Closet Maid MASTERSUITE Installer'S Assembly, Installation & Reference Manual Download

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INSTALLER'S

ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION

REFERENCE GUIDE

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Page 1: ...2010 ClosetMaid Corp 12 10 TM INSTALLER S ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION REFERENCE GUIDE...

Page 2: ...wn Molding Basket Telescopic Valet Rod Tie and Belt Rack Shoe Fence Island Bench MULTISUITE ASSEMBLY MultiSuite Cabinet MultiSuite Drawer MultiSuite Door MultiSuite Counter Slot Wall 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11...

Page 3: ...ng full time installing other products please consider hiring a dedicated laminate installer More often than not the wire installer s time is completely booked already and does not have time for addit...

Page 4: ...er estimating 1 Stanley 12 Power Lock Tape Measurer installing 1 Tool Box Stanley Mobile Tool Chest 1 Electric Drill Makita 12 Volt 3 8 Cordless Driver Drill Kit 1 Screw Drill Bits 2 Phillips Screw Bi...

Page 5: ...Add all hardware to the shelf tower required for accessories i e attach drawer and basket runners shelf pins and so on Position Tower in closet 4 Position the shelf tower in the closet in its final l...

Page 6: ...and clean 16 Clean finished unit Wipe down with household cleaner INSTALLATION ORDER MULTISUITE CABINET SYSTEM Assemble or Install Description of Action Cabinet Assembly 1 Install rails vertical panel...

Page 7: ...ners are removed or bent down on the loose materials removed from the closet Tearout 5 Install all closet systems Install Closet Product 6 Wipe down all shelves poles and partitions with soft cloth Cl...

Page 8: ...art of slide to panel by driving a 6 x 5 8 screw There is no need for a pre drilled hole Hang rod can be installed on center set system holes CLEATS We strongly recommend using a cleat for any system...

Page 9: ...imply drill a 1 16 pilot hole through the appropriate back dimples Turn drawer over and drill a 3 16 hole through the front for the handle This is the best to prevent chipping Hamper Door Hardware doe...

Page 10: ...ee Fig 1 and Fig 2 Drill a 1 16 pilot hole through the corresponding handle hole s on front of door Turn the door over and drill a 3 16 hole for handle at pilot location s Fig 2 IMPORTANT THE NEW MAST...

Page 11: ...al hazards before you begin installation TO FASTEN UNIT BELOW TO WALL TYPE AT RIGHT USE FASTENER LISTED IN CHART WALL TYPE Drywall Plaster and Lath Masonry Plywood Particle Board Cedar Wood Stud Metal...

Page 12: ...ter SHALLOW CLOSETS DOOR HEIGHT UNDER 86 Many closet doorways have soffits above them making access to items on the top shelf difficult We recommend that you miter cut the closet s uprights Fig 3 edge...

Page 13: ...elf and pole Second if using the rail hanging system use the short upright or notch it to fit around the obstacle Fig 5 NOTE Do not notch more than half the depth of the panel Lastly when necessary fo...

Page 14: ...rackets See Working with Different Wall Types for further details POLE SPANS The MasterSuite closet system is engineered to support pole spans up to 42 wide without additional support in double hang s...

Page 15: ...contain elements which affect structural and or wall damage Use extreme caution before tackling these closets Most importantly make good use of your time If the breakout requires removal of refuse ta...

Page 16: ...t slides while a partition remains on the floor may not appear on the surface to add much time to installation but small oversights can add considerably to installation time Good organization of the i...

Page 17: ...minutes Drawer Combination G 30 minutes 35 minutes Drawer Combination H 35 minutes 35 minutes Drawer Combination I 30 minutes 30 minutes 49 to 96 Standards Brackets 0 to 32 Laminate Adj Shelving 33 to...

Page 18: ...e closet does not provide adequate space to build and move we recommend following the Tower System instructions and building the closet in its final location Stand Alone Tower SHELVING TOWER ASSEMBLY...

Page 19: ...ptional to fasten the slide runners on each of the side panels either before full assembly lying on the floor or after standing up the tower See Drawer in DRAWER AND DOOR ASSEMBLY section for detailed...

