2ft, 3ft & 4ft Clothes Rail Assembly Guide

This guide covers all aspects of assembly for 2ft, 3ft and 4ft products in our Clothes Rails range:


 •  Heavy Duty Rails (See featured image)
 •  Extra Tall Rails - Heavy Duty Rails with height extensions
 •  2 Tier or 'Double' Rails - Heavy Duty Rails with height extensions and centre bars
 •  Children's Clothes Rails - Smaller versions of Heavy Duty Rails

 

Construction: Different Heavy Duty Clothes Rails may be constructed differently. Depending upon the width of your unit, the number of pieces may vary. If you have a 5ft or 6ft Clothes Rail, please refer to our 5ft/6ft Clothes Rail Assembly Guide.

 

Specific Pieces: Some models come with additional pieces like Height Extensions or Wire Shelves. Check the model specific instruction below for how to fit these parts.

 

Important: Do not attempt to assemble the Rail or Castors without reading these instructions fully. 

 

Important Note For 2-Tier Rail: The Centre Rail MUST be installed first before attaching the height extensions. See below for full instructions.

Important Safety Information

  • Read through all instructions on this page before beginning any assembly
  • If you think that you have received defective parts please do not use and contact us
  • If you are unsure about assembly, please ask our team
  • Assemble in a suitable space and on a sturdy and level surface
  • Check structure is secure before use
  • Do not use on an uneven or non-flat surface
  • Do not use any sharp tools
  • Do not overload your rail

Tools Required

  • Rubber Mallet: optional
  • Gloves recommended, but not essential

Other Information

  • Best assembled by 2 able people
  • Assembly will void returns, except if a manufacturing fault is found.

General Clothes Rails Construction

The component parts and construction of your Clothes Rail depends upon the width, height, colour and style that you purchased, these are the main types, note that some have additional parts like shelves that are not shown in these diagrams, they can be found in the general assembly instructions later on in this guide. 

2ft/3ft/4ft - Black/White/Silver

3ft/4ft - Extra Tall - Black/White/Silver

3ft/4ft - Two Tier - Black/White/Silver

General Assembly Instructions

Once you've identified which of the construction types your Clothes Rail is, then follow these general steps to put the main parts of the rail together following the respective layout shown above.

1. Attaching the Legs to the Base Bar(s)

Connect the square ends into the square leg poles as shown. Make sure that the push pins are lined up and 'click' into the corresponding fixing holes.

 

2. Connecting Uprights/Extensions to the Base Bar 

Following the correct construction type shown above, connect the uprights and/or extensions (if you have some), lining up the push pins so they 'click' into the corresponding fixing holes.

Completing the 2ft, 3ft & 4ft Models (Single Top Rail)

This is the standard layout for Clothes Rails, the Top Rail is one single piece and holds the unit under tension. These instructions also relate to the Extra Tall Clothes Rails - the Extensions slot into the top of the Uprights as seen in the Construction type diagram for your model.

The Uprights won't be straight

Once the base and uprights are assembled, you will find that the uprights are not pointing straight up. This is normal for models with a single top rail as they are tension fitted. If you have extensions, add them in to the top of the uprights now.

Push-fit the Top Rail into one of the Uprights 

Push one end of the top rail into one of the uprights (or extensions) and push down as far as it will go.

 

 

Pull the second Upright inwards and push Top Rail on

Pull the other upright inwards until you can push the other end of the top rail down on to it to complete the rail.

 

 

Completing the Rail with Shelves

Fit the 'Y' Bracket and Top Wire Shelf

The 'Y' shaped brackets must be put on to the uprights before the top rail. Once the top rail is added, slide the bracket up to meet it and tighten the fixing screws by hand very tightly. The wire shelf slots into the two holes, so make sure they face inside when adding the brackets.

Fit the Bottom Shelf Bracket and Wire Shelf

The bottom shelf fits into a special bracket that has two holes. The bracket must be fitted before the wheels, and is screwed in place. Then fit the shelf into the slots and tighten the wing nuts.

Fitting the Standard Castors/Wheels

NOTE: For the model with Top and Bottom Shelf, you must add the Bottom Shelf Brackets before adding the Castors/Wheels - see further up the page.

Step 1

IMPORTANT: If you attach the grommet to the wheels before pushing into the legs, you will not be able to fit the wheels properly. You may want to use a rubber mallet to knock them in.

Step 2

The castors should click-lock into the grommets and be able to swivel. Repeat for all four castor wheels.

 

 

Completing the 'Two Tier' Rail Models

These Clothes Rails have an additional Centre Rail, and because of the additional height needed for the Centre Rail, they always come with Extension Poles too. Note: the Centre Rail must be fitted before the Top Rail in all cases, following the construction type of your model.

Positioning the Centre Rail

The centre rail fits on to the uprights and there is no precise position for the rail. It can be located wherever you need it. Your centre rail might be one or two pieces.

Tightening the Centre Rail

There is a tightening screw on each end of the centre rail which you should only tighten once in the final position. Tighten by hand until it won't turn any further.

Fitting the Extensions and Top Rail

On 3ft and 4ft Rails, your extensions will be fitted above the main uprights. Then the top rail should be affixed as per the instructions above.

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