HAMPTON BAY HB ACACIA BUTCHER BLOCK 1007 508 205 User manual

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USE AND CARE GUIDE
HB ACACIA BUTCHER BLOCK
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ..................................2
Warranty ..........................................2
Pre-Installation.....................................3
Planning Installation ...............................3
To avoid cracking and splitting of wood: ................3
Tools Required ....................................4
Installation ........................................5
Maintenance .......................................8
Protecting the Surface..............................8
Care and Cleaning ..................................8
Food Contact Considerations .........................8
Removing a Dent from your Top.......................9
Safety Information
Read and understand these instructions before installation of this
countertop.
Save these instructions for future reference.
MINNESOTA RESIDENTS
IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE.
SOME OF THE BUILDING MATERIALS USED IN THIS HOME (OR THESE)
BUILDING MATERIALS EMIT FORMALDEHYDE. EYE, NOSE, AND
THROAT IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND A VARIETY OF ASTHMA-
LIKE SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HAVE BEEN
REPORTED AS A RESULT OF FORMALDEHYDE EXPOSURE. ELDERLY
PERSONS AND YOUNG CHILDREN, AS WELL AS ANYONE WITH A
HISTORY OF ASTHMA, ALLERGIES, OR LUNG PROBLEMS, MAY BE AT
GREATER RISK. RESEARCH IS CONTINUING ON THE POSSIBLE LONG-
TERM EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO FORMALDEHYDE.
REDUCED VENTILATION MAY ALLOW FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER
CONTAMINANTS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE INDOOR AIR. HIGH INDOOR
TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY RAISE FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS.
WHEN A HOME IS TO BE LOCATED IN AREAS SUBJECT TO EXTREME
SUMMER TEMPERATURES, AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CAN BE
USED TO CONTROL INDOOR TEMPERATURE LEVELS. OTHER MEANS OF
CONTROLLED MECHANICAL VENTILATION CAN BE USED TO REDUCE
LEVELS OF FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER INDOOR AIR CONTAMINANTS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE HEALTH EFFECTS
OF FORMALDEHYDE, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR LOCAL HEALTH
DEPARTMENT.
WARNING: Apply caution when using power tools.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals
including formaldehyde (gas), which is [are] known to the
State of California to cause cancer. For more information go
to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/products.
Warranty
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Pre-Installation
PLANNING INSTALLATION
Ensure the countertop is installed and nished (using oil, oil-wax, varnish) before use. Follow the instructions contained in this manual to
keep the warranty valid.
NOTE: Within 24 to 48 hours after unpacking, the countertop must be nished on both sides and all edges.
It is very important to properly coat the countertop with a high quality oil. Finish the counter top surface with
particular regard to all cutting edges and end edges, strictly to the manufacturers’ specications concerning
the oil, wax oil, or varnish.
Keep the countertop at in a fully supported position, away from direct heat and moisture and in the original packaging. This helps to avoid
excessive sanding and wood warpage.
NOTE: Ideally, wooden countertops should be used in an ambient temperature of 32°F - 75°F (18°C - 24°C)
and humidity of 40-60 %.
The following features are completely natural for wood:
ƑDifferences in color, grain, and will have some knots.
ƑWood darkens with time.
ƑWood is splash proof but not waterproof and wood bers may raise if they are exposed to water for a long time.
ƑWood absorbs moisture from the environment and gives it back, which can make it expand or contract.
TO AVOID CRACKING AND SPLITTING OF WOOD:
ƑThe installation must allow the wood to move (expand/contract):
ƑUse exible adhesives and sealants.
ƑKeep a 1/8 in. gap at the wall.
ƑHoles in the brackets or blocks must be oversized to allow the fastener to keep the top secure but allow the top to move.
ƑUse a exible sealant to secure your sink.
ƑProtecting the underside is as important as protecting the top.
ƑSeal the top, bottom and all edges.
ƑAdditional protection may be required above dishwashers.
ƑProtect wood-to-wood joints.
ƑSeal edges with a water-resistant sealant prior to connecting the joints.
ƑUse mechanical fasteners to pull and hold joints together.
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Pre-Installation (continued)
TOOLS REQUIRED
Safety
goggles Gloves Tape measure Level
Sandpaper Drill
bits Drill
1-1/4 in.
Wood
screws
Caulk
gun
Orbital
sander Jigsaw Circular saw

