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0.5 mm
606UniversalShelvingSystem™ Planningguide
Designed by Dieter Rams in 1960 for Vitsœ and produced continuously ever since
Howitworks
Metal shelf
Pin
E-Track
At the core of the 606 Universal Shelving System is the aluminium E-Track that can be attached directly to the wall. Shelves, cabinets and tables are then hung from the E-Track – using no tools – simply by slipping the notched aluminium pins into position. Shelves have a second hole so that they may be hung either way up.
If no wall is available – or it is uneven – the E-Track may be attached to an aluminium X-Post. The system can then stand on the floor and avoid many obstructions allowing the system to be installed accurately in a wide variety of environments.
The simple interchangeability of the components encourages either day-to-day rearrangements or complete reconfigurations according to changing needs.
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The pin attaches shelves, cabinets and tables to the E-Track.
The E-Track attaches directly to a wall or to the X-Post.
The X-Post can be compressed between the floor and the ceiling and/or attached to the wall using the wall bracket.
WallbracketAttaches the X-Post to the wall.
Metalshelf
The crossrail is always used with the X-Post to brace the structure.
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Glossary
Wearenotabletoacceptliabilityforthepoorconditionofwalls,floorsorceilingsagainstwhichthesystemisinstalled.Accordingly,wereservetherightnottoinstallyoursystem.Ifyouchoosetoover-ruleouradvice,wewillbeunabletoacceptanyliabilityforasubsequentfailureinyourwall/floor/ceilingand/orshelvingsystem.
Ifwediscoverunforeseenproblemswhenweareinstallingyoursystem,wemayhavetorecommendchangestoyourinstallationthatwillcostextra.
Thesystemmustnotbeusedasaladderandneithercanyousitorstandonanypartofthesystem.
Cabinettopsarenotintendedtobeload-bearing.Useashelfimmediatelyabovethecabinetforthispurpose.
HowmuchcanIputonmyshelving?
Yourwall/floor/ceilingThis shelving system has been in continuous production since 1960; it is tried and tested. But, however good the pedigree, any storage system ultimately relies on the strength of the wall, floor and ceiling to which it is attached.
Put simply, the more you intend to load the system, the stronger the wall, floor and ceiling (in that order) should be.
Some detective work is needed:
Solid wallMade of masonry, brick or concrete, it sounds true and solid when you tap it with your knuckle. It’s ideal.
Plasterboard wallIf it sounds hollow and consistently crisp wherever you tap, it is most likely to be 12.5mm plasterboard on timber or metal studs. Using modern cavity fixings a plasterboard wall will accept most domestic loads.
Lath and plaster wallIf the wall sounds dull, hollow and somewhat inconsistent over the slightly undulating surface, you may have the least good wall – timber laths with ageing plaster. Almost certainly, you will need to rely on the floor, ceiling and strengthened shelving system to achieve a desirable loading (see page 7).
Vitsœ’s preferred internal wallIf you are able to specify a new internal wall, we recommend 12.5mm plasterboard over 18mm plywood or MDF on timber or metal studs. We recommend that you do not try to position timber studs to match the E-Tracks.
Rigid floorWhen you jump on it, it does not flex. Without a carpet, it’s the best; with a carpet, it is less good.
Flexible floorWhen you jump on it, it flexes or creaks. If you intend to use the floor, this is not ideal. A thick carpet with underlay will not help the load-bearing capability of this floor.
Solid ceilingA steel beam or concrete – ideal.
Plaster/plasterboard ceilingA continuous plaster or plasterboard ceiling can be used, preferably in conjunction with a rigid floor.
Other ceilingA discontinuous suspended ceiling comprising tiles or similar is far from ideal. It may only be used after a ceiling contractor undertakes reinforcing work.
LoadingWe do not quote specific loading figures for the system as so much depends on the construction of walls, floors and ceilings; the type of fixings used; and how well the system is installed.
In this guide we will refer to light, medium and heavy loading of the shelving system. By this we mean:
Light loadingDisplay of lightweight objects and limited storage of some smaller books and files.
Medium loadingStorage of moderate sized books, magazines and files which will occupy most, but not all, of the shelves.
Heavy loadingStorage of large-format books, records, magazines and files which will occupy all of the shelves.
Metal shelvesare intended to be load-bearing (the shorter and shallower the shelf is, the stronger it is).
