Floating Surface Adjustable Bracket Installation Guide and Warranty Information
Installation Kit and Requirements Bracket Selection Hardware Included: The necessary bracket size is determined by the wall thickness and overhang length. Use the chart below to find the correct bracket for your countertop.
Bracket Spacing Mounting Options The first and last brackets should be placed 3" from the end/corner of the countertop. The spacing between brackets can be determined using the formula below: The Floating Surface Adjustable bracket can be mounted in a variety of ways.
Mounting Options continued Option 1A: Mounting Bracket to Back or Side of Cabinet 1 – Attach ¾” plywood (if necessary) to inside of cabinet to meet 3/4” min. wall thickness requirement. Attach using four wood screws (not included). 2 – Notch top wall ¼” by 2 ⅛”. Cut ¼” radius on inside wall. If mounting to side of cabinet, use a jigsaw to cut a slot at least ½" by 2 ⅛" in any support that obstructs the bracket’s fit.
Mounting Options continued Option 1B: Mounting Bracket to Front of Cabinet with Doors Reference the numbers below with the diagram: 1 – If there is not a 2" wide surface to mount bracket on front wall, a 1"x3"x12" piece of wood can be mounted to the cabinet sidewall several inches away from the front face. The distance from the front face to the back side of 1"x3"x12" becomes the wall thickness when sizing the bracket. 2 – Attach each bracket to a 1"x3"x12" piece of wood using two wood screws provided.
Mounting Options continued Options 2 and 3: Mounting Bracket to Wall Single Level Wall Mount Reference the numbers below with the diagram: 1 – Install 2x4 cross braces between wall studs to support bracket. The bracket can be mounted on stud or any location on cross braces. Use bracket as template to locate cross braces. ➋ ➍ 2 – If single level countertop, notch top of 2x4 cap ¼" by 2 ⅛". Cut ¼” radius on inside wall.
Adjusting Set Screws and Installing Countertop Reference the numbers below with the diagrams: 1 – Turn set screws to level end of bracket with other parts of counter. 2 – Use a level to confirm end of bracket is level and both set screws are equally engaged. 3 – Turn both set screws additional turns based on table at right. This provides support at the end of the bracket and ensures uniform support of your specific countertop by preloading bracket.
Warranty Information CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions about bracket sizing or number of brackets for your specific countertop overhang, please send a diagram of your countertop along with a list of questions to info@steeldesignsolutions.com. INSTRUCTIONS DISCLAIMER Steel Design Solutions, Inc. (“SDS”) intends to make these installation instructions accurate and complete.