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Installation
1 Planning for Expansion Gaps
ƑThe countertop expands and contracts depending on the
humidity and temperature of the room.
ƑProvide expansion gaps between the edges of the
countertop and wall, which allows for this wood movement.
ƑTo protect your walls and hide the expansion gap, the use
of a back splash is recommended.
ƑAttach the back splash to the wall, and not the countertop.
Use silicone as a exible seal between the countertop and
the back splash.
2 Planning for any Cutouts
ƑThe distance from any cutouts for the sink, cooktops, etc.
to the end of the countertop should be greater than 4 in.
(100 mm) to maintain the strength of the countertop.
ƑCountertops with overhangs over 8 in. (200 mm) will need
to be supported with larger countertop brackets.
ƑIf the countertop is mounted near a heat source like a
stove/oven keep a minimum distance of 1.5 in. (40 mm).
ƑUse 2-3 supports regularly spaced in width, with particular
regard to the countertop ends.
3 Protecting the Countertop from Heat
Sources
NOTE: Installing the countertop over a heater is not
recommended.
ƑIf appliances such as a dishwasher, washing machine,
refrigerator, or oven are to be mounted under the wooden
countertop, appropriate insulation must be applied to the
underside. This will protect the top from excessive heat
and moisture.

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Installation (continued)
4 Mounting the Countertop to your
Cabinets
ƑMount the countertop to the cabinet frame or drill overized
holes in your support blocks.
ƑUsing washers, screw the countertop all the way, then
withdraw the screw by a quarter turn to preserve the
natural wood work, while keeping the countertop in
position.
5 Joining Countertops
COMMON JOINT METHODS
Butt Joint: For best dimensional stability we suggest using a butt
joint for 90-degree transition.
NOTE: Some product will have a radius on the edge large
enough that it will need to be trimmed off. Using a router
or circular saw with a straight edge, cut off the radius just
short of the width of the piece you are joining to. Then with
a jig saw or le you will need to chamfer a 45-degree miter
so each radius will join nicely at the seam.
Miter Joint: Another option is to cut both pieces at a 45-degree
angle.
NOTE: This joint can be more difcult to cut and can
be prone to opening at either end of the miter over time
because each board may expand/contract differently.
COMMON JOINERY METHODS
ƑMiter Bolt: Use at least 3 miter bolts for a 24 inch countertop
spaced appropriately to keep joint tight along the full length.
ƑBiscuit/Mortise and Tenon joint: Use 3 to 4 biscuit/tenons for
a 24 inch countertop. To pull this joint together you will need
to join by using a:
ƑPocket bore xture that can drill angular holes to use
screws to pull it tight.
ƑTemporary clamp block: Screw a block on the bottom of
each piece parallel with the joint line, then attach and
tighten clamps till joint is tight.
Butt joint with miter bolts
Miter joint with biscuit/tenons and pocket bore

