Item # 1007171261 Model # Birch4.17'‘x25" USE AND CARE GUIDE SOLID WOOD COUNTERTOP Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to the store, call Hampton Bay Customer Service 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., EST, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., EST, Saturday 1-855-HD-HAMPTON HAMPTONBAY.COM THANK YOU We appreciate the trust and confidence you have placed in Hampton Bay through the purchase of this countertop. We strive to continually create quality products designed to enhance your home.
Table of Contents Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Pre-Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Planning Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tools Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-Installation PLANNING INSTALLATION Report any defects noticed immediately after unpacking the product prior to installation. Ensure the countertop is installed and finished (using oil, oil-wax, varnish) before use. Follow the instructions contained in this manual to keep the warranty valid. NOTE: Immediately after unpacking, the countertop must be finished on both sides and all edges. It is very important to properly coat the countertop with a high quality oil.
TOOLS REQUIRED Claw hammer Tape measure Safety goggles Phillips screwdriver Level Gloves Jigsaw File Caulk Orbital gun sander 4
Installation 1 Planning for Expansion Gaps □ The countertop expands and contracts depending on the microclimatic conditions of the room. □ Provide expansion gaps between the edges of the worktop and wall, which allows for this wood movement. □ To protect your walls and hide the expansion gap, the use of a back splash is recommended. □ Attach the back splash to the wall, and not the countertop. Use silicone as a flexible seal between the countertop and the back splash.
Installation (continued) 3 Protecting the Countertop from Heat Sources NOTE: Installing the countertop over a heater is not recommended. □ If appliances such as a dishwasher, washing machine, refrigerator, or oven are to be mounted under the wooden countertop, appropriate insulation must be applied to the underside. This will protect the top from excessive heat and moisture.
Installation (continued) 5 Joining Countertops □ When joining kitchen countertops, use two or three clamps at each joint, depending on the width. □ It is further suggested to use suitable retainers. 6 Joining Countertops (continued) Joint □ The required distance between banding countertops and the sink, hotplate, dishwasher, and so forth, cannot be less than 4 in. (100 mm), nor can the countertops be joined within their range or at an angle. min.
Installation (continued) 7 Mounting the Countertop to your Cabinets □ Mount the countertop to the cabinet frame using supports with slotted holes. □ Using washers, screw the countertop all the way, then withdraw the screw by a quarter turn to preserve the natural wood work, while keeping the countertop in position.
Maintenance PROTECTING THE SURFACE Solid Wood Panel - Unfinished Countertop □ One of the preferred finish procedures is to use oil or wax oil. Strictly follow the manufacturer’s instructions as to the use of any oil or oil-wax. Once installed, the working surface must be protected with a layer of oil that provides a barrier and prevents the ingress of water and dirt into the wood.
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