Installation Guide

• ANSI Z87.1 Rated Safety Goggles
• Layout from Designer
• Framing Square
• Hammer
• Pry Bar
• Phillips and Flathead Screwdrivers
• Level
• Tape Measure
• Pencil
• Straight Edge
• Drill
• Properly Rated Extension Cord
•
7
⁄32” Drill Bit for Pre-drilling the Hanging Rail
•
3
⁄32” Drill Bits for Frame & Filler Attachment Pilot Holes
• Jigsaw or Table Saw
• Miter Box
• Clamps or C-Clamps
• Stud Finder
• 6’ Step Ladder
• Wood Shims
• Pin Nailer
• Small Finish Nails
• 1 x 2 or 1 x 3 Furring Strips
• Scrap Lumber (for 55” Propping Stick or T-Brace)
• Circuit Tester
• #10 x 2
1
⁄2” Pan Head Screws (for wall attachment to stud)
• #8 x 2
1
⁄2” Trim Head Screws (for frame attachment)
WARNING
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE CABINETS MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY! THE SCREWS RECOMMENDED ARE
FOR INSTALLATIONS INVOLVING DRYWALL AND WOOD
STUD CONSTRUCTION, NOT FOR CONCRETE OR BRICK. IF
SECURING CABINETS TO ANOTHER MATERIAL, CONSULT AN
INSTALLATION PROFESSIONAL TO IDENTIFY THE PROPER
FASTENERS.
Suggested Tool and Material List
Before You Begin
1
Check your inventory to be sure you received your entire
order. If there are any missing or improper parts, contact
your designer or customer service.
2
AWC recommends that no fewer than two people work
together to install these cabinets.
3
Read and understand the entire installation guide prior to
beginning the install.
Safety Precautions
DANGER
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY FROM
FIRE, EXPLOSION OR ELECTROCUTION, IF GAS LINE OR
ELECTRICAL WORK IS INVOLVED, HAVE THE WORK DONE BY
A UTILITY COMPANY OR QUALIFIED SERVICE PROFESSIONAL.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR INJURY,
TURN OFF ALL GAS, ELECTRICAL AND WATER CONNECTIONS
PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WORK. SHUT OFF THE POWER
TO ALL APPLIANCES AND RECEPTACLES IN THE KITCHEN,
INCLUDING LIGHTS, AT THE FUSE-BREAKER BOX. USE A
CIRCUIT TESTER TO MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF.
Preparation
Once you have ensured that the gas, water and electric in the
room are turned off, that the plumbing, gas and power supplies
are properly capped, and have removed the old cabinetry and
baseboards, you need to assess the room.
Take special note of the floors and walls. Use a level or straightedge
to determine high spots and other imperfections. Mark any bumpy
or bulging areas. You may have to prep the walls and floors if
things are not plumb, level and square. (Many people prefer to
repaint and replace the flooring while the room is empty.) The
time you spend preparing the room will ensure smoother, easier
installation of the cabinetry.
Prepare the Walls and Floors
We know that homes settle and things may not always be perfectly
flat and level. But there are ways to address this issue when
installing cabinetry. Here are a few steps that will help you get off
to a good start.
1
Locate and mark all the studs using a stud finder. (To verify
the position of your studs, drive a small finishing nail into
the wall in an area that will be covered up by a cabinet.)
2
Recheck your measurements. Make sure the cabinet
drawings match the space.
3
Gather the tools you will need.
3