studioduc indi full User manual

indi tall bookcase
a how-to guide that won’t leave you in tears
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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please check contents against the components list in these
instructions. also, please ensure there was no damage that may
have occurred in shipping.
if any components are missing or you find any damage, please
contact ducduc before continuing.
read all the instructions before use.
pay close attention to the safety warnings in these instructions.
a minimum of two people is required to safely assemble and
move the bookcase. do not attempt to move this bookcase
alone — dragging or sliding it across a floor may cause structur-
al damage.
MAINTENANCE:
please remember to securely tighten all bolts and fasteners, and
periodically check to make sure every component is properly
and securely in place and all bolts and fasteners are tight.
CLEANING:
do not scratch or chip the finish. do not use abrasive chemicals
for cleaning. clean with mild soap on a soft rag. rinse and dry
thoroughly. if you ever refinish this furniture, be sure to use only
a non-toxic finish specified for children’s furniture.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
DB2
drawer box back
DB5
drawer box bottom
DB6
indi pull
DB7 (x2)
screw for indi pull
K
hammer cap
G (x4)
foot
L
safety strap kit
(with hardware)
H (x4)
JCB bolt (25mm)
I
allen key (4mm)
DB1
drawer face
J (x8)
shelf pin
A1
R side
A2
L side
B
back
D
fixed shelf
F (x2)
adjustable shelf
C
bottom
E
top
DB3
L drawer box side
DB4
R drawer box side
M (x13)
dowel pins

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
20 minutes
(or less)
2 people
plus a dog for moral support
(unless you’re a cat person)
household hammer or
rubber mallet
a soft surface to assemble on
(like a rug or some of the corrugate
box your piece arrived in)
phillips head screwdriver

before you begin!
then, follow the instructions below. once completed
and all dowel pins are secured, move on to step 1!
grab your household hammer and locate the parts
listed below.
• line up the skinny end of the green
dowel pins (M) with the holes located on the
upper edges of the L side panel, R side
panel, and back panel (parts: A1, A2, B)
• apply hammer cap (K) to the head of a
household hammer and hit the top of the
dowel until it is fully secure.
• repeat on all edges until there are no empty
holes.
A1
R side
A2
L side
B
back
K
hammer cap
M
dowel pins

duc insider tip!
be sure the edges of the
feet are square to the
edges of the bottom
panel before fully
tightening the JCB bolts.
lean bottom (C) against a wall as shown.
using the provided allen key (I) and JCB bolts (H), attach feet (G) to bottom (C). once all
feet are securely attached, set the assembled base aside.
2
1
important!
be sure the JBC bolts are
attached to the side of the
bottom panel WITH the
countersink holes.
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insert connectors on back (B) into slots on L side (A2). push down at the connection to lock
into place.
4
3
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lean L side (A2) against a wall as shown.

insert connectors on back (B) into slots on R side (A1). push down at the connection to lock
into place.
5
gently lay the partially assembled case on its back and have a friend gently flare the
sides (A1 + A2) outward as shown.
6a
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6b with the side panels flared outward, insert connectors of assembled base (C + G) and
fixed shelf (D) into slots on L side (A2).
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6d once all connectors and slots are lined up and side panels are back to square position,
use your hammer with hammer cap (K) and tap bottom (C) and fixed shelf (D) until there
is no gap at the connection to back (B).
6c insert remaining connectors on assembled base (C + G) and fixed shelf (D) into slots on
R side (A1).
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7rotate the case into upright position. line up the connectors on both sides (A1 + A2) and
back (B) with the holes on the underside of top (E). use hammer with hammer cap (K) to tap
top (E) until there is no gap at the connection to the sides (A1 + A2) and back (B).
8a now we build the drawer! starting with drawer face (DB1) facing down, insert connectors
of both drawer box side panels (DB3 + DB4) into slots on drawer face (DB1). push down
at the connections to lock into place.
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8b rotate the partially assembled drawer box as shown. slide drawer box bottom (DB5) into
place using grooves on the drawer box side panels (DB3 + DB4) as guides. be sure glide
hardware on bottom panel (DB5) is positioned outside the drawer interior and toward the
drawer face (DB1) as shown.
8c again, rotate partially assembled drawer box as shown. insert connectors of drawer box
back (DB2) into slots on drawer box sides (DB3 + DB4). push down at the connections to
lock into place. use hammer and hammer cap (K) if needed.
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8d using a phillips screwdriver and screws (DB7), attach the pull hardware (DB6) to the
front of the drawer face.
pull drawer glides out to extended position as shown.
9a
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9b place the assembled drawer box onto extended glides as shown. from underside of
drawer, use hands to pull each glide forward until it locks into connection with glide
hardware attached to drawer box bottom (DB5). the drawer will be secure when you
hear a click on each connection. once secured, push drawer box in to close.
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10a insert 8 shelf pins (J) into holes on both sides (A1 + A2) at desired heights.

10b
11
one at a time, place adjustable shelf (F) on top of 4 shelf pins (J) so it sits secure and
level.
safety strap installation
the last step for your tall bookcase is to
install the safety strap included in the
box. reference the separate instructions
enclosed in the envelope.
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woohoo! you did it!
give yourself a pat on the back, take a bow,
or go house a pint of ice cream…we don’t judge.

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