sun shelf 2

frame components

A1

x1

A2

x1

B1

x1

B2

x1

C — crossbars

x2

D — power cord

x1

E — shelves

x4

F — feet

x4

G — screws

x24

I — power block

x1

anti-tip kit

J — bolts

x2

K — brackets

x2

L — wall anchors

x2

included in the box

• 2x metal frame upper sections (A1 and A2)
• 2x metal frame lower sections (B1 and B2)
• 2x crossbars (C)
• 1x magnetic power cord (D)
• 4x wooden shelves (E)
• 4x adjustable feet (F)
• 24x small screws (G)
• 1x 24V, 6.25A, 150W power block (I)
• 2x anti-tip bolts (J)
• 2x anti-tip wall brackets (K)
• 2x wall expansion anchors (L)
• 1x instruction manual

1

Connect A1 to B1 by slotting the bottom of A1 into the top of B1. Fasten with 2 screws H on either side. Repeat with A2 and B2.

Important: ensure the screw holes on each pair (circled in red on the diagrams) are facing the same direction when joined. This matters for the next steps.

2

Screw the feet F into the bottom of each frame section.

3

Take both joined A-B pairs and lay them on their sides. You can identify the back by the two pairs of screw holes on the top and bottom of each frame.

Place crossbars C in the middle of the frames on the back side, and screw them in to fasten everything together. The screw holes on C are on the inside edge of the short ends.

4

Slot the wooden shelves E onto your preferred levels of the frame. Fasten each shelf with 2 screws G on either end, going through the frame and into the underside of the shelf.

5

Connect the magnetic power cord D to the back of the frame.

View from the back of the shelf

6

Connect the magnetic power cord D to the power block I that plugs into your wall socket. Twist and lock the cables together until secure.

anti-tip installation (steps 7–10)

7

Position the assembled shelf where you want it to live. Make small pencil marks on the wall just behind or beside each of the two metal frames.

8

Drill holes at the marked positions and insert the wall expansion anchors L into the holes.

9

Position the shelf back against the wall. Wrap the anti-tip brackets K around each metal frame, match the holes on both sides of K together, and position them in front of the wall anchors L.

10

Screw the bolts J through both matched holes in brackets K and into the wall anchors L. Your sun shelf 2 is now fully assembled and secured.

Your sun shelf 2 is best paired with gathera sun panels and growing basins. Each has its own setup guide.

Since transitioning to the sun shelf 3 in late 2024, we have had a lot of sun shelf 2 owners ask whether newer parts will work with their existing setup. The short answer is yes — many sun shelf 3 accessories are backward compatible with the sun shelf 2, though there are some small adjustments to be aware of.

sun shelf 3 light panels

The current gathera sun panels plug directly into the sun shelf 2 power system and work with it out of the box. To mount them onto the sun shelf 2 frame you will need the aluminium mounting rail that comes included with the sun panels we currently sell. No additional tools or adapters are required beyond that.

sun shelf 3 growing basins

The current gathera growing basins are also backward compatible with the sun shelf 2 frame and shelves. They will sit and function correctly in most cases. The main thing to be aware of is that the pump position has changed between generations, so the pump may not sit in exactly the same location as it did with the original sun shelf 2 basins. This is a minor adjustment rather than a structural issue.