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Instructions for Easy Installation & Assembly
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Hardware
Based on what you have told your designer, you have been provided with
the correct hardware needed to complete the installation based on your wall
construction. Below are instructions for installing each type of hardware:
Wood Screw (Figure A)
Used for mounting the Top Track into drywall over wood studs or
directly into wood.
– Drill a hole with a 1/8" drill bit the length of the drill bit.
Wood Screw
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• Hardware, Top Track
and Hanging Standards pages 2–4
• elfa freestanding®pages 5–8
• Classic Hanging Drawers,
décor Drawers and
Gliding Accessory Racks pages 8–9
• décor Shelves page 10
• Ventilated Shelves page 10
• décor Fascia page 11
• Closet Rods page 11
• Solid Shelving pages 12–14
• Wall-Mounted Standards page 15
• elfa Drawer Units page 16
Quick Reference Guide
Hardware, Top Track
and Hanging Standards
• Remove all contents from your space and donate or sell all items
no longer needed.
• For closets, hang clothes that you are keeping on a garment rack
outside the closet during installation.
• Take out any old shelving and/or closet rods. Patch and repaint walls.
• Tape the page(s) of your custom elfa design to the
corresponding wall.
• Refer to your design for placement of your elfa. Lay out all the
products by type, size and wall.
A
Drywall & Plaster Anchor
B
STEP 1
Drywall & Plaster Anchor (Figure B)
Used for mounting the Top Track into 1/2" drywall (most common
wall type) or 5/8" to 1" drywall/plaster.
– Enlarge the hole with a 3/8" drill bit.
– Remove the screw from the white anchor, ensuring the gray insert stays in place.
– Tap the anchor into the hole with the plastic mallet.
– Discard the grey spacers that are included in the packaging (not shown).
Sheet Metal Screw (Figure C)
Used for mounting the Top Track into drywall over sheet metal studs.
– Drill a hole with an 1/8" drill bit the length of the sheet metal screw.
Concrete Screw (Figure D)
– For concrete/ masonry (cinder block or brick), drill a hole with a 5/32"
masonry drill bit the length of the concrete screw.
– For masonry with furring*, drill a hole with a 5/32" masonry drill bit the
length of the concrete screw.
*Furring is a space usually 3/4" between the drywall and masonry surface. Furring strips are
1" x 2" pieces of wood attached to the masonry. The drywall is attached to the furring strips.
When possible, the Top Track should be installed over the furring strip.
• Rake the wood screw over a bar of soap before inserting it into
the wall. This will make tightening the screw easier.
TIP
TIPS for getting started
Tools needed: pencil, level, power drill, drill bit set, #2 Phillips head
bit for power drill, #2 Phillips head screwdriver, hammer, tape measure,
ladder or step stool, elfa 2' spacer, plastic mallet, scissors.
Sheet Metal Screw
C
Concrete Screw
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Hardware, Top Track
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•Top Tracks have a top and a bottom. The TOP is
designated on the label and has two notches to allow
Hanging Standards to be inserted properly. (Figure A)
Notches
Level the Top Track
– Place the Top Track at desired height (refer to your design). Place the level at
the bottom of the Top Track to ensure it is straight. (Figure A)
STEP 2
–While leveling your Top Track, mark all the holes with a pencil.
–Set the Top Track aside, then drill all marked holes with a 1/8" drill bit.
(Figure B)
– If you hit wood, continue drilling the entire length of the drill bit.
– In most applications, you will not hit wood for every hole. If you find
you’ve hit the hollow part of the wall, mark that hole with a small “X.”
(Figure B)
– The “X” is to remind you, after drilling all holes, to go back and enlarge
that hole with the appropriate drill bit size for the hardware needed for
your wall construction (see page 2).
TIP • For longer Top Tracks, drill the center hole and secure with one screw.
Tighten the screw enough to hold the Top Track against the wall while
leveling and marking the rest of the holes.
TIP
A
B
TIP • Be careful not to drill into any electrical wires, ductwork,
plumbing or other damageable components. If you have any
questions on the locations of these wires or lines, please contact
a professional electrician or plumber before drilling.
