6. Installatio 6.1. INSTALLATION OF WARDROBE Table 6.1 highlights the sequence of installation of wardrobe and the recommended good practices to achieve quality works, Table 6.1 Installation of wardrobe Carty Cnr 1. Preparatory works for installation of wardrobe 41.1. Window glazing should be installed before commencing the * To avoid dampness to wardrobe installation of wardrobe due to rainwater ingress. 1.2. Proparation of floor and wall area behind wardrobe * Floor must be leveled to avoid misalignment of gap between wardrobe base and finished floor. + Wall must be vertical * Parquet flooring, if applicable, should be laid over the entire room. Area under the wardrobe should be sanded and finished ‘with under coat. ‘Wall areas behind the wardrobe should be painted before installation of wardrobe, 1.3. Installation of plinth * Check that the plywood plinth is positioned at the approved E location + Ensure the levelness ofthe plinth Plywood packer can be used to laval the plinth, * Secure the plinth using finishing pals 1»WARDROBES & KITCHEN CABINETS | INSTALLATION 2.1. Assemble the carcass as por approved shop drawings and position the carcass on the plinth Cerro ‘+ Secure the bottom panelof carcass firmly to the plinth with air tacker. + Secure all carass together with adequate joinery screws / dowel pins. ‘© Check the levelness and alignment of the carcass. 20WARDROBES & KITCHEN CABINETS | INSTALLATION erred errs 2. Installation of carcass 2.2. Install fillar and seal the edge with silicon * To allow approximately 50mm gap for all sides between wall ceiling and wardrobe carcass for the side and top filer respectively. * Filar to be cut to size, serbed and fixed to the designated gap. * Gaps between filler and wall ara to bbe sealed with caulking, 2.3. Install drawer compartments and accessories * Drawer compartments, shelving, hanging rods and other accessories should be installed accordingly as per approved shop drawings and specifications. * Ensure the shelving are properly adjusted and rests firmly on the shelf studs * Itis a good design practice to install the drawer set at the carcass compartment which isnot instalea against a wall. This helps to support the side panel of the carcass and prevent warpage of the panel * Ensure smooth operation of the rawers.WARDROBES & KITCHEN CABINETS | INSTALLATION Carretied Cerri Paced 2.4. Install door panels and handlos + Door panels and handles should be installed only after all finishing trades are completed and clean. * Install door panels and handles as per approved shop drawings and specifications. * Check the alignment of the door panels. * Verify smooth operation of the door panels by opening and closing the panels. Adequate ventilation within the Unit should be ensured to avoid warpage of the eabinatavorks. 6.2. INSTALLATION OF KITCHEN CABINET Care must be taken during the installation of kitchen cabinet due to the routing of Mechanical & Electrical (Mi services behind the cabinet. Table 6.2 highlights the sequence of installing kitchen cabinet and the recommended {900d practices to achiove quality works. Table 6.2 Installation of kitchen cabinet Were toacd Cerrone 1, Preparatory works for installation of kitchen cabi 1.1. Window glazing should be installed before commencing the instalation | * To avoid dampness to kitchen of kitchen cabinet cabinet due to rainwater ingress. 1.2. Preparation of ceiling, floor and wall * Coiling should be painted. * Kitchen wall and floor tiles should bo completed. * Kitchen floor should be clean.WARDROBES & KITCHEN CABINETS | INSTALLATION, 23 erred 1. Preparatory works for installation of ki 1.3. Chock location of M&E services errs * Wall behind top kitchen cabinet should be plastered. Concealed MAE services must be clearly marked, to avoid damage to these services during drilling of holes for wall plugs, which are Used for securing the top cabinet to the wall 1.4. Check that there is no leakage of gas or water supply * Pressure test on gas and water pipes running behind the cabinet must be successfully completed 1.5. All water inlets and outlets should be plugged off 1.6. To construct the conerete plinth in accordance to approved shop drawings and specifications The conctate plinth must be leveled to ensure levelness of the cabinet and to avoid unacceptable gap bbotwoen the kitchen cabinet base and the plinthWARDROBES & KITCHEN CABINETS | INSTALLATION ered Cece’ BOE ec ieae ae 1. Preparatory works for 1.7. Check the site measurements against approved drawings + To ensure the dimensions are as, per approved drawings. 1.8. Verify the routing of electrical cabling as well as water and gas | * This is to avoid damages to services pipes dluring installation of the cabinet.WARDROBES & KITCHEN CABINETS | INSTALLATION, 25 eet Poe 2.1. Carcass installation as per the approved drawings Crs + Assemble and position the carcass (on the plinth * Secure the lower kitchen cabinet carcass using adequate joinery screws and approved wall plugs. * Check the levelness and alignment of the carcass. 2.2. Install worktop base panel and cut out the opening for the installation of the appliances ‘Appropriate opening in the worktop base panel should be cut out in accordance withthe approved shop ‘drawings for subsequent installation of appliances. ‘+ Check the levelness of base panel2.3. Install top kit hen cabinet * Top kitchen cabinet carcass should be mounted onto the wall using adequate number and size of wall plugs Tho top kitchen cabinet carcass should rest temporarily on adjustable support. Check the levelness and alignment of the carcass. 2.4. Install filer + Toallow approximately 50mm gap forthe sides between wall/ ceiling and kitehen eabinet carcass for the side and top filler respectively * Filler to be cut to size, seribed and fixed to the designated gap. Caulking to be applied along the fillers, adjacent to wall * Laminate all the edging and exposed surfaces with approved finishing material 26WARDROBES & KITCHEN CABINETS | INSTALLATION, ar ered Poe 2.5. Install shelving and accessories Cece’ * Upon completion of all internal finishes, install the shelving, appliances and accessories according to approved drawings and specifications, ‘Ensure the shelving are properly adjusted and rests firmly on the sholf studs. 2.6. Install door panels, drawers and handles * Check the alignment of door panels, and handles. * Verify smooth operation of door panels and drawers.WARDROBES & KITCHEN CABINETS | INSTALLATION Carrey Cerri Paced 2.7. Cleaning and touch up * Use clean cloth to wipe the cabinet. Caution should be exercised to avoid scratches to the glass cabinet doors during cleaning, * Touch up of nail holes. ‘Precaution must be taken at the final stage of cleaning or washing of kitchen area by workers to avoid excessive water and chemical, which will cause damage or dampness to the kitchen cabinet, appliances and accessories. 6.3. INSPECTION In order to achieve high quality workmanship, close supervision should be provided for both in-process and finished ccabinet-work Table 6.3. Checklist for Final Inspection of Wardrobe and Kitchen Cabinet eeoucureid Pico eC Sean Per ccd 1.1. Joints between components as well as joints between components and ceiling/wall/loor must 28WARDROBES & KITCHEN CABINETS | INSTALLATION 29 [eee eee cee es 1.2. No gap or uniform gap size throughout. x PEL en ee 2.1. Wardrobe and kitchen cabinet should be properly aligned to the wall calling! floor. cal 2.2, Individual door panels for wardrobes and cabinets shall be aligned vertically and horizontally leeWARDROBES & KITCHEN CABINETS | INSTALLATION [eee one ae Tenens eae 2.8, Shelving should be aligned horizontally. PL 3.1. No stain mark (mortar droppings, paint, rust) on wardrobe or cabinet x 3.2, No chip, crack, dent, scratch and other visible damages on wardrobe and kitchen cabinet,WARDROBES & KITCHEN CABINETS | INSTALLATION, 31 [eee heed 4.1, No missing accessories. Berens 5.1. The door panel, drawer and lock should be in good working condition,