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.

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

EXPERIENCED INSTALLER.

2) WARNING: THE CUTOUT TEMPLATE WILL CREATE A REVEAL OF APPROXIMATELY 1/2” (13mm).

THE ELECTRONIC DXF TEMPLATE FILE CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM WWW.ELKAYUSA.COM.

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 PROVIDES THE ONLY OPENING RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION.

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 1/2” COUNTERTOP REVEAL OR A TRADITIONAL TOP MOUNT. THE

TEMPLATE ILLUSTRATES THE APPROPRIATE COUNTERTOP CUTOUT FOR AN UNDERMOUNT

INSTALLATION - DO NOT USE THE TEMPLATE FOR TOP MOUNT INSTALLATIONS.

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

SECTION II.

4. Fasten mounting brackets (optional accessory-

LKUCLIP8) to countertop loosely.

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

evenly all around the top of the sink flanges.

6. Position and align sink over the countertop opening.

Press silicone onto countertop.

7. Tighten fasteners until mounting clips are

snug against the sink.

8. Check alignment of sink to countertop opening.

9. Tighten down fasteners evenly. Be careful not to

overtighten. Remove excess silicone.

ELKAY UNIVERSAL MOUNT

STAINLESS STEEL SINK

I. UNDERMOUNT INSTALLATION

(DOWNLOAD DXF FILE FROM www.elkayusa.com)

Installation Profile

1/2"(13mm) Reveal

Countertop

Silicone Caulk

(Not Furnished)

1/2" (13mm)

Sink

1-1/8"

(29mm)

Mounting

Clip: LKUCLIP8

(Not Furnished)

Fastener

(Not Furnished)

Summary of content (3 pages)

PAGE 1
ELKAY UNIVERSAL MOUNT STAINLESS STEEL SINK NOTE: THE SINK PROVIDED IS CONSIDERED A UNIVERSAL MOUNT SINK - IT CAN EITHER BE INSTALLED AS AN UNDERMOUNT WITH 1/2” COUNTERTOP REVEAL OR A TRADITIONAL TOP MOUNT. THE TEMPLATE ILLUSTRATES THE APPROPRIATE COUNTERTOP CUTOUT FOR AN UNDERMOUNT INSTALLATION - DO NOT USE THE TEMPLATE FOR TOP MOUNT INSTALLATIONS. FOR UNDERMOUNT INSTALLATIONS, FOLLOW SECTION I. FOR TOP MOUNT INSTALLATIONS, FOLLOW SECTION II. I.
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ELKAY UNIVERSAL MOUNT STAINLESS STEEL SINK II. TOP MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 1. Place sink upside down on countertop surface. Place sink in exact position for installation and trace completely around sink to create a sink outline. 2. Scribe actual opening 5/16" inside the sink outline, all the way around. 3. Cut out on inside of this line (following the manufacturer’s instructions). Install faucet to sink and tighten. 4. Apply a silicone caulk around entire perimeter of opening.
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ELKAY UNIVERSAL MOUNT STAINLESS STEEL SINK Use and Care Hints Satin Finish Regular cleaning is important to maintain the appearance of your Elkay sink. Easy Cleaning Instructions Rinsing is the most important part of sink care. An Elkay stainless steel sink finish will retain its original bright appearance if the sink is rinsed thoroughly after each use. “Thorough” rinsing can be done by running the water throughout the sink for a few minutes after each use.