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14. Check to see whether drawer opens freely. If the toe plate 

rubs against floor, see “Adjusting the Toe Plate” for further 
instructions.

Adjusting the Toe Plate

If the toe plate rubs the floor covering, the toe plate clearance 
may be changed as follows:

1. Mark on each side of the toe plate the amount of toe plate 

that rubs the floor covering.

2. Remove the drawer from the unit. See Step 3 in the 

“Unpacking” section.

3. Use a ruler and a pencil or chalk to draw a line between the 

marks on each side of toe plate.

4. Use scissors or utility knife to cut toe plate along line.

5. Replace drawer. If toe plate still rubs floor covering, repeat 

steps 1 to 4.

Changing the Decorative Panel

Trimless Panel with Handle

Dimensions

Use these dimensions drawings to create a custom panel for use 
without a trim kit. The panel should be 

¹⁄₂

" to 

⁵⁄₈

" (13 mm to 

16 mm) thick.

NOTE: A thicker panel may need rounded front corners and a 
cutout for access to the handle.

Installation

1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the 

compactor. Remove foot pedal.

2. Remove mounting screws attaching the toe guard to the 

compactor. Remove toe guard.

3. Remove the mounting screws attaching the decorative panel 

to the compactor. Remove decorative panel and discard 
mounting screws.

4. Align the bottom of the custom panel with the bottom of the 

drawer front.

5. Secure the panel from the back using four #8 x 1" wood 

screws as shown.

6. Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and 

¹⁄₂

" 

(13 mm) washer. Then, reinstall the foot pedal.

Trimless Panel without Handle

Dimensions

Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use 
without a trim kit. The panel should be 

¹⁄₂

" (13 mm) minimum 

thick.

A. Mounting screws
B. Foot pedal

23

¹³⁄₁₆

"

(60.5 cm)

15"

(38.1 cm)

A

A

B

A. Handle
B. Custom panel

C. Panel screw locations
D. Toe guard

E. Washer
F. Toe guard screw

A

B

D

C

E

F

C

15"

(38.1 cm)

25"

(63.5 cm)