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CompressedbetweenfloorandceilingIf you have no wall nearby, you can compress the system between the floor and ceiling.
We call it‘compressed’.
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See page 5-7 See page 8-10
Fixingtoawallwithobstructions(oranalternativefixingtoaclearwall)If your wall is obstructed (eg by picture/dado rails), the system can stand away from the wall and still be attached indirectly to it.
We call it ‘semi-wallmounted’.
Semi-wallmounted Compressed
See page 4
Wallmounted
FixingdirectlytoanunobstructedwallIf you have a clear, solid or plasterboard wall you can attach an E-track directly to it.
We call it ‘wallmounted’.
Shelves, cabinets and tables are then suspended from the E-Tracks.
34.5cm
91.2cm66.7cm
table height = 74cm
6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm
80cm
6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm
6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm
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191.
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6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm
3.5cm3.5cm
X-Post
E-Track
E-Track
Cross rail
Wall bracket
X-Post
Cross rail
E-Track
FixingtoanunobstructedwallThe essential component of the system is the E-Track. It may be fixed directly to a clear wall (either solid or plasterboard, or with care on lath and plaster, see page 2) in any combination of the two widths of the system, 66.7cm and 91.2cm.
Remembertoadd7cm(3.5cmtotheleftandright)forthesystemtobeinstalledandforeasyadjustmentoftheshelfpositions.
The E-Tracks are normally set at 34.5cm above the floor (unless you tell us otherwise) so that the top of a cabinet is level with normal table height and/or an integrated table can be added to the system. This has the extra benefits of, usually, keeping the bottom shelf/cabinet just above electrical sockets (low enough to hide them but high enough not to obstruct them) whilst allowing the vacuum cleaner to fit under.
Most importantly, if you can see the base of the wall/skirting, the
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E-Track
Wallmounted
Wereservetherightnotto
installyoursystemifthese
measurementsareignored
34.5cm
91.2cm66.7cm
table height = 74cm
6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm
80cm
6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm
6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm
max
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hei
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191.
5cm
6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm
3.5cm3.5cm
X-Post
E-Track
E-Track
Cross rail
Wall bracket
X-Post
Cross rail
E-Track
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Fixingtoawallwithobstruc-tions(oranalternativefixingtoaclearwall)Instead of being attached directly to the wall, the E-Track is attached to an X-Post which stands on the floor. The E-Track is normally set 20.5cm above the floor. The X-Post is itself secured vertically using a minimum of two wall brackets.
You can choose this structure simply because you like it. However, it also allows:
- the system to stand in front of an obstructed, uneven or partially glazed wall- fixings into the wall to be kept to a minimum- shelves/cabinets to hang lower than electrical sockets to obscure wiring - shelves/cabinets to hang lower than the skirting
A pair of cross rails provides lateral bracing between each pair of X-Posts (three cross rails if the semi-wall mounted X-Post is longer than 300cm).
Wall brackets are available in two standard lengths to compensate for deep skirting (see page 13) or similar obstructions (even slim radiators). Remembertoadd13cm(6.5cmtotheleftandright)forthediameterofthefloorplatesandwallbrackets.
To offer greater rigidity, a stabilising foot may be added to each X-Post.
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E-Track
X-Post
See‘Howmuchspacethesystemneeds’onpages12and13
Semi-wallmounted
Wereservetherightnotto
installyoursystemifthese
measurementsareignored
Solid or plasterboard wallFlexible floorSemi-wallmountedwithstabilisingfoot
By adding the stabilising foot, the system is strengthened.
So, if the desired loading is heavy, or if the wall is not solid or the floor not rigid, then add a stabilising foot.
Solid or plasterboard wallRigid floorSemi-wallmounted
If the wall is solid and the floor is rigid, this system will accept heavy loading of books and files.
If the wall is plasterboard, it is important that the floor is rigid. If this is the case, you can put a medium load on the system.
HigherceilingsIf the semi-wall mounted X-Post length exceeds 300cm, it is necessary to use three wall brackets per X-Post and three cross rails (5cm high) per pair of X-Posts. Maximum overall height for semi-wall mounted is 350cm, see page 16.
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X-Post
Wall bracket
E-Track
Metal shelf
Stabilising foot
max
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350c
m
20.5cm
X-Post
Wall bracket
E-Track
Metal shelf
Stabilising foot
max
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350c
m
20.5cm
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The top wall bracket should always be above the top of the E-Track
Semi-wallmounted
Solid or plasterboard wallFlexible floor No corniceSemi-wallmountedandcompressedwithstabilisingfoot
Adding a stabilising foot, and compressing against the ceiling, will further strengthen the system or help to compensate for a hollow wall, flexible floor or plasterboard ceiling.
