Installation Guide

Step 5 Install End Panels (where applicable)

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL

INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH

PLUMBING, WIRING OR GAS LINES. THESE LINES ARE OFTEN

IN THE WALLS AND UNDER THE FLOOR.

End panels are used to finish off a run of cabinets or box out an

appliance. Make sure to install plumb and level.

5.1

If your application uses a finished end panel, first trim the

panel to fit and then attach the panel to the side of the

cabinet. This can be done with contact adhesive or

⁄2”

finishing nails. (Figure 14)

5.2

When installing a refrigerator or dishwasher return, it is

important to mount a cleat at the floor to secure this panel.

Simply cut a piece of 1 x 2 dimensional lumber about 20”

long so it is not exposed at the front of the panel. Then

secure to the floor with 2–3 fasteners (concrete screws for

concrete floors / wood screws for wood floors). Secure the

cleat to the panel (DWR, RR, SFR, etc.) with 2–3 wood

screws. (Figure 15)

Figure 14

End panel

Last cabinet

Figure 15

Refrigerator

or dishwasher

return

Cleat

Step 6 Install Base Cabinets

Installing base cabinets is very similar to the wall cabinets above.

The idea again is to lay out all the cabinets in position and make

sure all cabinets are level, square and plumb.

6.1

Remove all shelves, drawers and doors. You might want to

mark (or stack them in position) for reinstalling later. This

will make the cabinets lighter and easier to handle.

(See Appendix for drawer removal technique.) (Figure 16)

Figure 16

Remove doors, drawers,

shelves, and sliding shelves

or roll out trays

Continued