STEP 3Install the Top Track
C
– Place the Top Track on the wall and insert and tighten all the screws
using a power drill with a #2 philips head bit. (Figure C)
– To avoid stripping the screw, finish hand tightening with a #2 Phillips
head screwdriver.
– In order for the wall anchors to be secure, it is important to HAND
tighten the screw until it stops turning.
– It is important NOT to overtighten, because this may result in a
stripped screw.
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ASTEP 4
Install the Hanging Standards
and Shelf Brackets
– Insert the Hanging Standards in the Top Track notches. (Figure A)
– Group Hanging Standards together and insert Brackets at the
appropriate height based on your space plan. (Figure B)
– Slide the Hanging Standards to their approximate position on the Top
Track. Refer to your design for placement of the Hanging Standards.
– Hanging Standards should be a minimum of 1/2" from the ends of
the Top Track.
You are now ready to install other elfa components. Please refer
to your design and the Quick Reference Guide on page 2 for
component-specific instructions.
Top Track Cover Installation
– You should install your Top Track Cover after you have
completed all the installation steps in this booklet.
– Start with long pieces first. Place the bottom of the Top Track
Cover into the bottom of the Top Track, then ease the top of the
Top Track Cover into the top of the Top Track.
– Measure the area on the Top Track where smaller pieces of the
Top Track Cover are needed.
– Measure and mark the Top Track Cover where the cuts need to
be. The Cover is easily cut in a straight line with scissors.
– Do not overlap segments of the Top Track Cover.
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elfa freestanding
Insert Upright into Foot
– The holes on the side of the Upright indicate the bottom of the
Upright. There is no front or back to the Uprights.
– Line up the Upright with the slot in the Foot. (Figure A)
To secure, you can tap the Upright and Foot together on the ground or
use the mallet. Make sure the Upright is all the way into the slot on the
Foot. (Figure B)
– Repeat with a second Upright and Foot.
Install Crossbraces
– Place the assembled Uprights/Feet on the floor as shown. (Figure C)
– Insert Crossbraces diagonally into holes at bottom of the Uprights.
(Figure C)
– Gently hold the Crossbraces at the center with one hand. Using your
other hand, lift one Foot so that it faces up, then lift the other Foot.
(Figure D)
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•It’s best to have two people to assemble a 62" or 83" tall solution.
•Please note that any solution used away from the wall requires
feet on both sides of the solution.
•If you have Foot Height Extenders, add them before proceeding.
To install, unscrew both levelers from the Foot and screw the
extenders directly into base of the Foot. The levelers can then be
screwed into the Foot Height Extenders and adjusted as needed to
accommodate baseboards between 2" to 4".
• If assembling on tile or wood, take care to protect the floor.
Assemble a
Single - Sided Solution
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A
STEP 1
TIPS for getting started
B
C
D
STEP 2
Tools needed: plastic mallet, ladder or step stool for 62"
and 83"tall solutions

TIP
Install Stabilization Bar
• When assembling a 62" or 83" unit, use a ladder or step stool
to reach the top of the solution. Another person should hold the
Uprights in place as you tap the Stabilization Bar into the top of
the Uprights.
– Stand the unit upright and position it at the desired location against
the wall.
– Secure the Stabilization Bar by tapping both ends into the top of the
two Uprights with the plastic mallet. (Figure A)
– Alternate tapping left and right ends until both are locked
into place.
If assembling a 4' or wider solution, proceed to the next section.
– If assembling an 18", 2' or 3' wide solution, you can now add
End Caps (included) to the top of the Uprights for a finished
appearance. (Figure B)
Add a section to a
Single - Sided Solution
– Insert Upright into Foot as directed on the previous page.
– Insert one Crossbrace into the top hole on the side of the Upright to
the completed section (Figure D); insert the other Crossbrace into the
bottom hole. The bent tips on the unattached end of each Crossbrace
should point forward. (Figure E) For an 18" section, the bent tips on
the unattached end of each crossbrace should point backward.
– Position the third Upright so that the Foot points toward the already
completed section. (Figure F) For an 18" section, position the third
Upright so the Foot points away from the completed section.
