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Size: 9”D x 45”W, 2” to 10” Height Adjustment | ExPLODED VIEW OF SCISSORS | |
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Included in Kit: (1) trim top, (1) trim front, (2) trim sides, |
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| SCREWS ARE CIRCLED | |
Tools Needed: Phillips head screw driver, sheet metal |
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shears, measuring tape, gloves |
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1. The 10 screws on each set of scissors will already be | ||
loose when shipped. Figure 21.1. | Figure 21.1 |
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2.Expand scissors to desired height. Tighten screws to hold in place using Phillips head screw driver. Figure 21.2.
3.Measure front and side trims to required height to cover scissors and mark pieces for cutting. Cut excess mate-
rial from top of trim’s edge, not bottom. This edge will | ExPAND SCISSORS TO DESIRED HEIGH T |
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be sharp; wear gloves to prevent injury to your hands. |
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Figure 21.3. |
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4. Using sheet metal shears, cut trim along the marked |
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edge. The cut edge fits under lip of top trim, so it allows |
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for some variance in your straight edge. |
| CUT TOP EDGE OF TRIM, |
5. The | INSTALL FRONT TRIM LAST. | NOT BOTTOM EDGE |
CORNERS OVERLAP SIDE |
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scissors has a powerful bonding adhesive. Adjustments | TRIM PIECES |
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are extremely difficult once trim has adhered to tape. Do | Figure 21.2 |
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a dry run first without removing paper from tape. |
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6.Place cut edge of trim under top lip and into position on scissors. Place side pieces on first and then front piece. The front piece overlaps side pieces.
7.Once you are satisfied with the positioning, remove trim
and set aside.
8. Remove the paper from | Decorative tile | |
accept trim side. Align side and then press hard against | ||
may be installed | ||
tape to secure side piece. Repeat for other side. Install | ||
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front trim piece last. |
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9. There are 3 holes in the back flange of the top to secure |
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it to the wall if necessary. Use the appropriate fastener |
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for the type of wall material, i.e., brick, sheetrock, etc. | Figure 21.3 | |
NOTE: 3/8 inch (9.5mm) thick tile or like material can be | ||
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cut to size and fit under lip of top trim edge for a decora- |
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tive touch. Figure 21.3. |
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WARNING
Sheet metal trim edges will be sharp.
For safety purposes wear gloves.
Injury can occur.
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