Solid or plasterboard wallRigid floor No corniceSemi-wallmountedandcompressed
For largely aesthetic reasons, the semi-wall mounted system can be taken up to the ceiling, but only if there are no obstructions.
If the ceiling is solid and the floor is rigid, extra strength can be gained for the system.
X-Post
Wall bracket
E-Track
Metal shelf
Stabilising foot
max
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350c
m
20.5cm
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X-Post
Wall bracket
E-Track
Metal shelf
Stabilising foot
max
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hei
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350c
m
20.5cm
Scale 1:20
X-Post
Wall bracket
E-Track
Metal shelf
Stabilising foot
max
imum
hei
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350c
m
20.5cm
The semi-wall mounted and compressed systems cannot go up to the ceiling if there is a cornice.
See‘Howmuchspacethesystemneeds’onpages12and13
Allsystemsmustbefullydismantledformoving.Wecannotacceptresponsibilityfordamagecausedtothesystemifitismovedwhilstassembled.
Semi-wallmountedandcompressed
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Compressedbetweenthefloorandceiling
Compressing the X-Post between the floor and ceiling allows the system to be used without contact to a wall. The E-Track is attached (normally 20.5cm above the floor) to both sides of the X-Post to allow the structure to be double-sided.
In this case, there are two important factors to consider:
- the need for a rigid floor - balancing the load on both sides of the system
If the floor is rigid, the ceiling may be plaster or plasterboard. Remembertoadd13cm(6.5cmateachend)forthediameterofthefloorplates.
Compressed
34.5cm
91.2cm66.7cm
table height = 74cm
6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm
80cm
6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm
6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm
max
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hei
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191.
5cm
6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm
3.5cm3.5cm
X-Post
E-Track
E-Track
Cross rail
Wall bracket
X-Post
Cross rail
E-Track
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Wereservetherightnotto
installyoursystemifthese
measurementsareignored
10
max
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hei
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240c
m
max
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350c
m
max
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hei
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300c
m
max
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240c
m
20.5cm
max
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240c
m
max
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350c
m
max
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300c
m
max
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240c
m
20.5cm
Scale 1:20 See‘Howmuchspacethesystemneeds’onpages12and13
Flexible floorPlaster/plasterboard ceilingMaximum height 240cmCompressed,single-sidedwithstabilisingfoot
In this case, even with addition of the stabilising foot, it will be necessary to limit the loading of the system to light/medium.
Rigid floorSolid ceilingMaximum height 240cmCompressed,single-sided
If it is necessary to use the system single-sided without any contact to a wall, it is important to have a rigid floor and solid ceiling.
Ideally, even a single wall bracket should be used if the system is near a wall.
There is a maximum ceiling height of 240cm.
Compressed,single-sided
Allsystemsmustbefullydismantledformoving.Wecannotacceptresponsibilityfordamagecausedtothesystemifitismovedwhilstassembled.
Rigid floorSolid ceilingMaximum height 350cmCompressed,double-sided
If the floor is rigid, the ceiling solid, and the medium loading distributed evenly to both sides, then the system can be compressed to its maximum height of 350cm.
HigherceilingsWhen the compressed X-Post length exceeds 300cm, it is necessary to use three cross rails per pair of X-Posts (two 5cm high rails with a single 17.5cm high rail at one quarter height, see page 16).
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240c
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350c
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300c
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240c
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20.5cm
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240c
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300c
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240c
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20.5cm
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Flexible floorPlaster/plasterboard ceilingMaximum height 300cmCompressed,double-sidedwithstabilisingfoot
If the floor is flexible and the ceiling plaster/plasterboard, it is both necessary to add a pair of stabilising feet to each X-Post and restrict the height to 300cm.
The light/medium loading must still be distributed evenly to both sides of the system.
