Installation Instructions
1. Ensure the underside of the countertop is clean, dry and free of dust.
2. Mark the center of the dishwasher opening on the underside of the
countertop. Mark on the center of the tape to line up with the mark on
the center of the countertop.
3. Dry t the tape to the area of the countertop in contact with the
dishwasher, centering it on the dishwasher opening (Fig. 13).
4. Remove the backing from the tape.
5. Starting at one end & working to the to other, apply the tape to
the underside of the countertop (using light pressure) to cover all
countertops exposed to the dishwasher. Tape should overhang the
front of the countertop by 1/4", as shown in (Fig. 13a).
6. Wrap the rest of the tape to the underside of the countertop to secure
(Fig. 13).
7. Use a utility knife to carefully trim excess tape overhanging the front
edge of the countertop (Fig. 13b).
Use the pad of your nger to secure the tape to the underside of the
countertop as shown in the 1
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image.
DO NOT use your ngernail or a sharp tool to crease the moisture
barrier tape. Doing so may puncture the tape, allowing the moisture
through, & void your countertop warranty.
(Note: Moisture barrier tape should be installed prior to installing countertops on cabinets!
Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty of CustomCraft
®
Countertops).
(Note: Standard dishwashers are 24″. There will be an overhang of 6″of tape on each side
of the dishwasher).
If you have a dishwasher follow step 5, if not move on to step
6. If you are in need of Moisture Barrier Tape it is available to
buy at your local Menards store under SKU 485-4285.
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Fig. 13
Fig. 13b
Fig. 13a
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6) DISHWASHER MOISTURE BARRIER TAPE
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