HAMPTON BAY PLORAB386351270 User manual

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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
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.
WARNING: Leaving hot dishes directly on the countertop
may cause permanent damage.
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
Report any defects noticed immediately after unpacking the product prior to 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: Immediately 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.
Storing the countertop upright or on its edge, in conjunction with heat or moisture, can result in the countertop warping.
WARNING: 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:
□Differences in color, grain, and will have some small knots.
□Wood darkens with time.
□Wood is splash proof but not waterproof and wood bers may raise if they are exposed to water for a long time.
□Wood absorbs moisture from the environment and gives it back, which can cause a change in its volume.
TO AVOID CRACKING AND SPLITTING OF WOOD:
□The installation must allow the wood to move (expand/contract):
□Do not glue the countertop down.
□Keep a 1/8 in. gap at the wall.
□Holes in the brackets or blocks must be oversized to allow the fastener to keep the top secure but allow the top to move.
□Use a exible sealant to secure your sink.
□Protecting the underside is as important as protecting the top.
□Seal the underside of the top with a water-resistant sealant.
□Additional protection may be required above dishwashers.
□Protect wood-to-wood joints.
□Seal edges with a water-resistant sealant prior to connecting the joints.
□Use mechanical fasteners to pull and hold joints together.

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Pre-Installation (continued)
TOOLS REQUIRED
Claw
hammer
Safety
goggles
Phillips
screwdriver Level
Tape
measure Gloves Jigsaw File
Caulk
gun
Orbital
sander
Circular
saw

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Installation
1 Planning for Expansion Gaps
□The countertop expands and contracts depending on the
microclimatic conditions of the room.
□Provide expansion gaps between the edges of the
countertop and wall, which allows for this wood movement.
□To protect your walls and hide the expansion gap, the use
of a back splash is recommended.
□Attach 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
□The 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.
□Suspended sinks should be less than 13.5 in. (350 mm)
from the countertop end.
□Countertops with overhangs over 8 in. (200 mm) will need
to be supported with larger countertop brackets
□If the countertop is mounted near a heat source like a
stove/oven keep a minimum distance of 1.5 in. (40 mm)
and ensure the side edge is protected by an additional
transverse moulding to prevent delamination.
□Use 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.
□If 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
□Mount the countertop to the cabinet frame or drill overized
holes in your support blocks.
□Using 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
□When joining kitchen countertops, use two or three clamps
at each joint, depending on the width.
□It is further suggested to use suitable retainers.
□The 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.
□The 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
No miter
joints
Sink
Dishwasher
Cooktop
8 in. (200 mm)
max.
overhang
No joint in cutouts
- must be minimum
4 in. (100 mm) from
any appliance

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Installation (continued)
6 Cutting Countertop to Size
□Use a circular saw with a ne tooth blade with removeable
tape (1) on the cut line to minimize chipping.
□Clamp 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.
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7 Cutting Hole for Sink, Cooktop, etc.
□Mark with removable tape (1) the outline of the cutout.
□Drill a pilot hole to get jigsaw blade started.
□Additional holes in all corners may be needed if all corners
require tight radii.
□Cut 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
□One 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
□Oil the countertop every three (3) to six (6) months to restore coating and each time when the surface begins to tarnish or drops of
spilled water lose their natural shape and penetrate into the wood.
Other Finishing Methods
□Other nishing methods are allowed that provide equal protection against moisture such as polyurethane. Please see nish
manufacturer’s instructions for nish application.
Care and Cleaning
□Immediately remove any spills from the surface. Do not allow the water to lie on the surface for a long time.
□Always use protective mats or pads under hot dishes, or leave them to cool on the stove.
□When preparing food, use a chopping board and never do it directly on the countertop surface.
□Use a soft cloth and warm water when cleaning. Never use concentrated cleaning detergents, especially those containing bleach.
□Use special care products for wooden tops for daily care.
FOOD CONTACT CONSIDERATIONS
Requirement Description
Food Safe for Chopping
(FDA approved material)
□Must be a closed-cell wood like birch, maple, walnut, or beech.
□Food safe materials such as mineral oil with/without beeswax.
□Chopping 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.
□Sand 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)
□Finishes 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 □Oak, elm, and ash have more open pores. Using a mineral oil/wax nish is not recommended.
Closed Grain Woods □Woods like birch, maple, walnut, or beech are acceptable to use with a mineral oil and/or wax nish.

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