Assemble
the
Panels
The back panel has been temporarily mounted on the bottom panel so that the two panels could
be wired together. Likewise, the front panel has been temporarily mounted on the bottom panel.
You will now permanently mount and adjust all of the panels so that they fit together nicely.
You will tighten the screws in a specific order. As you do, ensure that the side panels and back
panel stay in alignment with the edges of the bottom panel. This is a two-step process with the
screws first being slightly tightened to the extent that the side panels can be moved sideways
with some force, but won’t return on their own to their previous position. I will use the term
“snug up” for this first step. Then, when everything is snug and in alignment, the screws will be
tightened firmly.
Use 6-32 x ¼” button head screws for assembling the bottom, sides and back panels. Use 6-32 x
¼” Phillips head screws for securing the top panel.
Position the back panel
1.
Slightly loosen and then snug up the three screws securing the back panel to the bottom
panel.
2.
Align the surface of the back panel with the edge of the bottom panel.
3.
Make sure that the left and right edges of the back panel align with the left and right
edges of the bottom panel.
4.
Firmly tighten the three screws securing the back panel to the bottom panel.
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Position the two side panels on the ends of the bottom panel
1.
Orient the side panels such that the ends of the side panels with the open holes are at the
front and the ends of the panels with the insert nuts are at the back.
2.
The studs on each end of the front panel fit into the holes on the ends of the side panels.
3.
Install two screws through the back panel into each side panel. Leave these four screws
slightly loose.
4.
Install three screws through the bottom panel into each side panel. Leave these six screws
slightly loose.
5.
For each side panel, align the back edge of the side panel with the outside edge of the
back panel and snug up the screws that secure the back panel to the side panel.
6.
For each side panel, align the surface of the side panel with the edge of the bottom panel
and snug up the screws that secure the side panels to the bottom panel.
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