# IKEA \- KALLAX Shelving Unit 2×4 Assemble an IKEA KALLAX 77×147 cm shelving unit step by step, following manual AA\-2728660 Model credits \(Sketchfab\): “Spirit Level v2 bzb23” by fwild, via Sketchfab \(https://sketchfab\.com/3d\-models/0c9b436f3fc4477d8aee6522bfbd3e1f\)\. CC\-BY\-4\.0: https://creativecommons\.org/licenses/by/4\.0/ Prepared for Jig; static geometry/material conversion\. “Claw Hammer” by generaljorge, via Sketchfab \(https://sketchfab\.com/3d\-models/36b1679072d9412fa4b7a153732d3a5d\)\. CC\-BY\-4\.0: https://creativecommons\.org/lic By Numa Topic: Home & DIY [Open the interactive Jig](https://ask.jig.com/j/VLmW460HLq2Q) ## Guide ### 1. Parts and Tools The kit has two long side panels, two end panels, three shelves, four dividers and the fittings shown\. You also need a hammer, a flat and a cross\-head screwdriver, a pencil and a spirit level, and two wall screws that suit your wall: they are not included\. Tap a part to see its name\. Assemble with two people\. Always fix the unit to the wall so it cannot tip over\. ### 2. 1 · Lay Out the Long Side Lay a long side panel on its edge, holes facing up\. Build the unit lying on its back, open side up, on a soft clean floor\. ### 3. 1 · Stand the End Panel Stand an end panel against the left end of the long side, its holes lined up with the side's\. ### 4. 1 · First Corner Screw Drive a screw 104321 through the end panel into the long side with the hex key 100001, turning clockwise until it is flush\. ### 5. 1 · Second Corner Screw Drive the second screw the same way\. The first corner is done\. ### 6. 2 · First Dowel Push a dowel 101339 into a hole in the end panel and tap it home with a hammer\. ### 7. 2 · Other Three Dowels Fit the other three dowels in the end panel the same way\. ### 8. 2 · First Divider Push a small divider onto the four dowels\. ### 9. 3 · First Dowel Push a dowel 101339 into the next row of holes in the long side panel\. ### 10. 3 · Other Three Dowels Push in the other three dowels of the row\. ### 11. 3 · First Shelf Push the first shelf onto the dowels so it rests on the divider below\. ### 12. 4 · First Dowel Through the Shelf Push a dowel through one of the middle holes of the first shelf, into the divider underneath\. ### 13. 4 · Other Three Dowels Push the other three dowels through the shelf the same way\. ### 14. 5 · Second Divider Push the second divider onto the dowels standing out of the shelf\. ### 15. 6 · First Dowel Push a dowel 101339 into the next row of holes in the long side panel\. ### 16. 6 · Other Three Dowels Push in the other three dowels of the row\. ### 17. 6 · Second Shelf Push the second shelf onto the dowels so it rests on the divider below\. ### 18. 7 · First Dowel Through the Shelf Push a dowel through one of the middle holes of the second shelf, into the divider underneath\. ### 19. 7 · Other Three Dowels Push the other three dowels through the shelf the same way\. ### 20. 8 · Third Divider Push the third divider onto the dowels standing out of the shelf\. ### 21. 9 · First Dowel Push a dowel 101339 into the next row of holes in the long side panel\. ### 22. 9 · Other Three Dowels Push in the other three dowels of the row\. ### 23. 9 · Third Shelf Push the third shelf onto the dowels so it rests on the divider below\. ### 24. 10 · First Dowel Through the Shelf Push a dowel through one of the middle holes of the third shelf, into the divider underneath\. ### 25. 10 · Other Three Dowels Push the other three dowels through the shelf the same way\. ### 26. 11 · Last Divider Push the last divider onto the dowels standing out of the shelf\. ### 27. 12 · First of Sixteen Dowels Push a dowel into a free end: four go in each shelf end and four in the top of the last divider\. ### 28. 12 · Other Fifteen Dowels Push the other fifteen dowels into the free ends\. ### 29. 13 · Second Side Panel Slide the second long side panel onto the shelf dowels until it meets the end panel\. ### 30. 14 · Second End Panel Fit the second end panel onto the dowels at the open end\. ### 31. 14 · First Screw in the New End Drive a screw 104321 through the new end panel with the hex key\. The unit has eight corner screws in all\. ### 32. 14 · Other Three in That End Drive the other three screws through the same end panel\. ### 33. 14 · Two in the First End Drive the last two screws through the first end panel\. ### 34. 15 · First Felt Pad Press a felt pad 153550 onto the outside of the first end panel, near a corner\. Manual page 19 shows the other choice: the unit lying on its long side, wide, with eight pads on the side panel\. That route continues there with its own steps 15 to 20\. ### 35. 15 · Other Three Pads Press the other three pads near the other corners\. ### 36. 15 · Stand the Unit Up With two people, stand the unit up on its pads and turn it to face the room\. ### 37. 16 · First Wall Bracket Inside the top row, hold a bracket 115753 against the back of the left side panel\. Warning: this unit can tip over\. Always fix it to the wall\. ### 38. 16 · First Bracket Screw Drive a screw 100372 through the bracket with a cross\-head screwdriver\. ### 39. 16 · Second Bracket Hold the second bracket against the back of the middle divider in the top row\. ### 40. 16 · Other Three Bracket Screws Drive the other three screws, one more in the first bracket and two in the second\. ### 41. 17 · Against the Wall Push the unit back against the wall where it will stand\. ### 42. 17 · Check It Is Level Put a spirit level on top and check the unit is level\. ### 43. 17 · Mark the Wall Mark the wall with a pencil through the large hole in each bracket\. ### 44. 18 · Away from the Wall Move the unit away from the wall so you can reach the marks\. Wall screws are not included\. Choose screws and plugs suited to your wall, with a round head, not a countersunk one\. ### 45. 18 · First Wall Screw Drive a wall screw at the first mark with a flat screwdriver, leaving its round head standing out from the wall\. ### 46. 18 · Second Wall Screw Drive the second wall screw at the other mark the same way\. Use a round head, never a countersunk one\. ### 47. 19 · Back to the Wall Push the unit back against the wall, the screw heads through the brackets' large holes\. ### 48. 19 · First Lock Plate Hook a plate 103693 over the first screw head and let it drop onto the shank\. ### 49. 19 · Tighten the First Screw Tighten the wall screw over the plate with the flat screwdriver\. ### 50. 19 · Second Lock Plate Hook the second plate over the other screw head the same way\. ### 51. 19 · Tighten the Second Screw Tighten the second wall screw over its plate\. ### 52. 19 · First Cover Push a cover 115754 into the corner over the first bracket and plate until it clicks\. ### 53. 19 · Second Cover Push the second cover over the other bracket the same way\. The unit is fixed to the wall\.