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How to Assemble IKEA VESKEN Shelf Unit
Step-by-step IKEA VESKEN shelf unit assembly: 14 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-1842283-5).
- 14 illustrated steps
- 12 steps in the manual
- 2:05 video
- 36×23×100 cm
What you need
Tools
- Phillips screwdriver
You’ll need: a pencil and a screwdriver (for the wall screws).
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| — | 4× |
| — | 2× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Push the 4 feet up into the corners of the bottom tray.
Press until each one clicks into place.
Step 2 · manual step 1
Set the bottom tray down on its feet.
Step 3 · manual step 2
Push 4 posts down into the corners of the bottom tray.
Press until you hear a click.
Step 4 · manual step 3
Press the second tray down onto the 4 posts.
The posts go into the corner sockets under the tray.
Step 5 · manual step 4
Click 4 more posts into the corners of the second tray.
Step 6 · manual step 5
Press the third tray down onto the posts.
Step 7 · manual step 6
Click the last 4 posts into the third tray.
Step 8 · manual step 7
Press the top tray down onto the posts.
Step 9 · manual step 8
Push the 4 end caps into the corners of the top tray.
Step 10 · manual step 9
Place the shelf unit against the wall.
To prevent tip-over, it must be fixed to the wall.
Step 11 · manual step 9
Mark a line on the wall along the top edge of the top tray.
Use a pencil.
Step 12 · manual step 10
Move the shelf away. Hold the 2 wall brackets on the line and mark the holes.
Space them 240 mm apart (centre to centre).
Step 13 · manual step 11
Screw each bracket to the wall with 1 screw.
Use screws with a flat underside to the head — not countersunk. Screws are not included.
Step 14 · manual step 12
Put the shelf back and hook the top tray down onto the brackets.
Tips & safety
- Always fix VESKEN to the wall. Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Wall screws and plugs are not included — ask a specialist if unsure.
- Missing a part or unsure about a step? The manual asks you to contact your IKEA store for help.
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA's official assembly instructions (AA-1842283-5). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
