Prepac Elite Storage WEW-3264 User manual

32” Wardrobe Cabinet
Prepac Manufacturing Ltd.
6705 Dennett Place
Delta, BC V4G 1N4
LB-0616
2011-09-20
Model # WEW-3264
Assembly Instructions for
Elite Storage Collection
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IMPORTANT
These instructions are made up of 2 parts:
A) Cabinet Assembly Instructions
B) Installation Instructions (back of this booklet)
Please read ALL instructions before you begin.
Required Tools
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Using a power tool will speed
up assembly.
Caution
Do not over tighten any
screw.
The last few turns of each
screw should be done very
slowly or by hand.
Hammer
Drill
3/16” (5mm) drill bit
Online Option:
Fill out the Replacement Parts Order form in the Product
Support section of our website: www.prepacmfg.com

2" Confirmat Screws
(16)
RM-0001
Hardware Identification
Cabinet Parts
Right Side (1)
SR-1012
C8
Backer (1)
BB-0001
C4
Top Shelf (1)
SH-1016
Kicker (1)
KR-1008
Door (2)
DR-1022
Wooden Dowel (1)
DW-0008
Left Side (1)
SL-1012
Fixed Shelf (2)
SH-1015
C1 C2
C3
C5 C6
C7
Pole Socket (2)
RM-0160
#6 - 5/8" Screw (2)
RM-0004
White Screw
Cover Caps (16)
RM-0008
Euro Hinge with
screws (4)
RM-0125
Hinge Plate with
screws (4)
RM-0027
¾" Nail (20)
RM-0022
Machine Screw (4)
RM-0471
Brushed Nickel
Handle (2)
RM-0306
C1
C2
C3 C4
C6
C7
C8
C1
C5
C8
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Cable Tie (1)
RM-0459
Mounting Base (2)
RM-0458
#6-¾” Pan Head
Screw (1)
RM-0460
HP-0608

STEP 1 Estimated Time: 15 minutes
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
Attach all parts shown with Confirmat Screws.
Note the location of the hinge holes.
FRONT
Hinge Holes
Hinge Holes
STEP 2 Estimated Time: 5 minutes
Attach a pole socket to each side
C1
#6 - 5/8" Screw
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STEP 3 Estimated Time: 5 minutes
Turn cabinet over and nail backer as shown.
FRONT
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C
C
Position nails in the
center of the board

STEP 4 Estimated Time: 10 minutes
NOTE: Depending on your installation, you may want to attach the cabinet to the wall or other
cabinets before you attach the doors. Refer to the ELITE STORAGE INSTALLATION GUIDE.
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Line up the hinges with the large
holes on the doors and secure
with screws. Make sure the edge
of each hinge is parallel to the
side of the door.
Hinge edge should be
parallel to door edge
Slide the door hinges over the hinge plates on the cabinet and tighten the locking screw in the
center of each plate. These hinges are 6 way adjustable (see diagrams on page 7).
5b
Attach hinge plates using the top and bottom two holes on each side
5a
STEP 5 Estimated Time: 10 minutes
5b
5a
Cabinet
Cabinet
Door
Locking
Screw

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STEP 6 Estimated Time: 3 minutes
Attach handles with machine screws
Insert wooden dowel into pole sockets.
Machine
Screw
Machine
Screw
STEP 7 Estimated Time: 1 minute
Insert screw cover caps into exposed screws.
Note: If you are attaching multiple cabinets side-by side, wait
until your installation is completed because you will only need
to cover the exposed screws.

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The hinges we include with our
products are top quality and are
6-way adjustable, allowing you to
make precise adjustments.
To adjust the vertical alignment
of the doors, loosen the top & bottom
Hinge Plate Screws (on both hinge sets)
and move the door up or down.
Hinge Plate Screw
(center is the default factory
position)
Hinge
Plate
Screw Adjustment Screw
(default
factory position)
Fixing
Screw
Door
Cabinet
Side
Hinge Adjustments Estimated Time: 5 minutes
If the doors are too close together:
1) Loosen the Adjustment Screw
2) Tighten the Fixing Screw
For a gap between doors:
1) Loosen the Fixing Screw
2) Tighten the Adjustment
Screw
3) Re-tighten the Fixing Screw
To adjust the space between
the door and cabinet, loosen
the Fixing Screw and slide the
door toward or away from the
cabinet. Then, tighten the
Fixing Screw.

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1.
1½”
Wall Stud
Goujon de mur
2.
3.
#6 - 3/4" screw
Vis no. 6 - ¾ po.
Feed the cable tie through each mounting
base and then through the locking
mechanism to tighten.
With the #6-¾” screw, attach one of the
mounting bases to one of the sides 1
inch from the top.
Attach the 2nd mounting base to the wall 2” lower than the one
on the cabinet
Important: Find a wall stud and attach the mounting base with a
1½” screw (not included). If you cannot locate a stud, use an
approved wall mounting system
1”
Wall
le mur
Locking
mechanism
Securing Free-Standing Storage Cabinets to the Wall
Follow the step below to secure individual free standing cabinets to the wall.
For full installation of multiple cabinets (for a garage, utility or laundry room application) please
see the Installatin guide on pages 9-12

