Instructions / Assembly

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Attachment to Ceiling
Follow the Attachment to Wall requirement to attach the face frame
to the ceiling joists; transferring ceiling joist and wall stud locations to
the face frame(s) and cabinet back and predrilling clearance holes.
Tack shims to the ceiling for alignment.
WARNING! Make sure that the 3-1/2" screws enter 1-1/2" of solid
ceiling or soft framing material. Failure to do so could result in the
cabinet falling off the wall, causing possible injury and damage to the
cabinet that will not be covered by the product warranty.
WARNING! Holes drilled in Face Frames must be no more than
2" from vertical sides of cabinet. Failure to do so could result in the
cabinet falling off the wall, causing possible injury and damage to the
cabinet that will not be covered by the product warranty.
Countertop Braces
When installing cabinets or llers that leave a void between the
wall and cabinet/ller, you must install a 1 x 3 Brace to support the
countertop.
Install the Brace so it exactly matches the Base Cabinet Top
Level Line. Predrill the Brace as described for base cabinets in
Attachment to Wall section. Use 2-1/2" screws and follow the
Attachment Minimum Requirements, toggle bolts or drywall
anchors elsewhere.
The length of the Countertop Brace should leave approximately 1"
on each end between the Brace and the cabinet.
Attachment to Wall (continued)
INSTALLER NOTE (continued): For wall cabinets, drill 2" down
from the top and 2" up from the bottom at the stud locations.
For tall cabinets under 36" wide, drill 2" down from the top
and through the center of the hang rail that is 1/4 of the way
up from the bottom.
Tall cabinets 36" wide do not have hang rails. Drill directly through
the back at the same locations as above. Firmly seat the head
of the wall attachment screw against the back of 36" wide Tall
cabinets so as to prevent the back joint from breaking.
To avoid “breakout” or “splintering” of cabinet back, don’t press
hard while drilling. Use a sharp bit and let the bit do the drilling
gradually.
Top Hang Rail
1’’ Up
Measurement
Taken From Wall
Wall Stud
Location
2” Up From Bottom
Bottom Hang Rail
Spacer
1”Up From Bottom
Measurement
Taken From Wall
Wall Stud
Location
Hang Rails
Spacer
Transfer Framing or Joist
Locations and Drill 7/32”
Clearance Holes