Installation Guide

Always wipe your sink down with warm
soapy water and a cloth to remove
everyday stains. In hard water areas,
ltmescale deposits can build up on the sink
over a period of tirne. The Hmescale can
become strongly colored by such foods as
coffee and red wine.
To remove llmescaie we recommend the use
of mild acids such as lemon juice or vinegar,
If stains become ingrained in the bowls, a 30
minute soak using diluted bleach or diluted
biological washing powder (one part
cleaning agent to 10 parts water) should
remove the marks easily. Rinse the sink with
water afterwards.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE AVOID
Please do not chop food directly on the
surface of your sink. Chopping boards are
available for this purpose,
Do not pour strong chemicals down your
sink such as bleach. ammonia, caustic soda,
paint stripper, brush cleaners or sterilizing
solutions. If this should occur accidentally,
wlpe the spill away immediately with a dry
cloth, then rinse with plenty of water,
Leaving bleach to soak in sink bowls causes
damage to all sinks even Stainless Steel.
If bleach should come in (on tact with
your sink, rinse thoroughly with warm
soapy water.
Please avoid the use of plastic wash bowls,
as particles of grit that may be impregnated
in the bowl could scratch the surface of
your sink.
Avoid dropping sharp objects into your sink
as this may scratch or damage the surface,
Due to the handmade nature of fireclay and the production process, the dimensions of the
sink may vary by plus/minus 2%. We therefore recommend that the cabinetmaker wait until
the sink is delivered before cutting any cabinets or countertops.
The cabinet in which the sink is to be fitted should be reinforced to hold 130-1501bs plus the weight of water.
Due to the weight of this product we recommend two people to move this sink.
All areas around the top of the sink must be sealed; any gaps could originate water damage.
Fireclay sinks are best suited to either wood, granite, tiled or solid surface worksurfaces.
These instruct.ions are only intended as a guide, if there is any doubt then contact a certified kitchen installer.
Fitting the sink:
Ensure that suitably sized base units (1) are in
place and are level before beginning.
Create a sturdy softwood frame (6) to
reinforce the base unit as shown; this should
be screwed inside the base unit (7) 50 the top
of the frame is level with the top of the unit.
Note: the center brace of the frame should be
located so it will not foul the waste of the sink.
Create a base board (3) lIsing plywood
or similar material then cut a hole through the
board to allow the sink waste to
pass through the board,
Screw the base board (3) to the top of the
frame (6) and the base unit (7) _. any screws
should be countersunk so they do not foul the
sink and ensure the base is level and flat to
accept the sink.
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Cut the countertop 0) JS shown, the counter-
top should overhang the sink bowl walls by
approximately tnmrn/ 3/8", the front edge of
the sink should stand slightly forward of the
base units and countertop.
Dry fit the sink, base units and counter top
to ensure il good fit before finally fixing the
components together, make any adjustments
theft are necessary at this point.
Apply clear low modulus silicone (5) to the top
of the base board (3) as shown; now bed the
sink into the silicone.
BEFORE INSTALLATION
1. This sink W<.I.S produced and packaged by
experienced people. Please inspect your sink
for any problems prior to installation.
If there are problems that prevent installation
of the sink, please return it to the merchant
from whom the sink was purchased,
2. Determine from your faucet the number of
holes that your sink requires in order to
accommodate the faucet. Faucets can
require 1,2,3,4 or 5 holes, You may have
already purchased sink accessories to install
on the sink ledge. (Examples arE a soap/
lotion dispenser, air-qap. purified water
dispenser etc.) Add the number of accessory
holes required to the number of holes
required for faucet installations, to determine
the total numberof holes to drill into the sink.
Clean the sink thoroughly to remove any dirt
or grease. Apply sealant around the left, back
and right side of the rim of the sink.
Lower the countertop (1) into position on the
base units (7) and the sink (2).
Seal the edges between the countertop and
the sink with silicone (5).
Hole drilling to Faucet/Accessory Holes and
placement MUST be performed prior to
installation.
DRiLLING FAUCET/ACCESSORY HOLES
READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION BEFORE
STARTING TO DRILL. . 'I
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1. Drill holes from the Underside
of the sink.
2. Use (1 1 3/8/1 Hole Saw with
the countertop as the structurally sound
surface to support the sink. Doing so will
result in damage to the countertcp.
4. Scoring on the underside of the sink is
centred on the sink and indicates hole
positioning.
5. Drill straight down from the underside of
the sink, until the pilot bit pierces throuqh the
sink surface. DO allow the hole S20W to cut
completely through the sink. (Fig.2)
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Sink
Bottom
a pilot bit. (Fig. 1)
(Note: Use carbide/diamond
tipped for best results.)
Fig.l
Hole Saw
6. Repeat instruction step number 5 for each
faucet/accessory hole needed.
PRODUCT CARE INFORMATION
Please do not use your sink as a chopping
board
Please avoid dropping sharp and heavy
objects Into the sink as the objects can
scratch or damage the surface.
Hot Casserole dishes or saucepans should
not be placed in a Astracast Granite sink if
over 536'" F (280" C).
3.Turn the sink upside down being certain to
not damage the topside. Make sure the sink
ledge is supported by a structurally sound
surface. The two pieces of scrap lumber
mentioned in the 1'0015 and Materials section
can be used to support the sink. (Do not use
PRODUCT CLEANING
INFORMATION
The first action to maintain the surface and
appearance of any Astracast sink is to
thoroughly rinse with plenty of water.
Daily cleaning may be done with a non-
abrasive cleaner (for example Softscntb {with
or without bleach}, Bar Keepers Friend, or
baking soda). After every use, rinse and wipe
the sink dry with a clean soft cloth to
eliminate any water spots or soap build-up.
For stains, use any of the previously
mentioned cleaners along with a soft
scour pad (for example Scotch-Brite
Soft Scour), Rinse well.
For stubborn stains / calcium deposits (a
white ring around the bottom of your Sink),
use Lime Away or a comparable product.
If stains become ingrained in the bowls, an
overnight soak using diluted bleach (10:1)
will help remove stains, Rinse well.
Use of strong chemicals, abrasive powders
and steel wool pads will degrade the surface,
and make the sink more susceptible to stains.
The warranty docs not cover damages
caused by improper cleaning methods.