Schulte Classica Series User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is Melamine................................................................................................2
Features and Benefits.........................................................................................3
Product Description............................................................................................5
Warranty/Color Matches...................................................................................21
Tools and Templates.........................................................................................22
Fixed/Continuous Cabinet Installation............................................................25
Hardware Location Guide.................................................................................28
Wall-to-Wall Installation....................................................................................36
Open-to-Open Installation................................................................................40
Floor Mount to Wall Hung Installation.............................................................42
Floor Mount Installation....................................................................................45
Sample Panel Uses ...........................................................................................48
Drawer Glide Configuration..............................................................................60
Melamine Anchor Installation ..........................................................................61
Door Installation................................................................................................62
Hamper Door/Basket Installation.....................................................................63
Door Adjustment...............................................................................................64
Installation of Crown Molding..........................................................................65
Radius Corner Shelf..........................................................................................66
Radius Corner Shelf with Hanging Rod..........................................................68
Island Cabinet A Assembly..............................................................................71
Island Cabinet B Assembly..............................................................................73

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What is melamine?
Melamine is s clear resin used in the finishing process on particleboard, although
most people use melamine to describe the board.
Schulte uses particleboard with melamine applied. How does this process work?
The board starts out as particleboard, the same type of board used for desktops and
countertops. A vinyl sheet is stretched across the board and coated with the clear
melamine resin. Then, under heat and pressure, the melamine resin fuses the vinyl
to the board. As the board cures, the melamine creates a hard outer coating.
The result:
•The finish is scratch and stain resistant
•The finish is chemically bonded to the wood so that it is impossible to
separate them
Caution: There are many different qualities of particleboard, melamine and vinyl.
There also are different amounts of pressure and temperature that can be applied.
All of these variables control the quality of the board we use!
The top grade available is known as “furniture grade,” and SCHULTE only
uses furniture grade melamine!
To check for furniture grade material:
•Check the density of the board by examining the unfinished side. It should
have small particles and heavy density. It should not have large particles
and lots of air.
•Take a quarter and scratch the material. You should not be able to damage
it.
•Mark the board with a pencil and clean with a non-abrasive cleaner. It will
clean easily and completely.

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Benefits of SCHULTE’s Classica
For Consumers:
•Classica is furniture
Classica replaces other furniture in the bedroom and has the look and
feel of fine furniture.
•Classica is functional
Classica combines the look and feel of fine furniture with the utility of
a strong, custom storage solution.
•Classica enhances the value of a home
Melamine systems are perceived as a significant upgrade from other
storage systems and add value to the home. For consumers dissatisfied
with non-quality wire solutions, melamine is the preferred upgrade.

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For Dealers:
•Production oriented
Classica is designed to install quickly and easily by one installer.
•Higher sales per project!
More sales and profits from fewer jobs.
•Matches a dealer’s other product offerings
If a dealer offers shower doors or other home products that are higher
than average quality, Classica can build its quality image.
•Opportunity
Many homes have melamine in the master closet only. By offering
Classica in addition to offering wire throughout the rest of the house,
you can provide a whole solution and not allow another dealer to have
contact with the builder/designer/owner.
•Multiple markets
Classica opens dealers to new construction and retrofit markets,
therefore driving growth and profit opportunities.
•Function
Classica offers solutions for garages, laundries, home offices,
entertainment centers and even some light commercial/institutional
storage. This opens profit opportunities.
Classica was developed by cabinetmakers who saw the need for strength,
versatility and design freedom. There is no system that can match Classica’s
overall performance.

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Product Overview
Panels
•Panels come in 14”, 19” and 24” deep
•14” deep panels come in 31”, 48”, 72”, 87” and 96” heights. 19” and 24”
product comes only in 96” heights.
•Center and End Panels are universal. There are no lefts or rights.
•Radius and Hutch Panels are not universal. There are left and right End
Panels.
•End panels are used only when ends are very visible. Otherwise, always use
Center Panels, even in wall-to-wall closets to reduce inventory of products.
•The distance between each hole for the regular line pattern is 32-
millimeters, which means the panels do not come to exact inch
measurements. Therefore panels are rounded-up to the next inch size to
describe their heights.
•Unless otherwise specified all melamine components are available in:
oWhite
oBisque
oMaple
oCherry

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Connecting Bolts
•Inserted into a panel at predetermined
locations for Fixed Shelves and Cleats on
End Panels.
Double Connecting Bolts
•Inserted into panels at predetermined
locations for Fixed Shelves and Cleats on
center Panels, so two units can share the
same panel.
Cleat/Toe Kick
•Cleat and toe kicks are one item.
•Cleats are edge-banded top and bottom and
have 2 cams on each end.
•Cleats come in 18”, 24”, 30”, 36” and 96”
wide (no Cams) by 5” high.
•Cleats can be reversed so that cams can be
hidden in the case of toe kicks and some
floor mounted systems.
•Cleats are attached at the top and bottom
of every Cabinet.
•Toe Kicks used in Floor Mount systems
protect the front of the panel.
•Turn cam until arrow on cam faces the
outside hole where Connecting Bolt enters
the shelf. To install, turn cam clockwise to
lock onto connecting bolts.

