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BASICS:
B
base cabinet
W
wall cabinet
DB
drawer base
cabinet
SB
sink base
cabinet
W D H
width
depth
height
D DR S
doors
drawers
shelves
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Assembling your new kitchen cabinets is easy ...
Easy Base Cabinet Assembly
1 - Carefully open the package, don't cut
open with a razor knife, you could damage the finish on cabinets inside.
Check and count the items in the box using the included parts list. This
list may vary slightly depending on which cabinet style you purchased.
If you are missing any items, please call us at once for replacement parts,
sometimes small parts are taped to the inside of cabinet panels or to the
box, check carefully. Exact lists will be included with each cabinet.
The basic assembly method will be the same for all cabinets & this is
intended as a general guideline.
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Qty |
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Face Frame with Door |
1 |
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J |
Drawer Bottom |
1 |
| B |
Side Panels |
2 |
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K |
Shelf Clips |
4 |
| C |
Bottom |
1 |
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L |
Shelf |
1 |
| D |
Back Panel |
1 |
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M |
Toe Kick |
1 |
| E |
Drawer Runner Holders |
2 |
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N |
Corner Braces |
4 |
| F |
Drawer Front |
1 |
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O |
Drawer Rail Screws |
4 |
| G |
Drawer Sides |
2 |
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P |
1/2" Corner Brace Screws |
8 |
| H |
Drawer Back |
1 |
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Q |
1/2" Round head Screws |
8 |
| I |
Drawer Runner Rails |
2 |
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R |
2" Screws |
4 |
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Assembly Notes: On base cabinets with 2 drawers items (E)
through (J) will be doubled. If you are installing cabinets over
drywall, do not use item "R". Buy & use 2 1/2" long multi-purpose screws
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2 - Gently
lay the face frame with door attached (Part A) face down on a soft
surface. (Use the box/packaging materials or blanket) to protect the
finish from scratching. (See Figure 1)
Working on a raised surface, like a workbench, will make the
entire process go much faster & easier. If you have a large enough work
area, lay all the parts out to the side for easier access as you
are assembling. Keep all the small parts together and assemble only one
cabinet at a time to avoid mixing parts, at least until you have
assembled a few and get "good" at it. (You will!) |
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- To easily install the side panels: First be sure to check the
camlocks to see they are fully open. Insert a flat head
screwdriver into the screw head of part 1 and turn it counterclockwise.
(This step should be done on all camlocks before they are inserted.)
Next, insert right & left side panels (B) into the grooves in the back
of the face frame (A). (See Figure 2) The camlock (Figure 3 Part
2) is attached to the side panel & will slide over the connector plate
(Figure 3 Part 1) which is attached to the face frame. After the side
panels are inserted properly, they should be resting flat within the
bottom of the groove in the face frame. Camlock (Part 1) should be
seated firmly against the face frame. Now turn the camlock screws
180 degrees clockwise to lock them into place. If there is any
resistance when inserting the side into the face frame you may need to
gently bevel the edge of the side panel with a medium grit sandpaper.
Also, check to see there are no splinters or rough edges inside the
groove on the face frame. It is not unusual for plywood sides to have
very slight warps in them which may need gentle nudging at one end or in
the center to ease it into the face frame groove. |
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- To easily install the bottom of the cabinet: Gently spread the
side panels open just enough for the bottom panel to insert into
the grooves cut in the side panels (B). (See Figure 4) The front edge of
the bottom should sit firmly into the grooves at the bottom of the face
frame. Align the edges of the bottom to fit in the grooves of the side
panels. Gently pull the sides back over the edges of the bottom panel
until they are fully seated in the grooves and the camlocks fit flush
against the sides. Now simply lock the camlocks into place on the bottom
panel by turning the camlock screw 180 degrees clockwise with a flat
head screwdriver. |
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- To easily install the back panel & toe kick: First lay the back panel
(D) on a flat surface with the face (or front) side up. Install the
drawer runner holders (E) in the pre-drilled area near the top of the
back panel. (See Figure 6) Install the drawer runner holders so the
opening of the holders will be facing each other. Secure the 2 drawer
runner holders with the round head screws (Q).
Now the back is ready to install. Align the back panel (D) with the back
of the side panels (B).
Last, install the toe kick. |
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6 - Easy to
install drawer runners: Before starting this step, lay the back panel
(D) on a flat surface with the face (or front) side up. Install the
drawer runner holders (E) in the pre-drilled area near the top of the
back panel. (See Figure 6) Install the drawer runner holders so the
opening of the holders will be facing each other. Secure the 2 drawer
runner holders with the round head screws (Q).
Now you are ready for the drawers. |
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With the cabinet upright, place each of the 4 plastic corner bracers in each
top corner of the cabinet using the 8 medium size screws included. |
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-Now you may assemble the drawers. Insert the drawer sides into the drawer
front and attach with the provided screws. Slide the drawer bottom with the
finished side up into the sides of the drawer and slide it all the way up to
the front. Place the drawer back onto the sides and make sure the bottom is
also firmly seated in place and screw the back in place. Attach the plastic
drawer slide holders onto the back end of the drawer slides. When installing
the completed drawer into the cabinet, check to see that it opens and closes
easily. You may adjust the vertical location of the drawer slide holders for
best operation as necessary. |
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9 - To easily install adjustable shelves:
With the cabinet standing upright again, open the door, insert the shelf
clips (F) into the holes in the side panels at the desired height, & snap
shelves (G) into place. You may wish to wait & install the shelves after the
cabinet is installed. Mark the shelves to id which shelf goes in which
cabinet.
The shelves can also be removed to different heights at any
time after the cabinet is installed. |
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Easy Installation Tips
When installing your base cabinets, be sure to pre-drill 1/8"
pilot holes in the mounting rails before screwing the cabinet to the
wall. Make sure the holes align with studs in the wall for the cabinet
to be securely connected to the wall using 2 1/ 2" multi-purpose screws.
Always pre-drill pilot holes, when screwing into the frames, to avoid
splitting the wood.
To adjoin cabinet face frames, clamp together and align for a smooth
professional looking finish.
(See Figure 7) Drill a 1/8" pilot hole at the top & bottom of the face
frame & screw the cabinet frames together using the same 2 1/2" screws.
The pilot hole should reach all the way through the side you will insert
the screw in & about 1/2 the way through the adjoining cabinet frame.
For a cleaner look, use a counter sink bit to lightly counter sink the
screw head flush with with frame.
In the picture, a cabinet claw tool is used but any C-clamp or
Quick-Grip style tool may be used.
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See also: Wall assembly instructions.
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