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BASICS:
B
base cabinet
BLBorBBC
blind base
cabinet
DB
drawer base
cabinet
SB
sink base
cabinet
W
wall cabinet
(wxh)
WDC
wall diagonal
corner
W
width
D
depth
H
height
#D
doors
#DR
drawers
#S
shelves
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Assembling your new kitchen cabinets is easy ...
Easy Wall 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 parts 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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Item |
Qty |
| A |
Face Frame with Door |
1 |
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F |
Shelf Clips |
8 |
| B |
Side Panels |
2 |
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G |
Shelves |
2 |
| C |
Bottom |
1 |
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H |
1/4" Back Panel Screws |
4 |
| D |
Top |
1 |
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I |
L-Bracket & Screws |
4 |
| E |
Back Panel |
1 |
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J |
2" Wall Mount Screws |
4 |
NOTE: Items "I" & "J" may be optional. If you are installing
cabinets over drywall, do not use item "J". Buy & use 2 1/2" long
multi-purpose screws instead. |
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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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3 - 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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| 4 - To
easily install the top and bottom on the cabinet: Gently spread the side
panels open just enough for the top (D) and bottom (C) to insert into
the grooves cut in the side panels (B). (See Figure 4) The front edge of
the top and bottom should sit firmly into the grooves at the top and
bottom of the face frame. Align the edges of the top and bottom to fit
in the grooves of the side panels. Gently pull the sides back over the
edges of the top and 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 top and bottom by turning the camlock
screw 180 degrees clockwise with a flat head screwdriver. |
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- Easy to install back panel: Gently insert and slide the back
panel (E) into the small grooves of the side panels (B). (See Figure 5)
Make sure the finished side is toward the inside of the cabinet. Wiggle
and gently shift as needed to get it into place, it should fit snuggly,
so you may have to work it in until all edges are flush. You may want to
stand the cabinet up vertically on a smooth solid surface to line the
four corner up exactly. Make sure the four corners are aligned perfectly
before screwing into place, the back will be slightly flexible until
screwed in. Being "square" at this point is important, or the cabinet
will not install properly. Now you may insert the 4 back panel screws
(H) into the four pre-drilled holes and tighten to a sung fit. Be sure
not to over tighten as this could strip the screws.. |
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- If included, install the L brackets. Lay the cabinet face down,
place an L-Bracket at each corner, set one screw into the face frame &
another screw into the side panel. Before inserting the screws, check
again that the side panels are properly seated in the face frame
grooves. Turn the cabinet around and repeat this step so there are
L-Brackets at the top and bottom of the cabinet. Always screw slowly and
carefully so as not to split the face frame. You may wish to drill a
pilot hole to prevent any chance of splitting. |
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- To easily install the 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 screwed to the
wall, to help you decide on the exact placement of the shelf. 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.
(Some short cabinets won't have an adjustable shelf inside.) |
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8 Easy Installation Tips
When installing wall cabinets, be sure to pre-drill 1/8" pilot
holes in the hanging 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.
With taller cabinets, you may wish to insert a third screw through the
face frames near middle height to keep a tight smooth fit. In Figure 7 a
cabinet claw tool is used but any C-clamp or Quick-Grip style tool may
be used. |
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Figure 7 |
See also Base Assembly Instructions
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