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606 Universal Shelving System™ Planning guide

Designed by Dieter Rams in 1960 for Vitsœand produced continuously ever since



How it works

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 ceilingand/or attached to the wall using

the wall bracket.

Wall bracket

Attaches the X-Post to the wall.

Metal shelf

The cross rail is always used with

the X-Post to brace the structure.

Scale 1:5

Glossary



We are not able to accept liability

for the poor condition

of walls, floors or ceilings against

which the system is installed.

Accordingly, we reserve the right

not to install your system. If you

choose to over-rule our advice,

we will be unable to accept any

liability for a subsequent failure

in your wall/floor/ceiling and/or

shelving system.

If we discover unforeseen

problems when we are installing

your system, we may have to

recommend changes to yourinstallation that will cost extra.

The system must not be used

as a ladder and neither can

you sit or stand on any part

of the system.

Cabinet tops are not intended

to be load-bearing. Use a shelf

immediately above the cabinet

for this purpose.

How much can I put on my shelving?

Your wall/floor/ceiling

This 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 wall

Made of masonry, brick or concrete,

it sounds true and solid when you

tap it with your knuckle. It’s ideal.

Plasterboard wall

If 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 wall

If 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 wall

If 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 floor

When you jump on it, it does not

flex. Without a carpet, it’s the best;

with a carpet, it is less good.

Flexible floor

When 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 ceiling

A steel beam or concrete – ideal.

Plaster/plasterboard ceiling

A continuous plaster or plasterboard

ceiling can be used, preferably in

conjunction with a rigid floor.

Other ceiling

A discontinuous suspended ceiling

comprising tiles or similar is far

from ideal. It may only be used

after a ceiling contractor undertakes

reinforcing work.

Loading

We 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 loading

Display of lightweight objects

and limited storage of some

smaller books and files.

Medium loading

Storage of moderate sized books,

magazines and files which will

occupy most, but not all, of the

shelves.

Heavy loading

Storage of large-format books,

records, magazines and files which

will occupy all of the shelves.

Metal shelves are intended to

be load-bearing (the shorter and

shallower the shelf is, the stronger

it is).

3



Compressed between

floor and ceiling

If you have no wall nearby, you can

compress the system between the

floor and ceiling.

We call it ‘compressed’.

4

See page 5-7 See page 8-10

Fixing to a wall with

obstructions (or an alternative

fixing to a clear wall)

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-wall mounted’.

Semi-wall mounted Compressed

See page 4

Wall mounted

Fixing directly to an

unobstructed wall

If you have a clear, solid or

plasterboard wall you can attach

an E-track directly to it.

We call it ‘wall mounted’.

Shelves, cabinets and tables are

then suspended from the E-Tracks.



34.5cm

91.2cm66.7cm

table height = 74cm

3.5cm3.5cm

E-Track

Fixing to an unobstructed wall

The 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.

Remember to add 7cm

(3.5cm to the left and right)

for the system to be installed

and for easy adjustment of the

shelf positions.

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

room feels larger.

5

Scale 1:20

E-Track

Wall mounted

We reserve the right not to

install your system if these

measurements are ignored



6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm

X-Post

E-Track

Cross rail

Wall bracket

6

Fixing to a wall with

obstruc-tions (or an alternative

fixing to a clear wall)

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). Remember to add

13cm (6.5cm to the left and

right) for the diameter of the

floor plates and wall brackets.

To offer greater rigidity, a stabilising

foot may be added to each X-Post.

Scale 1:20

E-Track

X-Post

See ‘How much space the system needs’ on pages 12 and 13

Semi-wall mounted






Solid or plasterboard wall

Flexible floor

Semi-wall mounted with

stabilising foot

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 wall

Rigid floor

Semi-wall mounted

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.

Higher ceilings

If 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.

7

20.5cm

m a x i m u m h

e i g h t 3 5 0 c m

Scale 1:20

The top wall

bracket should

always be

above the top

of the E-Track

Semi-wall mounted





Compressed between the floor

and ceiling

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.

Remember to add 13cm (6.5cm

at each end) for the diameter of

the floor plates.