Compressed,double-sided
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Whatyoucanfitonyourshelves
26cm
26cm
19cm
30
30 36
22
22
16
16
16
5
6
5
4
4
3
40cm7cm
33cm
33cm
228c
m E
-Tra
ck
Hol
es
She
lf de
pth
Spa
ce b
etw
een
shel
ves
Small paperback,CD & Blu-ray disc
DVD, video & large paperback
Hardback
Phonebook
Foolscap
A4 binderUS binder
12”records(use 65.5 x 36cm shelf onlysee page 2 ‘Heavy loading’)
2cm
Vertical dimensions are +/- 0.5cmScale 1:10
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E-Track centre-to-centre 91.2cmE-Track centre-to-centre 66.7cm
Wide bayNarrow bay
7cm
usable shelf width 90cmusable shelf width 65.5cm(best for heavy loads)
1cm1cmcentre-to-centre 66.7cm or 91.2cm
min 12cmmax 18cm
min 8cm
6.5cm 6.5cm
skirting
nat aluminium
matches metal shelves
Minimum width between skirtingfor 90cm wide shelves = 105cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 80cm
Minimum width between wallsfor 90cm wide shelves = 99cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 74cm
shelf height11cm
centre-to-centre 66.7cm or 91.2cm
2cm
3.5cm 3.5cm
wall
0-3cm 3-7cm
beech or colour
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
1cm
1cm
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
ScrewCeiling plateSpring
Adjusting bolt
X-Post
10-11cm
10-11cm
10-11cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
0-3cm 3-7cm
depth depth
4.5cm4.5cm
12.5cm12.5cm
Do not confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5cm and 90cm
Do not confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5 and 90cm
Wallmounted
E-Track centre-to-centre 91.2cmE-Track centre-to-centre 66.7cm
Wide bayNarrow bay
7cm
usable shelf width 90cmusable shelf width 65.5cm(best for heavy loads)
1cm1cmcentre-to-centre 66.7cm or 91.2cm
min 12cmmax 18cm
min 8cm
6.5cm 6.5cm
skirting
nat aluminium
matches metal shelves
Minimum width between skirtingfor 90cm wide shelves = 105cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 80cm
Minimum width between wallsfor 90cm wide shelves = 99cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 74cm
shelf height11cm
centre-to-centre 66.7cm or 91.2cm
2cm
3.5cm 3.5cm
wall
0-3cm 3-7cm
beech or colour
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
1cm
1cm
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
ScrewCeiling plateSpring
Adjusting bolt
X-Post
10-11cm
10-11cm
10-11cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
0-3cm 3-7cm
depth depth
4.5cm4.5cm
12.5cm12.5cm
Do not confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5cm and 90cm
Do not confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5 and 90cm
E-Track centre-to-centre 91.2cmE-Track centre-to-centre 66.7cm
WidebayNarrowbay
7cm
usable shelf width90cmusable shelf width65.5cm(best for heavy loads)
1cm1cmcentre-to-centre 66.7 or 91.2cm
min 12cmmax 18cm
min 8cm
6.5cm 6.5cm
skirting
nat aluminium
matches metal shelves
Minimum width between skirtingfor 90cm wide shelves = 105cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 80cm
Minimum width between wallsfor 90cm wide shelves = 99cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 74cm
shelf height11cm
centre-to-centre 66.7 or 91.2cm
2cm
3.5cm 3.5cm
wall
0-3cm 3-7cm
beech or colour
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
1cm
1cm
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
ScrewCeiling plateSpring
Adjusting bolt
X-Post
10-11cm
10-11cm
10-11cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
0-3cm 3-7cm
depth depth
4.5cm4.5cm
12.5cm12.5cm
Donot confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5 and 90cm.
Donot confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5 and 90cm.
E-Track centre-to-centre 91.2cmE-Track centre-to-centre 66.7cm
Wide bayNarrow bay
7cm
usable shelf width 90cmusable shelf width 65.5cm(best for heavy loads)
1cm1cmcentre-to-centre 66.7cm or 91.2cm
min 12cmmax 18cm
min 8cm
6.5cm 6.5cm
skirting
nat aluminium
matches metal shelves
Minimum width between skirtingfor 90cm wide shelves = 105cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 80cm
Minimum width between wallsfor 90cm wide shelves = 99cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 74cm
shelf height11cm
centre-to-centre 66.7cm or 91.2cm
2cm
3.5cm 3.5cm
wall
0-3cm 3-7cm
beech or colour
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
1cm
1cm
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
ScrewCeiling plateSpring
Adjusting bolt
X-Post
10-11cm
10-11cm
10-11cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
0-3cm 3-7cm
depth depth
4.5cm4.5cm
12.5cm12.5cm
Do not confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5cm and 90cm
Do not confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5 and 90cm
Howmuchspacethesystemneeds
Scale 1:10
Semi-wallmounted
BurglaralarmThe performance of passive infra-red detectors may be affected if shelves are installed nearby. If you have any doubts, please consult your alarm specialist before deciding how close shelves can be fitted.
