Long Supported Shelf
- Aleeshya Broome
Table of Contents
Apprentice to Journeyman Installer
This page explains the steps to take for installing a long supported shelf. Prior to beginning the installation, ensure you completed all steps of installing the system skeleton.
Page Contents
Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
BOM Codes
Types of Installation: Off-the-Floor, Floor-Based
Installer Level Required: Apprentice Installer
Products Required: TFL Material, Special Order
Drill Driver/Impact Drill
Rubber Mallet
Stud Finder
Hardware Required
#8 x 1 1/4” Screws
#8 x 3” Screws
Rafix Screw
Press-In-Backing Snap Cams
Adjustable Shelf Pins
Glass Shelf Pins (RI CP58406140)
Option 1
Glass Shelf Pins (HA 281.41.907)
Option 2
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 you have all parts and pieces:
Top press-in-backing piece.
Bottom press-in-backing piece.
Long supported shelf.
Hidden support cleat.
If you are installing multiple long support shelves, start with the lowest and work bottom to top.
Ensure all rafix pins are in place for the press-in-backing and snap cams are in place on the backing pieces. This should be done will prepping the partition.
Install the bottom backing piece and the hidden support cleat together.
Install the bottom piece of press-in-backing and ensure it is secure with the cleat on the top side of the backing. The cleat should be pressed against the wall.
Attach the cleat to the wall.
Ensure the appropriate shelf pins (refer to adjustable shelf and adjustable glass shelf process instructions) are in the partitions and set the shelf on top. Push the shelf back until it is pressed against the cleat.
Install the top piece of backing and press into place. It should be tight to the shelf.
Repeat the process as needed for additional shelves.
Skeleton Fundamentals
Complete the Installation
System Touch Ups
Cleaning the System & Jobsite
Delivery to the Customer
PPE Matrix
Product Feedback Form
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.
Certification Steps:
All screws in the support cleat are concealed by backing pieces.
The shelf is placed between both backing pieces.
Backing pieces are installed and fit tight to the shelf.
Top and bottom backing pieces are aligned at the same depth.
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.
Click here to submit your own tip from the field.
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.
BS | Backing Support Cleat |
GSS | Hidden Cleat |
LGS | Supported Glass Shelf |
LSLS | Long Supported Leather Shelf |
LSTS | Long Supported TFL Shelf |
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.