CLOSETMAID 10000-04096 Brightwood Towers and Corner Units Instruction Manual

CLOSETMAID 10000-04096 Brightwood Towers and Corner Units

Product Information

Specifications

• Model Number: 10000-04096 | 10000-04130 | 10000-04165
• Product Name: Brightwood Towers and Corner Units
• Installation Manual: Included
• Dimensions: 16 in. Tower
• Parts Included: 2 x 16 in. Tower, 2 x Corner Unit

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started
Before beginning the installation, please review the following instructions:

• Use and Care: Refer to the installation manual for proper use and care instructions.
• Installation Instructions: Follow the provided installation instructions carefully.
• Precautions: Ensure you have read and understood the safety precautions.

Corner Unit Installation
To install the corner unit, please follow these steps:

1. Identify the parts needed for the corner unit installation using the PART IDENTIFICATION and exploded view.
2. Install cam locks by inserting them into the designated holes and tightening them securely.
3. Tighten the cam locks using a suitable tool to ensure a secure fit.
4. If required, install L-brackets just below the top panel/side panel intersection. Ensure that the L-bracket is installed properly to provide stability.
5. If there are baseboards or other obstructions, adjust the L-bracket to allow up to a 1 inch gap between the wall and the unit.
6. Hand tighten all screws to ensure a secure installation. Avoid over tightening if using power tools.

Tower Installation
To install the tower, please follow these steps:

1. Identify the parts needed for the tower installation using the PART IDENTIFICATION and exploded view.
2. Assemble the tower by following the assembly steps provided in the installation manual.
3. Ensure that the tower is securely fastened to the wall using wall anchors and L-brackets.
4. If stacking units, make sure to attach the bottom unit to the wall before placing another unit on top.
5. Hand tighten all screws to ensure a secure installation. Avoid over tightening if using power tools.

FAQ

• Q: What tools do I need for installation?
  A: You will need a 1/4 inch (6mm) tool for tightening cam locks and screws, as well as a suitable tool for hand-tightening screws.

• Q: How many parts are included in the package?
  A: The package includes 2 x 16 in. Tower and 2 x Corner Unit.

• Q: Do I need to attach the units to the wall?
  A: Yes, all units must be fastened to the wall for stability and safety.

• Q: Can I stack multiple units?
  A: Yes, you can stack multiple units. However, make sure to attach the bottom unit to the wall before placing another unit on top.

Brightwood
Towers and Corner Units
INSTALLATION MANUAL

Parts

Getting Started

• Please refer to the instruction sheet provided in the product package for a list of the required and recommended tools.
• Double check you have all included parts for the products.
• Examine your space and plan where you want to install your tower(s) and rods.
• Assemble and place the corner unit(s), making sure they are attached to the wall as instructed.
• Assemble and place the tower(s), making sure they are attached to the wall as instructed.
• Measure the rod lengths for each side. The distance between the unit(s) and wall(s) should not exceed 48 in. as the top shelves and closet rods fit a maximum of 48 in.
• The closet rods can expand between 30 in. to 48 in. If your desired length is less than 30 in., the rod will need to be cut.
• Install the closet rods.

Use and Care

• Use a soft, clean cloth that will not scratch the surface when dusting.
• Liquid spills should be removed immediately. Using a soft, clean cloth, blot the spill gently. Avoid rubbing.
• Never use water to clean your organization system.
• Use of furniture polish is not recommended. Should you use to use polishes, test in a hidden area first.
• Stains or marks from crayons or ink markers will be difficult to remove.
• Always unload unit prior to moving it.
• If shelves begin to bow or bend, the shelf is overloaded. Evenly distribute the weight throughout the unit.
• Follow safety precautions found in the instruction manual.

Stackable 3-Shelf Corner Organizer

BEFORE BEGINNING

• Please read all instructions carefully.
• Familiarize yourself with all parts (see “PARTS”) and check quantities.
• Follow all safety precautions (see “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”).

