. The same assembly sequence applies to all
sizes, but additional hardware is used.
Install the required number of Minifix Studs into
the predrilled holes in one (1) 1" thick End Panel.
Install the required number of Minifix Casings
into the 15mm predrilled holes on the faces of the
Starter Top, Back and Toe Kick Panels.
NOTE:
The Arrow on the Casings should be pointing
toward the corresponding drilled hole on the
panel edge.
1" Single Sided
End Panel
Minifix Studs
(typ.)
1" Double Sided
End Panel
3/4" Back Panel
(Single and
Double Sided)
Minifix Casings
(typ.)
Single Sided
Top Panel
Minifix Casings
(typ.)
Double Sided
Top Panel
Toe Kick Panel
(1) for Single Sided
(2) for Double Sided
Minifix
Casings
Minifix Casing
Panel
Edge
NOTE:
SINGLE FACE units are designed
specifically for mounting to building back
walls. NEVER use single face units in
island or peninsula layouts.
DOUBLE FACE units are designed for
island or peninsula applications. Attach
units to floor with angle brackets inside toe
kick areas as required.

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4With the End Panel laying flat, align the predrilled
holes and dowel pins in the edges of the Top,
Back and Toe Kick Panels with the Minifix Studs
and holes in the End Panel. Then, press the
Panels into place.
NOTE:
Make sure the Minifix Casings on the Toe Kick(s)
are facing the inside of the unit
(not visible from the outside of the unit).
5Once the panels are seated, turn the Minifix
Casings clockwise to tighten.
To p Back
Toe Kick
Toe Kick
1" Double Sided
End Panel
Minifix
Casings
To p Back
Toe Kick
1" Single Sided
End Panel
Minifix
Casings
(typ.)
Minifix
Casings
(typ.)
6Install the required number of Minifix Studs into
the predrilled holes in the Opposite End Panel.
1" Single Sided
Opposite End Panel
Minifix Studs
(typ.)
1" Double Sided
Opposite End Panel
If assembling STARTER / ADDER
COMBINATION SHELVING,
set the other 1" Starter End Panel aside and
go to Step #17 on Page 6.

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7Align the Minifix Studs and holes in the Opposite
End Panel with the predrilled holes and dowel
pins in the edges of the Top, Back and Toe Kick
Panels, then press the End Panel into place.
Secure by turning the Minifix Casings clockwise.
1"Double Sided
Opposite
End Panel
Minifix
Casings
(typ.)
1"Single Sided
Opposite
End Panel
8Attach the Back Bracket to the unit Top and Back,
using the 5/8" Phillips screws provided.
NOTE:
There is one (1) Back Bracket per unit.
Back
Bracket
9Stand the unit up and position in final location.
10 Re-tighten the Minifix Casings, turning clockwise.
11 Install the Single Pin Shelf Clip in the lowest
predrilled hole in the center of the Back.
NOTE:
Double Sided unit has a Clip for each side.
Single Pin
Shelf Clip

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Install the Bottom Fixed Shelf by sliding it down
on top of the four (4) Minifix Studs in the End
Panels.
Install four (4) Minifix Casings into the 15mm
predrilled holes in the Bottom Fixed Shelf, with
arrows pointing toward the End Panels. Rotate
the Casings clockwise to tighten.
Minifix
Studs
Bottom Shelf
Minifix
Studs
Bottom Shelf
Minifix Studs
Minifix
Casings
14 Install Shelf Support Clips into the predrilled
holes in the End Panels and Back at the desired
locations.
Shelf
Support
Clips
(typ.)
15 Install the 1" Adjustable Shelves, pressing down
and snapping Shelves into position on the Shelf
Support Clips.
NOTE:
For a more permanent installation, Shelf Support
Clips can be attached to the Shelf Bottoms using
the molded-in screw attachment feature.
16 Securely attach Single Face Starter Shelving
units to building structure, anchoring through the
3/4" Backs and into the Walls. Fastening anchors
(not provided) to be of type suitable for wall
structures such as block and concrete, wood stud
walls and metal stud walls. Do not attach directly
to drywall or thin paneling.
CAUTION!
Never rely on simply anchoring into
gypsum, plaster or thin paneling wall.
Always fasten into hard areas of masonry
walls, studs and internal wall blocking.
IMPORTANT!
Assembly must be securely attached to
building structure with anchoring devices
of appropriate type, size and quantity in
accordance with applicable codes and
accepted installation practices.
This completes the steps for a
STARTER SHELVING assembly.

