Installation Instructions

1. Set iron or ovan to 350° and allow time for the iron to warm up.
Center the trimmed end cap on the countertop edge with 1/16"
overhang on all sides. (Fig.4)
2. Starting in the middle of the end cap, use the iron to apply heat and
rm pressure until the end cap adheres to the countertop. (Fig.4)
Work from the middle of the end cap to the outer edges holding
the iron the same place for approximately 10 seconds.
3. Use a cool, damp cloth or sponge and apply pressure to the end
cap. This will cool the end cap and set the glue. (Fig.5)
4. Very lightly pull on the top edge of the end cap to ensure it is rmly
attached. If the edge pulls away from the countertop, reheat the end
cap with the iron and cool again until proper adhesion is achieved.
(Fig.6)
1. File the end cap toward the countertop at an upward angle
using a medium faced le and rm pressure until the cap is
approximately 1/32" away from the countertop surface (Fig 7).
Filing in a motion away from the countertop can damage the end
cap. It is recommended that you use a slight 2° to 3° angle while
ling. Misuse of hand le will result in scratches on the laminate.
2. Once the end cap is approximately 1/32" away from the
countertop surface, use a ne faced le and light pressure until
the end cap is ush with the countertop. (Fig 7)
3. Clean off the countertop with acetone to remove any remaining
dust or glue. (Fig 8)
END CAP INSTALLATION
Tools Required
A) Hammer
B) Marking Utensil
C) 8" Flat File
D) Soft Cloth
E) Iron
F) Scissors
G) Acetone
H) Tape Measure
1) APPLY BUILDUP STICK & BACK BLOCK
3) APPLICATION OF THE END CAP
4) FILE END CAP
2) PREPARE THE END CAP PROFILE EDGE
Place the buildup stick and backing block
ush to the edge of the countertop where
the end cap will be applied. Use 2 nails to
fasten the backing block to the countertop
and 4 nails to fasten the buildup stick.
1. Line up the end cap to the edge of the countertop leaving 1/8"
overhang on the bottom and back edges of the countertop. (Fig.1)
2. Trace the countertop prole edge onto the end cap using a maker.
For the best results lay the marker at on the countertop. (Fig.2)
3. Once the prole has been traced, trim the excess laminate with
scissors. (Fig.3)
(NOTE: You do not need to cut perfectly, as you will le down the excess laminate.
Be sure not to over trim.)
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A) Hammer
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A) B) C) D) E) F) G) H)
B) Marking Utensil F) Scissors
E) Iron
C) 8" FlatFile
D) Soft Cloth
D) Soft Cloth
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