Instructions / Assembly
Reversible Recessed Swing Door
Bathroom Cabinet Installation Instructions
72-221-01C
Bathroom cabinets may be used to replace an
existing bathroom cabinet or may be installed in
existing or new construction. If you are replacing
an existing cabinet, begin installation with step 1.
If you are starting with existing or new construction,
begin installation with step 2.
1. Replacing
an existing recessed cabinets. Remove
the existing cabinet from the wall. Measure the
rough wall opening. The opening must be the
size shown in figures 1 and 4 at right. If the
opening is the proper size, continue with step 6.
If the opening is too large or too small, start
installation with step 4.
2. New
or existing construction. Bathroom cabinets
are usually mounted so that the center of the
mirror is 60” from the finished floor. Following the
instructions contained on this sheet will place the
cabinet at this height.
3. New
construction. Frame the rough wall opening
as shown in figures 2 or 3. Continue installation
with step 5.
Note
: For all cabinets wider than 14", add
1
/
2" to
the width of the rough opening cut out and add
shims to the studs.
4. Existing construction. Refer to figures 4 and 5.
Prepare the rough wall opening as follows.
(a) De
termine the desired location for the cabinet.
(b) Locate
the wall studs. For ease of installation,
the cabinet should be mounted between existing
studs. If the studs interfere, new framing must
be provided as shown in figure 5.
(c) Layout the rough wall opening on the wall as
shown in figure 1 and 4 or 5. Cut out this
opening, being careful not to damage the
surrounding wall surface.
Note
: For all cabinets wider than 14", add
1
/
2"
to the width of the rough opening cut out and
add shims to the studs.
(d) The rough wall opening must be free of all
obstructions. If a wall stud is protruding into
the wall opening, this stud must be cut and
removed.
Additional framing must be provided
as shown in figure 5. Be careful not to damage
back of adjacent wall. If plumbing or electrical
lines interfere with rough wall opening, they
must be relocated. This must be done in
accordance with the local and national codes
and it is recommended that the services of a
plumber or electrician be obtained.
5. Finish the surrounding wall.
6. Mounting the cabinet. Refer to figure 6.
The
bathroom cabinet may be mounted with door
opening to the right or left side of the cabinet.
Turn the cabinet over to reverse the opening.
(a) Place the cabinet (with the door opening
the desired direction) fully into the rough
wall opening.
(b) Install four mounting screws (provided) as
shown in figure 6. Do not fully tighten these
screws at this time.
(c) Place a carpenter’s level on the cabinet. Tighten
or loosen diagonally opposite screws as shown
in figure 6 to level the cabinet.
(d) When the cabinet is level, tighten all screws.
NOTE: DO NOT USE NAILS TO MOUNT THE CABINET.
7. Install the shelves in he desired location in
the cabinet.
Figure 2 Figure 3
Figure
4 Figure 5
Figure
6
A
14
1
/
2"
14"
A
16"O.C.
3
1
/
2"
3
1
/
2"
WALL
STUDS
A
14"
14
1
/
2"
MAX
3
1
/
2"
DEEP
A
EXISTING
WALL
STUDS
ATTACH NEW FRAME
TO EXISTING STUDS
14"
3
1
/
2"
DEEP
TO RAISE RIGHT CORNER
TIGHTEN SCREW "A" & "D"
TO RAISE LEFT CORNER
TIGHTEN SCREW "B" & "C"
MOUNTING
SCREWS
(2 EACH SIDE)
NOTE:
DO NOT USE
NAILS TO MOUNT
THE CABINET.
CABINET MUST BE LEVEL
A B
DC
Figure 1
ROUGH OPENING SIZE
A
18"
20"
22"
24"
34"
36"
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