Division of R&R Technologies, LLC
PO Box 245
Alma, MI 48801
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MOD-U-LINE® PRODUCTS Division of R&R Technologies, LLC PO Box 245 Alma, MI 48801 |
How To!
Install Alma MOD-U-LINE®
Center Guide System
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GENERAL The center guide system consists of one center guide and two "L" glides. The center guide system is normally used in case construction where drawer supporting members (drawer bars) form an open framework. |
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CENTER GUIDE The purpose of the center guide is to provide a smooth-gliding track for the drawer. If a recessed drawer front is used, the center guide and "L" glides must be located behind the front edge of the horizontal support bar by at least the thickness of the drawer front. The front end of the center guide may be used as a drawer stop for recessed drawers by locating the guide the desired distance behind the front edge of the horizontal support bar. The center guide is attached to a solid panel between the drawers (dust shield) or to a wood member attached to the horizontal support bar and the rear of the cabinet. The center guide is centered in the drawer opening. (See dimension D.) The center guide is fastened to the wood supporting member with #8 trusshead sheetmetal screws. The rear holes in the center guide are slotted to provide adjustment. Install the front screw first, and tighten securely. Install the remaining two screws one-half turn from the tight position and insert the drawer to self-align the center guide. Remove the drawer and tighten the two screws. |
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"L" GLIDES Minimum cabinet dimensions and "L" glide locations are shown in the table below. "L" glide location in the opening and the distance between "L" glides are both critical. Accurate "L" glide location within each opening will align every drawer with the drawers above or below. (See dimension E below.) Locating drawer fronts on drawers with a fixture prior to attachment permits all drawers to match location with each other when installed in the case. This makes the drawers interchangeable in the case. The "L" glides should be located at least 1/2" behind the front edge of the horizontal support bar. The holes for the "L" glide are either bored into the horizontal support bar under each drawer or into a solid panel (dust shield) which is between each drawer. After the "L" glides are positioned in the holes, staple the glides to the bar to prevent rotation. |
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MISCELLANEOUS Tipping of the drawer (dropping of the front of the drawer in the open position) can be controlled by using a center bar located directly above the drawer so that the raised button on the drawer back slides along the bar as the drawer is opened. Another method is to use one or two bars located over the flanged top edge on the side of the drawer. To aid the ease of sliding, coat the "L" glides, the center gripper section, and the tipper button with silicone spray. |
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