Step 5 of 5
HYLLIS 60×27×140 step 5 of 5: Stand it up, tighten and fix it to the wall
With two people, stand the unit up on its feet. Tighten all 32 screws with the cross-head screwdriver while you can still reach the back. Push it back against the wall, check it stands straight with a spirit level and fix it with 2 screws through the holes near the top of the back posts, ones that suit your wall: they are not included. Done.
- 2× Wall screw (not in the box)
Tools: Cross-head screwdriver, Flat screwdriver, Spirit level
- Tighten the screws on the back before the unit goes against the wall: afterwards you cannot reach them.
- Not sure what your wall is made of? Ask at a hardware store before you drill.
Common mistake: leaving it standing without the wall fixing. At 140 cm tall and only 27 cm deep, the unit can tip forward when its top shelves are loaded or someone pulls or climbs on them, and IKEA says it must be fastened to the wall. Always fix it with two screws and plugs that suit your wall, through the holes near the top of the two back posts. The switch in the player shows what goes wrong.
All 5 steps
00Overall
The outer size is IKEA's published size.
01Elevations
Drawn from our 3D model, to scale. Point at a part to find it in the list below; click it to jump there.
02Parts / cut list
| Part | Name | Qty | T | W | L | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | PostAn L-shaped galvanised steel post, 2.5 cm across each flange. It wraps one corner of every shelf from the outside, with a screw through each flange. Its top end has two pairs of holes close together; the plastic foot goes on the other end.25 × 25 × 1400 mm | ×4 | 25 mm | 25 mm | 1400 mm | Galvanised steel |
| B | Shelf18 × 268 × 598 mm | ×4 | 18 mm | 268 mm | 598 mm | Galvanised steel |
The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. The outer size (60 × 27 × 140 cm), the inside width and depth (55 and 22 cm), the shelves’ spacing, the bottom shelf’s 10 cm off the floor, the package weight and the screws’ and feet’s sizes are IKEA’s; the steel’s thickness, the shelves’ rims and where the holes are, are our own estimates, so they are close, not measured. IKEA publishes only the outer size.
03Tools & materials
| Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cross-head screwdriverDrives all 32 screws (190018, a Pozidriv 2 head) through the posts into the shelves, and tightens them once the unit stands. | You need it | |
| Flat screwdriverDrives the 2 wall screws (round heads with a slot) through the back posts into the wall. | You need it | |
| Spirit levelHeld upright against the side, to check that the unit stands straight before you fix it to the wall. | You need it | |
| Materials | ||
| Galvanised steel | AB | |
Not in the box: 2 wall screws and plugs that suit your wall.
Questions
Do I have to fix HYLLIS to the wall?
Yes. IKEA says this shelving unit must be fastened to the wall, and the screws and plugs for it are not in the box: use ones that suit your wall. Two go through the holes near the top of the two back posts.
Which end of the HYLLIS posts do the feet go on?
The bottom end. Each post has two pairs of holes close together near its top end; at the bottom end the first holes are about 10 cm in. Push the plastic feet (157476) onto the bottom ends in step 1.
How many screws does HYLLIS take?
All 32 in the bag (190018): two at every corner of each of the 4 shelves, one through each flange of the post. You drive 8 in step 2, 16 in step 3 and 8 in step 4, then tighten all 32 once the unit stands.
What tools do I need?
A cross-head screwdriver for the 32 screws (190018 has a Pozidriv 2 head), a spirit level, and a screwdriver that fits the wall screws you choose: they are not included.
How much can a HYLLIS shelf hold?
IKEA gives 25 kg for each shelf. IKEA says the unit can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Safety
Furniture that tips over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. IKEA says this shelving unit must be fastened to the wall. Screws and plugs for the wall are not included: use ones that suit your wall, and ask a professional if you are not sure.
About this guide
This is an independent 3D engineering guide modeled from physical hardware specifications and standard fastener part numbers so you can identify your pieces before building. The outer size, 60 × 27 × 140 cm, is IKEA's published size. The outer size (60 × 27 × 140 cm), the inside width and depth (55 and 22 cm), the shelves’ spacing, the bottom shelf’s 10 cm off the floor, the package weight and the screws’ and feet’s sizes are IKEA’s; the steel’s thickness, the shelves’ rims and where the holes are, are our own estimates, so they are close, not measured. The 3D runs faster than real hands do.
Each shelf holds up to 25 kg, according to IKEA. IKEA says it can be used both indoors and outdoors.
The manufacturer's instructions are on IKEA's product page (PDF). If something here differs from the manual in your box, follow the manual.
The 3D models, drawings and text are our own. IKEA and HYLLIS are named only to say which product this guide is for.