The CounterBalance IslandBracket or CounterPlate can be installed in one of two ways. For a quick installation, simply screw the Bracket or Plate directly to the cabinet or stud wall. This will require shimming the countertop for a level installation. A better alternative is the routered install. This will permit a flush countertop installation and a router guide is available for the CounterBalance CounterPlate to simplify installation. Directions for both installation types are provided below:
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ISLANDBRACKET
ROUTERED lNSTALL |
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Measure 10 1/8" in from the back of the cabinet and scribe a
line.
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Using the router with 1/4" bit, router top of cabinet to
line.
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| 3 |
Scribe a line onto the top side of cabinet the bracket will be attached
to.
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Using a circular saw set at a 1" depth make a cut.
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| 5 |
Place bracket onto top of routered cabinet, position front side of notch up
against outside cabinet wall, mark point in each slot to be drilled, remove
bracket.
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Drill holes, place bracket back into position and attach with screws. Repeat
as necessary and set top into
position.
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COUNTER TOP SETTING INSTRUCTIONS |
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NEVER set tops directly on plate or bracket at an angle when setting tops.
ALWAYS set tops from opposite side of stud wall or from front of
cabinet. | | |
| 1 |
Measure 10 1/8" in from the back of the cabinet and scribe a
line.
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| 2 |
Using the router with 1/4" bit, router top of cabinet to
line.
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| 3 |
Scribe a line onto the top side of cabinet the bracket will be attached
to.
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| 4 |
Using a circular saw set at a 1" depth make a cut.
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| 5 |
Place bracket onto top of routered cabinet, position front side of notch up
against outside cabinet wall, mark point in each slot to be drilled, remove
bracket.
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| 6 |
Drill holes, place bracket back into position and attach with screws. Repeat
as necessary and set top into
position.
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COUNTER PLATE
ROUTERED lNSTALL |
| 1 |
Place plate where support is needed making sure to leave 1/2" of wood stud
wall and trace shape onto stud wall.
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| 2 |
Using the router with 1/4" bit, router out traced shape.
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| 3 |
Place plate into routered area and mark holes for drilling, remove
plate.
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| 4 |
Drill pilot holes and place plate back into position and attach with the
provided screws.
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| 5 |
Repeat steps as necessary for additional plates.
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For quick installation on either COUNTERBalance product skip
steps 1 and 2 and follow remaining steps. | | |
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| Counterbalance Instructions |
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| CB Sales Sheet |
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