Installation Sheet

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INSTALLATION

ATTENTION INSTALLER:

1. Position template on countertop. Locate the template

front to rear, so sink will not interfere with the cabinet.

2. Trace a line around the template. Cut along the inside

of this line to provide opening.

3. Locate and drill the mounting holes (following the

countertop manufacturer’s instructions). Holes should

allow even spacing of mounting brackets around the

sink. Type of fasteners to be as recommended by

countertop supplier.

4. The front and back of the sink are supported by the

undermount support kit (optional accessory-

LKUMSK36). The sides are supported by mounting

clips (optional accessory-LKUCLIP8).

1) ELKAY RECOMMENDS THAT UNDERMOUNT SINKS SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCED INSTALLER.

2) WARNING: THE ENCLOSED CUTOUT TEMPLATE WILL CREATE AN OVERHANG OF APPROXIMATELY

1/8”. IT IS RECOMMEND THAT YOU DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR CUSTOMER AND AGREE THAT THIS

FINISHED APPEARANCE IS THE DESIRED EFFECT. ELKAY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER SINK

OR COUNTERTOP INSTALLATIONS. DUE TO THE AESTHETIC QUALITIES OF THE CONVERGING BOWL

RADII, THE TEMPLATE FURNISHED WITH EACH SINK PROVIDES THE ONLY OPENING RECOMMENDED

FOR INSTALLATION OF ELKAY UNDERMOUNT SINKS. SEE ILLUSTRATION BELOW.

3) ELKAY UNDERMOUNT SINKS SHOULD ONLY BE FASTENED TO A SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOP

(I.E. GRANITE/CORIAN

/SILESTONE

4) ELKAY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SINK OR COUNTERTOP IF DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATIONS.

5) METAL EDGES MAY BE SHARP - USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING.

6) FOLLOW ALL LOCAL PLUMBING AND BUILDING CODES.

7) INSPECT SINK FOR DAMAGE PRIOR TO BEGINNING INSTALLATION.

NOTE: THE SINK PROVIDED IS CONSIDERED A UNIVERSAL MOUNT SINK - IT CAN EITHER BE INSTALLED

AS AN UNDERMOUNT WITH 1/8” COUNTERTOP OVERHANG OR A TRADITIONAL TOP MOUNT. THE

TEMPLATE, PROVIDED WITH THE SINK, ILLUSTRATES THE APPROPRIATE COUNTERTOP CUTOUT

FOR AN UNDERMOUNT INSTALLATION - DO NOT USE THIS TEMPLATE FOR TOP MOUNT

INSTALLTIONS.

FOR UNDERMOUNT INSTALLATIONS, FOLLOW SECTION I. FOR TOP MOUNT INSTALLATIONS, FOLLOW

SECTION II.

5. Fasten mounting clips (optional accessory-

LKUCLIP8) to countertop loosely and follow

instructions in the LKUMSK36 to install the

undermount support kit.

6. Using a good quality silicone caulk, apply a bead

evenly all around the top of the sink flanges.

7. Position and align sink over the countertop opening.

Press silicone onto countertop.

8. Tighten fasteners until mounting clips and

undermount support kit are snug against sink.

9. Check alignment of sink to countertop opening.

10. Tighten down fasteners evenly. Be careful not to

overtighten. Remove excess silicone.

ECTSR UNIVERSAL MOUNT STAINLESS

STEEL SINK

MOUNTING CLIP

LKUCLIP8

(NOT FURNISHED)

FASTENER

(NOT FURNISHED)

SILICONE CAULK

(NOT FURNISHED)

COUNTERTOP

FASTENER

LKUMSK36

(NOT FURNISHED)

SINK

COUNTERTOP

OVERHANG

APPROX. 1/8”

SUPPORT RAIL

LKUMSK36

(NOT FURNISHED)

CHANNEL

1/8” COUNTERTOP OVERHANG

I. UNDERMOUNT INSTALLATION

SIDES FRONT & BACK

SILICONE CAULK

(NOT FURNISHED)

COUNTERTOP

SINK

COUNTERTOP

OVERHANG

APPROX. 1/8”

CHANNEL

Summary of content (3 pages)

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ECTSR UNIVERSAL MOUNT STAINLESS STEEL SINK NOTE: THE SINK PROVIDED IS CONSIDERED A UNIVERSAL MOUNT SINK - IT CAN EITHER BE INSTALLED AS AN UNDERMOUNT WITH 1/8” COUNTERTOP OVERHANG OR A TRADITIONAL TOP MOUNT. THE TEMPLATE, PROVIDED WITH THE SINK, ILLUSTRATES THE APPROPRIATE COUNTERTOP CUTOUT FOR AN UNDERMOUNT INSTALLATION - DO NOT USE THIS TEMPLATE FOR TOP MOUNT INSTALLTIONS. FOR UNDERMOUNT INSTALLATIONS, FOLLOW SECTION I. FOR TOP MOUNT INSTALLATIONS, FOLLOW SECTION II. I.
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ECTSR UNIVERSAL MOUNT STAINLESS STEEL SINK II. TOP MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 1. Position sink on countertop. Take into consideration adequate clearance for the faucet, backsplash, and any accessories such as a soap/lotion dispenser. 2. Cut countertop opening following the countertop manufacturer’s recommended instructions. 3. Test cutout by placing the sink into the cutout. 4.
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ECTSR SERIES UNIVERSAL MOUNT STAINLESS STEEL SINK Use and Care Hints Satin Finish Chlorides Regular cleaning is important to maintain the appearance of your Elkay sink. Today, chlorides are found in most all soap, detergents, bleaches and cleansers; chlorides can be oppressive to stainless steel. However, chlorides are very water soluable.