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Section Prepare the brackets Insert a grub screw backwards into the bracket and screw into place until only 2 threads are showing. Insert two grub screws in from the flat face of the bracket 2 turns only. IMPORTANT: Make the brackets for your bench using all G and H parts supplied.
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Section How to fit the brackets Slide a corner bracket into position and place the spacer over it. Hold the spacer so it is flush with the top of the leg. Use a straight edge to ensure that the spacer is flush with the end of the leg. Initially tighten gently with the long end of the Allen key.
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Section Build the legs Add the brackets (page 9) to the leg (part D) Unit Type Corner Leg Middle Leg 1 Middle Leg 2 BTB110 BTB160 / BTB210 / BTB260 BTB310 / BTB360 / BTB410 BTB460 / BTB510 The lower brackets can be fixed at any point along the leg as long as they are all the same distance from the upper brackets.
Section Attach the feet Fix an adjustable foot into any of the four grooves at the bottom of each leg, make sure the aluminium block is flush with the bottom of the leg. Fix the screw very tightly.
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Section Build the leg frames (See page 14-16 for detailed instructions) Unit Number of left hand leg frames Number of intermediate leg frames Number of right hand leg frames BTB110 BTB160 / BTB210 / BTB260 BTB310 / BTB360 / BTB410 BTB460 / BTB510...
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Section How to build a left hand leg frame Take a pair of corner legs (page 11) and lay one on the floor. Place a beam2 (part C - page 4) on each bracket. Do not tighten the screws yet. Place the second corner leg over the other end of the beams.
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Section How to build an intermediate hand leg frame Take a middle leg 1 (page 11) and lay one on the floor. Place a beam2 (part C - page 4) on each bracket. Do not tighten the screws yet. Place middle leg 2 over the other end of the beams. Press down and ensure all the beam ends are flush against the leg Tighten the screws using the 4mm Allen key supplied.
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Section How to build a right hand leg frame Take a pair of corner legs (page 11) and lay one on the floor. Place a beam2 (part C - page 4) on each bracket. Do not tighten the screws yet. Place the second corner leg over the other end of the beams.
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Section Assemble the bench upside down (1/4) The bench is assembled up side down then turned over when complete Place a beam1 (part B - page 4), on the floor together with a left hand leg frame. Slide the parts together. Place three more of beam1 (part B - page 4) on the remaining brackets.
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Section Assemble the bench upside down (2/4) IMPORTANT: If constructing a BTB110, substitute intermediate leg frame for right hand leg frame. Place an intermediate leg frame upside down and slide beam1 (part B - page 4) so the bracket just enters 1cm into the beam. Align the other three beams and push the frame into position.
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Section Assemble the bench upside down (3/4) Tighten the remaining loose screws in this section firmly (as shown on page 10). Continue to build your bench in this way until you reach the end.
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Section Assemble the bench upside down (4/4) To complete your bench assembly, slide so the bracket just enters 1cm into beam1 (part B - page 4). Align the other three beams and push the frame into position. Tighten all screws fully, checking that there are no gaps.
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Section Flip the bench over once assembled Turn the bench over by rolling onto its front face and then onto its feet. Place in its final working position IMPORTANT: Before the cutter is mounted it is essential the bench is flat to within 3mm. Using a spirit level follow the sequence in section 4.
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Section Prepare the brackets Insert a grub screw backwards into the bracket and screw into place until only 2 threads are showing. Insert two grub screws in from the flat face of the bracket 2 turns only. IMPORTANT: Make the brackets for your bench using all G and H parts supplied.
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Section How to fit the brackets Slide a corner bracket into position and place the spacer over it. Hold the spacer so it is flush with the top of the leg. Use a straight edge to ensure that the spacer is flush with the end of the leg. Initially tighten gently with the long end of the Allen key.
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Section Attach the feet Fix an adjustable foot into any of the four grooves at the bottom of each leg, make sure the aluminium block is flush with the bottom of the leg. Fix the screw very tightly.
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Section Build the legs Add the brackets (page 23) to the leg (part D) Unit Type Corner leg 1 Corner leg 2 Corner leg 3 Middle leg 1 Middle leg 2 BTB110 BTB160 / BTB210 / BTB260 BTB310 / BTB360 / BTB410 BTB460 / BTB510 The lower brackets can be fixed at any point along the leg as long as they are all the same distance from the upper brackets.
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Section Prepare the leg frames (See page 28-34 for detailed instructions) Unit Type Number of left hand leg frames Number of intermediate leg frames Number of right hand leg frames BTB110 BTB160 / BTB210 / BTB260 BTB310 / BTB360 / BTB410 BTB460 / SF510...
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Section How to build a left hand leg frame Take corner leg 1 (page 26) and lay one on the floor. Place a beam2 (part C - page 4) on each bracket. Do not tighten the screws yet. Place corner leg 2 over the other end of the beams. Press down and ensure all the beam ends are flush against the leg Tighten the screws using the 4mm Allen key supplied.
