CLOSETMAID 1312, 1316, 4964 Ladder Bookcase Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- ClosetMaid
Table of Contents
CLOSETMAID 1312, 1316, 4964 Ladder Bookcase
product information
The product is a shelving unit that comes in three different models: 1312, 1316, and 4964. The product has an upper frame, front and rear frame legs, X brace, leg joint, and shelves of varying sizes. The product comes with a manufacturer warranty that covers any missing or damaged parts due to manufacturer defects for one year after purchase.
Product Usage Instructions
- Make sure you have all the hardware provided with the product.
- Align the two front frame legs (B) with the two upper frames (A), and align two leg joints (E) with the corresponding holes. Use the two 4mm. allen wrenches (O) to secure four M6 x 12 mm. inner joint screws (K) through the frame and leg joints into four M6 x 15 mm. outer joint screws (L).
- Align the two rear frame legs (C) with the two upper frames (A), and align two leg joints (E) with the corresponding holes. Use the two 4mm. allen wrenches (O) to secure four M6 x 12 mm. inner joint screws (K) through the frame and leg joints into four M6 x 15 mm. outer joint screws (L).
- Align the small shelf (I) with the upper holes on one upper frame (A). Use the 4mm. allen wrench (O) to secure the shelf to the frame using two M7 x 48mm. shelf screws (J). Repeat steps for the medium shelf (H), large shelf (G), and extra large shelf (F), moving from top to bottom.
- Align the small shelf (I) with the upper holes on the other upper frame (A). Use the 4mm. allen wrench (O) to secure the shelf to the frame using two M7 x 48mm. shelf screws (J). Repeat steps for the medium shelf (H), large shelf (G), and extra large shelf (F), moving from top to bottom.
- Use the M4 stamped wrench (Q) and 3 mm. allen wrench (P) to attach the X brace (D) to the upper frames (A) and rear frame legs (C) using the four M4 x 30mm. X brace screws (M) and the four M4 cap nuts (N).
Note: Make sure to follow the instructions carefully and use the correct hardware provided with the product. If you experience any issues or have questions about the product, please contact customer support at 1-800-874-0008.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
- This unit contains small parts which could be a choking hazard for small children. Children should be under adult supervision at all times or serious injury could occur.
- Always unload unit prior to moving the unit. The weight of personal belongings can cause the unit to become unstable and either tip or collapse. Serious bodily injury and/or damage to personal belongings may occur.
- Do not overload unit. If any shelf, top, or bottom of unit bows or bends, it is overloaded. The shelf, top, or bottom could collapse and cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to personal belongings.
- Do not sit, step or climb on the unit. The unit may become unstable and either tip or collapse. Serious bodily injury and/or damage to personal belongings may occur.
- Do not mount or attach anything to the sides, rear or front of the unit as this can create a force which can cause the unit to tip. Serious bodily injury and/or damage to personal belongings may occur.
- Do not stack units. Stacking of units can cause an unsafe tip-over hazard which may cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to personal belongings.
- Do not hang this unit on the wall. The product structure is not designed for wall hanging. Serious bodily injury, damage to personal belongings, and/or damage to the wall may occur.
- Follow proper safety procedures when using power tools and ladders (when applicable).
- We recommend you protect your work surface during assembly to prevent scratching or damage to table tops, wood floors, etc.
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FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer will replace any missing or damaged part due to manufacturer
defect for one year after purchase. Please have proof of purchase for warranty
claims. Please do not return product to the retail store. For product
assistance and warranty information please call Consumer Affairs at
1-800-874-0008.
PARTS
PRODUCT
Please note location of predrilled holes on each part. Make sure to start all
screws before completely tightening.
HARDWARE REQUIRED
HARDWARE PROVIDED
STEP 1 Attach front frame legs to upper frame.
Align the two front frame legs (B) with the two upper frames (A), and align
two leg joints (E) with the corresponding holes. Use the two 4 mm. allen
wrenches (O) to secure four M6 x 12 mm. inner joint screws (K) through the
frame and leg joints into four M6 x 15 mm. outer joint screws (L).
Please note location of predrilled holes on each part. Make sure to start all screws before completely tightening.
STEP 2 Attach rear frame legs to upper frame.
Align the two rear frame legs (C) with the two upper frames (A), and align two
leg joints (E) with the corresponding holes. Use the two 4 mm. allen wrenches
(O) to secure four M6 x 12 mm. inner joint screws (K) through the frame and
leg joints into four M6 x 15 mm. outer joint screws (L).
Please note location of predrilled holes on each part. Make sure to start all screws before completely tightening.
STEP 3 Attach shelves to one side of the frame.
Align the small shelf (I) with the upper holes on one upper frame (A). Use the
4 mm. allen wrench (O) to secure the shelf to the frame using two M7 x 48 mm.
shelf screws (J). Repeat steps for the medium shelf (H), large shelf (G), and
extra large shelf (F), moving from top to bottom.
Please note location of predrilled holes on each part. Make sure to start all screws before completely tightening.
STEP 4 Attach shelves to other side of frame.
Align the small shelf (I) with the upper holes on the other upper frame (A).
Use the 4 mm. allen wrench (O) to secure the shelf to the frame using two M7 x
48 mm. shelf screws (J).
- Please note location of predrilled holes on each part. Make sure to start all screws before completely tightening.
STEP 5 Attach X brace to upper frames and rear frame legs.
Use the M4 stamped wrench (Q) and 3 mm. allen wrench (P) to attach the X brace
(D) to the upper frames (A) and rear frame legs (C) using the four M4 x 30 mm.
X brace screws (M) and the four M4 cap nuts (N).
Please note location of predrilled holes on each part. Make sure to start all screws before completely tightening.
STEP 6a Secure L brackets to unit.
The unit must be secured to at least one stud. Locate a stud and place unit in
desired location on the wall, making sure the is within the width of the
shelf. Place the longer edge of the L bracket (R) on the bottom of the small
shelf (I) next to the align the shorter edge of the L bracket with the stud,
and use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the L bracket to the using one M4
x 15 mm. screw (S). Mark the stud location on the wall, but do not secure the
unit yet. Attach the other L bracket (R) to the opposite side of the small
shelf (I) and mark the location on the wall.
Please note location of predrilled holes on each part. Make sure to start all
screws before completely tightening.
STEP 6b Secure unit to wall.
To secure the drywall-mounted L bracket (R), rotate unit away from wall ,
drill a 7/32” hole at the marked location, and place one drywall anchor (U) in
the wall. Rotate unit back into position and use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to
secure both L brackets (R) to the wall using two M4 x 35 mm. screws (T) on the
marked stud location and in the drywall anchor.
*Please note location of predrilled holes on each part. Make sure to start all screws before completely tightening.