Page 20: ...gently rollover the tower onto either side panel in order to complete fastening of various screws and studs into each panel Fig 4 Fig 5 Stand Alone Tower Pg 3 SHELVING TOWER ASSEMBLY 20 6 Stand up the...

Page 21: ...For a system of multiple towers or a continuous wall system with at least one tower against a side wall once the first side panel of the tower is secured to a side wall the rest of the tower and the...

Page 22: ...iled instructions on runner location and installation Fig 1 Tower System Pg 2 SHELVING TOWER ASSEMBLY 43 down from top and two 2 screw in studs will be above the baseboard notch 5th from the bottom of...

Page 23: ...wdriver to secure front cam locks See Fig 8 NOTE Omit bottom shelf if appropriate to the design or for double hang section 5 Position the next panel a thru drilled panel for a continuous system aligni...

Page 24: ...combinations in this tower or for taller towers or for non standard double hang height sections For best results measure the height of the clothes to hang in the bottom half of the double hang to ens...

Page 25: ...location Ensure the hanging vertical partitions do not require trimming to fit above the closet s baseboard Ensure the closet height is sufficient to accommodate use of your screw gun to install the t...

Page 26: ...the rail to every stud using one 10 x 2 Washer Hex Head Screw per stud Use Tapcons for concrete and cinder block walls Use Zip Toggle Bolts for studless walls THE RAIL MUST BE ANCHORED A MINIMUM OF E...

Page 27: ...hand to adjust its position on the rail to meet this measurement 11 We strongly recommend that you secure a cleat to the center tower of every three 3 towers To do so push dowel cleats into holes in...

Page 28: ...or from plumb 16 After making any final adjustments to the brackets partitions distance fasten the top shelf to the top of each partition using two 2 8 x 1 1 4 screws 17 Secure each vertical partitio...

Page 29: ...ing continuous top shelf material In most cases corner towers should be assembled and installed in the closet before installing other towers and hanging sections along the walls When one or more corne...

Page 30: ...fixed top shelf or hanging 2 Add the third partition panel to the open end Fig 3 and fasten it to the shelves by tightening all the cam locks in place 3 Plumb and level the tower Add shims if necessa...

Page 31: ...bisecting the 14 square from corner to corner Measure and mark 14 from the board corner along the diagonal at B Draw a line connecting B to corner C Fig 1C Assorted closet components These instructio...

Page 32: ...ese screws into the system holes See over head view Fig 2 5 Flip the assembled partition over on the floor and attach the second partition to the opposite side as in step 4 See Fig 4 6 Stand up the as...

Page 33: ...e continuous top shelf Cammed top shelves may not be used between angled wall partitions 14 Measure along the square back wall to the corner of the angled wall measurement of Fig 7D Then measure in fr...

Page 34: ...re susceptible to torque Therefore as it s more difficult to fasten the towers to curved walls for stability than to flat walls shelving towers are a better design and installation choice A further de...

Page 35: ...tition side and adjust its position if necessary Fig 5 Fig 4 Fig 5 4 Level the partition vertically along the curved wall be made See Fig 2 See the Installation section of these instructions for detai...

Page 36: ...e wall and on the shelf and the center between the two partitions the curve apex and the center of the back of the shelf Figs 6 7 Use a carpenter s square if necessary to align the marks Match all cor...

Page 37: ...to the partition tops fasten them to one another using mending plates Next drill two pilot holes for each shelf end with a countersink bit into each partition top edge 12 Fasten top shelves to partit...

Page 38: ...ole will need to be drilled Use appropriate slide template and drill with 5mm self centering bit Also note new 18 deep drawer box available in 24 or 30 width See Hamper Door Tower Door in Drawer and D...

Page 39: ...lf into the second vertical panel See Fig 1E 5 Lay the second vertical panel with the screw in studs over the exposed cleat dowels and press together gently fitting the camlocks over the screw in stud...

