How to Assemble a Wire Rack Shelf
If you need extra storage space using wire rack shelves can give you that added space. To assemble the wire rack shelves is pretty easy and you only need one tool in addition to the shelf to get the job done. You can put wire rack shelves up anywhere that you desire to get that extra storage to any room.
Things you'll need:
- Wire rack shelving unit
- Rubber mullet
- Open the shelving unit package and separate all the parts. Separate shelves, clips, posts and casters for the wire rack shelf. This will help simplify the assembly process.
- Place the stem caster wheels on each post in the bottom holes. Tap the casters into place using a rubber mallet. Tap the wheels with the mallet as well, but make sure not to tap on the wheel brake. This could cause damage to the brakes.
- Attach a clip right above the caster at the bottom of each post. There are two pieces that the clips come in and one end is smaller than the other. Wrap the clip pieces around the post and then push both ends of the clips together until it snaps locked.
- Put the shelf on its side with the shelf sides pointing towards you. From the bottom of the shelf insert the top ends of the post through the corner hole. Insert the rests of the posts into the remaining corner holes.
- Grab the sides of the shelf and stand the unit upright. Attach a clip to the spot where you want to place your second shelf. Attach three clips to the other posts for the second shelf.
- Slide the shelf down over the clip once you insert the bottom part of the shelf section over the top of the posts. Press firmly with your hands on the four corners of the shelf to set the shelf in the clips. Repeat this process for the remaining two shelves to attach the clips and shelves.
- Press the brake mechanism to the up position on each caster using your foot. This unlocks the brakes so the wheels can freely move. Once you position the wire shelf in its desired location, push down on the brake with your foot to lock the wheels.