R INSTALLATION MANUAL Fireclay Farmhouse Kitchen Sink KFR1-33GWH / KFR1-MWH / KFR1-MGR www.kraususa.com I Toll Free: 1.800.775.0703 I © 2018 Kraus USA Inc. I REV.
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Prior to Installation: · Inspect the sink prior to installation to make sure the sink has not been damaged during shipping. · Observe all plumbing and building codes according to your state requirements. · Additional floor and wall preparation may be required to avoid damaging the sink. · Make sure to purchase the correct cabinet for your farmhouse sink. Farmhouse base cabinets should be 3" larger than the actual size of the sink. · Not recommended to be installed with laminate countertop.
Tools you will need: ACETONE Safety Goggles Drill Silicone Adhesive Jig Saw Acetone Phillips Screwdriver Tape Measure Pencil Screwdriver Level NOTE: Specialized tools may be necessary to install Kraus Fireclay sinks with countertop materials other than wood, marble or granite.
1. Measure & Build Supports · · Measure the actual height of apron Build supports on inside of cabinet based on sink measurements Installer Tip: Support options · 1 1/4" Angle Irons · (2) 2" x 4' · 3/4" Plywood NOTE: Due to the typical ±3mm side wall variance in manufacturing, it is recommended that you design / modify the sink cabinet to match your clients individual sink(s) need.
2. Cut Cabinet Front · 1 Measure height of apron front. Add 16 " to the dimension when you mark base cabinet front cutout. Use jigsaw to cut.
3. Install Sink · · · Place sink in opening. The weight of sink should be sustained by the built supports. Make sure sink is leveled from front to back and side to side Uses silicone to fill in gaps where necessary NOTE: This sink is reversible. Pick which apron you'd like facing forward before installing.
4. Cut Countertop · · · Due to the custom nature of this type of installation, no cutout template is included. Kraus recommends providing the cabinet maker with the actual sink to be installed prior to the cabinet fabrication. It is recommended that the sink be installed with an approximately 1/8" positive reveal. It is further recommended that the installer(s) discuss this with the customer and agree that this finished appearance is the desired effect.
5. Install Countertop Use a bead of silicone (or preferred adhesive) around the rim of the sink. Check the alignment of the sink to the cutout in the countertop. Place countertop cutout hole over sink and press firmly. ne A dhesi ve Installer Tip: Use acetone or denatured alcohol to remove any excess sealant.
6. Installing Plumbing and Fixtures · · · Connect drain, trap to drain and water supply connections to the faucet according to manufacturer's instruction. Run water into sink and check for leaks. Note: Before installation, please check that the drain kit complies with ASME A112.18.2/CSA B125.2 and with CUPC certification.
Codes/Standards Applicable: UP C C R Fireclay Kitchen Sink Warranty Kraus products are manufactured and tested to the highest quality standards by Kraus USA Inc. (“Kraus”). Kraus extends this warranty to the original purchaser for personal household use of the “Fireclay Kitchen Sink” in its original location. The warranty is non-transferable. Kraus warrants the structure and finish of the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a period of five (5) years.
Commercial Warranty Kraus extends the above warranty for a period of one (1) year to purchasers of products for industrial, commercial, and business use. All incidental or consequential damages are specifically excluded. No additional warranties, express or implied, are given, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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