Installation Guide

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Instructions for Cabinet Installation

Parts Included:

#10 x 2 1/2" Installation Screws*

*Not included with all styles.

Tools Needed:

Phillips Head Screwdriver

Tape Measure

Drill with 3/32" Bit

Materials Needed:

#8 x 2 1/2" Screws

Wood Shims

STEP 1

Inspecting Your New Cabinets:

All cabinets are subjected to numerous quality inspections before leaving the factory. Your

new cabinets have been carefully packaged to prevent damage during shipping and handling.

Unfortunately, damage may occur occasionally in handling between the factory and the ﬁnal

destination. Inspect each cabinet carefully. If damage is discovered, place the cabinet back into

the carton and notify your retailer. Also, check your cabinets against your master materials list

before beginning installation. This will ensure that the correct cabinets have been delivered.

Tools Needed:

Marking Tool

Carpenter's Level

Studﬁnder

Clamps

Square

Remove base board and other objects on the wall

area where the cabinets are to be installed. Using

a straight edge and a level, ﬁnd the high point in the

ﬂoor where the cabinets are to be installed. From the

high point, mark a level horizontal line on each wall

where the cabinets will be attached. From the level

lines mark another parallel level horizontal line 35" up

for base cabinets, 54" for wall cabinets and 84", 90"

or 96", depending upon your tall cabinet heights. The

top of the base and tall cabinets and the bottom of the

wall cabinets will be located at these marks.

Plumb

line

Use level to

draw line

Start installing the wall cabinets in the corner. Place the wall

cabinet at the predetermined reference line. It is recommended to

use a brace (example: T-brace) to help hold wall cabinets in place.

Measure from the corner to the ﬁrst wall stud mark. Transfer this

measurement to the inside of the wall corner cabinet. Mark the

placement of the next wall stud. Drill through the wall cabinet back

into the prelocated studs with a 3/32" diameter drill bit, approximately

2" deep. The holes should be positioned 3/4" down from the inside

top of the cabinet but should come no closer than 2" to any inside

vertical edge of the cabinet. Cement, block, brick, or tile walls will

require anchors for screws or toggle bolts. These will need to be

purchased separately if needed. Insert the #10 x 2 1/2" screws

into the holes until they are nearly tight. Do not tighten the screws

until you have ﬁnished all ﬁnal leveling and shimming as needed.

Check the front sides and bottoms of all wall cabinets with a level.

After the cabinet is level and plumb, tighten the installation screws.

Note: #10 x 2 1/2" installation screws not included with all styles. If not

included, recommend purchasing #10 x 2 1/2" washer head screws.

CAUTION: Never use nails to mount cabinets. The use of nails may void

your factory warranty, written or implied.

Mark top line

for wall, tall

cabinets

Corner is out

of plumb

(not vertical)

Corner is out

of plumb

Floor not level

High point

Level, straight edge

Locate the studs with a stud ﬁnder and mark

where the cabinets are to be installed. Remove

all the doors and drawers from the cabinets

before installation. Measure the area to conﬁrm

that the kitchen design used will work.

(03/13/09)

A5027 R15

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Example of brace

used to aide in

installing wall cabinets.

Shown is a t-brace

made of scrap 2x4s

and 1x4. Place a piece

of scrap carpeting

over 1x4 to protect

cabinet.

Summary of content (4 pages)

PAGE 1
Instructions for Cabinet Installation Parts Included: #10 x 2 1/2" Installation Screws* *Not included with all styles. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Tools Needed: Phillips Head Screwdriver Tape Measure Drill with 3/32" Bit Tools Needed: Materials Needed: Marking Tool Carpenter's Level Studfinder Clamps Square #8 x 2 1/2" Screws Wood Shims Inspecting Your New Cabinets: All cabinets are subjected to numerous quality inspections before leaving the factory.
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STEP 5 Continue with your wall cabinet installation by placing the next cabinet on the wall at the predetermined reference line. After the two cabinets are mounted to the wall, use clamps and clamp the cabinet face frames together firmly. Be careful to line up the bottom horizontal edges. With a 3/32" drill bit, drill starter holes through the face frames near the top and bottom. Insert and tighten the screws. These screws will need to be purchased separately, a #8 x 2 1/2" is recommended.
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STEP 9 Installing Single Wall Cabinets: Follow Steps 2 & 3 for preparing the wall for your cabinet. The cabinet should be located so that the studs that you plan to attach it to do not fall within 2" of the inside vertical edges. Make sure the cabinet is level and plumb. Shim to fill uneven areas between the wall and the back of the cabinet. Failure to do this step could result in damage to the cabinet.
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STEP 12 Problem Trouble Shooting Guide: Problems You Can Handle Even though your cabinets must pass rigid quality inspection procedures, irregularities arise as a result of shipping and handling procedures. Also, certain errors during the installation process may cause problems that are not the fault of the cabinet manufacturer.Listed below are several conditions and causes, as well as remedies for those situations. Possible Cause Solution D o u b le Doors on a wall or base c a b i n et do not line up.