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Apprentice to Journeyman Installer

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The purpose of this page is to outline the process for installing connecting shelves using the Leaman™. Prior to beginning this process, ensure the system rail is hung, and partitions are hung, level, plumb, and secured.

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Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
Terms & Definitions
BOM Codes

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Skill-Requirements
Skill-Requirements
Types of Installation: Off-the-Floor, Floor-Based, Virtuoso, Wall Bed

Installer Level Required: Apprentice Installer

Products Required: TFL Material, Special Order

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Tools-&-Hardware
Tools-&-Hardware
Tools Required

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Soft Faced Mallet

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Drill Driver/Impact Drill

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Phillips Bit

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4mm Hex Key

The Leaman™ Dowel Drilling Jig

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The Leaman™ Dowel Insertion Tool

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Biscuit Joiner

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Tape Measure

Hardware Required

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The Leaman™ Dowel

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The Leaman™ Connector

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8mm Euro Screw
19mm back-to-back applications

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11mm Euro Screw
Thicker material applications

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The Leaman™ Connector

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#20 Biscuits

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Installation-Steps
Installation-Steps
Installation Steps

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must beworn at all times when handling material and operating the power tools mentioned throughout this process. Review the PPE Matrix for further guidance.

  1. If Applicable: Assemble the Leaman™ Insert into the partitions.

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  • Use a soft faced mallet, pound the insert into the partition until it is flush, or slightly sub-flush, with the face of the partition.

  • Secure each insert using an 8mm Euro Screw on a low torque setting.

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  1. If Applicable: Insert the Leaman™ dowel into both shelf pieces.

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  • Identify the access hole side of the shelf

  • Ensure the flat side of the dowel faces the access hole side

  • Insert the dowels into the edge hole as far as possible, and use the Leaman™ Dowel Insertion Jig into the shelf until the insertion tool bottoms out on the shelf

  • Flip the shelf and repeat the process on the other side

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Partitions may be sent with the inserts already in place, and will only need to be screwed in. Shelves may be sent with the dowels already in place.

  1. On the adjoining fixed shelf, use a biscuit joiner to cut two #20 biscuit notches where the Connecting Shelf will mount.

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  • Mark the centerline of the final biscuit position 

  • Measure ~1 inch from the final position away from the corner, and make another small mark 

  • Use the biscuit joiner to create a slot from the first mark to the second mark 

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  1. Install the adjoining Leaman™ shelf by connecting the dowels into the partition inserts.

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  • Tilt the Supported Part into the component so that it does not catch or scratch the material.

  • Starting with one side, align the Dowel Plungers with the front of the keyhole on the Leaman Insert 

  • Push the shelf towards the back of the component until dowels on both sides slide to the back of the keyed slot of the insert.

  • Check that all 4 dowels are properly seated in the back of the keyed slot by shaking each corner of the shelf. The part should not be able to move more than 1/8”

  • Before locking the part, adjust it to be flush with the partitions.

    • There is some front-to-back tolerance that you can flush the part with the partition as needed.

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The location of the access hole will be indicated on the elevation using the following symbols:

v = Bottom of shelf

^ = Top of shelf

< - Left of Vertical Divider

> = Right of Vertical Divider

  1. Lock the cam in the dowel using a 4mm hex wrench and rotate it 1/4 turn (90 degrees).

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IMPORTANT: Attempting to rotate the cam more than 1/4 turn will strip out the hex of the dowel.

  1. If Applicable: Cut the Connecting Shelf to size.

  2. Prepare the biscuits to join the Connecting Shelf.

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  • Dry-fit the Connecting Shelf and transfer the centerline marks of the final biscuit position to the Connecting Shelf. 

  • Use the biscuit joiner to cut a notch in the Connecting Shelf. 

  • Apply Titebond wood glue or similar to all biscuit notches 

  • Insert the #20 biscuits into the Connecting Shelf 

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  1. Install the Connecting Shelf.

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  • Tilt the Connecting Shelf so that the biscuits can be inserted into the front of the mating Fixed Shelf biscuit notches 

  • Drop the partition side of the Connecting Shelf into the front of the keyed slot of the Leaman Inserts 

  • Push the Connecting Shelf towards the back of the system until the front of the shelf is flush with the Partition and lock the Leaman™ Connectors.

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  1. If Applicable: Install standard backing or press-in backing panels.

  2. Complete the remainder of the installation.

Removing a Leaman Shelf

  1. Unlock all Leaman™ Dowels by putting a 4mm Hex Key in the access hole and rotating ¼ turn counterclockwise 

  2. Pull the Part straight out until the Dowel plungers are no longer seated in the Inserts 

  3. Tilt the Part and pull out the rest of the way 

Manually Drilling for a Leaman Dowel

  1. The Leaman Dowel Drilling Jig can be used to assist with manually drilling a shelf for the Dowel. 

  2. Ensure the jig is set to the correct board thickness for the application 

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  1. Using a 12mm drill bit, drill the edge hole at least 45mm deep. 

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  1. Next, use the jig to drill the ¼” access hole 

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Related-Training-Materials
Related-Training-Materials
Related Training Materials

Skeleton Fundamentals
Complete the Installation
The Leaman™ Shelf
System Touch Ups
Cleaning the System & Jobsite
Delivery to the Customer
PPE Matrix

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Final-Steps-&-Delivery
Final-Steps-&-Delivery
Final Steps & Delivery

  1. Inspect the installation and complete any touch ups if necessary.

  2. If there are no more components to install, remove all stickers/labels.

  3. If there are no more components to install, complete the clean up process.

  4. If there are no more components to install, complete the Professional Installation Experience by walking through the space with the customer and deliveringthe final product.

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Certification-Steps
Certification-Steps

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Certification Steps:

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Tips
Tips
Tips from the Field
Tips submitted by fellow installers and leaders in the field. These optional tips are intended to make this install process simpler.

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Click here to submit your own tip from the field.

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Terms
Terms
Terms & Definitions

BOM

Bill of Materials; parts list

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The CAD Design Plan created by the Design Consultant with the client

The Leaman

The Leaman is named in honor of Edward Leaman, our former Chief Brand & Design Officer. A leader and visionary, Edward helped evolve the California Closets brand by consciously “connecting” the work we do to who we are. He was humble, steadfast, and critical to defining our difference, which is exactly how The Leaman will distinguish the concealed visual appeal and experience of our Suite Hardware. 

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BOM
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BOM Codes
The purpose of this section is to provide guidance when confirming details on the BOM. This list includes all individual parts typically associated with this process.

The codes in the table above are directly from the Corporate CAD database and may not reflect all codes included in the Supported Franchise Database or Independent Franchise Databases.

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