Instructions / Assembly

IN SUMMARY -
If you have ever spent any time with an accomplished carpenter you would have heard this old adage: If you donʼt get anything
else hear this, when working with wood “measure twice...cut once!ʼ” We will be doing the “cutting” for you so double check your
measurements before ordering.
Remember, even if your cabinets do not look quite like the ones in these photos the measuring steps and principles are the same.
We only need two (2) measurements...the clear width of the opening at the narrowest point where the slide-out will be installed
and the unobstructed interior depth...but per the above weʼll need all three (3) measurements for our made-to-fit Specialty Cabinet
Organizer items, including one for the height clearance. Our goal is to manufacture for you the perfect fitting slide-out!
If you have any questions you may call our Customer Service Department. We can help even if once you receive your items
you discover you made a measuring error!
Just imagine you will be sliding a 3 dimensional cardboard box into the cabinet compartment. The box measurements would
have to fit inside the opening almost exactly...width and height and available depth...and allow for the cabinet door to close!
These would be the measurements you take, record and provide to us.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is possible you will desire to install one of our multi-tier towers, trash unit or Double Dek
TM
System into a cabinet or cabinet cavity but an existing shelf is in the way. Donʼt fret! In many newer cabinets the
interior shelves rest on pegs and can be easily removed. However, in cabinets where this(these) shelf(ves) are fixed
you will need to ʻforcefullyʼ remove the shelf prior to installation. In most cases a shelf is not structural and can be
removed without impacting the integrity of the cabinet...especially 2nd level shelving in base cabinets under a
countertop.
Just be sure to measure the height as if the shelf was not there. We will cover itʼs removal in our installation guide.
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COMMON MEASURING PITFALLS:
Here are some common things folks miss when measuring their cabinets for made-to-fit slide-out shelves.
1. The existing shelf and cabinet base could be warped or the base of the cabinet could be recessed down below the front
frame. In either case you may need to do some ʻshimmingʼ with thin paneling material during the installation of your shelves.
2. On occasion an obstacle (conduit, electrical box, valve, brace etc.) inside the cabinet may force you to record a dimension
smaller then the actual opening or depth. If this obstacle is in the back corner, you will have to decide whether to adjust the
width or the depth measurement.
3. For obstacles that may hang down from above or protrude off the back wall (i.e.
pipes, valves, etc.) you can use a coping or jig saw and easily trim away part of the
back of the slide-out to allow the obstacle to clear (see photo right).
4. DOOR PROBLEMS - When measuring the width, you need to consider first if
the door opens all the way. Check this, as it should open at least 90 degrees to
the opening. If the door knob itself or another door, or an appliance etc. prevents
the door from opening all the way you will want to adjust the width measurement
taken and then when installing the slide-out justify it to the opposite side of the
opening. This way, when extended, the slide-out will not hit the partially closed
door (see photo sequence next page).
To properly measure the full height clearance of a
cabinetʼs opening, measure from the bottom frame to
the top both on the right and left and use the shorter
measurement. If the thickness of the base shelf
protrudes above the bottom frame...measure from it.
If you are going to fit an organizer into a shelf
compartment, be certain the height clearance is at
least as tall as the minimum height required for the
particular organizer you are ordering. Measure from
the shelf surface to the shelf or top frame above.
Measure full clear
opening height for
multi-tier towers
and trash/
recyclers. In some
cases existing
shelf will have to
be removed
For upper
compartments
measure to
bottom of face
frame above
Measure to
bottom of shelf
above