What you will need:

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 climb or step 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.
• After mounting of the cam posts and dowels to the panels, be careful to not hit the cam posts and dowels prior to final assembly as damage can occur to the mounting of the parts.
• This may cause the unit to not assemble correctly and create an unstable unit. Serious bodily injury and/or damage to personal belongings may occur.
• 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.
• Secure finished unit to wall using L- Brackets, Anchors, and Wall Screws (#10 x 1-1/2 in.) provided. Failure to do so may create an unsafe tipping hazard that could lead to serious bodily injury and/or damage to personal belongings.
• Follow proper safety procedures when using power tools and ladders.
• We recommend you protect your work surface during assembly to prevent scratching or damage to table tops, wood floors, etc.

PARTS

HELPFUL HINTS

PART IDENTIFICATION
Use “PART IDENTIFICATION” and exploded view (on previous page) to identify parts!

Note overall shape of part.

Installation

FRONT VIEW

Count and locate holes in each part.

INSTALLING CAM LOCKS

• Identify arrow on head. Look closely.

• Arrow MUST point toward hole in edge of panel.

• Push cam lock all the way down into hole.

TIGHTENING CAM LOCKS

• Assure cam lock arrow points to hole and push cam post into hole.

• Use a Flathead screw- driver to turn cam lock.

• Turn camlock until fully tightened (slightly OVER half way around).

INSTALLING L-BRACKET

• All units must be fastened to the wall. There are several “key points” to this installation step. Please review the drawings and comments below, as well as the assembly steps provided.
• When installing L-brackets, be sure to place, mark, and install one bracket FULLY before placing, marking, and installing second L-bracket.
• When stacking units, the unit on the bottom must be attached to the wall first before setting another unit on top.

WHICH END? INSTALL SHORT END AGAINST LONG END AGAINST WALL; UNIT.

WHERE? INSTALL L-BRACKET JUST BELOW TOP PANEL/SIDE PANEL INTERSECTION.

HOW FAR? IN THE CASE OF BASEBOARDS, OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS, THE L-BRACKET WILL ALLOW UP TO A 1 in. GAP (FROM THE WALL TO THE UNIT).

HAND TIGHTEN SCREWS
We recommend you hand-tighten screws. Use care not to overtighten if using power  tools.

LEFT-CORNER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Left-corner Installation
To assemble unit in left corner, parts used in some steps need to be flipped. This is indicated with a diamond symbol near the step number.

• Parts, labels, and number of pieces do not change.
• It is important to understand how finished edges go together. Take a moment to lay out all the wood pieces and note the finished and unfinished (raw wood) edges. Arrange pieces so all finished edges are facing the same way. While assembling, take care to note in each diagram which way finished edges are facing. In general, all finished edges will face forward and all finished sides (large area of piece) will face up when product is fully assembled and upright.

STEP 1 Right Push cam locks into bottom shelf. Install cam posts into top shelf.
For Left-corner Installation, see page 8.

TOP VIEW

NOTE

• See “HELPFUL HINTS” on page 4 for proper cam lock assembly.
• Place cam locks into holes.
• Screw five cam posts into larger holes in top shelf as shown.

LEFT-CORNER INSTALLATION

STEP 1 Left

TOP VIEW

STEP 2 Right and Left
Install 2 cam posts into each side panel.

NOTE:

• When counting holes in gables, count large hole in bottom as hole #1.
•  Lay gables on floor with unfinished edges facing each other (toward center). Screw two cam posts into each gable as shown (hole #8 from bottom). Using a screwdriver, tighten cam posts.

STEP 3 Right and Left
Install 2 cam locks into each side panel and 1 cam lock into back panel.

NOTE:
See “HELPFUL HINTS” on page 4 for proper cam lock assembly.

STEP 4 Right and Left
Insert bottom nuts/feet into side panels and back panel.

NOTE:

• Use a rubber mallet to insert a bottom nut into each end hole in bottom edge of two side panels and hole in back panel. Thread leveling feet into nuts.
• Push hole covers into open holes at bottom of unit.

STEP 5 Right
Attach bottom shelf to side panels.

NOTE:

• Use a screwdriver to tighten ALL cam locks after each step below! See Page 4 for “Tightening Cam Locks” instructions.
• Place bottom shelf over one set of cam posts as shown and tighten cam locks. Optional: Push cam lock covers onto cam locks in bottom shelf.
• Turn assembly on its side (finished edges up) and push cam posts into bottom shelf.

