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  • Page 1 INSTALLER’S Assembly, Installation & Reference Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Template List .................................... Working with Different Wall Types ..........................SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Backpanel .....................................5-6 Stand Alone Tower ................................7-9 Tower System ................................10-13 Hanging System ................................14-17 Corner Tower ................................18-19 Angled Wall Tower ............................... 20-22 Single & Double-Wide Hutch ..........................23-26 Toe Kick ....................................

  • Page 3: Introduction Template List

    Below is a recommended list of the high quality tools needed for completing installation of MasterSuite® systems. (Note: Not all tools will be needed for every installation!) Whenever possible use cordless, battery- operated power tools.

  • Page 4: Working With Different Wall Types

    INTRODUCTION Working with Different Wall Types The key to ensuring your MasterSuite closet is safely and adequately fastened to the walls is using the correct fasteners ® for the job. Different wall types require different fasteners due to the weight and engineering of this system. The chart below lists the various walls types commonly found in detached homes and high rise apartments, as well as the various fasteners we recommend you use in installation of this product.

  • Page 5: Backpanel

    PARTS Always make a test cut on scrap material first to ensure you’ll get a clean cut. Back Panel • As per all MasterSuite installation, begin installation in the highest ® 23-Gauge Headless Pin Nails and furthest point in the closet. It is best to begin in a corner.
  • Page 6 BACK PANEL ASSEMBLY Back Panels INSTALLATION 1. Measure width of shelf and mark your first back panel according to the cutting guide. 2. Using a table saw with 80-teeth or 96-teeth blade, cut back panel to necessary size. 3. Position your back panel on the floor and against the wall, leaving 3/8 in. gap between back panel and wall to account for unsquared walls.

  • Page 7: Stand Alone Tower

    SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Stand Alone Tower PREPARATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Back Panels Screw-In Studs or Double-Sided Studs? Shelving /Towers Use screw-in studs only in partitions positioned on the end or in Drawers and Doors corners. For stand-alone towers, screw-in-studs will typically be used. Thread screw-in studs into partition holes until the stop ring is snug Adjustable Shelves with the partition face.
  • Page 8 SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Stand Alone Tower NOTE: Omit bottom shelf if appropriate to the design or for double-hang section. NOTE: The location of the middle shelf may vary if you plan different door or drawer combinations in this tower, or for taller towers, or for non-standard double-hang height sections.
  • Page 9 SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Stand Alone Tower 43” FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 4 FIG. 5 FIG. 6...

  • Page 10: Tower System

    SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Tower System PREPARATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Back Panels Screw-In Studs or Double-Sided Studs? Shelving /Towers Use screw-in studs only in partitions positioned on the end or in Drawers and Doors corners. For stand-alone towers, screw-in-studs will typically be used.
  • Page 11 SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Tower System • Position the next panel (a thru-drilled panel for a continuous system), aligning the holes in the panel with the dowels in the cleat. Thread one (1) HiLow screw from hole in outside of thru-drilled panel into center hole of cleat.
  • Page 12 SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Tower System 43” FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 4...
  • Page 13 SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Tower System FIG. 5 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 8 FIG. 9 FIG. 10...

  • Page 14: Hanging System

    Hanging Tower System PREPARATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Back Panels Installation of a MasterSuite Hanging System and related sections requires skill and familiarity with the installation of the floor- Shelving /Towers mounted shelf tower and its related components. Drawers and Doors...
  • Page 15 SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Hanging Tower System 4. Fasten the rail to the wall with a Zip Toggle Bolt wherever a partition will be hung that is more than 4 in. to the left or right from the center of a stud. (See FIG. 4) 5.
  • Page 16 SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Hanging Tower System 14. Before securing a continuous top shelf to each partition, adjust the distance of the partitions from the back wall by tightening or loosening the Distance Screws. (See FIG. 6) (This step ensures the partition front edges are positioned flush with the front edge of the top shelf.) NOTE: The end screw adjusts the bracket/partition’s closeness to the wall (accommodating concave or convex drywall shapes), and the bottom screw adjusts the bracket/partition’s plumbness to the wall, tilting the partition to or from plumb.
  • Page 17 SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Hanging Tower System NOTE: For purposes of illustration, rail cover is not shown in Figs. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 FIG. 4 Rai l ATTACH CLEAT Cam Fixed Shelf TO CENTER SECTION! Cam Fixed Shelf Cam Fixed Shelf Cam Fixed Shelf Cam Fixed Shelf Screw-In Studs...

