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Offline faza

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Installing siderails
« on: November 19, 2010, 07:42:19 PM »
Ok guys i am installing side rails tommorrow on my TAF any hints or tips would be much appreciated.
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Re: Installing siderails
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2010, 07:51:10 PM »

Lining up the screwholes is the critical part. The rails must also sit on the plastic glass trim.

Some people use low tack adhesive tape placed over the rails and body while it is in position, but the adhesive strip is not peeled. Basically, the side rail is in position to test. Then you are ready to peel the adheside strip, fold over the siderail - like a piano cover (but in reverse). Unpeel the adhesive strip and then close the piano ! Remove the low tack adhesive strip.

The method I use is a lot simpler. Place two screwdrivers on each hole in the siderail. You are only interested in the orientation of the screwholes, so practice placing the siderail into the cabinet. You will see in line up. Once you know what you need to do, remove the adhesive backing, and then do exactly what you did during the practice run. With the screwdrivers in the siderail holes, you can align the moving siderail. Helps when there are two people, but I've done a few before without any issues.
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Re: Installing siderails
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2010, 07:59:05 PM »
Couple of little things i do...

It works for me, but may not work for everyone...

With the black plastic guides for the glass installed (obviously they need to be installed BEFORE the rail itself) slide the glass in and THEN install the rails. This will eliminate the possiblity of sitting the rail lip too low, preventing you from sliding the glass in at a later date.

Secondly...

Loosely, install the siderail bolt in the rail, and then at the front of the cabinet (just under the lockdown bar). Dont tighten it up, just spin the lockwasher/nut on a few threads. Having the bolt loosely in place will keep your rail at the right position when you press in on.

Make sure to post a nice big update when they are installed and looking super flashy  ^^^

Hope this helps,

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Re: Installing siderails
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2010, 10:08:39 PM »
Thanks Nino and Tim have a basic idea now of what to do.

Cheers