Instruction for shelf brace.
Inspira Shelf
To repair the bent shelf
1. Pull the shelf off and place it upside down on the floor.
2. Straighten out the bent and creased parts. (Blocks of hardwood and c clamps work without scratching the finish.)
3. Note the very small braces joining the two shelves, under the lip of the shelf. These braces need to be replaced using longer braces. The longer the braces the stronger the shelf will be. At least 4 foot braces on each side are recommended. The options for making the braces are. Aluminum ¼”x1’ bar metal, Steel ¼”x1” bar metal or a good strong piece of hardwood cut to fit. (With wood you can use wood or metal screws instead of bolts.) Check to see what you already have before going out to buy.
4. Set the bracing under the lip of the shelf against the underside of the top. Drill holes in the bracing material to match the existing holes in the bar metal and bolt the new supports in place.
5. Add extra bolts or screws along the length of the new support as required.
6. Replace the shelf on the frame.
Ken