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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

1 1/2  HOUR FIRE RATED LAMINATED 

COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION 

 

ES 10-234 

REVISION:

 #0002

  

ECO# 1558 

BY:

 JD 

DATE:

 10/23/2012 

 

Note: 
The details shown below illustrate standard countertop configurations.  When projections beyond either 
side of the wall exceed 

6” additional support must be supplied beneath the countertop by others. 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Before permanently installing the countertop into the opening it is advisable to check it for proper fit.  
Unpack the countertop from the shipping crate and lay it on a clean flat surface.  Be careful to properly 
support countertops in the center when lifting to prevent cracking especially if they are long and narrow.  
Measure the opening size and check this dimension against the drawings provided and the actual size of 

NO CLIP ANGLES
SUPPLIED THIS SIDE

SUPPORT ANGLES SUPPLIED
ONLY WHEN THIS DIMENSION

EXCEEDS 6"

SUPPORT ANGLES

ALWAYS SUPPLIED
THIS SIDE OF

COUNTERTOP

COIL SIDE

PUBLIC SIDE

COIL SIDE

PUBLIC SIDE

APPLY RTV FLAME

RETARDANT SILICONE
SEALANT TO THIS SURFACE
PRIOR TO INSTALLING
COUNTERTOP

APPLY RTV FLAME

RETARDANT SILICONE
SEALANT TO THIS SURFACE
PRIOR TO INSTALLING
COUNTERTOP

4'-0" MAX.

6" MIN.

FOR UNITS THAT EXTEND LESS

THAN 6" TO FLUSH WITH THE WALL
ON THE PUBLIC SIDE.

1 5/8"

4'-0" MAX.

6" MIN.

4" STD.

STANDARD UNIT CONFIGURATION

Summary of Contents for ES 10-234

Page 1: ...to properly support countertops in the center when lifting to prevent cracking especially if they are long and narrow Measure the opening size and check this dimension against the drawings provided and the actual size of NO CLIP ANGLES SUPPLIED THIS SIDE SUPPORT ANGLES SUPPLIED ONLY WHEN THIS DIMENSION EXCEEDS 6 SUPPORT ANGLES ALWAYS SUPPLIED THIS SIDE OF COUNTERTOP COIL SIDE PUBLIC SIDE COIL SIDE...

Page 2: ...top should be installed adjusted and leveled before the sealant begins to set up A block of wood and a rubber mallet may be used to gently tap on top of the countertop to set it in place and assure proper contact and adhesion to the silicone sealant Use caution in this procedure so as not to mar or damage the laminate surface Next install the support angles beneath the countertop at the locations ...

Page 3: ...ves from falling out when the countertop is turned over Be extremely careful when handling the countertop with the Tite joint fasteners in place Any bending or twisting at the splice may fracture the laminate and or the substrate A set of clamps and wood blocking should be used on either side of the countertop to hold the seam rigid until it can be lifted into the opening These may be applied over...

Page 4: ...JOINT FASTENERS AND TWO 20 BISCUIT JOINTS UP TO 24 WIDE THREE TITE JOINT FASTENERS AND FOUR 20 BISCUIT JOINTS OVER 24 WIDE 2 4 4 2 2 4 2 4 4 4 L C FASTENER LAYOUT KNAPE VOGT 516 TITE JOINT FASTENER 1 INSERT TIGHTENING NUT AND THREAD DRAW BOLT INTO NUT 2 JOIN BOTH SILLS TOGETHER AND INSERT LOCKING SLEEVE 3 TIGHTEN NUT WITH TIGHTENING TOOL OR NAIL HOLE LAYOUT TYPICAL IN EDGES OF BOTH PIECES FOR DRAW...

Page 5: ...he Ralph Wilson Plastic Co Formica general purpose laminate manufactured by Formica Corporation Nevamar general purpose laminate manufactured by Panolam Industries Pionite general purpose laminate manufactured by Panolam Industries The following are the only acceptable adhesives to be used to apply the second layer of laminate to first layer of the UL listed countertop Wilsonart 810 or 811 contact...

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