Compressed

6.5cm 91.2cm66.7cm 6.5cm

X-Post

Cross rail

E-Track

Scale 1:20






m a x i m u m h

e i g h t 2 4 0 c m

20.5cm

m a x i m u m h

e i g h t 2 4 0 c m

Scale 1:20 See ‘How much space the system needs’ on pages 12 and 13

Flexible floor


Maximum height 240cm

Compressed, single-sided with

stabilising foot

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 floor

Solid ceiling


Compressed, 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



All systems must be fully

dismantled for moving. We

cannot accept responsibility for

damage caused to the system

if it is moved whilst assembled.

Rigid floor

Solid ceiling


Compressed, 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.

Higher ceilings

When 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).

11

m a x i m u m h

e i g h t 3 5 0 c m

m a x i m u m h

e i g h t 3 0 0 c m

Scale 1:20

Flexible floor




with stabilising foot

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.




What you can fit on your shelves

26cm

26cm

19cm

30

30 36

22

22

16

16

16

5

6

5

4

4

3

40cm7cm

33cm

33cm

2

2 8 c m E

- T r a c k

H o l e s

S h e l f d e p t h

S p a c e b e t w e e n

s h

e l v e s

Small paperback,

CD & Blu-ray disc

DVD, video &

large paperback

Hardback

Phonebook

Foolscap

A4 binder

US binder

12”records

(use 65.5 x 36cm shelf only

see page 2 ‘Heavy loading’)

2cm

Vertical dimensionsare +/- 0.5cmScale 1:10







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)

1cm1cm

shelf height

11cm

depth depth

15

For your information

Height, width, depth and bay

This drawing shows how we

refer to height, width, depth and bay.

Base of E-Track

When 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

Displaced pin

The 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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Scale 1:50

606 Universal Shelving System™

Scale 1:20

X-Post

Anodised aluminium

If semi-wall mounted,

supplied with floor plate.

If compressed, supplied

with floor and ceiling

plates.

For semi-wall mounted,

select overall height.

For compressed, selectceiling height.

Scale 1:20

Height

Height Width Depth

cm cm cm

E-Track

Anodised aluminium

These may be added together

lengthways. NB a single pin-hole

is omitted at the join of two tracks.

For single shelf. Shelf is level

with top and bottom of the E-Track.

Solid wall or X-Post only.

Light loading only.

For single cabinet. Cabinet is level

with top and bottom of the E-Track.

Cannot be added to bottom of

existing E-Track.

Cutting charge

Wall bracket

Powder-coated aluminium

2 per X-Post or 3 if height is 300cm+

Barrel extension

Cross railAnodised aluminium

2 per bay or 3 if height is 300cm+

Stabilising foot

Powder-coated aluminium

Single

One pair

Cable conduit (grey)For use with cross rails and X-Posts.

Recommended

E-Track

Structure

171

200

228

200+57

171+114

up to 230

231–260

261–290

291–320

321–350 max

57...........2 ............ 2

114 .........2 ............ 2

171 .........2 ............ 2

200 ........2 ............ 2

228.........2 ............ 2

11 ...........2 ............ 2

39.5........2 ............ 2

12.5 ........12.5 ....... 6 – 7

12.5 ........12.5 ....... 10 – 11

5.............62.5 ....... 1.55.............86.7 ....... 1.5

17.5.........62.2 ....... 1.5

17.5.........86.7 ....... 1.5

17.5.........46 .......... 4.5

17.5.........80 .......... 4.5

2.............57 .......... 1.53.............81.5 ........3

1.5 ..........1.5 ..........6

£ inc VAT £ ex VAT

GBP Price List Mar 2013

26.00 21.67

35.00 29.17

44.00 36.67

49.00 40.83

54.00 45.00

14.00 11.67

20.00 16.67

15.00 12.50

132.00 110.00

144.00 120.00

156.00 130.00

168.00 140.00

180.00 150.00

25.00 20.83

25.00 20.83

9.00 7.50

37.00 30.83 44.00 36.67

79.00 65.83

86.00 71.67

65.00 54.17

130.00 108.33

9.00 7.50 11.00 9.17


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ShelvesScale 1:50

L R L R

1 Laminate is a different material to the lacquered surfaces of cabinets.

Low

High

79°

79°

18°

18°

Metal shelf

May be hung either way up.

Capacity: 62 CDs, 43 DVDs

Capacity: 86 CDs, 60 DVDs

Shelf with hanging rail

Bookend

Left or right.