Page 40: ...d middle panel is cut to align with the system 32 hole pattern for top and bottom fixed shelves See close up for Fig 3 for details 1 Prepare one or more separat ing middle vertical panels using a thru...

Page 41: ...l into the left cleat See Fig 5 9 Remove the opposite dowel from the second upper cleat upper dowel is removed in Fig 5 Install the second upper cleat into the middle vertical panel Fig 5 with one 1 H...

Page 42: ...ttom half of the hutch tower s you will need to measure this additional top shelving to meet the fronts of the doors and or drawers flush along the face This depth can vary depending upon door drawer...

Page 43: ...n the inside panel To install adjacent toe kicks follow these steps PREPARATION Fig 1 4 HiLow Screws 2308 4 Double Sided Studs 2 Angle Brackets 3 Now fasten the second toe kick to the outside partitio...

Page 44: ...ot your top shelf will go above hanging or floor mounted towers with or without cammed shelves across the top position the 4 foot level across a back wall against a corner to establish the location of...

Page 45: ...crews to fasten them to the partition Top shelf and pole brackets are not intended for use with a side wall partition they are designed specifically for use against drywall or other wall surface Use i...

Page 46: ...y sized sections and corner connecting shelves when corner shelving components are not used 2 To create custom cammed top shelving use new or scrap shelf material cut to the exact dimension required t...

Page 47: ...les in backside of cleat See Fig 9 2 Fasten cleat to wall stud using two 2 4 5 x 60 mm 2 3 8 screws See Fig 10 3 Drill a 1 1 8 hole in the half moon at 10 1 2 from back and 2 7 8 from the top See Fig...

Page 48: ...nother obstacle 2 Insert the drawer bottom into the slot along the bottom of the drawer sides See Fig 2 Push the cam locks into the holes in the drawer sides Be sure to orient cams so that the open en...

Page 49: ...pacing Fig 4 8 If drawer faces do not align properly use shims and a level to raise or lower as appropriate the relating partitions 9 You must install one fixed shelf after every three 3 drawers as in...

Page 50: ...wood 1 17 h x 24 w or 30 w Basket no slides required Door Hamper Template 05 90051 Self Center Drill Bit 05 11619 Hamper Door Hardware Kit 4 Euro Screws 4 8 x 5 8 Screws 2 8 x 1 2 Screws 2 Mounting P...

Page 51: ...y be separated by squeezing the Release Button on the end of the arm 7 Hold the door 90 degrees to the shelving unit until the flap stays have been attached to the partitions in the 7th and 8th system...

Page 52: ...ill your hinge holes using the 5mm Self Centering Drill Bit through the Lucite Template Fig 1 PARTS QTY DESCRIPTION 1 Set of Cabinet Tower Doors 2 Handles 4 Machine Screws 4 Mounting Plates 4 Hinges H...

Page 53: ...er see Fig 3 close up 8 Mark hole locations and attach middle hinges for full length doors See steps 1 7 9 Gently close the door against the unit Hinges may be separated by squeezing the Release Butto...

Page 54: ...ng in corners for a tight fit no gaps Fasten mending plates with 6 x 5 8 Flat Head Screws to secure any corner top shelves to adjacent top shelving sections Most crown molding installations will only...

Page 55: ...th crown molding You must consider minor waste factor for lengths you cannot use and you must consider for seaming discussed later in these instructions on any molding lengths of approximately 8 feet...

Page 56: ...n the groove with the blade and preset notching for a 45 angle mitre cut See Fig 9 The molding is facing you with the finished side towards your chest The flat lip which secures to the top shelf is fl...

Page 57: ...very 12 14 using 8 x 1 1 4 screw Fig 11 Fig 11 Crown Molding 4 ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY 57 12 Repeat measuring marking cutting testing gluing and fastening steps for each section of molding to install Alway...

Page 58: ...ner slides See Fig 3 However slides can be attached to up right shelf tower partitions when in final position in the closet Fig 1 Baskets must have one fixed shelf installed above and one below a bank...