  • Page 18: Corner Tower

    • You may not install corner towers using the rail hanging PARTS MasterSuite system. DESCRIPTION • We recommend cutting one (or more) 30 in. cleat(s) to support and square one side of the corner tower section. Prior to assembly, Corner Cam Fixed cut a 30 in.
  • Page 19 • Continue with installation of other towers. You may not install corner towers using the rail hanging MasterSuite system. • We recommend cutting one (or more) 30 in. cleat(s) to support and square one side of the corner tower section.

  • Page 20: Angled Wall Tower

    SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Angled Wall Tower PREPARATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Back Panels If your closet has one or more angled walls, the angled wall is likely positioned at a 45˚ angle to the adjacent “square” wall(s), creating Shelving /Towers a 135˚ angle instead of the standard 90˚ perpendicular wall. These Drawers and Doors instructions provide assistance in the installation of adjacent towers on these angled walls.
  • Page 21 SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Angled Wall Tower with the panel lying on the floor, using one (1) #8 x 1-1/4 in. wood screw through a front system hole into the wedge edge and one (2) 4.5 x 60 mm (2-3/8 in.) Screw through the back system hole. (See Fig. 3) (As fast caps will not fit over these screws and the system holes, we recommend countersinking these screws into the system holes.) (See over-head view, FIG.
  • Page 22 SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Angled Wall Tower 16. Draw a cutting line between the two measurements on each top shelf. Cut each top shelf as measured (fitting each piece as you go to ensure a tight fit), and attach the top shelf to the partitions using #8 x 1-1/4 in. screws. (See “Top Shelf and Pole”...

  • Page 23: Single & Double-Wide Hutch

    SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Single & Double-Wide Hutch PREPARATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Back Panels Hutch towers may be installed in a variety of configurations, from stand alone to multiple, contiguous, side-by-side units, potentially Shelving /Towers sharing section-dividing vertical panels. Additionally, there are many Drawers and Doors potential combinations of doors, drawers and other accessories for both the top and bottom sections.
  • Page 24 SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Single & Double-Wide Hutch NOTE: If you are installing an adjacent hutch, see “Toe Kick” in “Shelving/Tower Assembly” section for instructions on side-by-side toe kick assembly. 5. Insert the screw-in studs (or double-sided studs) for each fixed shelf into the second vertical panel. (See FIG.
  • Page 25 SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Single & Double-Wide Hutch 4. Mark and trim the bottom of the middle vertical panel from the bottom end of the panel, plus 3/8 in. above the PARTS center of the nearest system hole. Discard the trimmed middle section of the original panel. 5.
  • Page 26 SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Single & Double-Wide Hutch FIG. 2 FIG. 1 FIG. 3 Cleat H i-Low Screw FIG. 4 FIG. 5...

  • Page 27: Toe Kick

    SHELVING/TOWER ASSEMBLY Toe Kick PREPARATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Back Panels Plan ahead when assembling adjoining shelf towers. If you put together all the partitions and fixed shelves of two side-by- side Shelving /Towers towers before you’ve installed the second toe kick, you’ve got no Drawers and Doors access to fasten the inside panel.

  • Page 28: Drawer

    DOOR & DRAWER ASSEMBLY Drawer PREPARATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Back Panels • Whenever possible for greatest leverage, mount drawer runners to the side panels (partitions) while panels are lying on the floor Shelving /Towers (before side panels are mounted in the closet). Drawers and Doors •...
  • Page 29 DOOR & DRAWER ASSEMBLY Drawer 7. Use the charts below for standard drawer, basket and hamper door combinations (“A” through “J”). Start by PARTS placing the first set of drawer runners in the first hole above the bottom fixed shelf. (FIG. 4) Then, count holes again for each additional drawer or basket as shown in the chart below.

