Assembly and installation of bistro shelving should only be performed by a licensed professional. Failure to properly and securely assemble bistro components may result in avoidable damage or serious injury. It is recommended all assembly work be done by at least two people for ease and accuracy. Always wear personal protective equipment when performing assembly. Read through all instructions prior to the assembly and installation process. Please contact us at 800-328-5858 with any questions.

Properly assembled and installed bistro shelving is capable of supporting reasonable amounts of vertical load. We recommend capacities of up to 50 pounds when using tempered glass shelving with a thickness of at least .25″ and up to 75 pounds when using hardwood shelving with a thickness of at least .25″. Bistro uprights should be spaced no more than 36″ apart and can accommodate shelving of up to 42″ long with these guidelines. Applying more vertical load, using a thinner shelf, spacing uprights farther apart or using longer shelving is not recommended and may result in damage of serious injury.

When assembling and installing, be sure to perform each of the following tasks thoroughly:

• Tighten all fasteners including set screws and wood screws. Avoid stripping or overtightening fasteners as this may compromise fastener integrity.
• Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (not included) as you perform each task. NEVER allow yourself to be caught off guard by potential accidents.
• Read instructions all the way through prior to assembling and installing units. Familiarize yourself with each step and each component prior to actual assembly/installation.
• Assure your work area is clean and free of debris and potential obstacles.
• Assure your work area is well-ventilated when using our included adhesive.
• Clean all components at their points of attachment.

Adhesive Safety

Your kit may include a tube of specialized adhesive. This adhesive is the ONLY adhesive we recommend using. Failure to utilize the included adhesive may cause the unit to have compromised integrity and can lead to damage and serious injury. Personal protective equipment, including a chemical-grade ventilation mask, must be worn at all times when handling the adhesive. Any adhesive processes should also be done in a well-ventilated area. Opening windows and doors to allow fresh air to enter and exit the area is recommended.

The adhesive MUST be properly mixed prior to component application. This activates the adhesive properties of the compounds and makes it suitable for use. Always wear PPE when mixing and avoid direct contact with eyes or skin. Wash your hands completely when done handling adhesive or application brush. If accidentally ingested or inhaled, contact the poison hotline (800-222-1222) immediately.

When applying adhesive during assembly, lightly apply a coating of adhesive on the necessary components using the included brush. The application of adhesive should be similar to applying a thick layer of paint. Prior to applying adhesive, thoroughly clean and dry all components to assure no debris or dirt may impact the adhesive. The adhesion process will take approximately 15 minutes to settle once the adhesive is applied and the components are attached. The component should be able to be reasonably moved and handled – however should not be installed at this point. You must allow AT LEAST 12 HOURS after application for adhesive to be dried and at optimal integrity. Installing uprights prior to 12 hours will cause the hold of the attachment to be compromised and may result in damage or serious injury.

Prior to installation, once the 12 hours have passed, you should do simple pull tests to to assess the hold of the adhesive. Exert enough force while you attempt to pull components apart. The adhesion should not separate when doing this. If you manage to pull any components apart, the adhesion failed and the process must be done again.

Please contact us at 800-328-5858 with any questions.

Installation Safety

It is recommended installation be performed by AT LEAST two people and ALWAYS by a licensed professional. Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment when performing installation. Always assure uprights and shelving are level prior to placing items on the installed unit.

Installation should only be done utilizing a stud or a backer using installation wood screws of at least 2″ in length. Tighten the screws completely without stripping or over-tightening. This may cause the screw integrity to fail and the unit to fall.