STEP 6 Right Attach top panel to side panel.

NOTE:

• Use a screwdriver to tighten ALL cam locks after each step below! See Page 4 for “Tightening Cam Locks” instructions.
• Place top shelf (cam posts facing toward bottom) into holes in top of one side panels as shown.

STEP 5 Left

TOP VIEW STEP 6 Left

TOP VIEW

STEP 7 Right Attach second side panel to assembly.

NOTE

• Place remaining side panel (cam locks and cam posts facing down) onto assembly as shown. Align holes in top edge of side panel with cam posts in top shelf. Push side panel toward top so holes fit over cam posts. Turn cam locks to lock side panel into position.
• Lift bottom end of gable to align cam posts in gable with holes in edge of bottom shelf. Push cam posts down into holes (if necessary, turn cam locks to allow posts to go into holes fully). Turn cam locks to lock gable into position.

STEP 8 Right Attach back panel.

NOTE :

• Arrange back panel so finished edge faces up (cam lock at top will face “in”). Push hole in top edge of back panel over cam post on top shelf. Turn cam lock on back panel to secure to top shelf.
• Lift bottom end of back panel slightly, and count up five SMALL holes. Secure back panel to bottom shelf with back panel screw.

STEP 7 Left STEP 8 Left

STEP 9 Right and Left Attach adjustable shelf.

NOTE :

• Stand unit upright. Push shelf support into desired hole in back panel. Push remaining shelf supports into aligning holes in gables.
• Align holes in adjustable shelf with upper pin in shelf support. Lower  adjustable shelf onto shelf supports and  assure it sits flat.
• Place shelf hole plugs (6 mm) into holes in center shelf as shown.

STEP 10 Right and Left Attach unit to wall.

NOTE:

• Place unit against a corner. Use a level and adjust leveling feet to be sure unit is square.
• Place L-bracket inside unit as shown. Mark hole location on wall.
• Use a 1/4” drill bit to drill marked hole.
• Insert wall anchor into hole and secure L- bracket to wall with wall screw.
• Secure L-bracket to back panel with L-bracket screw. Repeat all steps to secure opposite side of unit.

STEP 11 Right and Left Install dowels or hole plugs. NOTE:

• If stacking units, push dowels into center holes at front and left sides of top shelf and place five smaller hole plugs into remaining holes.
• Caution: Use Two-Person Lift if stacking units!OR
• Push two larger hole plugs into center holes at front and left sides of top shelf. Push five smaller hole plugs into remaing holes in top shelf.

Custom Closet Organizer

BEFORE BEGINNING

• Please read all instructions carefully.
• Familiarize yourself with all parts (see “PARTS”) and check quantities.
• Follow all safety precautions (see “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”).

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 col-lapse. 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 climb or step on the unit. The unit may become unstable and either tip or collapse. Serious bodily injury and/or damage to personal belong-ings 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.
• After mounting of the cam posts and dowels to the panels, be careful to not hit the cam posts and dowels prior to final assembly as damage can occur to the mounting of the parts.
• This may cause the unit to not assemble correctly and create an unstable unit. Serious bodily injury and/or damage to personal belongings may occur.
• 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.
• Secure finished unit to wall using L- Brackets, Anchors, and Wall Screws (#10 x 1-1/2″) provided. Failure to do so may create an unsafe tipping hazard that could lead to serious bodily injury and/or damage to personal belongings.
• Follow proper safety procedures when using power tools and ladders.
• We recommend you protect your work surface during assembly to prevent scratching or damage to table tops, wood floors, etc.

PARTS

HELPFUL HINTS

PART IDENTIFICATION Use “PART IDENTIFICATION” and exploded view (on previous page) to identify parts!

Note overall shape of part.

FRONT VIEW
Count and locate holes in each part.

INSTALLING CAM LOCKS

• Identify arrow on head. Look closely.
• Arrow MUST point toward hole in edge of panel.
• Push cam lock all the way down into hole.

TIGHTENING CAM LOCKS

• Assure cam lock arrow points to hole and push cam post into hole.

• Use a Flathead screw-driver to turn cam lock.

• Turn camlock until fully tightened (slightly OVER half way around).

