Crate & Barrel Elements Reversible Bookcase Espresso, Elements Reversible Bookcase Maple Assembly Instruction

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ELEMENTS BOOKCASE - LEFT FACING

Before beginning assembly,
decide if you want to have
a right or left facing bookcase.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ARE FOR ASSEMBLING
A LEFT FACING
BOOKCASE.

Thank you for purchasing the Elements Left Facing
Bookcase. This page lists all the contents included

in the box. Please take time to identify the
hardware as well as the individual components of
this product. As you unpack and prepare for
assembly, place the contents on a carpeted or
padded area to protect
them from damage.
Note: 2 people are required to safely assemble this
product.

COMPONENTS

1 - top shelf

(additional hole on
long edge)

5 - shelves

2 - upright
panels

1 - long
kickplate

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1 - short
kickplate

HARDWARE

24 - bolts

24 - plastic
caps

Missing hardware? Please call 800.606.6387 for replacements.

6 - cams

4 - feet

2 - metal
brackets

6 - cam
screws

1 - wall
strap

2 - screws

TOOLS REQUIRED

Allen Wrench (included)

Phillips Head Screwdriver

Hammer

1 Lay 1 upright panel face down on a padded surface.
Insert 2 cam screws in the holes as shown, securing each
with a phillips head screwdriver. Do not over tighten the
screws.

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ELEMENTS BOOKCASE - LEFT FACING

A

B

C

2 A. Insert 2 cams into the large holes on the long
kickplate. Make sure arrow on each cam points towards

nearest edge with holes.
B. Insert 2 cam screws into the smaller holes of the long
kickplate and secure with a screwdriver.
C. Insert 4 cams into the short kickplate, making sure
each arrow points to the nearest edge with holes.

4 With the assistance of another adult, turn shelf
assembly over. Attach remaining upright panel (panel
with cam screws) with 12 bolts, fully tightening each bolt
with the allen wrench. Make sure the cam screws face
down.

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Top shelf with
holes facing down

3 With the assistance of another adult, align holes in the
upright panel (panel without cam screws) with holes in the
side of each shelf and top shelf. Attach each shelf with 2
bolts, fully tightening each bolt with the allen wrench.

Cam in
unlocked
position

5 Turn assembly back over. Fit short kickplate onto cam
screws as shown. Secure by turning both cams clockwise
with a screwdriver until the cam securely engages the cam
screw.

Cam in
locked
position

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ELEMENTS BOOKCASE - LEFT FACING

6 Fit cam screws of long kickplate into short kickplate
and upright panel. Secure all 4 cams by turning each
clockwise with a screwdriver.

OPTIONAL WALL ATTACHMENT

No wall anchor hardware is included with this unit.

For safe installation it is essential to use anchor
hardware appropriate for your wall type. Mount to
wood wall studs whenever possible. If you are unsure
of what type of fasteners to use, consult your local
hardware store or a qualified professional. This
product is only deterrent, it is not a substitute for
proper adult supervision.

Locate the pilot hole on the back of the shelf as
shown.
A. Attach 1 metal bracket with 1 screw to the shelf.
B. With the assistance of another adult, place
bookcase in desired location against the wall. Mark
wall directly opposite of pilot hole in shelf.
C. Attach 1 metal bracket to the wall at the mark.
Secure with 1 wall anchor (not included), preferably
into a wall stud. If not attaching to a stud, be sure to
use hardware appropriate to your wall type (drywall,
masonry, etc).
D. Place bookcase back into position against the
wall. Thread the end of the wall strap through each
bracket and into the notched end of the strap. Pull
until tight.

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7 A. Attach 4 feet to the bottom of the assembly as shown,
gently tapping into place with a hammer.
B. Conceal all exposed bolt heads by inserting plastic caps.
Assembly is now complete.

Pilot hole

Hole in Wall

CLEANING AND CARE

Clean surfaces with a dry or damp
soft cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.

