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4.5
I’ve already installed two of these lifts in my 24” cabinets, so I was familiar with the assembly. This is good experience because the instructions are useless.I did modify this installation. I installed this shelf lift in a 30” wide IKEA AKURUM cabinet, over an LG Studio microwave. I had to modify it to create enough of a gap to clear the microwave. I did this by disassembling the shelf sides from the hinge and drilling new hinge mount holes 1” rear of the the original holes. When I did this, it interfered with the shelf holes in the back, so I drilled a new set of holes for the shelf, too. It clears the microwave perfectly.The other problem with this lift in the IKEA AKURUM cabinet is putting the doors back in once the lift is installed. It’s important to get it completely installed and spaced first, loosen the brackets on each side, sliding the assembly all the way over to make room, attaching the door, then repeat for the other side. Realign to original installation points and it should all just *barely* fit.I didn’t use the screws provided for the inside cabinet (template holes). They are very short. I used sturdier screws for my project.My steps.1. Modify hinges if needed. Test fit to ensure doors will close and proper clearance achieved.2. Mark template holes and pre-drill3. Secure spring hinge unit tightly to cabinet, verifying all clearance before final torque.4. Loosen spacer screws on top of hinge (narrow slots) and adjust to fit cross member brace.5. Install brace and then retighten spacer screws, ensuring even gap between cabinet and hinge6. Remove two screws on lower front of hinge and place support bracket. Screw down. Drill pilot hole for bottom. Screw down.7. Install shelves8. Install handle9. If clearance for door hinges a problem, remove lower screws from lower front brackets and loosen top spacers again.10. Slide assembly to one side, install door. Repeat for other side.11. Reposition to align bracket and replace screws. Tighten spacer screws.It may be possible to install with doors on, but you need two people for this install and the doors get in the way.
