Field Installation and Service Manual IMS126 | Page 2

Field Installation and Service Manual
SECTION 1- INSTALLATION
Surface Touch Up
and Repair at Installation
Illustrated Method Sheet 126
Responsibility for Surface Repair by the Installer
The installer is responsible for performing the installation completely. This will include
cosmetic items and minor repairs such as:
Capping visible installation screws
Replacing missing bumpers
Filling open interior carcass joints
Filling visible interior and exterior nail holes
Repairing minor chips and corner scuffs
Coloring ends of all toekick skins
The installer will not be expected to resolve complicated cosmetic issues that require
specialized supplies, experience and training. He or she will only be required to identify
and note any damage or defect issues that were not addressed.
The Site Manager will inspect the installation shortly after completion. He or she will
determine if any parts are to be replaced in the event of major damage and schedule
the appropriate Quality Assurance Technician or Finish Specialist to address the issues.
Step 1 Acquire the Right Tools and Supplies
1.1
plies.
Performing Surface Repair at installation will require some specialized sup-
The installer should make sure these items are part of the tools and materials carried
every day.
Tools
Often during the process
of delivering and installing
cabinets, damage to the
finish occurs.
This section will discuss
some of the strategies for
repairing minor damage at
the time of installation.
1-1/2” Flexible Putty Knife
Bucket
Razor Blades
Plastic Card
Edge Trimmer
Supplies
Adhesive Screw Caps
Adhesive Clear Bumpers
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White Primer
Painters Tape
Putty
Wax Fill Sticks
Touch Up Markers
Rags
White Caulking 5.5 and 10 oz. Tube
Almond Caulking 5.5 oz. Tube
Spray Contact Adhesive
Acetone
180 / 320 Grit Sandpaper
Satin White Lacquer
Section 1: IMS 126
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