– Insert the unattached ends of the Crossbraces diagonally into the
third Upright. (Figure E) Pull the third Upright back to the forward
position (so that the Foot is facing forward.) This locks the Crossbraces
into place. (Figure G)
– Add the Stabilization Bar as shown in Step 3 above. Tap the
Stabilization Bar into the shared Upright first, then the third Upright.
– Alternate tapping the left and right ends of the Stabilization Bar until
both are locked into place.
– Repeat this process for additional sections.
– Add End Caps and Center Cap(s) (included) at the top of the Upright for
a finished appearance. (Figure B, Figure C)
Refer to your design for placement of the elfa Brackets on
the freestanding Uprights.
Once you’ve added all elfa components, adjust levelers as needed
with the wrench included with the Feet.
view from back
STEP 3
A
BC
DE
F
G
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TIPS for getting started
Assemble a 2' or 3'
Double - Sided Solution
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•It’s best to have two people to assemble a 62" or 83"
tall solution.
•Before you begin, make sure the levelers on each Foot are
screwed all the way into the Foot.
•Please note that all double-sided solutions require Feet on
both sides of the solution.
• If assembling on tile or wood, take care to protect the floor.
Insert Upright into Feet
– The two holes on the side of the Upright should be at the bottom of
your finished solution.
– Line up the Upright with the slot in the Foot. (Figure A) To secure,
you can tap the Upright and Foot together on the ground or use
the mallet. Make sure the Upright is all the way into the slot on
the Foot. (Figure B)
– Repeat this process with another Foot on the opposite side of the
Upright. Set aside. (Figure C)
– Repeat the above three steps with another Upright and two Feet.
Install Crossbraces
– Insert one Crossbrace into the top hole on the side of the Upright;
insert the other Crossbrace into the bottom hole. The bent tips on the
unattached end of each Crossbrace should face the same direction.
(Figure D)
– Position the second assembled Upright/Feet set so that it is
perpendicular to the first set. (Figure E)
– Attach the opposite ends of Crossbraces diagonally into the holes of
the second Upright. (Figure E)
– Pull the second Upright/Feet set back to the forward position (so that
the Feet on both sides of the solution are parallel). This will lock the
Crossbraces into place. (Figure F)
STEP 1
Tools needed: plastic mallet, ladder or step stool for 62"and
83"tall solutions
AB
C
D
E
F
STEP 2
For an 18" Double - Sided Solution, follow the instructions
for a Single - Sided Solution, on page 5. When the Solution
is assembled, tilt the unit until you can line up the Uprights
with the slots in the Feet. Tap into place.
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These components must be installed before installing
Ventilated Shelves.
Place Hanging Standards
– Hanging Standards should be positioned using the elfa Spacer provided
in the package (Figure F) according to your design.
Classic Hanging Drawers,
décor Drawers and
Gliding Accessory Racks
Install Stabilization Bar
– Secure the Stabilization Bar by tapping both ends into the top of the
two Uprights with a plastic mallet. (Figure A)
– Alternate tapping left and right ends until both are locked
into place.
– Add End Caps (included) at the top of the Uprights for a finished
appearance. (Figure B)
If assembling 4' or wider solution, repeat above Steps 1, 2 and 3
as necessary. After all of the sections are added, place End Caps
and Center Caps (included) at the top of the Uprights for a finished
appearance. (Figure B, Figure C)
Attach a Ventilated
Shelf to the Feet
– Lay the Ventilated Shelf across the span between the Feet.
The support wires should run along the bottom of the Shelf.
– Place the last Shelf wire over the middle of each Foot. (Figure D)
– Start at the back of the Shelf. Slip the Shelf Clip over the last
Shelf wire; it will snap into the notches on both sides of the Foot.
– Repeat for all four corners of the Shelf. (Figure E)
– If your design calls for two Shelves to share one Foot, begin by
attaching the clips at the joined Shelves first, then clip the
opposite ends of both Shelves.
Refer to your design for placement of the elfa Brackets on
the freestanding Uprights.
Once you’ve added all elfa components, adjust levelers as
needed with the wrench included with the Feet.
