Getting the parts ready…
All 11 steps, in writing.
72 parts, 353 screws. The instructions and all the tools are included.
Step 1
Build the base
- Join the four aluminium rails into a rectangle with the hex socket screws, then add the countersunk screws.
- Turn the rectangle over and set in the two base units: metal frame and wood panel, already fixed together. Fasten them.
- Turn it all back over, onto its wheels and feet.
8 × M6×16 hex socket
At the four corners, where the rails meet: 2 per corner. (Hex key)
16 × M4×8 countersunk
At the same corners: 4 per corner. (Phillips screwdriver)
6 × M6×16 hex socket
Along the joint between the two metal frames. (Hex key)
20 × M4×16 self-tapping
Through the metal frame into the rails, all the way around. (Phillips screwdriver)
Step 2
Build the roof
- Join the four top rails the same way. The rail with the cable hole goes on the right.
- Set the two roof units in the rails: metal frame and wood panel, already fixed together.
- Screw the two outer boards on top. Nail the two felts underneath with the nail gun: their holes line up with the boards'.
- Screw on the three fans with their covers, one shim under each screw, then the transformer near the wire outlet. Join the plugs by their numbers.
Two fans go sticker down, the third sticker up. The air comes out on the sticker side. Don't unwrap the taped wires. The wires are the trickiest part: take your time.
8 × M6×16 hex socket
At the four corners, where the rails meet: 2 per corner. (Hex key)
16 × M4×8 countersunk
At the same corners: 4 per corner. (Phillips screwdriver)
6 × M6×16 hex socket
Along the joint between the two metal frames. (Hex key)
16 × M4×8 flat head
The inner board and the metal frame, onto the roof rails, all the way around. (Phillips screwdriver)
28 × M4×20 flat head
The outer boards onto the metal frames, all the way around. (Phillips screwdriver)
12 × Shims
One under the head of each M4×45 screw.
12 × M4×45 wood
Through each fan and its cover: 4 per fan. (Phillips screwdriver)
2 × M4×10 wood
Through the transformer. (Phillips screwdriver)
Step 3
Stand up the frame
- Stand the four pillars on the base: hex socket screws first, countersunk screws next.
- With help, lower the frame slowly onto its side, on the mats, then fasten the roof to the ends of the pillars with the countersunk screws.
- Stand the frame back up.
Stick the adhesive strips on the four corners.
16 × M6×16 hex socket
At the foot of each pillar: 4 per pillar. (Hex key)
16 × M4×8 countersunk
At the foot of each pillar: 4 per pillar. (Phillips screwdriver)
16 × M4×8 countersunk
At the top of each pillar, into the roof: 4 per pillar. (Phillips screwdriver)
Step 4
Fit the rear glass
- Bring the panes into the pod. Everything goes in from the inside.
- Set glass A in place, put the rubber strip on the joint, then set glass B in place. Close the gap with the suction cup.
- Hold them with the two short retainers, top and bottom, pressing each one against the glass while you screw it. Printed sides face in. The long retainers come at the very end.
The glass is tempered: wear gloves and lift it gently.
8 × M4×8 flat head
Through the top and bottom retainers, from the inside. (Phillips screwdriver)
Step 5
Fit the left wall
- Slide the three outer boards into their slots, one after the other, and adjust them until the joints close.
- Join them with the M4×30 screws, then screw the edges to the aluminium frame with the M4×20 screws.
8 × M4×30 flat head
Along the joints, to join the three boards together. (Phillips screwdriver)
20 × M4×20 flat head
All around the left wall, from the inside, into the aluminium frame. (Phillips screwdriver)
Step 6
Fit the right wall
- Do the same on the right, feeding the wire through the hole at the top.
- From the inside, push the power box out through its opening, then screw it on from the outside.
8 × M4×30 flat head
Along the joints, to join the three boards together. (Phillips screwdriver)
20 × M4×20 flat head
All around the right wall, from the inside, into the aluminium frame. (Phillips screwdriver)
4 × M4×10 wood
From the outside, at the four corners of the power box. (Phillips screwdriver)
Step 7
Fit the inside
- Screw on the inner boards, three on the left and three on the right.
- On the right, fasten the socket bracket first. The switch, the socket and the network port arrive already wired: take off their covers and pass them through the middle board's opening before you screw it on.
- Nail the acoustic felt on both sides with the nail gun, held flat, then fix the sockets to their support and put their covers back on.
- Screw the air filter into its slot.
24 × M4×20 flat head
All around the left inner boards. (Phillips screwdriver)
24 × M4×20 flat head
All around the right inner boards. (Phillips screwdriver)
2 × M4×25 wood
Through the air filter: top and bottom. (Phillips screwdriver)
Step 8
Fit the front glass
- Screw the two door pillars to the roof and the base with the M6×16 screws. The pillar with the hinge holes goes on the right.
- Screw on the door retainers, top and bottom.
- Set the two fixed panes in place, printed sides facing in. Hold each one with its two short retainers, top and bottom. The long retainers come at the very end.
8 × M6×16 countersunk
At both ends of each door pillar: 2 at the top, 2 at the bottom. (Phillips screwdriver)
4 × M4×8 flat head
Through the door retainers. (Phillips screwdriver)
4 × M4×8 flat head
Through this pane's top and bottom retainers, from the inside. (Phillips screwdriver)
4 × M4×8 flat head
Through this pane's top and bottom retainers, from the inside. (Phillips screwdriver)
Step 9
Hang the door
- Mount the hinges on the glass, with the rough side of the rubber pads against it.
- One person lifts the door slightly while the other screws it to the right-hand door pillar, printed side facing in.
- Once the door is fixed, mount the handle, with the rough side of the rubber pads against the glass.
6 × M5×10 countersunk
Through the hinges into the pillar: 3 per hinge. (Phillips screwdriver)
Step 10
Connect the light and lay the carpet
- Feed the light's wire through the hole in the ceiling and screw it on.
- Put on the lampshade.
- Lay the carpet.
3 × M4×25 wood
Through the light into the ceiling. (Phillips screwdriver)
Step 11
Fit the long retainers
- Last of all, once everything else is done. Press each retainer firmly in place while you screw it.
- At the rear: the two long retainers, from the inside.
- At the front: the four long retainers, on each side of the two fixed panes.
- Plug your Quattro into a standard outlet and check the light, the fans and the lock. It's ready.
8 × M4×8 flat head
Through the two vertical retainers of the rear glass, from the inside. (Phillips screwdriver)
12 × M4×8 flat head
Through the vertical retainers at the front. (Phillips screwdriver)