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Melamine Screw
•3-1/2” Wood Screw.
•Screw goes directly through cleats and
into a stud.
•May be used with Melamine Anchor.
Melamine Anchor
•3” Anchor.
•Used with Mounting Screw.
•Anchor and Screw go directly through
cleats, eliminating need to hang/re-hang
cabinets.
Fixed Shelf
•These shelves lock into panels to create
cabinets.
•Available in sizes of 18”, 24”, 30” or 36”.
•19” and 24” deep shelves available in 24”
and 30” widths.
•Reversible–cams face up or down to hide
assembly hardware.
•Turn cam until arrow on cam faces the
outside hole where Connecting Bolt
enters the shelf.
•Turn cam clockwise to lock onto
connecting bolts.

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Rasant Shelves
•Used as a center “fixed” shelf to stabilize
cabinet or in drawer stacks to prevent unit
from spreading apart and at the bottom
of wall mount cabinets.
•Available in sizes of 18”, 24”, 30” and
36”.
•19” and 24” deep shelves X 24” and 30”
widths.
•Can be added to cabinet after assembled
in addition to being moved up and down.
•Turn cam clockwise to lock onto Rasant
bolt.
Moveable Shelf
•Available in 18”, 24”, 30”, 36” and 96”
wide units X 13 ¾” deep.
•Available in 19” and 24” deep for 24”,
30” and 96” widths.
•The shelves are undercut to 13”-3/4” to
reduce field ripping because of wavy
walls.
•96” shelves are used when you need a
shelf longer than 36” and also for top
shelf assembly method.

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Rasant Bolt
•Attaches Rasant Shelves to panels.
Euroscrew
•Fastens drawer glide to panel
Shelf Pin
•Holds adjustable Shelves into panels
•Inserts into front and rear line bore of
panels.
•Available in Chrome.
Clothes Rod
•Hanging rod to hang clothing.
•Round plated steel rod sold in 8 different
lengths.
•Available in Nickel and Chrome.
Rod Flange
•Attaches Clothes Rod to panels.
•Easily inserted into the front line bore for
Nickel or Chrome Rod.
•Available in Chrome.

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Radius Corner Shelf
•Trimable to minimum of 22” or
maximum of 31-1/2” against back wall.
•Used for corner shelving. Must be
located between two (2) cabinets.
•Available in 14” deep (at front edge) X
32” (along back wall.)
•Cabinets must be between 22” and 31
1/2” from corner.
•Used to wrap corners with adjustable
shelves.
•Installed using Corner Shelf Support.
•Back Corner is cut out to accept the
Corner Shelf Support.
Corner Shelf Support
•96” Long.
•Used to support back of Radius Corner
Shelf.
•Available in White, Bisque, Maple and
Cherry.

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Island Cabinets
•41 1/8” High
•Two (2) free-standing cabinets that can be
combined into many combinations.
•Cabinet A can be attached to other A Cabinets or B
Cabinets.
•Cabinet A options: Utilizes a center panel and 2 14”
deep X 24” wide drawers and baskets. Shelves need
to be cut.
•Custom-made tops may be added (not provided by
SCHULTE.)
•Shelves for a traditional A Cabinet should be cut to
15 1/4” from a 19” shelf for proper fit. If the center
panel is moved to allow 19” deep accessories, the
other side shelves would be cut to 12-¾” from a
14” deep shelf.
•Cabinet B options: All standard 14” deep X 30 wide
accessories must be used in conjunction with an A
Cabinet.
Cabinet A
Design Options:
Cabinet B

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Drawer Boxes
•5/8” thick side walls with doweled joints and screws.
•Full extension ball-bearing drawer glides.
•Available for 24” and 30” cabinets in heights of 5”, 7.5” and 10”.
•Drawer stacks over 30” in height must have an additional fixed/Rasant
shelf placed between drawers.
•Assembled or knock-down versions are available.
•Assembled available in White only.
•Knock-down available in White, Maple and Cherry.
Drawer Fronts
•Drawer fronts are 3/4” thick.
•Plain available in all colors by custom order only.
•Sold separately.
•Drawer Front Connectors allow drawer fronts to be adjusted for proper
reveal.
Note:
•5” Drawer Boxes available only in 14” deep
•Plain Drawer fronts are available in all sizes, in White only