AB
C
DE
F
STEP 3
STEP 4
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TIP
TIP
Metal Tab
Knob
Locked
Metal Tab Knob
Unlocked
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• Gliding Accessory Racks, elfa Classic Hanging Drawers and décor
Drawers are all installed with the same U-Shaped Metal Glide.
• If you would like more space between the gliding components,
simply move them to the desired position.
Drawer Clip
A
B
C
D
STEP 1
STEP 2
The U-Shaped Metal Glide has three metal tabs and a metal knob
on each side (located at the top of the glide) that locks the glide into
the Bracket.
– Begin with the left Bracket. Align the metal tabs on the U-Shaped
Metal Glide with the cutout notches of the Bracket. (Figure A)
– Once aligned, hold the front of the Bracket and press on the
U-Shaped Metal Glide at the back rounded corner until you hear it
lock into place. (Figure A)
– Repeat on the right side.
Install the U-Shaped
Metal Glides
• To REPOSITION the U-Shaped Metal Glide: It is not necessary to
remove the glide from the Brackets. Simply tilt up the front of both
Brackets and remove them from the Hanging Standards. Place in the
desired location.
• To REMOVE the U-Shaped Metal Glide from the Brackets: Place
one hand at the back of the glide. With your thumb on the Hanging
Standard, gently push the glide forward with your fingers. At the
same time, insert and twist a small flat head screwdriver between
the Bracket and U-Shaped Metal Glide in front of the knob holding
the glide in place. The U-Shaped Metal Glide should pop out of the
Bracket. Repeat on the other side. (Figure B)
• Gliding accessories that are side-by-side will share a Bracket at
the center.
Install the Gliding Accessories
– Align the rollers on each side of the frame with the openings in
the U-Shaped Metal Glide. Slide the frame into the glide. (Figure C)
Drawers
– Always start with the bottom Drawer and work up.
– For décor Drawers, insert the Drawer into the frame opening and
attach it to the left and right side of the wood frame with the
provided Drawer Clips. (Figure D)
– For Classic Hanging Drawers, simply insert the Drawer into the
frame opening.

TIP
A
B
STEP 1
décor Shelves
– Insert Ventilated Shelf Brackets into the Hanging Standards at the
desired height.
– Place the décor Shelf over the Brackets (Figure A) and press down
to snap into place. (Figure B)
Ventilated Shelves
Install the Ventilated Shelves
• Install the Ventilated Shelves from shortest to longest, regardless
of their location in the space.
• Ventilated Shelves have a top and a bottom. The middle support
wire(s) is connected to the bottom of the Shelf.
– Place the Shelf wires over Shelf Bracket notches.
– Install the Shelf with end wires inside the Brackets.
– Lock the Shelf into place by pressing down on the middle of the
Shelf and pushing toward the wall. (Figure C)
TIP • To REPOSITION a Ventilated Shelf after it’s been attached to
the Brackets: Hold by the Brackets, and lift the front of the shelf
toward the ceiling and outward to release the entire unit from the
Hanging Standards. (Works on all Shelves except 20" depth.)
• To REMOVE a Ventilated Shelf from a Bracket while on the
Hanging Standards: Hold the Hanging Standard steady with one
hand. Place the other hand at the back of the Shelf. Pull up and
forward to release.
Install the Shelf Baskets (not shown)
– With the double wire front lip of the Shelf Basket facing forward, place
the Shelf Basket wires over the Shelf Bracket notches.
– Install the Shelf Basket with the end wires inside the Bracket.
– Lock the Shelf Basket into place by pressing down on the middle of
the Shelf Basket and pushing toward the wall.
– Insert Shelf Basket Dividers where desired, if applicable.
Install the Shelf Basket Fascia
(not shown)
– Position the Shelf Basket fascia underneath your Shelf Baskets with
the curved edges of the Shelf Basket fascia face down and parallel to
the floor.
– Lift the Shelf Basket fascia up to the underside of the front edge of the
installed Shelf Baskets and push back towards the wall until it clips
into place.