Tools Required
3" 1"
# 6
size
# 8
size
Hardware Required for Installation
Note: we do not include the screw fasteners for
installing the wall cabinets to the walls. To hang wall
cabinets to a traditional sheetrock and wood stud
wall, you will need to purchase 3” cabinet
installation screws (3” x #8 Flat Head Wood or
similar) and 1” cabinet installation screws if you
want to join cabinets side-to-side (1” x #6 Flat Head
Wood or similar).
Elite Storage Collection - Planning & Installation Guide
Before you get started…
Read all installation instructions and assemble all cabinets as shown in the
Cabinet Assembly portion of these instructions.
If you are planning a multi-cabinet installation, leveling & pre-planning is an
important step for a good quality installation and makes adjustments afterwards
only minor. When installing storage cabinetry there can be unusual obstacles to
overcome or work-around.
The recommended method of installing wall cabinets is to fasten them to
wooden wall studs. If you cannot locate wooden wall studs, consult your local
hardware store for advice on the best way to securely attach them to your wall.
We will cover the basic principals of installation in this guide; however, you may
have to seek advice or be creative if you encounter obstacles in your utility,
kitchen, laundry, basement, garage or workshop environments.
Helpful Hints
After assembling the cabinets and before installation, DO NOT insert the plastic
screw cover caps. Wait until the installation is complete. At that time, only a few
cover caps will be needed for the exposed cabinet sides.
Wall and Base Cabinets should be mounted prior to attaching the doors.
It is very important to install cabinets level and plumb. Shims may be necessary.
What are shims?
A shim is a thin slip or wedge of metal or wood, etc., for driving into crevices or
beneath cabinets to level them.
Sample Configurations
Laundry Room with 3 Door Wall
Cabinet (WEW-5424)
Laundry Room Installation showing
Wall Cabinets attached directly to the
wall above Base Cabinets
Garage Installation showing Wall
Cabinets both as Toppers and
attached directly to the wall
Stud
Finder
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Basic Installation
Storage Cabinets & Wall Toppers ONLY
In free-standing applications, the wall toppers can be secured on top of the
storage cabinets by lining up the wood dowels o
p of the storage cabinet. Wood dowels are
n the bottom of the wall
cabinets with the holes on the to
supplied with the toppers.
Wood
Dowel
Broom Cabinet
WEB-1664
16”w x 65”h x 16”d
Storage Cabinet
WES-3264
32”w x 65”h x 16”d
Base with 2 Doors
WEB-3236
32”w x 36”h x 24”d
Wardrobe Cabinet
WEW-3264
32”w x 65”h x 20”d
Base with Drawer & Door
WED-1636
16”w x 36”h x 24”d
1 Door Topper & Wall
Cabinet
WEW-1624
16”w x 24”h x 16”d
2 Door Topper & Wall
Cabinet
WEW-3224
32”w x 24”h x 16”d
3 Door Wall Cabinet
WEW-5424
54”w x 24”h x 12”d
Available Cabinets
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Base
Cabinets
36”
(914 mm)
89”
(2,660 mm)
Wall
Cabinets
Wall Topper
& Cabinet
2. Prepare the Walls
Full Cabinet Installation Requirements:
1. Prepare the Floors
Remove any moldings, baseboards and other obstructions where the
Base Cabinets will be installed. Using your level, check for any high
points in the floor. If there are any high points use this as your starting
point to measure up the wall as described in step 2.
Wall Cabinets
Measure 89" (2,660mm) up the wall from your high starting point
for the height to mount your wall cabinets. This is the height of the
top of the wall cabinets when installed as toppers on the storage
cabinets and will ensure the tops of your wall cabinets will be
aligned when installed.
Base Cabinets
Measure up the wall 36” (914mm) from
your high starting point. This is the
height of the base cabinets. Draw a
level horizontal line along the wall
where the top of the base cabinets are
going to be installed.
If you are not using wall cabinets as
toppers, they can be hung at any height
that suits your needs (ie: 80” over a
Washer or Dryer). If you are also
installing base cabinets, consider how
much space you want between the top of
the base cabinets and the bottom of the
wall cabinets. Measure from the high
point in the floor and draw a level
horizontal line.
3. Wall Mounting Points
Wall and Base Cabinets must be solidly attached to
your wall. Make sure that you locate the studs behind
the wallboard. Mark where the center of each stud is
located and make sure you hit the stud with the 3" wood
screws as described in steps 4 & 6.
Studs are usually 16" (406mm) apart from the center of
one to the center of another. Using a Stud Finder is the
easiest way to locate studs.
The recommended method of installation is to
fasten the cabinets to wooden wall studs.
If you cannot locate wooden wall studs, consult
your local hardware store for advice on the best
type of wall anchors for your installation.
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4. Installing Wall Cabinets
Fasten cabinets to the wall using the appropriate
3" screws (not supplied) through the hanging
back rails and into studs. First drill a pilot hole in
the cabinet hanging rails in line with the location
of the wall studs.
5. Fastening Cabinets Together
Position the adjoining cabinets in place making sure they
are flush. Clamp cabinets together using padded “C”
clamps. Pre-drill a 1/8" diameter hole through one cabinet
so that it just penetrates the adjoining cabinet. Secure the
cabinets together with a 1" flat head wood screw (not
supplied). It is best to install these screws just above or
below each hinge. Cabinets should now be level and
plumb. Shim where necessary and attach cabinets to the
wall with 3" screws as described in step 4.
1"
6. Installing Base Cabinets
Start installing base cabinets in the corner. Place the
top of the cabinet at the 36” horizontal line you marked
on the wall. You may have to shim the cabinet from the
floor. Fasten cabinets to the wall using 3" screws (not
supplied) through the back rail and into studs. First drill
a pilot hole in the cabinet rail where the studs are
located. Follow the same procedure as in Step 5 for
fastening the cabinets together.
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