Installation Guide

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• ELKAY recommends that Fireclay sinks should be installed byaprofessional experienced installer.

• Before installation, please inspect the sink for damage. Do not install a damaged sink.

• WARNING: Due to the dimensional variation inherent in the fireclay manufacturing process, sink cutout

templates are not provided. Elkay recommends using the actual sink for the countertop cutout. It is recom-

mended that you discuss with your customer the desired finished appearance of the sink and countertop

installation. Elkay is not responsible for improper sink and/or countertop installations.

• It is recommended that you discuss with your customer and agree to what the finished effect will be. Elkay

is not responsible for improper sink or countertop installations.

• Elkay Fireclay undermounts must be fastened to solid surface countertops only (i.e., granite).

• Elkay is not responsible for sink and countertop if damaged during installation.

• Fireclay sinks are heavy, please arrange for assistance to move or position.

• Follow all local plumbing and building codes.

COUNTERTOP

UNDERL

AYMENT

CABINET

SINK

1/4"

SILICONE CAULK

(NOT FURNISHED)

Elkay Fireclay Farmhouse

Undermount Sinks

CAREFULLY READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ATTENTION INSTALLER

Fireclay Farmhouse Undermount Sink Only

• The Elkay fireclay farmhouse sinks are reversible by design offering you two options to select. The installation

dimensions will be different depending on which farmhouse side you wish to see. The front and back walls of the

sink are not the same thickness by design. IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE CABINET MAKER, COUNTER TOP

FABRICATOR, AS WELL AS THE CABINET INSTALLER UNDERSTAND THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE

CONSUMER.

• A custom sink base cabinet is required.

• Proper installation requiresacoordinated effort including advanced dialog between the designer (or

customer), the cabinet maker, the countertop fabricator and the sink installer during the design and instal-

lation phase.

• Elkay recommends providing the cabinet maker with the actual sink to be installed prior to cabinet fabrication.

• It is required thatasupport frame be constructed inside the cabinet for adequate support of the sink as

shown in Figure 1.

• Warning: The support frame and proper support for the sink must sufficiently support 300 lbs. This is the

approximate weight of the sink when full.

• Templates are not included however it is recommended that the sink countertop cutout provide a reveal into

the sink bowl opening as shown in Figure 2.

Installation Instructions

FRAMING MUST

SUPPORT SINK

BOWLS

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Installation Instructions Elkay Fireclay Farmhouse Undermount Sinks CAREFULLY READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN ATTENTION INSTALLER • ELKAY recommends that Fireclay sinks should be installed by a professional experienced installer. • Before installation, please inspect the sink for damage. Do not install a damaged sink. • WARNING: Due to the dimensional variation inherent in the fireclay manufacturing process, sink cutout templates are not provided.
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Installation Instructions Fireclay Undermount Sinks COUNTERTOP • Elkay recommends providing the cabinet maker with the actual sink to be installed prior to cabinet fabrication. • It is required that a support frame be constructed inside the cabinet for adequate support of the sink as shown in Figure 1. • Warning: The support frame and proper support for the sink must sufficiently support 300 lbs. This is the approximate weight of a sink when full.