What should I know about assembling BILLY and its product features?
Here you can find out what to do if a cam lock becomes stuck during assembly, as well as information about the back panels, holes in the top panel and shelf thickness.
What should I do if a cam lock becomes stuck during assembly?
If you notice towards the end of assembly that the plinth has been fitted the wrong way round, for example, you may be able to release the cam locks and restart part of the assembly without removing all the nails from the back panels.
Follow these steps to release the cam locks and take the unit apart:
- Release the cam locks holding the frame together, including those at the four corners.
- Lift the side panel upwards.
- The cam screws will remain in the panel on the opposite side. The panel can be removed while the cam screws remain in the screw holes.
- When a cam lock is released, its opening faces the cam screw. Align the opening with the screw to remove the panel together with the cam screw. This may take a little practice.
Depending on the construction, the unit may still be taken apart even if the back panels have been nailed in place. Check the assembly instructions carefully. This method may also work for drawers and other products with a similar construction.
See the video about how to unlock the cam lock *Japanese only
What should I do if there do not seem to be enough back panels for BILLY?
For BILLY and some other products, the back panels are folded in two or three for compact packaging. Check the back panels included in the package.
What are the holes in the top panel of BILLY for?
The holes on the sides of the top panel of the 202 cm-high BILLY are for attaching a height extension unit.
The 106 cm-high BILLY does not have these holes because a height extension unit cannot be attached.
How thick are the shelves in BILLY?
The shelves are 18 mm thick.
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