Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsElkay ManualsKitchenAvenue Stainless Steel 33 in. Single Bowl Undermount/Drop-in Kitchen Sink with Faucet and Workstation Kit

ATTENTION INSTALLER:

INSTALLING SINK

Installation Instructions

1) RECOMMEND 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 RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR CUSTOMER AND AGREE

THAT THIS FINISHED APPEARANCE IS THE DESIRED EFFECT. 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 UNDERMOUNT SINKS. SEE ILLUSTRATION BELOW.

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

(I.E. GRANITE/CORIAN

/SILESTONE

4) NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SINK OR COUNTERTOP IF DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION.

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.

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).

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.

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

SIDES FRONT & BACK

SILICONE CAULK

(NOT FURNISHED)

COUNTERTOP

SINK

COUNTERTOP

OVERHANG

APPROX. 1/8”

CHANNEL

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. UNDERMOUNT INSTALLATION

Summary of content (3 pages)

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Installation Instructions 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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Installation Instructions 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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USE AND CARE GUIDE STAINLESS STEEL SINK Easy Cleaning Instructions Rinsing is the most important part of sink care. A stainless steel sink finish will retain its original bright appearance if the sink is rinsed thoroughly after each use. Running the water from the spray hose for a few minutes can do “Thorough” rinsing. Typically, a rinse and towel drying after each use takes care of most everyday clean ups. Ideally, once a week the sink should be scoured with a mildly abrasive cleaner, such as Comet.