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TIP
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A
C
D
Closet Rods
Install the Closet Rod
Holders and Closet Rods
– Insert the Closet Rod Holder into the slot in the bottom of the
Ventilated Shelf Bracket. (Figure C)
– Tap the End Caps into both ends of the Closet Rod.
– Snap the Closet Rod into the Closet Rod Holder. (Figure D)
Installing Closet Rods that
Share a Closet Rod Holder
– First, install joined rods in the center of the Closet Rod Holder,
then place the outer ends in the Closet Rod Holder. (Figure E)
– Tap the End Caps only into the non-joined ends of each Closet Rod.
Adding End Caps to the joined ends creates a gap.
STEP 1
STEP 2
décor Fascia
• Add Shelf Liners before installing Fascia.
• Position ALL pieces of Fascia before installing clips.
– Position the Fascia with the opening facing the Ventilated Shelf.
(Figure A) The notch in the Fascia that hooks onto the front
support wires of the Ventilated Shelf should be at the top. Hook over
the top wire with a downward motion, and secure it to the front of
the Shelf.
– Use the included clips to secure the Fascia to the Ventilated Shelf.
– The top of the clip features a groove that accommodates one shelf
wire. Once it’s attached to the underside of a shelf wire, slide it all
the way to the front of the Shelf and into the opening of the Fascia
for a secure hold. (Figure B)
– Repeat with another clip at the opposite end of the Fascia. If you
are installing a 1-1/2'or 2' Fascia, add the third clip at the center of
the Fascia.
Install the Bracket Covers
– Left and Right Bracket Covers are not interchangeable.
– Place the outer edge of the Bracket Cover over the outer edge of
the Ventilated Shelf Bracket. (Figure F)
– Push down from the back to the front to snap the Bracket
Cover in place.
B
A
E
F

TIP
Solid Shelving
• There are pre-drilled holes on the bottom of the Shelf for ease
of installation.
• The row of Shelving closest to the middle should be installed first.
(Figure A)
• Group Shelves by color: 30" Shelves have a blue sticker; 25" End
Shelves have a green sticker; 24" Center Shelves have a red sticker.
The sticker also indicates the front of the Shelf.
Install Connected Shelves
(Figure A)
– Flip the Shelf upside down to expose the holes with the back of the
Shelf toward you.
– Insert the Shelf Connectors as shown. (Figure B)
– Flip the Shelf right side up and place the Shelf Connectors into the
Bracket notches. Connected Shelves share a Bracket. (Figure C)
– After installing the middle row of shelving, repeat for each row
of Shelves.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Shelf
Connector
away
from edge
Shelf
Connector
toward
edge
Shelf
Connector
toward
edge
Shelf
Connector
away
from edge
Middle
Row
Front Edge
A
B
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Independent
Shelf Pin
Independent
Shelves
Install Independent Shelves
with Connected Shelves
(Figure A)
– Flip the Shelf upside down to expose the holes, with the back
of the Shelf toward you.
– Insert Independent Shelf Pins with the arrow to the outside
edge of the Shelf.
– Flip the Shelf right side up and place the Independent Shelf Pins
into the Bracket notches. (Figure B)
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Install a Back Stop Bar
– Holding the Back Stop Bar at a slight angle, slide the top tabs
of the Back Stop Bar up into the Hanging Standard or
freestanding Upright. (Figure A)
– Press the Back Stop Bar down to lock it in place. (Figure B)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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B
B
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TIP
TIP
Install a Single
Section of Shelving (Figure A)
• There are drilled holes on the bottom of the Shelf for ease
of installation.
• The row of shelving closest to the middle should be installed
first. (Figure A)
– Flip the Shelf upside down to expose the holes with the back of the
Shelf toward you.
– Insert the Shelf Connectors as shown. (Figure B)
– Flip the Shelf right side up and place the Shelf Connectors into the
Bracket notches. (Figure C)
– Repeat for the remaining Shelves.
Install Using Shelf Screws
(not shown)
Additional tool needed: awl (or similar pointed tool)
• Shelf Screws are an alternative to using Shelf Connectors.
They are used with Desk Tops and on rare occasions with Solid
Shelves when it is necessary for the Shelves to remain fixed.
