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ARIA FLUSH MOUNTED GLASSBOARD
Questions? Call Monday -Friday, 8AM - 5PM EST 800-543-0550 Installation video at www.ghent.com/aria MyBinding.com 5500 NE Moore Court Hillsboro, OR 97124 Tools Needed: Toll Free: 1-800-944-4573
- Power drill Local: 503-640-5920
- 3/16" drill bit
- 1/4" drill bit
- Phillips head drill bit
- Flat head screwdriver
- Tape measure
- Level
Included in box:
Cleat spacer with (2) aluminum cleats
#8 1-1/4" pan head screws
Wall anchors for drywall, bricks
Dry erase markers, assorted colors
Rare earth magnets (for magnetic glassboards only)
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Installation instructions:
- Determine where glassboard will be positioned on wall.
- Locate studs on wall.
- Center bottom support bracket beneath glassboard mounting location. Note that the bracket length is shorter than glassboard.
- Level, then screw bottom support bracket to wall. Hit as many studs as possible (minimum of two). Use wall anchors when not hitting studs. Use appropriate hardware for wall construction.
- Center and place cleat spacer on the horizontal flat of the bottom support bracket.
- Drill 3/16" pilot holes through aluminum cleats. Hit as many studs as possible.
- Drill ¼” pilot holes for wall anchors, if using. Insert wall anchor.
- With cleat spacer on bottom support bracket, screw aluminum cleats to wall.
- Unscrew cleat spacer from aluminum cleats.
- Lift glassboard to the wall above aluminum cleats. Lower onto aluminum cleats.
- Step back and admire your new Ghent Aria Glassboard!
Temporary Screws: Remove the screws holding the cleat to the cleat spacer after the installation is complete using a flat head screw driver. It is the last step (Step 9) before hanging glass.
MyBinding.com 5500 NE Moore Court Hillsboro, OR 97124 Toll Free: 1-800-944-4573 Local: 503-640-5920
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Quick start
- Decide where the glassboard will go and locate the wall studs.
- Center the bottom support bracket beneath the mounting location (it is shorter than the glassboard), level it, and screw it to at least two studs, using anchors elsewhere.
- Center the cleat spacer on the horizontal flat of the bottom support bracket.
- Drill 3/16" pilot holes through the aluminum cleats into studs, or 1/4" holes for wall anchors, and insert anchors.
- With the spacer resting on the bracket, screw the aluminum cleats to the wall.
- Unscrew the cleat spacer from the cleats with a flat head screwdriver.
- Lift the glassboard above the cleats and lower it onto them.
Frequently asked questions
What tools do I need to install an Aria glassboard?
A power drill, 3/16" and 1/4" drill bits, a Phillips drill bit, a flat head screwdriver, a tape measure and a level. See page 2.
What hardware is included?
A cleat spacer with two aluminum cleats, #8 1-1/4" pan head screws, wall anchors for drywall and brick, assorted dry erase markers, and rare earth magnets for magnetic glassboards. See page 2.
How many studs should the bracket hit?
As many as possible, with a minimum of two; use wall anchors where you miss studs. See page 3.
When do I remove the temporary screws?
Remove the screws holding the cleats to the cleat spacer after the cleats are mounted, as the last step before hanging the glass. See page 3.