AlcoveinstallationWhen planning a semi-wall mounted or compressed installation in an alcove, remember to measure the available space betweentheskirtingboards to ensure that the floor plates will fit. Also check that the sides of the alcove are straight and true.
ExposedcornerScrews should normally be a minimum of 8cm from an exposed corner.
Wereservetherightnottoinstallyoursystemifthesemeasurementsareignored
E-Track centre-to-centre 91.2cmE-Track centre-to-centre 66.7cm
WidebayNarrowbay
7cm
usable shelf width90cmusable shelf width65.5cm(best for heavy loads)
1cm1cmcentre-to-centre 66.7 or 91.2cm
min 12cmmax 18cm
min 8cm
6.5cm 6.5cm
skirting
nat aluminium
matches metal shelves
Minimum width between skirtingfor 90cm wide shelves = 105cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 80cm
Minimum width between wallsfor 90cm wide shelves = 99cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 74cm
shelf height11cm
centre-to-centre 66.7 or 91.2cm
2cm
3.5cm 3.5cm
wall
0-3cm 3-7cm
beech or colour
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
1cm
1cm
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
ScrewCeiling plateSpring
Adjusting bolt
X-Post
10-11cm
10-11cm
10-11cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
0-3cm 3-7cm
depth depth
4.5cm4.5cm
12.5cm12.5cm
Donot confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5 and 90cm.
Donot confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5 and 90cm.
E-Track centre-to-centre 91.2cmE-Track centre-to-centre 66.7cm
WidebayNarrowbay
7cm
usable shelf width90cmusable shelf width65.5cm(best for heavy loads)
1cm1cmcentre-to-centre 66.7 or 91.2cm
min 12cmmax 18cm
min 8cm
6.5cm 6.5cm
skirting
nat aluminium
matches metal shelves
Minimum width between skirtingfor 90cm wide shelves = 105cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 80cm
Minimum width between wallsfor 90cm wide shelves = 99cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 74cm
shelf height11cm
centre-to-centre 66.7 or 91.2cm
2cm
3.5cm 3.5cm
wall
0-3cm 3-7cm
beech or colour
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
1cm
1cm
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
ScrewCeiling plateSpring
Adjusting bolt
X-Post
10-11cm
10-11cm
10-11cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
0-3cm 3-7cm
depth depth
4.5cm4.5cm
12.5cm12.5cm
Donot confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5 and 90cm.
Donot confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5 and 90cm.
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Scale 1:5
Skirting/beadingdepthIf your skirting (and/or beading) is up to 3cm deep, you can use the short wall bracket (adjustable from 6cm to 7cm depth).
If your skirting (and/or beading) is 3cm to 7cm deep, you should use the long wall bracket (10cm to 11cm depth).
If your skirting (and/or beading) is deeper than 7cm, please give us the measurement and ask for extended wall bracket barrels.
E-Track centre-to-centre 91.2cmE-Track centre-to-centre 66.7cm
WidebayNarrowbay
7cm
usable shelf width90cmusable shelf width65.5cm(best for heavy loads)
1cm1cmcentre-to-centre 66.7 or 91.2cm
min 12cmmax 18cm
min 8cm
6.5cm 6.5cm
skirting
nat aluminium
matches metal shelves
Minimum width between skirtingfor 90cm wide shelves = 105cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 80cm
Minimum width between wallsfor 90cm wide shelves = 99cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 74cm
shelf height11cm
centre-to-centre 66.7 or 91.2cm
2cm
3.5cm 3.5cm
wall
0-3cm 3-7cm
beech or colour
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
1cm
1cm
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
ScrewCeiling plateSpring
Adjusting bolt
X-Post
10-11cm
10-11cm
10-11cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
0-3cm 3-7cm
depth depth
4.5cm4.5cm
12.5cm12.5cm
Donot confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5 and 90cm.
Donot confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5 and 90cm.