STARTER/ADDER COMBINATION SHELVING
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18 Install the required number of Double Ended
Minifix Studs (long end first) through the predrilled
holes on the outside face of the Adder Center
Panel and into the Minifix Casings on the Starter
Top, Back and Toe Kick Panels. When seated
properly, the Clip Rings will be snug against
the outside face (with short end exposed) of
the Adder Center Panel. Secure by turning the
Minifix Casings clockwise.
If assembling STARTER / ADDER
COMBINATION SHELVING,
continue with Step #17 below.
(continued from Step #5 on page 3)
IMPORTANT!
For an ADDER assembly, there is a 3/4" thick Adder
Center Panel which is drilled on both sides.
Clip Ring
Double Ended
Minifix Stud
Outside Face of
Adder Center Panel
Short End
Long End
Clip Ring Short
End
17 Align the dowel pin holes in the 3/4" thick Adder
Center Panel (drilled on both faces) with the
dowel pins in the edges of the Top, Back and Toe
Kick Panels, then press the Adder Center Panel
into place.
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to use the 3/4" thick
Adder Center Panel.
3/4"Adder
Center Panel
(holes on both sides)
3/4"Adder
Center Panel
(holes on both sides)
Double Ended
Minifix Studs
(typ.)
Double Ended
Minifix Studs
(typ.)

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19 Stand the unit up and position in final location. 21 Install the Adder Back Panel onto the exposed
Double Ended Minifix Studs on the Adder Center
Panel, tightening the Minifix Casings clockwise.
Then, install the Adder Top and Toe Kick Panels
onto the Studs on the Adder Center Panel,
tightening the Minifix Casings clockwise.
NOTE:
Make sure the Minifix Casings on the Toe Kick(s)
are facing the inside of the unit
(not visible from the outside of the unit).
20 Install the required number of Minifix Casings
into the 15mm predrilled holes on the faces of the
Adder Top, Back and Toe Kick Panels.
NOTE:
The Arrow on the Casings should be pointing
toward the corresponding drilled hole on the
panel edge.
3/4" Back Panel
(Single and
Double Sided)
Minifix Casings
(typ.)
Single Sided
Top Panel
Minifix Casings
(typ.)
Double Sided
Top Panel
Toe Kick Panel
(1) for Single Sided
(2) for Double Sided
Minifix
Casings
Adder Top
Adder
Back
Adder
Toe Kicks
Adder Top
Adder
Back
Adder Toe Kick
Continue adding Adder Units, starting with next
3/4" Adder Center Panel (drilled on both sides):
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When creating a continuous run of
more than two sections:

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23 Align the Minifix Studs and holes in the Starter
End Panel with the predrilled holes and dowel
pins in the edges of the Top, Back and Toe Kick
Panels, then press the Starter End Panel into
place. Secure by turning the Minifix Casings
clockwise.
1"Double Sided
Starter End Panel
1"Single Sided
Starter End Panel
22 The end of the Starter / Adder Combination
Shelving or continuous run of multiple sections
is finished with the 1" Starter End Panel (drilled
on one side) that was set aside earlier. Install
the required number of Minifix Studs into the
predrilled holes in the 1" thick Starter End Panel.
1" Single Sided
Starter End Panel
Minifix Studs
(typ.)
1" Double Sided
Starter End Panel
24 Attach the Back Bracket to Top and Back of all
sections of the Starter/Adder Shelving unit, using
the 5/8" Phillips screws provided.
NOTE:
There is one (1) Back Bracket per section.
Back Brackets
Follow Steps #11-#15 on pages 4 & 5 to
install Bottom Shelves and Adjustable
Shelves in all sections.
25 Securely attach Single Face Starter / Adder
Shelving units to building structure, anchoring
through the 3/4" Backs and into the Walls.
Fastening anchors (not provided) to be of type
suitable for wall structures such as block and
concrete, wood stud walls and metal stud walls.
Do not attach directly to drywall or thin paneling.
CAUTION!
Never rely on simply anchoring into
gypsum, plaster or thin paneling wall.
Always fasten into hard areas of masonry
walls, studs and internal wall blocking.
IMPORTANT!
Assembly must be securely attached to
building structure with anchoring devices
of appropriate type, size and quantity in
accordance with applicable codes and
accepted installation practices.