Surface Mount Installation
2. PRE-DRILL HOLES
Using a 1/4” drill bit, pre-drill holes in
the upper and lower cross braces
inside the cabinet as determined in
previous step. Ensure that the holes
in both braces are drilled to the
same measurement.
1. PREPARE CABINET
Screws will be drilled through the
upper and lower cross braces inside
the cabinet. Determine location of
screws, ensuring that the location of
the mounting screw is as close to the
center of the cabinet as possible.
Partially insert one #14 x 4”
screw in the upper cross brace.
4. PARTIALLY INSERT SCREW
3. LOCATE & MARK STUD
Using a stud nder, locate desired
stud in wall and mark the wall
according to the pre-drilled holes in
cabinet. Setting cabinet aside,
pre-drill holes in stud using a 1/4” drill
bit. Do not attempt to mount only
through hardboard of cabinet.
Example shown
with studs & unit to
illustrate mounting.
5. INSTALL UNIT
Begin installation by carefully lifting unit
into position. Then attach the cabinet
to the wall by fully inserting the screw in
the upper cross brace into the wall stud.
Make sure the unit is plumb and
level. Shim if necessary. Fully tighten
installation screw.
6. INSERT SECOND SCREW
Insert the second #14 x 4” screw into
the pre-drilled hole in the bottom brace
of the cabinet and attach to wall
making sure cabinet remains square
and level.
8. INSTALLATION COMPLETE
Cabinet is now fully installed!
7. ADD TRIM
Add decorative trim or molding to
make cabinet sides ush with the face
frame.