Non-tip, non-slip

Sloping shelf

Metal

Single shelf (light loading)

Painted or beech veneered, with

aluminium sides, may be hung either way up

Double shelf

Painted or beech veneered, with


Desk shelf

Laminate1 or beech veneered, with


Integrated table

Laminate1 or beech-veneered top, with

aluminium brackets. 80cm- and 120cm-

deep tables are supplied with a single leg.

160cm-deep table is supplied with two legs.

Usable

Height Width depth

cm cm cm

Touch-up paint

18°

79°

Mounting panel

Polyurethane lacquer with aluminium sides

11 ...........65.5 ....... 16

11 ...........65.5 ....... 22

11 ...........65.5 ....... 30

11 ...........65.5 ....... 36

11 ...........90 .......... 16

11 ...........90 .......... 22

11 ...........90 .......... 30

11 ...........90 .......... 36

11 ...........65.5 ....... 36

11 ...........90 .......... 36

11 ...........65.5 ....... 36

11 ...........90 .......... 36

11 ...........65.5 ....... 36 / 55

11 ...........90 .......... 36 / 55

74 ...........65.5 ....... 80

74 ...........65.5 ....... 120

74 ...........65.5 ....... 160

74 ...........90 .......... 80

74 ...........90 .......... 120

74 ...........90 .......... 160

11 ...........65.5 ....... 36

11 ...........90 .......... 36

10.5 ........10.5........ 15

21...........10.5........21

39.5........65.5 ....... 22

39.5........90 .......... 22

11 ...........65.5 ....... 36

11 ...........90 .......... 36

39.5........65.5 ....... 3

39.5........90 .......... 3

GBP Price List

£ inc VAT

Off-white, silver,

black

Off-white, silver,

black, beech

£ ex VAT

Mar 2013

48.00 40.00

55.00 45.83

62.00 51.67

69.00 57.50

61.00 50.83

68.00 56.67

75.00 62.50

82.00 68.33

119.00 99.17

144.00 120.00

15.00 12.50

18.00 15.00

79.00 65.83

89.00 74.17

67.00 55.83

77.00 64.17

115.00 95.83

135.00 112.50

12.00 10.00

120.00 100.00

140.00 116.67

165.00 137.50

195.00 162.50

295.00 245.83

325.00 270.83

395.00 329.17

435.00 362.50

605.00 504.17

445.00 370.83

485.00 404.17

655.00 545.83





Additional information

Anodised aluminium

All cabinet sides, E-Tracks,

X-Posts and cross rails are natural

anodised aluminium.

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 and backs of beech

cabinets and shelf with drawer

will be the same colour as ordered

shelves (off-white, black or silver).

Cabinet tops/bottoms/fronts and

the mounting panel in off-white,

black or silver are polyurethane

lacquer over MDF.

Colours

off-white RAL 9002

black RAL 9005

silver RAL 9006

Off-white colour

The colour of off-white cabinets

changed slightly on 1 December2001 to become a true RAL 9002.

Colour variation

The colours of all of our

components are based on the

RAL colour system. However,

differences in texture, material

and colour batch may still cause

minor variations in appearance,

especially if items are bought

at different times.

As the system evolves, some

details may differ from thoseshown/described.

26cm

26cm

19cm

40cm

7cm

33cm

33cm

S

h e l f d e p t h

S

p a c e b e t w e e n

s

h e l v e s

Small paperback,

CD & Blu-ray disc

DVD, video &

large paperback

Hardback

Phonebook

Foolscap

A4 binder

US binder

12”records

2cm

(use 65.5×36cm

shelf only)

16cm

16cm

16cm

22cm

22cm

30cm

30 36cm

GBP Price List vitsoe.com

[email protected]

T +44 (0)20 7428 1606

Price

Please note that we do not price

our products in such a way that

we can offer ‘discounts’ against

initially inflated prices.

VAT inclusive prices are calculated

at the VAT rate of 20%.

All prices are subject to change.

To be read in conjunction with

our website. E&OE.

Delivery and export

Delivery charges are calculated as

part of the online checkout process

based on the value of your order.

More information:

vitsoe.com/delivery

Installation

You can install the shelves yourself

(we supply fixings, detailed

instructions and templates) or with

the help of a capable friend.

In many regions we can install for

you. Ask us for more details

by [email protected] or phone

+44 (0)20 7428 1606.

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