Crate & Barrel Parallel Bookcase Assembly Instruction

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PARALLEL BOOKCASE

Thank you for purchasing the Parallel 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 - back frame

2 - side frames
(1 left, 1 right)

5 - shelves

Made in China - r06

HARDWARE

8 - allen head
screws

4 - tube caps

2 - metal brackets

Missing hardware? Please call 800.606.6387 for replacements.

20 - short wood
screws

1 - short
machine screw

1 - long wood
screw

1 - wall strap

TOOLS REQUIRED

Allen wrench (included)

Phillips head screwdriver

Hammer

x 5

1 With the assistance of another adult, position back frame
and 1 side frame as shown. Loosely attach 2 frames with 5
allen head screws. Do not fully tighten screws.

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PARALLEL BOOKCASE

2 Attach remaining side frame with 5 allen head
screws. Do not fully tighten the screws.

4 With the assistance of another adult, lift frame
assembly into an upright position. Fit slots on the
underside of the 5 shelves onto corresponding pins on
the side and back frames and press firmly into position.

Made in China - r06

3 Insert 1 tube cap into the open end of each leg. If
necessary, gently tap each tube cap into position with a
hammer.

x 20

NOTE:

Do not over tighten the
screws.

5 Secure each shelf into position by inserting 1 short
wood screw through each peg of the side frames and into
the shelf above. Fully tighten with a phillips head
screwdriver.
At this point fully tighten all allen head screws from Steps
1 & 2 with the allen wrench.

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