U-Line 2175BEVOL - Manual (Page 17)

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Wood Trim Finishing
The U-Line Beverage Center is equipped with wood-
trimmed wine racks that are coated at the factory with a
clear vinyl sealer, which will adequately protect the wood
in normal usage. A final finish coat was not applied so
that the wood trim could be stained to match décor. The
trim on the racks may be coated with a final finish or
stained.
To remove the wood trim surrounding the controller:
Figure 18
1. Loosen the two screws holding the controller to the
mounting bracket (Figure 18, 1).
2. Lift the controller housing (Figure 18, 4) and then
rotate forward to expose the wiring harness on the
back.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the controller
(Figure 18, 3).
4. Remove the two screws holding in the controller
housing (Figure 18, 2), then remove from wood.
NOTE: Carefully remove controller from housing. The
glass front is not secured to the controller. Glass may fall
and break, which is not covered under warranty.
5. After staining, installation is the reverse.
Be sure to align glass with controller when installing,
otherwise controller may not work correctly.
WARNING
To prevent permanent damage to the inner liner
of your unit, the wood trim MUST be removed
from the unit for staining and/or finishing. Allow
stain/finish to dry thoroughly (at least 24 hours
per coat) in accordance with the product
manufacturer’s instructions prior to
reinstallation. Failure to do so may cause the
inner liner of the unit to have a permanent odor,
which is not covered by the warranty.
If staining the trim is desired, it must be done before the
application of any type of final finish. Review the
following staining/final finish and final finish-only
guidelines when staining/ and or sealing the wood to
ensure proper adhesion and durability of the finish.
NOTE: Glass in door is tinted. Stain may look darker
when door is closed.
Staining and final finish application:
1. Remove all screws securing wood trim to interior
components, and remove the trim from the cabinet
interior.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
DO NOT use oil-based stains on wood trim. Vapors
from oil-based stains will permanently penetrate
the liner and will not dissipate over time.
2. Apply Minwax ® Water-Based Wood Stain to wood with
a synthetic bristle brush or a foam applicator. Allow
stain to penetrate approximately three minutes. Before
the stain is dry, take a stain dampened rag and remove
any excess stain remaining. Wipe in the direction of the
grain with medium pressure to achieve the desired stain
color.
3. After two hours, repeat step 2. This will even out the
color of the wood.
4. Allow stain to dry for a minimum of three hours before
applying the final finish.
5. If desired, sand the wood with very fine sandpaper to
smooth the surface after the staining process.
6. Remove all dust from the wood, and apply one coat of
Minwax ® Polycrylic ® Protective Finish using a synthetic
bristle brush to the wood. This finish should be applied
in a thin coat following the direction of the grain.
Apply the finish to the back and sides of the wood first,
and allow it to dry for two hours. Apply the finish to the
front side of the wood next, and allow it to dry for two
hours. Sand with very fine 220 grit sandpaper. Apply
two addition coats of the finish in the same manner, but
do not sand the trim after the final third coat is applied.
7. Allow the final coat to dry for 24 hours before
reinstalling the trim to the cabinet interior components.
Final finish-only application:
1. Remove all screws securing wood trim to interior
components, and remove the trim.
2. Lightly scruff sand the wood trim with 280 or finer grit
sandpaper.
3. Remove sanding dust with a clean, dry cloth.
4. The factory-applied seal is compatible with virtually all
finishes. A low odor, water clean up, quick-drying finish
such as Minwax
® Polycrylic ® Protective Finish is
recommended (Minwax ® Polycrylic ® is an ultra fast-
drying water-based finish). Apply a thin coat of a clear,
protective finish, following the container label
directions.
5. Lightly sand and reapply if desired.
6. Allow the final coat to dry for 24 hours before
reinstalling the trim to the cabinet interior components.
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