Bottom Cap

This page explains the steps to take for installing a bottom cap on a wall-hung system. Prior to beginning the installation, ensure you completed all steps of installing the system skeleton.

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Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Terms & Definitions

Types of Installation: Off-the-Floor

Installer Level Required: Apprentice Installer

Products Required: TFL Material

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Tools Required

Measuring Tape

Multi-Tool

18-Gauge Nail Gun

Drill Driver/Impact Drill

Table Saw

Pencil

Clamp

Hardware Required

18-Gauge 1” Nails

#8 x 1 1/4” Screws

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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.

Double check measurements of the bottom shelf and bottom cap.

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Measure the distance of the Cams on the bottom fixed shelf and measure the distance of the drilled holes in the bottom cap. These should be the same measurement.
If they are not the same: Rotate the bottom cap and check the measurements again. If there is still an issue, use a multi-tool to extend the hole in the bottom cap so the Cam will fit inside. A final option is to replace the piece entirely.

Dry fit the bottom cap.

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Ensure the board fits along the bottom of the system with the appropriate overhang on the sides and front (refer to the elevation for placement).
If the bottom cap needs to be cut down in size, make the appropriate mark in pencil and cut it to size using a table saw.
Dry fit again to ensure the bottom cap is the correct size.

Place the bottom cap below the bottom shelf and clamp it into place.
Using an 18-gauge nail gun, place 1” nails from the bottom shelf into the bottom cap to secure it into place.
Place 1 1/4” screws from the bottom cap into each of the partitions.

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Alternate placing them in the front and back of the partition along the length of the system.

Screws must always be used to secure a bottom cap. Using only nails will not suffice.

Cover the screws with fast caps or wax them.
Ensure the bottom cap is secure.

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There should be no gap between the bottom shelf and the bottom cap.
If there is a gap: A Cam may be pressing on the board due to the hole not being deep enough or in the right place. The bottom cap will need to be removed and the hole for the Cam will need to be extended or deepened using the multi-tool.

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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:

The bottom cap is in the correct location with appropriate overhangs on the sides and front.
There is no gap between the bottom shelf and bottom cap.
Screws have been placed through the bottom cap into each partition.
Fast caps or wax crayon have been used to conceal each screw.

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Terms & Definitions

Elevation	The CAD Design Plan created by the Design Consultant with the client.
Dry Fit	Holding material or accessory in its intended location to test size accuracy.

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Bottom Cap

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