Section 8 Curved units Curved units Curved corner post... page 94 Curved base cabinet... page 95 Curved wall cabinet... page 96 Curved deep wall cabinet... page 97 Curved plinth - Joining... page 99 www.howdens.com 93
Curved corner post Assembly x3 Rails supplied ( in length) for both post rail and back rail. Cut and use appropriate to the height of your post/decor end (see diagrams below). Measure and cut post and decor end dependent on cabinet application, making sure allowance is made for any scribing to the wall requirements. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage to cut edges due to moisture ingress (where they are exposed to moisture) all raw edges must be sealed using a waterproof varnish or PVA. 2 Fixing block Secure post rail(s) into place using PVA glue Tower Screws x3 (25mm) per fixing block Metal spacer brackets for 6mm decor ends Base Screws x3/6 (32mm) 350mm (cut) For 6mm decor ends use 2/3 metal brackets to space the decor end away from the the post/cabinet 3 Tall wall Screws (55mm) 350mm Wall NOTE: Dimension X is dependent upon door thickness. An additional 2mm should be added onto the dimension of the door to allow for door alignment. Screws (32mm) X mm Door 94 www.howdens.com
Curved base cabinet Assembly For fixing the legs to your cabinet, see page 6-7. Fit battens to the decor panel. 6.5mm 30mm CSK screw x6 6.5mm 2 Curved base soft close hinge pack required Fit the hinge and plate to the door 2.5mm to 2mm gap and decor panel. Hinge and plate x2 3mm CSK screw x4 3 With the base cabinet laid flat, secure the decor panel and door using screws through the base and top shelf and into the battens. 40mm CSK screw x4 to 2mm gap www.howdens.com 95
Curved wall cabinet Installation Position the curved cabinet to the wall and secure through the back panel using suitable wall fixing screws. NOTE: Wall fixings can be hidden behind the shelf positions as required. Ensure the cabinet is flush with the adjoining unit side and front edges. Suitable wall fixing screws 2 Secure through the adjoining unit and into the curved wall. 30mm CSK screw IMPORTANT: When tiling up to the curved wall cabinet, ensure sufficient gap is left to enable the door to open correctly. 96 www.howdens.com
Curved deep wall cabinet Installation Mark out vertical line 290mm from adjacent cabinet. 290mm 2. Fit rail A to deep curved decor end using KD blocks ensuring the top of the rail is aligned with top of decor end. 2. Fit rail B to deep curved decor end using 25mm screws ensuring the top of the rail is aligned with top of decor end. Rail A Decor end Decor end Rail B 3 4 Align inside of decor end panel with the line at 290mm from adjacent cabinet. 290mm Fix rail A to wall ensuring top of rail aligns with top of adjacent cabinet. NOTE: Wall fixing screws have not been provided with this unit due to different wall types requiring different fixings. www.howdens.com 97
Curved deep wall cabinet 5 Fix curved wall cabinet end panel to adjacent cabing 25mm screws. 6 Fix curved wall back panel to rail B, (to right of hinge plate ensures a secure fit). 7 Fit door with standard hinges. (Full height cabinet shown in dotted line). 98 www.howdens.com
Curved plinth - Joining Corner post cap and cornice/pelmet fixed in the same way. Assembly Align the curved plinth section to the side of the curved cabinet base and scribe the end to the wall as required. Mark and fit plinth clips to the back of the plinth sections as shown. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage to cut edges due to moisture ingress (where they are exposed to moisture) all raw edges must be sealed using a waterproof varnish or PVA. Apply a two part adhesive to the adjoining ends of the plinth sections and fit together. NOTE: Make sure sections are flush. Straight plinth section Curved plinth section Adhesive Fit a metal plate to the back of the plinths to secure the joint. 2 3 Position the curved plinth assembly to the cabinet run and clip onto the cabinet leg sections. www.howdens.com 99
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