How to assemble IKEA EKENABBEN Open Shelf Unit

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Push 2 dowels (101343) into each end of the 10 short rails.

   40 dowels in total.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:16)

2. 

   Step 2

   Build two side ladders: 2 posts and 5 rails each.

   Push the rails onto one post, then fit the second post on the other ends.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:24)

3. 

   Step 3

   Fix each rail with 2 screws (10074728) and the Allen key.

   20 screws in total — not the 105107 bolts, which look similar.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:33)

4. 

   Step 4

   Stand one ladder on its edge and place the 5 shelves against it.

   Each shelf end slides in under a rail, up against the post.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 4

   Fix the shelves with 5 bolts (105107) and the Allen key.

   One bolt through the upper post into each shelf.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:49)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 5

   Fit the second ladder on the other ends and fix it with 5 bolts.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 5

   Carefully turn the unit over.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 6

   Insert 10 more bolts (105107) — 5 in each post.

   Tighten them all with the Allen key.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:11)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 7

   Screw the 4 adjustable feet (107862) into the ends of the posts.

   Turn them in by hand.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 8

    Stand the unit up and turn the feet until it stands level.

    Check with a spirit level.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 9

    Fit a wall bracket (102720) to the top of each back post.

    Push it against the wall, then screw it on with a screw (109560). Skirting board? See manual p. 15.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:34)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 10

    Screw the brackets to the wall with a washer (100823) each.

    Wall screws and plugs are not included — use ones suited to your wall.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:43)