InstallerPro Training

Tools, Supplies & Safety Equipment Needed

• Tools
  • Pencil(s)
  • Tape Measure
  • Stud Finder
  • Clamps
  • Level
  • Square
  • Screwdriver
  • Compressor
  • Drill & Drill Bits
  • Miter Saw
  • Jig Saw
  • Table Saw
  • Finish Gun

• Supplies
  • Fasteners
  • Shims
  • Hardware Templates
  • Shop Vac
  • Tarp/Plastic/Cardboard/Floor Covering
  • Trash Bags
  • Cleaning Cloths
• Safety Equipment
  • Eye Protection
  • Gloves

Arrange and Sort Cabinets

• Review your layout, smartsheet, shop drawings, etc.
• Unpack all material and account for all cabinets, checking for damage at this time.
• Cabinets should be right side up.
• Set your cabinets out according to the layout starting with wall cabinets.
  • For an L or U shape kitchen, begin in the corner.
• Lay out cabinets properly to make sure they fit and you will have enough space to insert appliances.

• Remove the doors, drawers and shelves carefully placing them aside to not get damaged.
  • If removing lift stay see additional adjustment information.
• If all material and hardware is there, proceed to next step.
• If there are any issues with the layout or product, STOP what you are doing and contact your manufacturer representative immediately.

Setting and Leveling: Wall & Base

Wall

• Pre-drill and mount 1 screw on the top of the cabinet into the wall for initial setting.
• Continue this for each cabinet.
• Set next cabinet, slide together, clamp and screw.
• Some shims may be needed behind the cabinets to fill any gaps created by uneven walls. Never try to pull the cabinet to the wall to fill the gap.
• Once all wall cabinets are in place, install remaining screws, top and bottom.
• Now proceed with base cabinets using the same process. Remember with bottom screws to pre-drill as well.

Base

• Base cabinets are set according to layout and not by drain center on wall.
• Base cabinets are intended to align with above wall cabinets.
• Some shims may be needed to level the cabinets.

Cabinet Connections

• Two or more cabinets on any single wall, installed side by side which are all screwed together through the sides.
• Be sure to use the correct hardware.

Mechanical Cut Outs

• Be aware of any/all mechanical locations that need to be brought through wall backs including plumbing and electrical.
• Use appropriate hole saw to cut out for plumbing: water supply and drain. We recommend using hole saws in accordance with the diameter of the pipe.
• Minimizing the hole size is imperative.
• Suggest removing the valve knobs which will allow for a much smaller and more precise hole.

Install Fillers

• Use table saw to trim the fillers to the proper width.
• Pre-drill cabinet side in preparation to attach filler.

Shelves, Drawers & Doors

• Place shelves, drawers and doors back on cabinet.
• Check for gaps in doors & realign!

Door & Drawer Hardware

• Install Door & Drawer Hardware
• Confirm location on the door or drawer front.
• When mounting hardware, use a drilling template for a consistent location.
• Be sure to drill with door open as to NOT go through framework of cabinet.

• Prepare back of door or drawer to prevent blowout.
• Ensure all cabinet door and drawer bumpers are attached. This can create a misalignment as well as a slamming sound if not present.
• Use hand screwdrivers to prevent screw stripping on the handles.

Sideways Adjustment

A specially developed technical solution allows the sideways adjustment of the door while maintaining the gap behind the door (“L • value of 0.7 mm). The adjustment screw operates in conjunction with the inner leaf of the hinge arm. The door moves in only one direction – parallel to the carcase and without a gap developing between the door and the carcase. NO further adjustments are necessary.

Clean-up!

• Trim off exposed shims on base and/or wall cabinets.
• Remove all stickers, if present, from the interior or exterior of cabinets. Stickers should be easy peel. DO NOT use a metallic scraper to remove any stickers that may be present.
• Clean-up space before leaving.
• Wipe off shelves.
• Vacuum out cabinets.
• Discard all packaging.
• One final walk-through: all doors and drawers should open and close properly and be aligned properly.