3.
How To Install Your Under-Cabinet
Can Opener
1. This can opener is designed to be installed under a cabinet
(see Figure 1). The hardware for installation is packaged in a
separate plastic bag. To select a location for installation please
consider the following:
A) An electrical outlet should be within easy reach of the cord so
that it will not drape over heating appliances or get in the way
of your normal work area.
B) Do not install above a cooking or heating area such as a stove.
2. Position the mounting bracket at least 4 inches from the wall and
leave sufficient room behind the can opener to insert a knife for
sharpening. Use the included mounting template to mark the
location of the screw holes.
3. Re-check that the unit is positioned in the desired area before
drilling the holes in the cabinet. Using a
3
⁄
16
inch drill bit, drill the
4 holes in the cabinet.
NOTE:
If the cabinet has an overhang (Figure 1) you must use a
spacer. The spacer should be the same thickness as the amount of
overhang. The outside dimensions of the spacer are provided on
the template. If a spacer is used, longer #8 x 32 machine screws
are required. The screws should be 1
7
⁄
8
inches under the head plus
the thickness of the spacer.
4. The four screws may be installed from the top down or from the
bottom up (see Figure 2). If installed from the top, be sure the
bottom of the screw does not interfere with the body of the can
opener and prevent assembly. If this occurs you will need to trim
off the excessive screw length or you may place a spacer under the
screw head. Place the hex nuts in the hex shaped recess of the
mounting bracket and hold in place with the end of a pencil until
you engage the threads.
NOTE:
Do not tighten the screw all the way until you have inserted all 4
screws. Tighten all four screws. Insert the unit into the bracket
(see Figure 3). Lock can opener into place by turning Removable
Locking Knob clockwise (see Figure 4). Do not over-tighten.
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