The COUNTERBalance™ IslandBracket and COUNTERBalance™ CounterPlate can be installed two ways.

For a routered install, the COUNTERBalance IslandBracket can be installed flush with the cabinet. For a quick install the bracket can be placed directly on the top of the cabinet. It's designed to be installed on the left or right side of the cabinet wall.

For a routered install, the COUNTERBalance CounterPlate can be installed flush with the stud wall. For a quick install the plate can be placed directly on the top of the stud wall. Plates should be placed at least every 18" for proper support.
1) Measure 10 1/8" in from the back of the cabinet and scribe a line.
2) Using the router with 1/4" bit, router top of cabinet to line,
3) Scribe a line onto the top side of cabinet the bracket will be attached to.
4) Using a circular saw set at a 1" depth make a cut,
5) Place bracket onto top of routered cabinet, position front side of notch up against outside cabinet wall, mark point in each slot to be drilled, remove bracket.
6) Drill holes, place bracket back into position and attach with screws. Repeat as necessary and set top into position.

1) Place plate where support is needed making sure to leave 1/2" of wood stud wall and trace shape onto stud wall,
2) Using the router with 1/4" bit, router out traced shape,
3) Place plate into routered area and mark holes for drilling, remove plate.
4) Drill pilot holes and place plate back into position and attach with the provided screws,
5) Repeat steps as necessary for additional plates.

NEVER set tops directly on plate or bracket at an angle when setting tops. ALWAYS set tops from opposite side of stud wall or from front of cabinet.