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Preparation
1 . Using store blueprints, measure off and
mark on floor the exact dimensions/locations
of the merchandiser footprint .
2 . Snap a chalk line for the front and rear
positions of the base legs .
3 . Mark the location of each joint from front
to back lines .
4 .
FLOORS ARE NOT LEVEL!!!
When
working with two or more merchandisers to
be joined, the whole lineup must be leveled
on the same plane, left to right and front to
back . This means that the entire lineup must
be brought up to the level of the highest
merchandiser in the lineup .
Along the lines previously marked, find the
highest point of the floor by:
• Walking the floor and noticing any dips
or mounds;
• Using a string level; and
• Using a transit .
Leveling
Position the first merchandiser at the highest
point on the floor . Work outward from that
point to create the case line-up . Use a 48 inch
(1220 mm) or longer level for end-to-end
leveling . The rear edge of the top foam panel
of the merchandiser is a good location for the
level at the rear of the merchandiser, and the
top rail is a good location for the level at the
front of the merchandiser . For leveling the
merchandiser front-to-rear, a 24 inch (610 mm)
level should be placed on the bottom display
pan . If the merchandiser has a factory installed
end, the level should be placed on the canopy
support brackets on top of the merchandiser .
Suggested level locations are shown in the
following illustrations .
Level the merchandiser by all four corners .
Start at the rear by placing as needed the
provided shims under each end of the rear base
rail . The shims are long enough to allow the
adjoining merchandiser to be leveled with the
same shim . When the rear of the merchandiser
is level end-to-end, move to the front of the
merchandiser . Insert shims as needed at each
front corner so that the front is also level from
end-to-end . At this point, check to see if the
merchandiser is level front-to-rear . If it is not,
add or remove shims until the merchandiser is
level front-to-rear .
The merchandiser should be solidly supported
at least every 2 feet (610 mm) . Once the
merchandiser is level, if any gaps are present,
shims should be inserted under the front and
rear base rails approximately in line with the
cross-members to support the front and rear of
the merchandiser .
It is the installing contractor’s responsibility to
ensure the merchandiser has adequate support
under each cross-member . Leveling and
supporting are critical to prevent air and water
leaks .
Shims