  • Page 30: Hamper Door

    DOOR & DRAWER ASSEMBLY Drawer SPACING GUIDE FOR 42 in. H SECTION SPACING (COUNT EVERY X HOLES) SPACING (COUNT EVERY X HOLES) DRAWER DRAWER HEIGHT HEIGHT 6 in. 6 in. 6 in. 6 in. 6 in. 10 in. 6 in. 10 in.

  • Page 31: Molding

    DOOR & DRAWER ASSEMBLY Hamper Door INSTALLATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Back Panels 1. (See FIG. 1) Shelving /Towers 2. Insert each hinge into a set of three (3) holes on the back of the Drawers and Doors hamper door, then turn the fastening screw one quarter turn clockwise (as shown with arrows on the hinge) to tighten in place.
  • Page 32 DOOR & DRAWER ASSEMBLY Hamper Door FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 4...
  • Page 33 DOOR & DRAWER ASSEMBLY Hamper Door OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (HAMPER DOOR) • Optional Hamper Door Equipment and Storage Accessories Item # 2254100 - 17 in x 24 in Item #2254200 - 17 x 30 In...

  • Page 34: Tower Door

    DOOR & DRAWER ASSEMBLY Tower Doors PREPARATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Back Panels • Cabinet Tower Doors must be installed with a fixed shelf at both the top and bottom of the door set. Shelving /Towers Drawers and Doors • Install all shelves first. Allow 18 holes between shelves for 24 in. door.
  • Page 35 DOOR & DRAWER ASSEMBLY Tower Doors of the mounted plate (where the arrow is). Squeeze the two hinge pieces until they snap together (See FIG. 3 close up). 8. Mark hole locations and attach middle hinges for full length doors. (See Steps 1 1-7) 9.
  • Page 36 ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Molding Molding PREPARATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Molding installation requires advanced, experienced carpentry skills. Back Panels Shelving /Towers Here are a few tips to ensure your shelving and towers are prepped properly for a snug fit with molding: Drawers and Doors Top Shelves and Poles •...
  • Page 37 ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Molding INSTALLATION 2. Mark your first measurement. For example, begin left to right in installation of (FIG. 3), using the shelf depth as your first cut to mark. From the 90° end cut of the panel, mark the distance 14 in. on the back of the molding (in the groove for crown molding –...
  • Page 38 ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Molding TIPS • Positioning crown molding is easiest when you have two pieces glued together – just like building a house of cards. One piece won’t stand up by itself. • Always try to use contiguous pieces of molding as you move section by section (left to right or right to left) to best match the wood grain in adjacent pieces.
  • Page 39 ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Molding GROO VE FIG. 7 FIG. 8 FIG. 9 FIG. 10 FIG. 11 FIG. 12...

  • Page 40: Basket

    ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Basket PREPARATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Back Panels • Whenever possible, mount drawer and basket slides to the vertical partitions before tower assembly, i.e. before positioning the Shelving /Towers partitions in the closet, while the partitions are lying on the floor. Drawers and Doors (See FIG.
  • Page 41 ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Basket BASKET HEIGHT SPACING EVERY X HOLES 6 in. 11 in. 17 in. 14th FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 4 FIG. 3 FIG. 5...

  • Page 42: Valet Rod

    ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Valet Rod INSTALLATION ORDER OF Back Panels INSTALLING VALET REPOSITIONING VALET Shelving /Towers STEP 1: PULL ROD OUT FROM BACK Drawers and Doors STEP 1: REMOVE SCREW FROM REAR OF ROD Adjustable Shelves Molding STEP 2: MOUNT VALET TO PANEL Baskets, Valet Rods, Tie &...

