How to Install a Docking Drawer Blade Outlet into a 12" Wide DrawerUpdated 18 days ago
First: Identify Your Blade Outlet
While any Blade outlet can be installed into drawers as narrow as 9”, we recommend purchasing our 15amp Blade Compact Vanity Outlet (or the 20amp configuration), which can be installed into a 12” wide drawer with no drawer modifications required. If you have already purchased a standard Blade Series outlet–featuring 13” wide arms– please reference and follow the installation directions in this article to install your standard Blade outlet into a 12” wide drawer.
Installing Your Compact Vanity Outlet
The following instructions are specific to the installation of our Compact Vanity Outlet into a 12” wide drawer:
Step 1: Ensure you have a power outlet located at the back of your cabinet wall.
If you do not have power inside the cabinet, you’ll want to run a new outlet for power before getting started. If installing into a furniture drawer, ensure there is an outlet within reach of your Docking Drawer to connect power.
Step 2: Unbox your Docking Drawer
Step 3: Remove the installation instructions and cutout templates to reference and use during installation.
Step 4: Gather your tools. You will need:
Oscillating Multi-Tool or Jigsaw
Drill with Drill Bits
Screwdriver
Measuring Tape
Pencil
Step 5: Adhere the cutout templates at the back of your drawer box
Step 6: Drill 4 holes at the corner of your cutout template, where instructed
Step 7: Follow your cutout template to cut a hole in the back of the drawer box
Step 8: Re-insert your drawer box.
Step 9: Insert your Docking Drawer outlet.
Step 10: Attach the mounting brackets to the back of the cabinet wall.
Be sure to properly level and center the cable management arms during this step, as it’s critical for maintaining proper drawer functionality.
Step 11: Ensure smooth movement of the drawer.
If the drawer isn’t functioning properly, revisit step #8 to ensure the cable management arms are properly leveled and centered.
Step 12: Attach the outlet cover plate
Step 13: Plug your outlet into the power source at the back of the cabinet wall
Viola! You’re ready to enjoy the benefits of connected devices safely inside the drawer and eliminate cord and device clutter from your countertops and surfaces.
Installation Resources
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