Complete Arch Manual

Casework Installation

• If more than one wall cabinet is to be installed in a row, first install all cleats on the wall in the same manner as described above. The cleat fronts should all lie in a straight line. High spots in the wall should be leveled and low spots shimmed out to bring cleat fronts straight. (Check with straight edge). Improperly aligned cleats will cause misalignment on the face of the cabinets. • Screw the first wall-mounted storage cabinet to the cleats as described above. Next, place the second cabinet into position. Fasten it to the first cabinet making sure the fronts and edges are in a straight line and the units are plumb. Then secure the cabinet to the wall cleats. Continue this process until all cabinets have been installed. Diversified Casework wall cabinets may be mounted directly to the wall using the mounting strips attached to the cabinets. Using appropriate mounting hardware, assure that the wall units are plumb and square then pre-drill mounting holes through both upper and lower mounting strips. Attach cabinet to wall via these pre-drilled locations. BASE CABINET INSTALLATION When cabinets are located next to an adjacent wall, refer to the filler installation section before setting the first cabinet. If the first item is an apron, refer to apron installation. In a wall-to-wall configuration, both ends of the assembly must be addressed. Move the first cabinet into its final location and bring it to the proper level. If the cabinet is wood, bring to level with shims as shown in Figure 4. Where more than 10 shims are required to bring the cabinet up to level, use a piece of crating lumber as the bottom shim, and make final adjustments by placing shims on top of the crating lumber. If a wood shim is not allowed, cut short lengths of metal unistrut channel use instead. Set the next cabinet in place and level in the same manner. Fasten the second cabinet to the first, using screws provided. Repeat the above process until all cabinets for the assembly have been installed. Be sure to check the alignment of the cabinet fronts and tops as you proceed to make sure they are flush and level. (See Figure 5 below)

INSTALLING COUNTER MOUNTED STORAGE CABINETS

1. Counter mounted storage cabinets sit on top of a laboratory work top, and are secured to the wall at the top with cleats similar to these used in wall mounted cabinet installation. 2. First position and level the base cabinet(s) and work surface(s). Determine the exact location of the cabinet(s), and mark the desired location of the top left corner on the wall. Locate wood cleat 2” below and 3” to the right of this mark (see Figure 6). 3. Wood cleat length should be 6” less than case length; width should be 3” to 4” and thickness not less than 3/4”. The cleats should be secured to the wall using fasteners as appropriate for the existing wall construction. Holes for the fasteners should be countersunk or counterbored to make heads flush with face of cleat. (Due to various wall constructions, fastening devices are not included.) Wood cleats should be level and plumb. High spots in the walls should be leveled and low spots shimmed out to make the cleats straight (check with straight edge vertically and horizontally).

4. If more cabinets are to be installed in a row, make a chalk line on wall to line up tops of wood cleats. Then, install all cleats on the wall in the same manner as described above. 5. Remove sliding doors from cabinet(s). Drill enough 9/32” holes in the back of cabinets to provide for securing to wood cleats at approximately 12” intervals along case length, locating the holes from the wood cleat positions. 6. Set up the first cabinet in position on top of the laboratory work top and fasten it to the wood cleat using #12 x 1-1/4” oval head wood screws and #12 countersunk washers. Then, place the second cabinet in position and fasten it to the first cabinet making sure the fronts and edges of the cabinets are in a straight line. Then, screw the second cabinet to the wall and cleat. Continue to proceed in this manner until all cabinets have been installed. 7. Install adjustable shelves in cabinets. Three adjustable shelves along with 12 shelf clips are provided. Normally, shelves are installed to provide four approximately equal height compartments, but can be spaced as desired. 8. Clean glass on glazed doors. 9. Replace sliding doors in cabinet.

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