Howdens 931 User manual

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Kitchen
Installation Manual
June 2018

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Introduction ........................................................ page 4
Supplied products ................................................... page 4
Guide - Hints and tips ................................................ page 5
Cabinet installation fittings ............................................ page 6
Additional installation fittings in pack ................................... page 7
Planning dimensions
Standard cabinets ............................................... page 8
Deep wall cabinets ............................................... page 9
Profile kitchens .................................................. page 10
Profile kitchens - Larder ........................................... page 11
Cabinet corner - Standard wall ..................................... page 12
Cabinet corner - Deep wall......................................... page 13
Section 1:
Kitchen installation - base cabinets..................................... page 15
Section 2:
Profile kitchens ..................................................... page 35
Section 3:
Linear Look......................................................... page 53
Section 4:
Kitchen installation (excluding base cabinets) ............................ page 59
Section 5:
Integrated handle design kitchen....................................... page 111
Section 6:
Appliance tower shelf configurations .................................... page 121
Bosch washing machine installation .................................... page 169
Bosch washer dryer installation ........................................ page 170
Section 7:
Midi-tower shelf configurations ........................................ page 175
Section 8:
Curved units ........................................................ page 193
Section 9:
Inclusive kitchens ................................................... page 201
Section 10:
Contract kitchens.................................................... page 211
Index .............................................................. page 214
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Guide - Hints and tipsIntroduction
Supplied products
Kitchen installation manual
This manual has been produced to give information on how to effectively install a Howdens Joinery kitchen. It contains not only installation information, but also
assembly details on some products and components such as drawer boxes, corner base cabinets and other specific items.
The manual is a complete guide to the assembly and installation of the kitchen and we would encourage you to keep this for reference when installing
Howdens Joinery kitchens in the future. Your Howdens depot will be able to advise you on any installation queries you may have, but please refer to this manual
in the first instance.
Whilst you may have installed many kitchens in the past, please ensure you are familiar with the basics of installation before starting the build.
One main point to note is the new Linear style of kitchen which can be created using new and existing components. Please refer to the linear section 3.
Howdens has also has a profile system enabling the opening of the slab doors and drawers whilst maintaining the clean lines and linear look of the handle-less
frontal. The profiles are simple to fit and are covered in section 2.
The profiles secure to the front of the base cabinets and the sides of the cabinets in larder/appliance tower applications.
Profiles are supplied in specific lengths and should be cut down to the appropriate size to fit to the cabinet run. The planning section of this manual shows
examples of the different profile applications and the principles for installation which can be applied to your cabinets. It also covers the profile packs and fittings
provided with them.
Cabinets are supplied with a fittings pack which contains the fittings required for installation. NOTE: There may be some additional items in the pack such as
worktop fixing brackets which will not be required for this handle-less kitchen installation.
Profiles for the various applications are packaged separately and are supplied with the fittings required for installation.
Appliance towers are supplied in a standard format and will require modification depending on the appliance you’re using. Follow the appliance tower section
of the manual for the different configurations and adjust the cabinet accordingly.
If you are installing a solid timber or solid surface worktop (such as granite), please refer to the separate installation instructions for these worktop types
which are available from the Howdens Joinery Depot.
Recycle packaging in a safe environmentally friendly way.
Choking hazard, keep away from young children.
Panels can be multi-drilled, use only correct hole location.
Protective eye wear required.
GENERAL NOTES:
- If fitting plinth drawers to base cabinet, these must be fitted before
cabinet installation.
- The appliance tower back panel must be removed from the cabinet before
installing an appliance. The back panel is only required behind a cupboard
area, as the aperture for the appliance must not be enclosed due to
ventilation.
- When adjusting the feet on base cabinets, ensure the thread is not
extended too high.
- When routering laminate worktops, care should be taken not to burn the
laminate. Always ensure the tooling is not blunt and the wheel bearings
are moving freely.
- When cutting profiles, ensure tooling is not blunt so as not to damage
profile.
Secure to wall (additional fittings may be required).
Secure to wall (additional fittings may be required).
PROFILE KITCHENS ONLY
Beware of sharp edges on profiles.

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Guide - Hints and tips
Kitchen installation manual
Introduction
IMPORTANT:
Before fixing any cabinets to the wall, ensure the construction of that wall
is capable of taking the weight of the loaded cabinet and the appropriate
fixings are used. If in any doubt, please consult a professional.
IMPORTANT:
When fitting granite or quartz worktops, a metal bar should be fitted to
support any unsupported spans. This may be where an appliance has
been fitted between cabinets, where a gap has been left in a breakfast
bar application or where the cabinet front support rail has been cut to
accommodate a sink or hob. The metal bar can be fitted directly under the
profile, or under the MDF worktop support rail where applicable. Please refer
to the granite/quartz installation guides for details of the metal support bars
and fitting method.
Glue:
When using PVA wood glue, wipe away excess glue with a clean damp cloth.
NOTE: EXCESSIVE USE OF GLUE IN PANEL HOLES MAY CAUSE SPLITTING.
Whilst the room is empty, check the position of the
plumbing and electrical points.
You may need to remove skirting boards along the length/
walls of the cabinets for some installations.
It is important that all cabinets are installed both plumb
and level before starting.
Be aware of concealed plumbing and electrical
wiring when drilling into walls.
Installation should start in a corner, working out along the
walls. Base cabinets should be installed first, followed by
tower cabinets and finally wall cabinets. Worktops, doors, door
handles, drawer fronts, plinths, pelmets and cornice are best
fitted at the end of the installation.
Ensure this installation manual is retained for future use.
IMPORTANT: When tiling up to the curved wall cabinet,
ensure sufficient gap is left to enable the door to
open correctly.
NOTE: During transit, standard and deep wall cabinet shelves have been secured in the base of the cabinet with retaining clips. Before installation, remove the
shelves from the cabinet by removing the clips. These clips can be discarded. Shelf pegs have been supplied in a separate fittings pack.