Office Cabinets

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Last updated: Jul 10, 2024
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03. Skeleton Fundamentals

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This page explains the process for installing a system with office cabinets. The steps below outline the order of completing the system and is not a comprehensive list of process steps. Ensure to follow the included links to the applicable pages for full process instructions.

 

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Skill Requirements
Process Steps
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
Terms & Definitions

Types of Installation: Off-the-Floor, Floor-Based

Installer Level Required: Apprentice Installer

Products Required: TFL Material, Accessories, Special Order

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Process 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.

  1. Prepare for the installation.

  2. Hang all pieces of rail.

  • Begin with any upper section(s) that do not rest on any part of the lower system.

  • If the upper system is resting on the top of the counter on the lower system, you will need to complete the lower system first and proceed using the stacked units method.

  1. Build the skeletons and level, plumb and secure each upper system to the wall.

  2. Complete the skeletons of each lower section. Level, plumb and secure these to the wall.

  3. Install single or multi-piece countertops and complete any installation of scribe.

  4. Notch the countertops or material for any grommets, and install specified grommets.

During a mid-day check in, consider confirming the grommet location with the customer.

  1. Install any power solutions and ensure cables are managed in a clean and discreet manner.

  2. If there is a peninsula, or a part of the desk that is not against a wall, this will require full backing.

  • Build these sections and place them in their estimated location prior to setting any countertops down.

  • In some cases, there will be a modesty panel that will be the length of the desk and support the countertop.

  • Attach the modesty panels to the wall or system so the lower system is standing on its own safely.

  • Install the countertops and grommets/power solutions.

  1. Install any applicable accessories, as indicated on the elevation

  2. Complete the installation, touch ups, and cleaning of the system and jobsite.

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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

  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 delivering the final product.

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Certification Steps:

  1. All rail is hung and systems are level, plumb and secure.

  2. Countertops are installed and secure.

  3. If Applicable: Grommets are notched for an installed.

  4. If Applicable: Power solutions and accessories are installed.

  5. If Applicable: Cables are managed according the the cable management standards.

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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.

Click here to submit your own tip from the field.

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Terms & Definitions

Elevation

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

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