Installation Guide

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Undermount Sinks

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions are for installing Frigidaire undermount stainless steel sinks.

Undermount sinks are sinks that are installed below the countertop. If you are

installing another type of sink, such as a drop-in sink which is installed on top of

the counter, please refer to instructions specifically for those sinks.

Templates are supplied only as a guide. Use of the actual sink will ensure a more

accurate cutout.

The instructions that follow are for installing an Frigidaire undermount stainless steel sink in a solid surface

countertop only. Minimum thickness of the actual countertop material is one half-inch. In addition, a one-inch

build up around the sink is preferred. Frigidaire recommends that undermount sinks and routering of your solid

surface material should be performed by a professional installer for best results.

Requirements vary for installation in a granite, marble, stone, or butcher block countertop. Please contact your

fabricator for specific details.

Before installing, inspect the sink for damage. Do not install a damaged unit.

Remember, it is your responsibility to follow all local plumbing and building codes.

The warranty will be voided if these installation instructions are not followed.

STEP 1

Create a template.

Using a framing square, draw a line from front to back on the

bottom of the countertop, indicating the location of the center

of the sink.

Draw a line parallel to the front edge of the countertop,

indicating how far back the sink should be located. Typically the

setback is 2” to 2-1/2” from the front of the counter, depending

on the countertop overhang, the type of sink bowl and the size

of the sink deck.

To create a template, turn the sink upside down on the piece of

plywood and trace around it. Or place template transfer paper

or cardboard template on plywood. NOTE: paper and cardboard

templates are supplied only as a guide. Using the actual sink

ensures a more accurate cutout.

Mark the centerpoint of the sink on the template.

If you are using a 5/8” template guide on your router, draw

another line 1/16” outside the sink outline (this allows for the

5/8” template guide). If you are using other cutting methods,

adjust accordingly.

CAUTION: Be sure to cut on the inside of the template line to

obtain your desired reveal.

Adjust the template size to allow for the type of reveal.

Cut the plywood template, paying particular attention to the

corner radius.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

❚ Eye protection (safety glasses/goggles)

strongly recommended

❚ Ear protection strongly recommended

❚ Supplied undermount template and clips

❚ 3/8” thick plywood sheet for cutting

a template

❚ Two 6” bar clamps

❚ Framing square

❚ Pencil (not permanent marker)

❚ Silicone adhesive sealant

❚ 6 oz Ball-peen hammer

❚ File

❚ Slotted screwdriver

❚ Tape measure

❚ Drill and drill bit

❚ Stop block

❚ Router

❚ 5/8” template guide with straight

fluted router bit

❚ Rags

❚ Denatured alcohol

❚ Wood braces

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Undermount Sinks INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for installing Frigidaire undermount stainless steel sinks. Undermount sinks are sinks that are installed below the countertop. If you are installing another type of sink, such as a drop-in sink which is installed on top of the counter, please refer to instructions specifically for those sinks. Templates are supplied only as a guide. Use of the actual sink will ensure a more accurate cutout.
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Undermount Sinks INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued STEP 2 Make the sink cutout. Find the center of the sink template and align it with the center mark drawn on the countertop. Place the template with the front edge along the front edge line drawn on the countertop. Secure the plywood template to the countertop using 6” bar clamps. Place the router over the plywood template and cut around it, making sure the router follows the edge of the template. This creates the sink cutout.