How do I disassemble my Mamava XL V4 (formerly ADA V4) pod?

The Mamava XL pod comes with casters to roll it short distances. If you need to move the pod to another floor, a different building, or put it in storage, follow the instructions below to ensure you don’t cause any damage.

These instructions are a companion to the Mamava XL V4 Assembly Instructions that came with your XL pod (these steps are referenced beneath the disassembly steps). They are intended to be used in conjunction with the diagrams and instructions found in the assembly guide. Please follow the assembly instruction steps in reverse order, back to front, when referencing the specific pages and steps mentioned in this guide.

People required: 2

Average time: 4 hours

Tools required

• 2’ level
• 6’ ladder
• #3 Phillips head screwdriver
• 5.5 mm hex key (or 7/32” equivalent)
• 9/16” socket wrench

Additional Recommendations 

• Safety glasses and light working gloves
• Painter’s tape to cover sharp edges and  screws 
• Packing materials

Step 1: Door

Refer to the Door section in the assembly guide.

1. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unscrew the door frame brackets from the top of the header and carefully pry the brackets from the wall panels. Your pod may or may not  have these components, depending on the model.
2. Unscrew the door closer arm and gently separate the door arm from the closer arm. 
3. Replace the screws into the closer arm screw holes on the door and cover with masking tape.
4. Gently lift the door out of its hinges and set aside on its latch side edge or place in its respective slot in the shipping packaging.

Step 2: Graphics Panels and Roof Caps

Refer to the Graphics Panels and Roof Caps section in the assembly guide.

1. Stand on your ladder to access the top of the unit and use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws holding the perforated pan (the center grill) and graphic caps (the metal on the top of the sides). 
2. Remove the perf pan and graphic caps and set aside. 
3. Replace the screws into their respective holes and cover with masking tape.
4. Carefully remove both roof caps and set aside.
5. Place a ladder inside the unit and carefully slide the graphic (side) panels up and out of the wall panel channels. We recommend that the person on the ladder pulls the side panel up from the top, while a second person gently lifts the bottom edge of the panel. 
6. Once both side panels have been removed, set them on their long edges to protect the graphic surfaces or place them in the appropriate slot within the shipping packaging.

Step 3: Beauty Panels

Refer to the Beauty Panels section in the assembly guide.

1. Remove the two small self-adhesive plastic covers from the Rotolock access holes on each of the beauty panels below the benches. 
2. Lightly reattach the covers next to the holes for future use.
3. Insert the hex key into the holes and loosen the cam mechanisms completely. 
4. Slide the panels out from under the benches.

Step 4: Wiring and Roof Pan

Refer to the Wiring: Roof Pan section in the assembly guide.

1. Carefully place a ladder inside the unit to access the roof pan wiring, and unplug the single lead wire harness from both the front left wall panel wire and the rear harness.
2. Unplug the Y lead wire harness from the rear harness, front right wall panel wire, and front fan wire.
3. Unplug the PCD power cord from the PCD.

Step 5: Header and Roof Pans

Refer to the Header and Roof Pans section in the assembly guide.

1. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the eight screws in both of the side roof pans, the four that connect them to the front and back wall panels and the four that connect them to the front and back roof pans.     

2.    Unscrew the two screws in each of the front roof pan and the back roof pan.    

3.      Replace the screws back into the holes in the wall panels and cover with masking tape.
          Place each pan back into the shipping packaging.

4.      Remove the two small self-adhesive plastic covers from the Rotolock access holes at the ends              of the door header. Lightly reattach the covers next to the holes for future use.

5.      Unfasten one side of the header at a time, making sure to have a free hand or assistant                              supports the header before undoing the second Rotolock. Using the hex key provided (or a 5.5mm hex key), insert into the holes and make sure the tool is fully seated, then loosen the            cam mechanisms completely.

6.      Remove the door header and place it in the shipping packaging.

Step 6: Front Wall Panels

Refer to the Front Wall Panels section in the assembly guide.

1. Facing the exposed back of one of the benches—and with an assistant holding the front wall panel vertically—use a Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the three screws holding the front wall panel to the bench and the four screws holding it to the chassis.
2. Lift the front wall panel up and out of the slots in the chassis.
3. Repeat the process and remove the remaining front wall panel from the structure.
4. Replace the screws into the wall panels for storage or transport, and cover with masking tape.

Step 7: Wiring and Outlet Boxes

Refer to the Wiring: Outlet Boxes section in the assembly guide.

1. Unscrew the middle wire cover from the bottom of the middle counter.
2. Unplug the PCD power cord from the left junction box and secure it to the back middle wall panel. (We recommend coiling it up and taping it to the panel).
3. Unplug the right junction box wire from the left junction box and gently pull it back through to the right junction box. Secure it to the right junction box.  (We recommend coiling it up and taping it to the inside of the box).
4. Unplug the GFCI wire from the left junction box and store it.

Step 8: Outlet Boxes and Counters

Refer to the Outlet Boxes and Counters section in the assembly guide.

1. Unscrew the outlet boxes (six screws per side) from the back wall panels.
2. Unscrew the chassis (four screws per side) from the back wall panels.
3. Unscrew the middle counter (two screws) from the back wall panel.

Step 9: Back Wall Panels

Refer to the Back Wall Panels section in the assembly guide.

1. Remove the self-adhesive plastic Rotolock caps from the back middle wall panel.
2. Lightly reattach the covers next to the holes for future use.
3. Starting from the bottom, use the Rotolock tool to loosen the fasteners, alternating sides as you go. Leave the top ones secure until you’re ready to remove the back wall panels one at a time. 
4. Have one of your helpers hold a side panel steady while you loosen the top Rotolock fastener on that side.
5. Carefully lift the side back wall panel up and off the chassis hook.  Set aside or place it in the shipping packaging.
6. Repeat steps 3 & 4 for the opposite back wall panel.

7.   Lift the back middle wall panel off the chassis hook on the top of the bench support. Set the           panel aside or place it in the shipping packaging.

8.   Replace all the wall panel screws back into the wall panels and cover with masking tape to avoid damage to adjacent panels.

Step 10: Benches and Counters

Refer to the Benches and Counters section in the assembly guide.

1. Remove the three screws connecting the bench to the outlet box. Repeat on the opposite side.
2. Remove the two screws connecting the bench to the chassis. Repeat on the opposite side
3. The benches can now be set aside or stored in their packaging.
4. Remove the four screws connecting the middle counter and set aside or store in its packaging.
5. Remove the four screws connecting the counter to the outlet box. Repeat on the opposite side. The counters can now be set aside or stored in their packaging.
6. Remove the two remaining screws connecting the outlet box to the chassis. Repeat for opposite side. The outlet boxes can now be set aside or stored in their packaging.

Step 11: Floor Pan 

Refer to the Floor Pan section in the assembly guide.

1. Remove the eight screws connecting the floor pans to the chassis. 
2. Set remaining components aside or store in their packaging.

 Congrats on disassembling your Mamava pod! Now you can relocate the pod to a new location or put in storage.