CeilingplateThe ceiling plates of the X-Posts must always be fixed to the ceiling/beam with a secure mechanical fixing. A 35mm screw is supplied for fixing into a timber joist or, with a plastic plug, into a drilled hole in masonry; a self-drilling fixing is supplied for fixing into plasterboard. The spring must always be inserted between the adjusting bolt and the ceiling plate.
Thesystemcouldfailiftheseinstructionsarenotfollowedprecisely.Weareunabletoacceptanyliabilityforsystemsthatarenotfixedinthismanner,andreservetherightnottoinstallasystemifinstructedtoomitceilingfixings.
AdjustingboltThe top adjusting bolts must always be re-tightened after the initial loading of shelves and checked periodically thereafter.
See our installation document ‘Installation and beyond‘, for detailed instructions.
E-Track centre-to-centre 91.2cmE-Track centre-to-centre 66.7cm
WidebayNarrowbay
7cm
usable shelf width90cmusable shelf width65.5cm(best for heavy loads)
1cm1cmcentre-to-centre 66.7 or 91.2cm
min 12cmmax 18cm
min 8cm
6.5cm 6.5cm
skirting
nat aluminium
matches metal shelves
Minimum width between skirtingfor 90cm wide shelves = 105cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 80cm
Minimum width between wallsfor 90cm wide shelves = 99cmfor 65.5cm wide shelves = 74cm
shelf height11cm
centre-to-centre 66.7 or 91.2cm
2cm
3.5cm 3.5cm
wall
0-3cm 3-7cm
beech or colour
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
1cm
1cm
16cm
22cm
30cm
36cm
ScrewCeiling plateSpring
Adjusting bolt
X-Post
10-11cm
10-11cm
10-11cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
6-7cm
0-3cm 3-7cm
depth depth
4.5cm4.5cm
12.5cm12.5cm
Donot confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5 and 90cm.
Donot confuse centre-to-centre measurements with the widths of the shelves, which are 65.5 and 90cm.
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Foryourinformation
Height,width,depthandbayThis drawing shows how we refer to height, width, depth and bay.
BaseofE-TrackWhen installed on plasterboard walls or other soft surface walls, never allow the bottom shelf to be level with the bottom of the E-Track as this may cause the wall surface to fail locally.
If the shelf is hung from the bottom hole of the E-Track, loading must be restricted to light/medium weight only. Alternatively, use semi-wall mounted. Scale 1:10
DisplacedpinThe pin may be displaced if it is obstructed by an adjacent component. However, loading of the shelf should not exceed medium weight.
Scale 1:2
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Measurements in cm Height Width Depth
E-Track 57 .......... 2 .............2Anodised aluminium 114 ......... 2 .............2These may be added together 171 ........ 2 .............2lengthways. NB a single pin-hole 200 ........ 2 .............2is omitted at the join of two tracks. 228 ........ 2 .............2
For single shelf. Shelf is level 11 .......... 2 .............2with top and bottom of the E-Track.Solid wall or X-Post only. Light loading only.
For single cabinet. Cabinet is level 39.5 ....... 2 .............2with top and bottom of the E-Track.Cannot be added to bottom of existing E-Track.
Recommended Height E-Track
171 up to 230 200 231- 260 228 261- 290 200+57 291- 320 171+114 321- 350 max
Wallbracket 12.5 ........ 12.5 .........6-7Powder-coated aluminium 12.5 ........ 12.5 .........10 -112 per X-Post or 3 if height is 300cm+
Barrelextension 1.5 .......... 1.5 ........6
Crossrail 5 ............ 62.2 ........1.5Anodised aluminium 5 ............ 86.7 ........1.52 per bay or 3 if height is 300cm+(see pages 6 and 10) 17.5 ........ 62.2 ........1.5 17.5 ........ 86.7 ........1.5
StabilisingfootPowder-coated aluminium Single 17.5 ........ 46 ...........4.5One pair 17.5 ........ 80 ...........4.5
Cableconduit(grey) 2 ............ 57 ...........1.5For use with cross rails and X-Posts. 3 ............ 81.5 ........3
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606Structure
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X-PostAnodised aluminium
If semi-wall mounted, supplied with floor plate. If compressed, supplied with floor and ceiling plates.
