Pre-Installation PLANNING INSTALLATION Report any defects noticed immediately after unpacking the product prior to installation. Ensure the countertop is installed and finished (using oil, oil-wax, varnish) before use. Follow the instructions contained in this manual to keep the warranty valid. NOTE: Immediately after unpacking, the countertop must be finished on both sides and all edges.
Installation Planning for Expansion Gaps □ The countertop expands and contracts depending on the microclimatic conditions of the room. □ Provide expansion gaps between the edges of the countertop and wall, which allows for this wood movement. □ To protect your walls and hide the expansion gap, the use of a back splash is recommended.
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Installation (continued) Mounting the Countertop to your Cabinets □ Mount the countertop to the cabinet frame or drill overized holes in your support blocks. □ Using washers, screw the countertop all the way, then withdraw the screw by a quarter turn to preserve the natural wood work, while keeping the countertop in position.
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Installation (continued) Cutting Countertop to Size □ Use a circular saw with a fine tooth blade with removeable tape (1) on the cut line to minimize chipping. □ Clamp a straight edge (2) to the top as a guide for your circular saw to achieve a straight cut, especially when two cut edges will be joined together to avoid any gaps.
Maintenance PROTECTING THE SURFACE Solid Wood Panel - Finishing your countertop with oil or oil-wax □ One of the preferred finish procedures is to use oil or wax oil. Strictly follow the manufacturer’s instructions as to the use of any oil or oil-wax.
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