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ELEMENTS BOOKCASE - RIGHT FACING

Before beginning assembly,
decide if you want to have
a right or left facing bookcase.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ARE FOR ASSEMBLING
A RIGHT FACING
BOOKCASE.

Thank you for purchasing the Elements Right
Facing Bookcase. This page lists all the contents

included in the box. Please take time to identify the
hardware as well as the individual components of
this product. As you unpack and prepare for
assembly, place the contents on a carpeted or
padded area to protect
them from damage.
Note: 2 people are required to safely assemble this
product.

COMPONENTS

1 - top shelf

(additional hole on
long edge)

5 - shelves

2 - upright
panels

1 - long
kickplate

Made in China - r03

1 - short
kickplate

HARDWARE

24 - bolts

24 - plastic
caps

Missing hardware? Please call 800.606.6387 for replacements.

6 - cams

4 - feet

2 - metal
brackets

6 - cam
screws

1 - wall
strap

2 - screws

TOOLS REQUIRED

Allen Wrench (included)

Phillips Head Screwdriver

Hammer

1 Lay 1 upright panel face down on a padded surface.
Insert 2 cam screws in the holes as shown, securing each
with a phillips head screwdriver. Do not over tighten the
screws.

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ELEMENTS BOOKCASE - RIGHT FACING

A

B

C

2 A. Insert 2 cams into the large holes on the long
kickplate. Make sure arrow on each cam points towards

nearest edge with holes.
B. Insert 2 cam screws into the smaller holes of the long
kickplate and secure with a screwdriver.
C. Insert 4 cams into the short kickplate, making sure
each arrow points to the nearest edge with holes.

4 With the assistance of another adult, turn shelf
assembly over. Attach remaining upright panel (panel
with cam screws) with 12 bolts, fully tightening each bolt
with the allen wrench. Make sure the cam screws face
down.

Made in China - r03

Top shelf with
holes facing down

3 With the assistance of another adult, align holes in the
upright panel (panel without cam screws) with holes in the
side of each shelf and top shelf. Attach each shelf with 2
bolts, fully tightening each bolt with the allen wrench.

Cam in
unlocked
position

5 Turn assembly back over. Fit short kickplate onto cam
screws as shown. Secure by turning both cams clockwise
with a screwdriver until the cam securely engages the cam
screw.

Cam in
locked
position

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ELEMENTS BOOKCASE - RIGHT FACING

6 Fit cam screws of long kickplate into short kickplate
and upright panel. Secure all 4 cams by turning each
clockwise with a screwdriver.

OPTIONAL WALL ATTACHMENT

No wall anchor hardware is included with this unit.

For safe installation it is essential to use anchor
hardware appropriate for your wall type. Mount to
wood wall studs whenever possible. If you are unsure
of what type of fasteners to use, consult your local
hardware store or a qualified professional. This
product is only deterrent, it is not a substitute for
proper adult supervision.

Locate the pilot hole on the back of the shelf as
shown.
A. Attach 1 metal bracket with 1 screw to the shelf.
B. With the assistance of another adult, place
bookcase in desired location against the wall. Mark
wall directly opposite of pilot hole in shelf.
C. Attach 1 metal bracket to the wall at the mark.
Secure with 1 wall anchor (not included), preferably
into a wall stud. If not attaching to a stud, be sure to
use hardware appropriate to your wall type (drywall,
masonry, etc).
D. Place bookcase back into position against the
wall. Thread the end of the wall strap through each
bracket and into the notched end of the strap. Pull
until tight.

Made in China - r03

7 A. Attach 4 feet to the bottom of the assembly as shown,
gently tapping into place with a hammer.
B. Conceal all exposed bolt heads by inserting plastic caps.
Assembly is now complete.

Pilot hole

Hole in Wall

CLEANING AND CARE

Clean surfaces with a dry or damp
soft cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.

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