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5 Joining Countertops (continued)
ƑThe required distance between banding countertops and
the sink, hotplate, dishwasher, and so forth, cannot be less
than 4 in. (100 mm), nor can the countertops be joined
within their range or at an angle.
ƑThe edges of the cutouts for the sink, hotplate, and so
forth, must be given greater protection. Seal the joint with
silicone.
Joint
Joint
min.
4 in.
(100 mm)
min. 4 in.
(100 mm)
No joint
above
dishwasher
Sink
Dishwasher
Cooktop
8 in. (200 mm)
max.
overhang
No joint in cutouts
- must be minimum
4 in. (100 mm) from
any appliance
6 Cutting Countertop to Size
ƑUse a circular saw with a ne tooth blade with removeable
tape (1) on the cut line to minimize chipping.
ƑClamp a straight edge (2) to the top as a guide for your
circular saw to achieve a straight cut, especially when two
cut edges will be joined together to avoid any gaps.
NOTE: Use a carpenter’s square to make sure your guide
is aligned properly.
NOTE: Make sure to account for your blade offset when
setting.
NOTE: Cutting from the bottom side can reduce chipping.
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7 Cutting Hole for Sink, Cooktop, etc.
ƑMark with removable tape (1) the outline of the cutout.
ƑDrill a pilot hole to get jigsaw blade started.
ƑAdditional holes in all corners may be needed if all corners
require tight radii.
ƑCut two of the edges rst, then attach a brace (3) to the
section that will be cut out (4) on that end to keep cutout
from falling through when cut is complete.
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Maintenance
PROTECTING THE SURFACE
Solid Wood Panel - Finishing your countertop with oil or oil-wax
ƑOne of the preferred nish procedures is to use oil or wax oil. Strictly follow the manufacturer’s instructions as to the use of any
oil or oil-wax. Once installed, the working surface must be protected with a layer of oil (multiple applications may be needed) that
provides a barrier and prevents the ingress of water and dirt into the wood. Protective coating is sufcient when water remains on
the countertop after a spill, without tendency to spread and penetrate the wood.
Re-oiling
ƑOil the countertop every three (3) to six (6) months to restore coating anytime when the surface begins to dull or drops of spilled
water lose their natural shape and penetrate into the wood.
Other Finishing Methods
ƑOther nishing methods are allowed that provide protection against moisture such as polyurethane. Please see nish
manufacturer’s instructions for nish application.
Care and Cleaning
ƑRemove any spills from the surface. Do not allow the water to lie on the surface for a long time.
ƑAlways use protective mats or pads under hot dishes, or leave them to cool on the stove.
ƑUse a soft cloth and warm water when cleaning. Avoid using concentrated cleaning detergents, especially those containing bleach.
FOOD CONTACT CONSIDERATIONS
Requirement Description
Food Safe for Chopping
(FDA approved material)
ƑMust be a closed-cell wood like birch, maple, walnut, or beech.
ƑFood safe nish such as mineral oil with/without beeswax.
ƑChopping too heavily can make cuts into the countertop, which will expose unnished wood, making the
surface more difcult to clean, and potentially lead to permanent damage.
ƑSand away any cuts prior to re-oiling, and apply multiple coats to the sanded areas to ensure the
countertop remains safe and in good condition.
Food Safe for Contact Only
(FDA approved material)
ƑFinishes that harden after application (such as polyurethane) are NOT to be cut on. Cutting could
produce small chips in the nish, and ingesting these fragments can be harmful. These surfaces should
only be used for general food contact and prep work.
Open Grain Woods ƑOak, elm, and ash have more open pores. Using a mineral oil/wax nish is not recommended.
Closed Grain Woods ƑWoods like birch, maple, walnut, or beech are acceptable to use with a mineral oil and/or wax nish.

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Care and Cleaning (continued)
REMOVING A DENT FROM YOUR TOP
WARNING: Irons and steam are extremely hot and can
burn you. Please use caution.
ƑFinished tops will require you to sand the area till the nish is gone.
ŶUse the nest sandpaper to take off the nish (220 grit for oil, to 150 grit for polyurethane nish).
NOTE: Always sand in the direction of the wood grain.
ŶRemove the dust with a damp cloth.
ƑSteam the dent with a hot iron and water.
ŶFill the dent with water and let sit for 90 seconds.
ŶFold in half a damp cotton towel and place over the dented area.
ŶIron in a circular motion for about 60 seconds or if cloth becomes dry.
ŶRemove cloth and inspect the dent. Repeat the process 3-4 times for best results.
NOTE: Never let the iron come in contact with the wood.
ƑSand and renish.
ŶLightly sand the area with 220 grit sandpaper.
ŶWipe clean with a damp cloth.
ŶRenish/nish per nish manufacturer’s instructions.

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