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Doors
•3/4” thick.
•High-quality, 3-way adjustable European hinges included.
•Hinges are assembled by pushing into pre-machined holes and turning
screws clockwise.
•Hinges fit into front line of holes in panels and screws are tightened with
screwdriver.
•Available for 24” and 30” wide cabinets and in heights of 31”, 35”, 40”
and 49”.
•Available without Center Panel as an Insert Door to allow decorative glass
or plexiglas insert. (Insert can be 5/32” or less thick and the insert is set in
place with a bead of silicon or by carefully applying brads to the sides.)
•Plain Doors available in all colors by custom order only.
•Decorative hardware sold separately.
Insert Sizes are:
For 24” wide cabinets:
7 31/64” X 25 23/64”
7 31/64” X 35 7/16"
For 30” wide cabinets:
10 15/32” X 25 23/64"
10 15/32” X 35 7/16"

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Cubby
•Available for 24” and 30” wide cabinets,
they are 29.5” high and use interlocking
pieces.
•24” Cubby has 20 compartments; 30”
Cubby has 25 compartments.
•Available in Maple, Cherry, Bisque and
White.
Shoe Shelf Fence
•Available in 24” and 30” widths.
•Chrome fence.
•For shoes, magazines, literature, etc.
•For use with Rasant Shelves in 14” and
19” cabinets.
•Offset rear Rasant Bolts 4 holes up.
Chrome Baskets
•Baskets come in 18”wide X 6” high, 24”
and 36” wide X 6”, 13” and 17” high.
•All depths are 14 inches.
•Full Extension Ball Bearing Glides
included plus Euroscrews.

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Hamper Door
•Available for 24” cabinets.
•Decorative Door available in all colors,
Plain Door available in White only.
•Predrilled for easy installation.
•Includes high quality, 3-way, adjustable
European Hinge.
•Door ‘stays’ included to prevent door
from fully opening.
Hamper Basket
•Hangs on Hamper Door.
•Removable basket.
•Used for laundry, toy and recyclable
storage.
•Available in Chrome.
Shelf & Rod Support
•Supports a single shelf and a shelf and rod
when spanning more than 36”.
•Available in Chrome.

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“H” Channel
•Available in clear only in 6’ lengths.
•Easily cut to size.
•Creates continuous shelf with a 90°wall.
•For use with Cabinets or filler sections.
•Simplifies your “L” shelf installation.
Decorative Pull
•4” Decorative Pull.
•Screw lengths for both doors and drawers
are provided.
•Available in Nickel and Chrome.
Straight Handle Pull
•4” Straight Handle Pull.
•Screw lengths for both doors and drawers
are provided.
•Available in Nickel and Chrome.

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Decorative Knob
•Elliptical Knob.
•Screw lengths for both doors and drawers
are provided.
•Available in Nickel and Chrome.
Tie Rack
•Neatly organizes 24 ties.
•Gliding mechanism mounts easily into
predrilled Panel with Euroscrews
(included.)
•Chrome body slides out past vertical
Panel for viewing and access.
Belt Rack
•Neatly organizes belts on 6 hooks.
•Gliding mechanism mounts easily into
predrilled Panel with Euroscrews
(included.
•Chrome body slides out past vertical
Panel for viewing and access.

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Next Day Rod
•Extendable rod that is affixed to the
predrilled Panels with Euroscrews
(included.)
•Chrome body and Rod.
Hook Strip
•3/4” thick melamine gives a solid surface
to mount hooks on.
•Available in 24” and 36” depths.
•Hooks sold separately.
•Available in White only.
Jewelry Drawer Insert
•Available for 4” X 24” or 4” X 30”
drawer.
•Velvet-lined.
•Ring holder, necklace holder and
compartments for miscellaneous jewelry.
•For 14” deep drawers only.

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Panel Connector
•Connects 2 Island Cabinet A’s together.
•Pulls panels together so they are tight.
Melamine Drawer Lock
•Used to lock the top drawer of a drawer
stack.
Fast Caps
•Adhesive cap to cover an exposed screw
head.
•Available in White, Maple, Cherry and
Bisque.
Edge Banding
•Allows installer to professionally trim
edges of any custom-cut melamine
product.
•Peel and press adhesive.
•Available in White, Maple, Cherry and
Bisque.

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Edge Band Trimmer
•Cuts both edges of edge banding
simultaneously.
•Cuts banding from ½” to 2” wide.
Corner Bracket
•Used only in floor mount situations
•Connects filler sections of cleats to wall
or Panels.
Crown Molding
•1 1/2” Crown Molding attaches to the
top shelf of the cabinets.
•Available in 10’ lengths.
•Mounted with 1-¼” drywall screws.
Note: All hardware items are sold in bulk to dealers, since the amount of hardware needed varies greatly from job to
job.