Installation Instructions

EASY TO
INSTALL
TOOLS NEEDED:
Razor Blade or Utility Knife
Marking Utensil
INCLUDED:
Moisture Barrier Tape
(36"L x 2-1/2"W)
A. Ensure the underside of the countertop
is clean, dry and free of dust.
B. Mark the center of the opening on the
underside of the countertop. Mark the
center of the tape to line up with the
mark on the center of the countertop.
C. Dry t the tape to the area of the
countertop in contact with the
dishwasher, centering it on the
dishwasher opening.
NOTE: Standard dishwashers are 24".
There will be an overhang of 6" of tape
on each side of the dishwasher.
A. Use a razor blade or utility knife to
carefully trim excess tape overhanging
the front edge of the counter top as
shown in the photo above.
A. Remove the backing from the tape.
B. Starting at one end & working to the
other, apply the tape to the underside
of the countertop (using light pressure)
to cover all countertop exposed to the
dishwasher.
NOTE: Tape should overhang the front
of the counter top by 1/4", as shown in
photo.
C. Wrap the rest of the tape to the
underside of the countertop to secure.
(See Fig.1)
FOR MOISTURE BARRIER TAPE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Just peel the
backing, press in
place and trim!
CORRECT
INCORRECT
IMPORTANT! - (Figure 1)
Use the pad of your nger to secure the tape to the underside of the countertop as
shown in the images below.
DO NOT use your ngernail or a sharp tool to crease the moisture barrier tape. Doing
so may puncture the tape, allowing moisture through, & void your countertop warranty.
STEP 1: STEP 2:
STEP 3:
IMPORTANT!
Moisture Barrier Tape should be installed prior to installing
countertops on cabinets! Failure to follow these instructions will
void the warranty on Midwest Manufacturing Countertops.
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