– Place the Desk Top on the Brackets and use a pencil to trace an
outline of the Brackets.
– Take the Desk Top off the Brackets and flip it upside down on a solid
surface with the pencil marks visible.
– Take a Bracket out of a Hanging Standard to use as a guide.
Place the Bracket over each Bracket outline on the Desk Top and
use an awl to punch a mark for the screws through each hole in the
Bracket. Be sure to keep the awl straight.
– Remove the Bracket and use a 1/8" drill bit to drill a hole at each
punch mark.
– Place the Desk Top on the Brackets and align the holes in the Shelf
with the corresponding Shelf Bracket holes.
– Insert the shorter screw in the front hole and the longer screw in the
back hole of each Bracket.
– Tighten each screw with a #2 Phillips head screwdriver.
Shelf Connector
away from edge
Shelf Connector
away from edge
Front Edge
Middle
Row
A
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
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TIP
Tools needed: level, power drill, drill bits, #2 Phillips head
bit for a power drill, hammer, plastic mallet, ladder or step stool
• Mounting Standards in a Corner: Install the Standard
approximately 2" from the corner to allow enough room for the
drill or screwdriver.
– Position one Standard where you want it on the wall.
– Mark the position of the second screw hole from the top
of the Standard.
Drywall & Plaster Anchor with Spacer (Figure A)
Used for mounting the Standards into 1/2" drywall (most
common wall type) or 5/8" to 1" drywall/plaster
– Enlarge the hole with a 3/8" drill bit.
– Remove the screw from the white anchor; remove and discard
the grey insert.
– Add the grey spacers included in the packaging to the
white anchors.
– Use a plastic mallet to gently tap the anchor (with spacer) so the
top of the anchor is flush with the wall.
– Using a level, check that the Standard is straight.
– Mark and drill the remaining holes and install all of the screws and
necessary anchors.
– To install the next Standard, measure and mark out a suitable
distance between the two Standards, based on your custom design.
– While holding the unattached Standard to the wall, place a Shelf
on the Brackets. Adjust the spacing as needed and check that the
Shelf is level. (Figure B)
– Mark, then drill, the remaining holes and screw the second Standard
into place as in Step 2. Repeat for each Standard.
Wall-Mounted
Standards
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STEP 1
STEP 7
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
Drywall & Plaster Anchor with Spacer
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Top L-Crossbars
Back Stop Pin
Frame
Runners
Side Panel
Top
Side
Panel
Bottom
T-Crossbar
Side Panel
Bottom
Assemble a Single Frame
Combine Frames
Insert Drawers
Position the Side Panels with the runners facing inward. (Figure A)
Using a plastic mallet, tap the Bottom T-Crossbars into the bottom of each
Side Panel.
Put a Back Stop Pin in the back holes of the top runners. The remaining
Back Stop Pins should be put in place just prior to sliding in the Drawers.
If combining Frames, see instructions below.
If using a Melamine Top,tap the Top L-Crossbars completely into each Side
Panel. Place adhesive strips included in the packaging on the top L-Crossbars.
Align the Melamine Top with the crossbars and press firmly.
If not using a Melamine Top,tap the Top L-Crossbars completely into
each Side Panel.
Assemble the top Frame completely. (See Steps 1 and 2 above.)
Assemble the bottom Frame, omitting the Top L-Crossbars.
If using Back Stop Pins, put one in the back of the left and right top runners
of the bottom Frame.
Lower the top frame onto the bottom frame, making sure the Back Stop
Pins are all on the back side. Secure by firmly tapping each corner of
the top frame until Bottom T-Crossbars are completely inserted into the
bottom frame. (Figure B)
Insert the remaining Back Stop Pins.
Slide in the Drawers.
If you have other elfa Frame and Drawer accessories, add them now.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Tools needed: plastic mallet
TIPS for getting started
• If you don’t have a plastic mallet, you can use a hammer with a wood
block to protect the frame.
• If assembling on tile or wood, take care to protect the floor.
A
Top
Frame
Bottom
Frame
B
elfa Drawer Units
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