Handling Instructions

1 Lift the counter (using two people
for counters 50" or larger) from the
front side, leaving the back side on
the bottom of the box. Bring to a
vertical position.
2 Remove the counter from the box while maintaining it's vertical position. It is
acceptable to use the sink openings as grasp locations, but highly preferable to also
support it from the bottom. The vertical position must be maintained during the entire
moving process.
3 When installing the counter on the cabinet it is important to lift carefully,
ensuring that the counter does not strike the cabinet, while still maintaining the
vertical positioning. Stone counters can be heavy, so don't attempt this if you are
not capable of handling the weight. While lifting the counter up and over the
cabinet, gently place the back side of the counter close to the back of the top of
the cabinet while standing to either side of the cabinet.
the cabinet, while supporting it from the
side and front. Be careful not to catch your
the counter by supporting from the front as
it comes down onto the cabinet.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING STONE COUNTERS