Page 59: ...inal location hang basket s on clips hooks Fig 4 from second lower rim of basket Fig 5 shows close up of clip hook on basket rim Clip hooks have plastic removable stays to hold baskets in place on hoo...

Page 60: ...hat the rod ball retracts completely behind the front edge of the partition or choose the installation holes that align the housing flush to the front of the partition leaving the rod ball extended be...

Page 61: ...assembly instructions apply to either tie racks or belt racks Illustrations below show only the tie rack PREPARATION Fig 2 Fig 4 Tie racks require a minimum of 32 clearance from the top of the rack t...

Page 62: ...template has hole patterns for shoe fence posts to install on both 24 and 30 shelves Fig 1 2 Using the Self Center Drill Bit drill the three holes through the template appropriate to either the 24 or...

Page 63: ...eeds LOCATION As shown in Fig 1 the basic island Full 2 25 1 2 sections wide or Half 1 25 1 2 section wide must be positioned in the closet or pantry with a minimum of 24 walking space on all sides Mo...

Page 64: ...ad four 4 screw in studs into each side panel at toe kick location holes See Fig 1c For optional drawer s assembly Fasten drawer runners using 2 Euro screws each provided with the drawer assembly to a...

Page 65: ...in their final location side by side for Full Islands Ensure adequate clearance for walking adjacent to the units and for drawer opening etc To create a Full Island clamp together two units side by s...

Page 66: ...E Thread all screw in studs into holes until the stop ring is snug with the partition face ASSEMBLY Fig 1 2 Position top panel top panel has rounded edges with holes facing up and insert four 4 screw...

Page 67: ...ll in place push both side panels onto screw in studs See Fig 3 Use a Philips screwdriver to tighten all cam locks 5 Place backing panel down between side panels so cams face out as shown in Fig 4a On...

Page 68: ...helves Slip In Studs Screw In Studs Double Sided Studs Zip Toggle Bolts 8 x 5 8 Screws Easy Anchors Angle Brackets 8 x 1 1 4 Screws Assorted Garage Components SPECIAL TOOLS Right Angle 90 Degree Drill...

Page 69: ...bottom edge of outside panels and you will fasten the remaining two screws through the flange into the bottom fixed shelf later in assembly Feet flanges MUST be installed under both the vertical pane...

Page 70: ...very stud using a 10 x 2 Washer Hex Head screw Use Tapcons for concrete and cinder block walls 7 Fasten the rail to the wall with a Zip Toggle Bolt for each panel more than 4 from a stud See Fig 7 THE...

Page 71: ...anel using the set screw on the bottom of each suspension bracket as needed See Fig 10 Adjust the distance of the panels from the wall by tightening or loosening the distance screws This step ensures...

Page 72: ...rawer back panel 5 with edgebanding facing up along the inside of the rear metal flanges onto drawer bottom See Fig 3 5 Secure the drawer back using two of the 8 x 1 2 pan head screws provided on each...

Page 73: ...ers See Fig 8 Fig 7 7 Assemble the connectors to the drawer face Place drawer face on a protected surface with handle side down Align front connector 2 screw holes and pre drilled holes on drawer face...

Page 74: ...g front connector cam screws See Fig 9 Drawer faces can be adjusted vertically and horizontally for best alignment 17 Affix two self adhesive bumpers per drawer on the back side of each drawer face Fi...

Page 75: ...doors on either side of a shared panel All doors must be installed with a fixed shelf at both the top and bottom of the door Snap each hinge into one of the sets of three holes on the back of the doo...

Page 76: ...pre drilled All three available door handles are based upon 96 mm center to center designs and a hole pattern template is available for order from ClosetMaid Contact customer service Recommended handl...

Page 77: ...ottom slots Pre drill the 4 5 x 60mm screw locations as marked Align drilled holes with studs for installation SLOTWALL DESCRIPTION Counter s Slotwall s 8 x 1 Wood screws COUNTERTOP 4 5 x 60mm Screws...

Page 78: ...to fasten the panel to each stud along the panel s length 4 Fasten any additional slotwall panels following the installation steps 2 and 3 above by fitting the bottom edge slot over the panel below s...

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