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Section How to build intermediate leg frame Take middle leg 1 (page 26) and lay one on the floor. Place a beam2 (part C - page 4) on each bracket. Do not tighten the screws yet. Place middle leg 2 over the other end of the beams. Press down and ensure all the beam ends are flush against the leg Tighten the screws using the 4mm Allen key supplied.
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Section How to build right hand leg frame Take corner leg 1 (page 26) and lay one on the floor. Place a beam2 (part C - page 4) on each bracket. Do not tighten the screws yet. Place corner leg 3 over the other end of the beams. Press down and ensure all the beam ends are flush against the leg Tighten the screws using the 4mm Allen key supplied.
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Section Make the cantilever corners Cantilever corner Cantilever middle Unit Type Cantilever corner Cantilever middle BTB110 BTB160 / BTB210 / BTB260 BTB310 / BTB360 / BTB410 BTB460 / BTB510 Assemble cantilever joiners and corner brackets as shown. Ensure screws are fully tightened (see page 24). If available hold the cantilever joiner in a vice whilst tightening.
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Section Make the cantilever joints (1/3) Attach the cantilever corners and cantilever middle to the cantilever arm (part E - page 4). Firmly tighten the screws.
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Section Make the cantilever joints (2/3) Fix the cantilever corner assembly to the left and right hand leg frames. Ensure the brackets on the cantilever corner assembly are pointing in the same direction as the brackets on the frame. Fully tighten all screws (see page 24).
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Section Make the cantilever joints (3/3) Fix the cantilever middle assembly to the intermediate leg frames. Ensure the brackets on the cantilever corner assembly are pointing in the same direction as the brackets on the frame. Fully tighten all screws (see page 24).
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Section Assemble the bench upside down (1/4) The bench is assembled up side down then turned over when complete Place a beam1 (part B - page 4), on the floor together with a left hand leg frame. Slide the parts together. Place three more of beam1 (part B - page 4) on the remaining brackets.
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Section Assemble the bench upside down (2/4) IMPORTANT: If constructing a BTB110, substitute intermediate leg frame for right hand leg frame. Place an intermediate leg frame upside down and slide beam1 (part B - page 4) so the bracket just enters 1cm into the beam. Align the other three beams and push the frame into position.
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Section Assemble the bench upside down (3/4) Tighten the remaining loose screws in this section firmly (as shown on page 24). Continue to build your bench in this way until you reach the end.
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Section Assemble the bench upside down (4/4) To complete your bench assembly, slide so the bracket just enters 1cm into beam1 (part B - page 4). Align the other three beams and push the frame into position. Tighten all screws fully, checking that there are no gaps.
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Section Flip the bench over once assembled Turn the bench over by rolling onto its front face and then onto its feet. Place in its final working position IMPORTANT: Before the cutter is mounted it is essential the bench is flat to within 3mm. Using a spirit level follow the sequence in section 4.
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Section Levelling the bench (1/5) 13mm Adjust foot by twisting the base so it is about halfway extended. Lock in place using the 13mm spanner.
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Section Levelling the bench (2/5) Place the spirit level in highlighted position and adjust highlighted foot to bring it to level. IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the nut on the foot yet. This action is to be carried out on page 45.
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Section Levelling the bench (3/5) Place the spirit level in highlighted position and adjust highlighted foot to bring it to level. IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the nut on the foot yet. This action is to be carried out on page 45.
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Section Levelling the bench (4/5) Place the spirit level in highlighted position and adjust highlighted foot to bring it to level. IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the nut on the foot yet. This action is to be carried out on page 45.
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Section Levelling the bench (5/5) 13mm Repeat steps 3 & 4 from pages 43-44 until you reach the end of the bench. Once complete and your bench is levelled, lock all feet in position using the 13mm spanner provided.
Section Preparing the worktop Worktop width = 1220mm (8’) or 1525mm (10’) dependent upon cantilever Unit Type 3050mm (10’) long boards 2440mm (8’) boards BTB110 1520mm (59 3/4”) 1520mm (59 3/4”) 2020mm (79 1/2”) 2020mm (79 1/2”) BTB160 BTB210 2520mm (99 1/8”) 2x1260mm (2x 49 1/2”) 1.2m (4’) 3020mm (118 7/8”)
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Section Fixing the worktop Evenly space the worktop fixing brackets and screws to fasten the worktop down to the bench framework and bench edge extrusion as shown.
Section Maintenance Regularly remove offcuts and clean with a vacuum cleaner. Moisten a cloth in diluted detergent to remove any marks. IMPORTANT: Do not use harsh chemicals or solvents. If the bench is not rigid ensure all grub screws are fully tightened.
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