Scale 1:20
Usable Measurements in cm Height Width depth
Metalshelf 11 .......... 65.5 ........16 May be hung either way up.Capacity: 62 CDs, 43 DVDs, 24 videos 11 .......... 65.5 ........22 11 .......... 65.5 ........30
11 .......... 65.5 ........36
Capacity: 86 CDs, 60 DVDs, 34 videos 11 .......... 90 ...........16
11 .......... 90 ...........22 11 .......... 90 ...........30 11 .......... 90 ...........36
Shelfwithhangingrail 11 .......... 65.5 ........36 11 .......... 90 ...........36
Bookend Low 10.5 ....... 10.5 ........15Left or right. Non-tip, non-slip High 21 .......... 10.5 ........21
Slopingshelf 79° 39.5 ....... 65.5 ........22Metal 79° 39.5 ....... 90 ...........22
18° 11 .......... 65.5 ........36
18° 11 .......... 90 ...........36
Singleshelf(light loading) 11 .......... 65.5 ........36Laminate or beech veneered, with aluminium sides, may be hung either way up 11 .......... 90 ...........36
Doubleshelf 11 .......... 65.5 ........36Laminate or beech veneered, with aluminium sides, may be hung either way up 11 .......... 90 ...........36
Shelfwithdrawer 11 .......... 65.5 ........36Acid-catalysed lacquer or beech veneered top, with aluminium sides 11 .......... 90 ...........36
Deskshelf 11 .......... 65.5 ........36/55Laminate or beech veneered, with aluminium sides, may be hung either way up 11 .......... 90 ...........36/55
Integratedtable 74 ........... 65.5 ........80/120Laminate or beech veneered, withaluminium brackets and leg 74 ........... 90 ...........80/120
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Coloursoff-white RAL 9002black RAL 9005 silver RAL 9006
Colours may vary slightly depending upon the material.
Metal is epoxy polyester powder-coated pre-treated mild steel.
Beech is acid-catalysed lacquer over beech veneered and solid lipped laminboard (shelves) or MDF (cabinets). Beech will darken naturally when first exposed to sunlight;
it is therefore advisable to move items on the surfaces during the early months of use.
The fronts of beech cabinets and shelf with drawer will be the same colour as ordered shelves (off-white, black or silver).
Cabinet tops/bottoms/fronts in off-white, black or silver are acid-catalysed lacquer over MDF.
As the system evolves, some details may differ from those shown/described.
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606Cabinets
Internal ExternalMeasurements in cm height width depth height width depth
Cabinet: 33 ......... 62.5 ...... 33 39.5 ...... 65.5 ...... 36up-and-overdoor 33 ......... 87 ......... 33 39.5 ...... 90 ......... 36
Cabinet: 33 ......... 62.5 ...... 33 39.5 ...... 65.5 ...... 36fold-downdoorwithlock 33 ......... 87 ......... 33 39.5 ...... 90 ......... 36
Perforated back for wires, available to order. See below for internal shelf and aluminium tray
Cabinet: 32 ......... 55.5 ...... 30.5 39.5 ...... 65.5 ...... 36onedrawer 32 ......... 80 ......... 30.5 39.5 ...... 90 ......... 36includes filing rails1 pair only per 65.5cm cabinet, 2 pairs per 90cm cabinet
Cabinet: 32 ......... 55.5 ...... 30.5 39.5 ...... 65.5 ...... 36onedrawerwithlock 32 ......... 80 ......... 30.5 39.5 ...... 90 ......... 36includes filing rails1 pair only per 65.5cm cabinet, 2 pairs per 90cm cabinet
Cabinet: 15 ......... 56.5 ...... 30.5 39.5 ...... 65.5 ...... 36twodrawers 15 ......... 81 ......... 30.5 39.5 ...... 90 ......... 36
Cabinet: 9.5 ....... 56.5 ...... 30.5 39.5 ...... 65.5 ...... 36threedrawers 9.5 ....... 81 ......... 30.5 39.5 ...... 90 ......... 36
Internalshelf(blackmetal) 1.5 ...... 62.5 ...... 31.5For up and over and fold down door cabinets 1.5 ...... 87 .......... 31.5
Drawerdividers(blacklaminate) 4.5 ...... 56.5 ...... 30.5Adjustable spacing suitable for organising stationery, bottles, clothing etc; 4.5 ...... 81 ......... 30.5and CDs and DVDs in two drawer cabinet only
Aluminiumtray(natural) 6 ......... 29 ......... 322 per 65.5cm desk shelf, double shelf or cabinet 3 per 90cm desk shelf, double shelf or cabinet
Penciltray(natural) 2 ......... 21.5 ...... 30.5For use with drawer dividers, only
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