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NOTE:
The following instructions are for standard installations. For seismic installation instructions,
see 145R422.
T
O
S
ECURE
C
ABINETS
T
OGETHER
NOTE:
Make sure the cabinets are in position and level before you secure them together.
1.
See Detail M.
Install two trim strips (I-shaped plastic strips) (#44) on the side panel of
one of the two mating cabinets.
Install the longer strip
1
/
8
" back from the front edge and install the shorter strip at the bottom 2
3
/
4
"
back from the front edge.
The top of the longer strip should be flush with the top of the cabinet.
The end of the strip that has a hole goes to the top.
To attach, peel the paper from the pressure-adhesive tape and press the strip into place.
This will hold the strips in position until the cabinets are bolted together in step 2.
2. There are three holes predrilled in the side panels for securing the cabinets together.
These holes are located 1
13
/
16
" back from the front edge of the cabinet, and 6", 33
1
/
2
",
and 75" down from the top.
With a plastic mallet, pound three
1
/
4
-20 screw inserts (#9 oyster) from one side of each hole,
Install 1.77" (45 mm) hex-socket screws (#56) through the other side, and tighten.
T
O
S
ECURE
C
ABINETS
Securing cabinets together
Detail M
Installing
trim strips
Item
Description
9
insert, screw,
1
/
4
-20 (oyster)
44
trim strip
56
screw, hex-socket, 45 mm
Cabinets are unsafe unless
secured as specified.
!
WARNING
Use methods appropriate to
your wall surfaces.
!
WARNING
Front of Cabinets
Top View
1/8”
2-3/4”
Shorter
Trim Strip
Longer
Trim Strip
