Support Cleat

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03. Skeleton Fundamentals

IN REVIEW

The purpose of this page is to outline the process for installing a support cleat. Support cleats are required if the system is wall-mounted with a partition height taller than 48”. Prior to beginning this process, ensure you have prepared for the installation, and have all partitions prepped.

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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

Types of Installation: Off-the-Floor

Installer Level Required: Jr. Apprentice Installer

Products Required: TFL Material

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Tools Required

Drill Driver/Impact Drill

Stud Finder

1/4” Drill Bit

1/2” Drill Bit

Hardware Required

Fast Caps

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Installation Steps

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

Ensure corner brackets are mounted on each partition to secure the system.

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You will want to have the corner brackets mounted ¾” in from the back of the partition.

Complete the system skeleton’s components that do not contain a support cleat.
Hang the partitions for the components containing a support cleat.
Slide the support cleat into the partition from the bottom.

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Make sure it is tight against the bottom of the partition.

Locate and mark any studs along the width of the support cleat.

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A support cleat should be secured with at least 2 securement points.

Secure the corner brackets.
Secure the support cleat.

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Using 2.5” screws, attach the cleat to the studs.
Ensure the screws are countersunk.

Wipe the cleat clean of any marks.
Place fast caps over the screw holes.
Close all corner brackets.

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Related Training Materials

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

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Final Steps & Delivery

Inspect the installation and complete any touch ups if necessary.
If there are no more components to install, remove all stickers/labels.
If there are no more components to install, complete the clean up process.
If there are no more components to install, complete the Professional Installation Experience by walking through the space with the customer and delivering the final product.

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Certification Steps:

Stud locations have been identified.
All screws have been countersunk behind hook locations.
Cleat board is tight to the partition(s) above.
Fast caps have been placed over screws.

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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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Terms & Definitions

BOM	Bill of Materials; parts list
Countersunk	A beveled hole so the inserted screw sits flush with the material.

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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.

BCL	Bottom Cleat
BS	Backing Support Cleat
CLT	Offset Cleat
GSS	Hidden Cleat
SCLT	Support Cleat

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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Support Cleat

Questions? Please e-mail Aleeshya Broome (albroome@calclosets.com)