HAND TIGHTEN SCREWS
We recommend you hand-tighten screws. Use care not to overtighten if using power tools.

STEP 1 Measure closet and plan organizer placement.
Measure the wall area width and height to determine the best place for the organizer. It’s important to plan in advance where the unit will go in case adjustments need to be made to the closet rods.
NOTE:

• If you plan to install the closet rods less than 27 in. from the wall or another unit, the rods will need to be cut.
• Remove the inner rod from the outer rod, measure, and cut both rods to your desired size, ensuring that you will have a 4 in.
• MINIMUM overlap when the rods are connected to ensure stability.
• Make sure you cut the end of each rod WITHOUT the hole.

STEP 2 Push 4 cam locks into each bottom shelf.
NOTE: See “HELPFUL HINTS” on page 4 for proper cam lock assembly. STEP 2 Install 4 cam posts into each top shelf.
PART 2 NOTE: Top shelves have 6 small holes and are larger than other shelves. Screw four cam posts into corner holes in shelf as shown.

STEP 3 Push 2 cam locks into each side panel.

STEP 4 Install 2 cam posts into each side panel. NOTE:
Screw each cam post into hole #8 from bottom (counting large hole as hole #1).

STEP 5
Insert 2 bottom nuts and 2 feet into bottom of two side panels.

NOTE:
Use a rubber mallet to insert a bottom nut into each end hole in bottom of two side panels. Thread leveling feet into nuts. The side panels with leveling feet will become the BASE UNIT.

STEP 6 Attach bottom shelf to each set of side panels.

NOTE:

• Use a screwdriver to tighten ALL cam locks after each step below! See Page 4 for “Tightening Cam Locks” instructions.
• Place bottom shelf over one set of cam posts as shown.
• Turn assembly on its side (finished edges up) and push cam posts into bottom shelf.
• Repeat for second set.

STEP 7 Attach top panel to base unit and top unit.

NOTE:

• Use a screwdriver to tighten ALL cam locks after each step below! See Page 4 for “Tightening Cam Locks” instructions.
• Place top shelf (cam posts facing toward bottom) into holes in top of side panels as shown.

STEP 8 . Attach gussets to back of units.
Unfinished surfaces are shaded in gray.

NOTE:

• Turn unit over so unfinished edges are up! Assure shelves and gables are square before attaching gussets.
• Arrange triangle gusset at each corner of gable/fixed shelf as shown. Assure all edges are aligned. Use a hammer and 5 nails to secure gusset to fixed shelf/gable. Repeat for all gussets.

STEP 9 Attach base unit to wall.

NOTE:

• Use a level and adjust leveling feet.
• Place L-bracket inside unit and below top gusset as shown. Mark hole location on wall.
• Use a 1/4″ drill bit to drill marked hole.
• Insert wall anchor into drilled hole in wall and secure L-bracket to wall with wall screw. Drill 1/16″ pilot hole and secure L-bracket to gable with L-bracket screw through largest hole. Repeat steps to secure opposite side of unit.

WARNING All units MUST be fastened to the wall. When stacking units, the unit on the bottom must be attached to the wall first before setting another unit on top.

STEP 10 Attach top unit to base unit and to wall.

NOTE:

• Place dowels into center holes along top edge of base unit.
• Align dowels in base unit with holes in bottom of top unit. CAUTION: Two-Person Lift. Stack units.
• Repeat Step 9 to secure top unit to wall.

STEP 11 Install adjustable shelves and hole covers. NOTE:

• Push shelf supports into holes at desired locations. Place adjustable shelves onto shelf supports.
• Push hole covers into open holes at bottom of unit.

STEP 12 Install rod brackets and rods.

NOTE

• Place rod bracket under top shelf 1/8″ back from front edge. Measure and mark hole locations on unit. (Drill small pilot holes, if necessary.) Secure each rod bracket with two rod bracket screws.
• Hook closet rod onto bracket. Extend rod to wall and hold another bracket in place. Mark hole locations on wall. Repeat for all brackets.
• Drill 1/4″ holes at marked locations. Insert wall anchor and secure with wall screws. Install closet rods into brackets.

IF NECESSARY FOR SMALLER CLOSETS, MEASURE AND CUT ROD ON END WITHOUT HOLE.

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