  • Page 43: Shoe Fence

    ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Shoe Fence PREPARATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Back Panels • Shoe fences and angled shelves must be installed as you are assembling and installing the correlating shelf tower. Shelving /Towers • A shoe fence should be drilled and fastened together with the Drawers and Doors shelf before it is installed in the tower.

  • Page 44: Tag Accessories

    ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY TAG Accessories STEP 1: DISCONNECT SLIDE BY MOVING STEP 2: INSTALL THE INSIDE LEVELER DOWN AS THE ARROW SHOWS SLIDE MEMBER TO THE SIDE AND PULL APART PANEL WITH SCREWS STEP 4: INSTALL THE SMALL BLACK COVER PLATE ON END OF RACK STEP 3: ALIGN SLIDE MEMBER INTO FRONT END AND PUSH BACK TOGETHER...
  • Page 45 ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY TAG Accessories DIVIDED SHELF CONFIG FOLDING STATION CONFIG JEWELRY ORGANIZER CONFIG ADD SHELF DIVIDERS INTO THE PULL- ADD A JEWELRY ORGANIZER INSERT INTO OUT SHELF. REFER TO THE SHELF THE PULLOUT SHELF. REFER TO JEWELRY DIVIDER INSTRUCTIONS FOR MORE. ORGANIZER INSTRUCTIONS FOR MORE.
  • Page 46 ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY TAG Accessories SLIDING MIRROR INSTALLATION STEP 1: EXTEND THE SLIDES AND SWING THE PLATE OUTWARDS. USE A 3MM HEX KEY TO REMOVE THE SCREWS AND WASHER FROM THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF PLATE. STEP 2: ENSURE ROLLERS ON THE END OF SLIDES ARE FACING TOWARDS FRONT OF THE PANEL, AND MOUNT PLATE AT DESIRED HEIGHT USING TABLE BELOW...

  • Page 47: Hook And Hook Mounts

    ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Hooks and Hook Mounts ORDER OF ASSEMBLY INFORMATION Back Panels Maximize space, and add convenient organization, with our newest line of multi-functional hooks and hook mounts. Shelving /Towers Drawers and Doors Made from durable cast metal, each style of hook is designed with purpose, yet is visually flexible and versatile enough to fit in many Adjustable Shelves places and applications.

  • Page 48: Island

    ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Island PREPARATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Back Panels These instructions apply to assembly of either 1/2 or full island kits. Each 1/2 island has two facing sides. A full island will have two (2) 1/2 Shelving /Towers islands connected to make a four facing sided island. Drawers and Doors Island units can have many designs, including configurations for Top Shelves and Poles...
  • Page 49 ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Island 3. Stand side panel/divider assembly upright. Bring other side panel in so that screw-in studs on side panel fit into cam locks on divider. (See FIG. 4) Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten cams. 4. Bring two top panels down (on each side of divider) onto top screw-in studs in side panels. Tighten all cams on both facing sides.
  • Page 50 ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Island FIG. 4 FIG. 5 Bottom View FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 8 FIG. 9...

  • Page 51: Bench

    ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Bench PREPARATION ORDER OF ASSEMBLY Back Panels Benches are intended for installation against the end of an island unit. It is finished on three sides. However, in lieu of Shelving /Towers end-of-island installation, the bench could be installed against a closet Drawers and Doors wall.
  • Page 52 ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY Bench 6. Place middle fixed shelf between side panels (so cams face bottom panel as shown in FIG 6.) Push forward slightly to fit cams over screw-in studs. Tighten cams. 7. Place middle fixed shelf between side panels (so cams face bottom panel as shown in FIG 6.) Push forward slightly to fit cams over screw-in studs.

  • Page 53: Conclusion

    Call 1-800-874-0008 to chat with a Professional Services Representative Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm EDT; Sat 9am-5pm EDT Contact: ClosetMaid Design Support/Requests: Design@ClosetMaid.com Customer Service Phone: 1-800-874-0008 Email: help@closetmaid.com Installation Videos: Pro Site YouTube © 2020 ClosetMaid LLC. All rights are reserved.

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