Installation Guide

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Table Of Contents

Safety Glasses Design Layout Framing Square Hammer Pry Bar

Phillips Screwdriver Flathead Screwdriver Level Tape Measure Pencil

Straight Edge Drill Extension Cord 3/32" Drill Bit 7/32" Drill Bit

Table or Jig Saw Miter Box "C"-Clamps Stud Finder 6' Step Ladder

Wood Shims Pin Nailer/Gun Finishing Nails 1" x 2" Furring Strips Circuit Tester

Pipe Wrench #10x2-1/2" Pan Screws #8x2-1/2" Trim Screws Scrap Lumber for Construction of "T" Brace

MATERIAL & TOOL LIST FOR INSTALLATION

TO AVOID DAMAGE OR INJURY, READ IN ENTIRETY BEFORE STARTING

FRAMED CABINETRY INSTALLATION MANUAL

AN INDUSTRY GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION RESULTS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Check your cabinetry against your design plan to ensure that you have all required cabinetry,

moldings, fillers, and accessories to complete the installation.

SAFETY FIRST:

To avoid injury, explosion or shock, make sure that all water supplies, gas supplies and pertinent

circuit breakers are shut off. Double check electrical using circuit tester to confirm power is off. If

you are uncertain that utilities have been properly shut off, consult your utility company or service

professional.

CAUTION:

It is essential that you use the recommended screws for your cabinetry installation. Under no

circumstances, should you use nails or drywall screws as they do not have the strength or holding

power to ensure that cabinets stay on the wall. Failure to use specified screws will render warranty

null and void.

Installation detailed in this manual is for wood stud construction only. Attachment to any other

surface material such as concrete block, brick, stucco or poured concrete require special

fasteners. Consult with your local home center, hardware store or installation specialist for

recommended fasteners.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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FRAMED CABINETRY INSTALLATION MANUAL AN INDUSTRY GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION RESULTS TO AVOID DAMAGE OR INJURY, READ IN ENTIRETY BEFORE STARTING MATERIAL & TOOL LIST FOR INSTALLATION Safety Glasses Design Layout Framing Square Hammer Pry Bar Phillips Screwdriver Flathead Screwdriver Level Tape Measure Pencil Straight Edge Drill Extension Cord 3/32" Drill Bit 7/32" Drill Bit Table or Jig Saw Miter Box "C"-Clamps Stud Finder 6' Step Ladder Wood Shims Pin Na
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STEP #1 After you have confirmed the all utilities are shut off, you may begin removing appliances and sink. We recommend moving these out of the kitchen to provide maximum work space. Continue by removing cabinetry, countertops and any moldings or baseboard that may interfere with installation. STEP #2 You can expect that your floors and walls will have some uneven areas. Begin by locating the floor’s highest point.
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STEP #5 furring strips Attach 1 x 2 furring strips directly below the “wall cabinet bottom level line” with wood screws (ILLUSTRATION C). These temporary support strips will help to support the weight of the cabinets during installation, and insure that the cabinets are level. You are now ready to begin the cabinetry installation and it is recommended that you remove all Floor doors, drawers, shelves and roll-out trays from each cabinet prior to installing to ILLUSTRATION C prevent damage.
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STEP #7 Determine next wall cabinet to be installed and repeat measuring, pre-drilling and installation but again, do not fully tighten. Carefully align the face frames of each cabinet with each other and “C”-clamp or “Quick-Grip” together (ILLUSTRATION F). Drill a 3/32” pilot hole in three places along hinge side of frame and secure with #8 x 2-1/2” trim screws. Continue around the room until all wall cabinets have been installed.
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STEP #9 Determine next base cabinet to be installed and repeat measuring, pre-drilling and installation but again, do not fully tighten. Carefully align the face frames of each cabinet with each other and “C”-clamp together (ILLUSTRATION F). Drill a 3/32” pilot hole in three places along hinge side of frame and secure with #8 x 2-1/2” trim screws. Continue around the room until all base cabinets and fillers have been installed. Return to each cabinet for one last check of level and plumb and tighten screws.
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STEP #11 You are now ready to install any moldings included in your design. Crown moldings give your kitchen a custom look so, take your time and measure carefully. We recommend a miter box or compound miter saw to insure accurate cuts. Remember, the proper position for cutting molding in a miter box or compound miter saw is upside down with the bottom edge of the molding resting against the miter box fence.