Installation Guide

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SHIMMING CABINETS FOR
LEVEL AND PLUMB; CLAMPING
Adjust and shim cabinets so they are level side to side and front to back. Check plumb
of the face frame and that it aligns perfectly with the adjacent cabinet. Shims may be
required between the cabinet and the ceiling.
Shim cabinets so they align exactly with the Base Cabinet Top Level Line (base cabinets)
or Wall Cabinet Bottom Level Line (wall cabinets). Place clamps just above drawer slide
and just above bottom hinge. Clamp cabinets together loosely.
Adjust so face frames align perfectly at the top and front edges. If you need to
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Tighten clamps.
GENERAL INFORMATION INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSPRE-INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
WARNING: DO NOT use nails or drywall screws to install base or
wall cabinets. Use the recommended screws as shown in this guide.
Using nails or drywall screws may result in cabinets falling from the
wall. Cabinets installed with nails or drywall screws will void the
product warranty.
Base Cabinet
Level Line
Shims
Level side
to side.
Level front
to back.
Plumb
Ledger Board
"T" Brace
Base Cabinet
Level Line
Shim as
Needed
Pilot Holes
Inside
Cabinet
Wall Stud
Back Rail
Shim as Needed